Sales Assistant / Merchant

UrbanEngineer; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading seasonal décor company is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Assistant in San Diego to support their sales team. The ideal candidate will assist with creating presentations, conducting competitive research, and managing logistics. An Associate degree with 2 years of experience in administrative or sales support is required. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. This full-time position offers medical and vision insurance as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Early in your career – Associate degree plus 2 years of admin/sales support experience.
• Power user of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to thrive in organized chaos and reprioritize on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Build sharp PowerPoint presentations and Excel trackers.
• Conduct margin analysis, competitive research, and seasonal trend reports.
• Manage sample shipments and PO follow-ups.

Skills

Power user of Excel

Power user of PowerPoint

Ability to thrive in organized chaos

Outgoing and proactive

Education

Associate degree plus 2 years of admin/sales support experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the seasonal décor and novelty space, designs and delivers private‑label Halloween and Christmas products to major retail channels across North America.

We’re looking for a driven, detail‑obsessed Sales Assistant to join their tight‑knit team and help our sales organization run like a well‑oiled machine.

Responsibilities

• Build sharp PowerPoint presentations and Excel trackers that actually get used
• Conduct margin analysis, competitive research, and seasonal trend reports
• Manage sample shipments, PO follow‑ups, and shipping updates
• Take meticulous notes in customer and internal meetings
• Coordinate travel and cross‑functional projects

Qualifications

• Early in your career – Associate degree plus 2 years of admin/sales support experience
• Power user of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to thrive in organized chaos and reprioritize on the fly without breaking a sweat
• Solid understanding (or willingness to build) of tariffs, costing, and retail math
• Outgoing, proactive, and the person everyone relies on

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consumer Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance