We are seeking a motivated and personable Sales Assistant to support daily sales activities, engage with prospective customers, and provide assistance throughout the product selection and purchasing process. This position involves introducing available products and services, answering customer questions, and helping the sales team maintain productive customer interactions.
The ideal candidate is confident, attentive, and eager to develop practical sales experience. This role combines direct customer engagement with sales support responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, product knowledge, and a willingness to contribute to individual and team sales objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist sales team members with daily customer engagement and sales activities.
• Welcome prospective customers and initiate professional conversations.
• Identify customer interests and provide information about relevant products and services.
• Explain product features, benefits, pricing, and available promotional offers.
• Assist customers with comparing available options and understanding product differences.
• Provide product recommendations based on customer preferences and stated needs.
• Support product presentations and demonstrations when applicable.
• Answer routine questions regarding merchandise, services, and purchasing procedures.
• Help interested customers understand the purchasing process and relevant next steps.
• Support customer acquisition efforts through consistent face-to-face engagement.
• Assist with preparing product information and promotional materials for customer interactions.
• Maintain familiarity with current products, services, and sales promotions.
• Communicate customer interests and purchasing questions to appropriate team members.
• Assist with organizing customer information and sales-related documentation when required.
• Help coordinate follow-up communication regarding customer inquiries.
• Support daily sales objectives through professional and attentive customer assistance.
• Maintain organized and accessible product information and sales resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent product messaging and customer support.
• Participate in product training, sales meetings, and team development activities.
• Follow established company procedures for customer interactions and sales documentation.
• Complete additional sales support and customer engagement responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in sales, retail, customer service, hospitality, or another customer-facing environment preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, confident, and professional approach to customer interactions.
• Ability to identify customer needs and communicate relevant product information.
• Strong listening skills and willingness to learn effective sales techniques.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with prospective customers.
• Ability to explain product features, benefits, and available options clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a dependable and positive work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an active environment.
• Willingness to learn new products, services, and sales procedures.
• Comfortable supporting individual and team sales objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Adaptability and willingness to accept feedback and coaching.
Benefits
• Comprehensive onboarding and product-specific sales training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing sales development and customer engagement training.
• Regular team activities and company events.
• Employee recognition initiatives.
• Opportunities to strengthen communication, presentation, and sales skills.
• Established tools and resources to support daily sales activities.
Milwaukee, WI