Sales Associate

VIP Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,750 - 52,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Laptop, cell phone, and professional wardrobe

Monthly auto allowance

Job summary

A staffing firm in Austin, TX is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to drive growth by prospecting and setting appointments for the sales team. This entry-level, client-facing role offers hands-on experience in business development and a clear path to advance into a six-figure sales role within two years. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a resilient attitude, and be tech-savvy. Competitive compensation package includes a base salary, bonuses, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing, entry-level sales role.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Visit and call businesses to set qualified first-time appointments.
• Keep accurate records in Salesforce.
• Support sales reps with prep materials and appointment details.
• Represent the company professionally in the field.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Outgoing personality

Tech-savvy

Grit

Resilience

Comfortable meeting multiple businesses

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sales Associate
Location: Austin, TX
Reports to: Sales Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a motivated Sales Associate to help drive growth by prospecting and setting appointments for the sales team. This is an entry-level, client-facing role where you’ll gain hands-on experience in business development and build the foundation for a long-term career in sales.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Visit and call businesses to set qualified first-time appointments.
• Keep accurate records in Salesforce (contacts, activities, opportunities).
• Support sales reps with prep materials and appointment details.
• Represent the company professionally in the field.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and outgoing personality.
• Grit, resilience, and a hunter mentality — comfortable meeting 25–35 businesses a day.
• Tech-savvy (Excel, Word, Outlook, CRM tools like Salesforce).
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.

What You’ll Get

• Base salary $47,500 + bonuses + commissions (expected earnings ~$59k+)
• $625 monthly auto allowance
• Laptop, cell phone, and professional wardrobe provided
• Health, dental, vision, and 401k w/company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Clear path to advance into a six-figure sales role within 2 years

Who Thrives Here

Hungry, humble, and smart people who want to learn, grow, and succeed in a competitive sales environment.