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San Diego Territory is still growing, and we are looking for the right candidate to help train, mentor, and develop a successful sales team here in the Southern California Area. We are in one of the largest broker markets in America and we have plenty of white space left to cover!
Colonial life has been operating for 85 years and we are committed to helping local businesses create the best benefit packages for their business and their employees. With a consultative approach, we focus on helping to identify areas of need and position strategies and solutions that are customized to each specific client. We are partnered with over 174,000 business large and small nationwide!
For the right candidate that comes on board, they will have access to top tier training, mentorship from people who have been with our company for over 10, 20, and even 50 years! A home office team that is local in market to help you grow & develop and we also provide a leads & CRM system to our field partners at no cost. The resources and support and growth opportunities are endless.
Responsibilities include:
· Mentoring and developing a sales team (Willing to train from Sales Rep up)
· Sourcing, interviewing, and selecting quality individuals
· Conducting field training
· Building and maintaining relationships with potential and existing clients
· Helping to facilitate team meetings and other training exercises
Qualities that we are looking for include:
· Hardworking & Self Motivated
· Professional & Personable
· Passionate about helping others and developing people to help hit their goals
· Attention to detail
· Team Player but also able to operate Independently when needed
· Coachable & Adaptable
· Ability to lead and motivate
This is an independent contractor opportunity in which you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Any income range associated with this posting represents the potential earnings available to you as a business owner in this role; not a guaranteed salary. All earnings in this role are sales results based and uncapped, with a tremendous potential for growth.
Apply now to learn more about how you can take control of your career, in partnership with Colonial Life. Learn more at www.coloniallife.com/salesteam. All individuals must be authorized to work in the United States.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $1,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
San Diego Territory is still growing, and we are looking for the right candidate to help train, mentor, and develop a successful sales team here in the Southern California Area. We are in one of the largest broker markets in America and we have plenty of white space left to cover!
Colonial life has been operating for 85 years and we are committed to helping local businesses create the best benefit packages for their business and their employees. With a consultative approach, we focus on helping to identify areas of need and position strategies and solutions that are customized to each specific client. We are partnered with over 174,000 business large and small nationwide!
For the right candidate that comes on board, they will have access to top tier training, mentorship from people who have been with our company for over 10, 20, and even 50 years! A home office team that is local in market to help you grow & develop and we also provide a leads & CRM system to our field partners at no cost. The resources and support and growth opportunities are endless.
Responsibilities include:
· Mentoring and developing a sales team (Willing to train from Sales Rep up)
· Sourcing, interviewing, and selecting quality individuals
· Conducting field training
· Building and maintaining relationships with potential and existing clients
· Helping to facilitate team meetings and other training exercises
Qualities that we are looking for include:
· Hardworking & Self Motivated
· Professional & Personable
· Passionate about helping others and developing people to help hit their goals
· Attention to detail
· Team Player but also able to operate Independently when needed
· Coachable & Adaptable
· Ability to lead and motivate
This is an independent contractor opportunity in which you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Any income range associated with this posting represents the potential earnings available to you as a business owner in this role; not a guaranteed salary. All earnings in this role are sales results based and uncapped, with a tremendous potential for growth.
Apply now to learn more about how you can take control of your career, in partnership with Colonial Life. Learn more at www.coloniallife.com/salesteam. All individuals must be authorized to work in the United States.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $1,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Rent-A-Center88R
- My Wireless47
- Hannaford40H
- Republic Finance33
- Target31
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail36
- Banking & Financial Services14
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Telecommunications8
- Hospitality & Tourism6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales assistant jobs.
- Prior customer-facing or retail sales experience in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with CRM software for logging customer interactions and tracking leads
- Strong verbal communication skills for handling customer inquiries and objections
- Familiarity with POS systems and basic order processing workflows
- Ability to meet individual and team sales targets or quotas consistently
- High school diploma or equivalent, with some roles preferring an associate degree
Tips for Your Sales Assistant Job Search
Quantify your sales support contributions
Employers want numbers, not just duties. Pull figures from your past work: units processed, accounts supported, or order volumes handled. Even small metrics, like average daily transactions or upsell rates, make your resume concrete and easy to compare against other candidates.
Match your resume to the environment
Retail, B2B, and inside sales roles each value different skills. A retail sales assistant resume should highlight floor coverage and POS systems, while a B2B version should emphasize CRM data entry, quote preparation, and account follow-up. Tailor the top third of your resume to the context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry before you search
Sales assistant responsibilities shift significantly by sector. A role in medical devices involves compliance and sample tracking, while one in software involves demo scheduling and contract admin. Decide which environment matches your background before filtering openings, so you target roles where your experience translates directly.
Prepare a product pitch for the interview
Many hiring managers ask you to sell them something on the spot. Pick a product you actually use and practice a two-minute pitch that covers the customer problem, the key feature, and the close. Showing you can structure a pitch calmly under pressure separates you from candidates who freeze.
Follow up within 24 hours after interviews
A specific follow-up note outperforms a generic thank-you. Reference one detail from the conversation, such as a target market they mentioned or a challenge the team is solving, and connect it to something concrete from your background. It reinforces your listening skills, which are central to any sales support role.
Sales Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales assistants?
The most active employers for sales assistants right now are Rent-A-Center, My Wireless, and Hannaford, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in retail-heavy markets and regions with large financial services or healthcare sectors.
How many sales assistant jobs are remote?
About 10% of sales assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability concentrated in inside sales support, B2B account coordination, and software sales assistance. Retail floor and showroom-based roles are almost always on-site given the customer-facing nature of the work.
How do you become a sales assistant?
Start with any customer-facing work, such as retail, hospitality, or phone support, to build the communication and objection-handling habits employers look for. Learn at least one CRM tool on your own through free trials or tutorials. Apply to entry-level roles that include on-the-job sales training, and ask in interviews about mentorship and quota ramp periods so you know what onboarding looks like before you accept.
Can you get a sales assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many sales assistant roles are designed as entry points and list preferred rather than required experience. Employers in retail, insurance, and SaaS frequently hire candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn over candidates with unrelated experience. Highlight any role where you handled customer questions, resolved complaints, or explained a product, even in a non-sales context, to show relevant instincts.
What does the sales assistant interview process look like?
Most sales assistant interviews run two to three stages. The first is usually a phone screen focused on your availability, background, and comfort with targets. The second is an in-person or video interview where you may be asked to role-play a customer interaction or pitch a product. Some employers add a final conversation with a sales manager to assess cultural fit and long-term interest in a sales career.
Where can I find and apply to sales assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to sales assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background or target environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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