Now Hiring - Sales Assistant in San Carlos, CA

ABOUT UNICA PARTY RENTALS, INC.

Founded in 2011, Unica Party Rentals Inc. is a business-to-business event rental company based in San Carlos, California. We work with event professionals such as event venues, caterers, wedding planners, florists, restaurants, as well as private corporations hosting events in the Bay Area. As Silicon Valley has changed and grown, we saw the need for innovation in our local business community. Combining the latest business developments and 10+ years of experience, Unica Party Rentals is excited to bring hidden success out to every event professional. ​Our vision is simple: we want to ensure that all event professionals have the tools and information necessary to organize and host a successful event.

As one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing companies in the competitive events support sphere, our sales professionals are poised to ride the current growth wave the industry is experiencing following the return to in-person events. One of the most special things about working at Unica Party Rentals is that we’re a non-hierarchical organization. The strength of our business model is allowing all members to voice their opinions, ask questions, and suggest solutions. Everyone is expected to actively contribute to the overall success of the project.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base Pay + Commission Pay
• Monthly and Quarterly Incentives
• Personalized Coaching by Executive Leadership
• Employee Discount on Rental Items
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 5 PTO Days / Yr
• 6 Paid Holidays / Yr

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sales Assistant will be responsible for supporting our sales team and will be a key contributor to our sales team's success. This role will require overseeing scheduling and preparing our sales team for important meetings and trade shows. The Sales Assistant will be expected to lead from the front by being the pacesetter for the sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sales Assistant will primarily be responsible for the following:

• Assist the sales team by fielding incoming clients through emails and over the phone.
• Ensure personal goals are hit every month.
• Produce high-quality quotes for potential clients.
• Collaborate with sales management to develop effective sales strategies and solidify targets.
• Assist in creating sales material for sales preparation and success.
• Coordinate scheduling with clients and sales team members.
• Lead client correspondence, coordinate delivery/pickup details, and handle customer inquiries and issues.
• Maintain excellent customer service and communication skills by following up with clients and paying high attention to detail.
• Respond to event and order inquiries in a timely manner to secure the business.
• Perform specific tasks assigned by the manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate order complexities effectively to affected departments.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work occasionally on the weekends.
• Ability to sit for several hours a day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn fast and is eager to increase knowledge of sales and the events industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in inbound or outbound sales required.
• Familiarity with closing sales required.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Business preferred.
• Events industry experience preferred.
• Warehouse/inventory experience preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues.
• Strong sense of customer service.
• Self-motivation and remaining positive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, customer relations, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Carlos, CA 94070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to occasionally work on the weekends?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• inbound or outbound sales: 2 years (Required)
• events industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• warehouse/inventory: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person