Sales Assistant

At PACE Supply, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and top-quality products as a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies. We value integrity, teamwork, and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.

Our Salinas, CA Branch is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Sales Assistant to support our sales team and help streamline processes.

• Full-Time Opportunity: Work Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package.
• Growth Potential: Build your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a company that values your contributions, apply today and become part of the PACE Supply success story!

The Sales Assistant will play a key role in supporting our sales department by managing administrative tasks, coordinating communication between sales and other departments, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Strong phone communication skills are essential for handling inquiries, coordinating with customers, and supporting the sales team effectively.

• →Provide sales support to the sales team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
• →Provide sales support to the sales team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
• →Process and track customer orders, ensuring accurate and timely entry into the system.
• →Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• →Maintain and update sales records, customer accounts, and databases.
• →Handle inbound phone communications with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring clear, professional, and efficient communication.
• →Coordinate with internal departments such as logistics, inventory, and accounting to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• →Answer customer inquiries and provide support to the sales team to address customer needs via phone and email.
• →Prepare and analyze sales reports and assist with tracking sales goals and performance metrics.
• →Assist with travel arrangements, expense reports, and other administrative tasks for the sales team.
• →Support the sales team with lead generation, follow-up tasks, and phone-based customer outreach.
• →Organize and maintain sales documentation, contracts, and records.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify.

• Previous experience in an administrative or sales support role, preferably in a distribution or related industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM or sales software.
• Excellent phone communication skills with the ability to professionally handle customer inquiries and internal coordination.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate across departments.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and customer service focus.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.