Sales Assistant

Ascendo Resources is representing a luxury brand distributor of high-end commercial products
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Schedule: Full-time, in-office
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 annually

Ascendo Resources is representing a growing luxury brand distributor of high-end commercial products in the Fort Lauderdale area that is seeking a polished, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to work closely with the owner and support daily sales operations, client communication, vendor coordination, and project follow-through.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone with 1–2+ years of professional experience who is looking to build a long-term career in a relationship-driven, luxury commercial product environment. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, eager to learn, and comfortable supporting ownership in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the owner to support sales activity, client follow-up, order coordination, and project-related communication.
• Assist with preparing quotes, proposals, product information, presentations, and other sales materials for clients and business partners.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, designers, contractors, and internal team members to ensure accurate and timely follow-through.
• Track orders, product availability, shipping updates, project timelines, and outstanding customer requests.
• Maintain organized records of customer interactions, pricing information, product details, and sales documentation.
• Support meeting preparation, calendar coordination, notes, reminders, and administrative tasks tied to sales and business development.
• Help manage inbound inquiries, route requests appropriately, and ensure customers receive a polished and responsive experience.
• Assist with showroom, product samples, catalogs, and presentation material organization as needed.
• Learn the company’s product lines, customer base, and sales process in order to become a stronger support partner over time.
• Provide general administrative support to help keep sales operations moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Open to recent college graduates or candidates with 1–2+ years of experience in sales support, customer service, administrative support, account coordination, hospitality, retail, design, distribution, or a related field.
• Professional, polished, and comfortable communicating with high-end clientele and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage details, deadlines, and multiple moving pieces.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and general computer systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, owner-led environment and take direction well.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in luxury products, design, architecture, construction, interiors, or commercial projects is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and eager to grow. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys being involved in multiple areas of the business, takes pride in follow-through, and can represent a luxury brand with professionalism and attention to detail.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 annually
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Work Environment: 100% in-office in Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Opportunity: Direct exposure to ownership with room to learn the business and grow within sales, account management, or operations.

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jack DiPietro