Sales Assistant

PrideStaff; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Learning opportunity in aggregates & H

Hands-on role

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking a capable office/sales support professional in California to assist a sales team and keep customer relations strong. You will process quotes, orders, and delivery schedules, maintain records, and coordinate with operations to ensure timely material availability and accurate paperwork.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and reliability in a quarry/sales-office setting, with opportunities to learn the aggregates and asphalt industry and grow within the

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, customer-facing demeanor and professional presence.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with industry software.
• Excellent communication via phone, email, and in person.
• Strong organization and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced office.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales reps with inquiries, follow-ups, and relationship management.
• Prepare and process quotes, orders, delivery schedules, and paperwork.
• Maintain accurate customer records, logs, and inventory data.
• Coordinate with operations and production for material availability and timing.
• Handle routine admin tasks including data entry, emails, calls, and filing.
• Support tracking of sales leads and basic sales reporting.
• Help prepare sales materials and customer presentations as needed.
• Ensure professional communication with customers, contractors, and teams.
• Support compliance with product specs, quality docs, and traceability when applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or relevant experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CRM systems

Sales/order management software

QuickBooks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales representative with customer inquiries, follow-ups, and relationship management.
• Prepare and process sales quotes, orders, delivery schedules, and related paperwork.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity logs, and product inventory or availability information.
• Coordinate with operations, dispatch, and production teams to confirm material availability, specifications, and delivery timing.
• Handle routine administrative tasks including data entry, email correspondence, phone calls, filing, and document preparation.
• Assist with tracking sales leads, follow-up activities, and basic sales reporting.
• Help prepare sales materials, product information sheets, or customer presentations as needed.
• Ensure professional, helpful, and responsive communication with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support compliance with product specifications, quality documentation, and traceability requirements when applicable (e.g., for public works or high-speed rail projects).

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional personality suitable for customer- facing work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks independently and take initiative.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort learning industry or accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and in-person).
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or relevant experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, or related sales/customer service roles.
• Familiarity with aggregate or asphalt product specifications, testing, or construction industry practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks, CRM systems, or sales/order management software.
• Basic knowledge of logistics, delivery coordination, or project-based sales.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based at the quarry or sales office, with occasional time in the plant or yard.
• May involve phone-heavy work and coordination with field operations.
• Work environment includes typical quarry conditions (noise, dust, outdoor exposure during site visits).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunity to learn the aggregates and asphalt industry.
• Hands-on role supporting a key part of the business. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $25.00