We are hiring a Sales Operations Assistant for a home cleaning company in the residential cleaning industry. This is a full-time remote role for a United States (Charlotte, NC) based client. The role is focused on managing inbound leads and customer calls, scheduling and dispatch, cleaner coordination, and day-to-day operations support. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and an excellent English communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inbound calls, emails, and web inquiries; qualify leads and provide timely, professional customer support
- Schedule, reschedule, and optimize cleaning appointments; dispatch teams and balance calendars to maximize efficiency
- Coordinate with cleaners to confirm job details, handle day-of changes, and ensure on-time arrivals
- Own daily operations tasks including CRM updates, job notes, payments follow-up, and customer feedback collection
- Proactively resolve service issues and escalations with empathy and sound judgment
- Support lead management and light sales follow-up, including quoting, sending proposals, and closing bookings
- Assist with recruiting and onboarding cleaners (job postings, screening, interviews, documentation) as needed
- Track KPIs (lead response time, booking rate, customer satisfaction, schedule utilization) and prepare simple reports
- Create and maintain SOPs, checklists, and templates to improve consistency and efficiency
- Collaborate closely with the founders to anticipate needs and continuously improve processes
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years in customer support, scheduling/dispatch, operations coordination, or virtual assistance for a service-based business
- Excellent spoken and written English with clear, professional phone etiquette
- Proven experience managing calendars/schedules and working within CRMs or booking systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and composure when handling time-sensitive changes or customer issues
- Ability to work US Eastern Time business hours and collaborate in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in residential cleaning, field service, or home services scheduling/dispatch
- Familiarity with booking and field service tools (e.g., BookingKoala, Launch27, Jobber, Housecall Pro)
- Exposure to basic recruiting and onboarding processes for field teams
Required Skills & Tools
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets/Docs) and Slack or similar collaboration tools
- VoIP/phone systems and texting platforms (e.g., RingCentral, Aircall) for call handling and follow-ups
- CRM or booking platforms for lead tracking, quoting, and job management
Schedule & Pay
- Full-Time position; 40 hours per week aligned to US Eastern Time (typical Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET; occasional flexibility as needed)
- Fully remote role for a United States (Charlotte, NC) based client
- Pay ranges from ZAR 15,600 - ZAR 22,500 per/month (depending on experience and skill)
- Includes structured onboarding, training, and growth potential; performance-based incentives may be available
System Requirements
- Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- HD 720p webcam
- Headset with microphone
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Consistent hours and predictable workload
- Fully remote work with long-term potential
- Direct collaboration with the founders of a home cleaning company, making a real impact
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to grow alongside a fast-growing residential cleaning company