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Sales Associate

$20 - $25 hourly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Akron, Ohio
Job ID: 162629
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Sales Associate
LaSalle Network is partnering with a manufacturing company to find a motivated Sales Associate for their team onsite in Akron, OH. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that values long-term careers, technical growth, and internal mobility. The Sales Associate role offers a structured career path, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to develop valuable sales and technical skills. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and have strong communication skills, this position could be a great fit for your next career move.

Responsibilities

  • Provide sales quotes to new and existing customers

  • Oversee customer purchase orders and enter orders into the management system

  • Follow up on previous sales quotes, new leads, and completed purchase orders

  • Maintain and expand product knowledge to support customer needs

  • Communicate effectively with clients via email and phone

  • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines

  • Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently

  • Collaborate with the design team to ensure customer specifications are met


Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of sales experience

  • Proficiency in sales order processing and Microsoft Office

  • Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and diagrams

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to learn technical products and processes quickly

  • Experience working with customers in an industrial or manufacturing environment is a plus


Key Details

  • Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

  • Compensation: $20 – $25 hourly

  • Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network contractors are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

  • Location: Akron, Ohio

  • Work Model: On-site

  • Bonus Eligibility: Unknown


Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today — we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Jessica Black
LaSalle Network

About LaSalle Network
At LaSalle Network, we don't just fill roles — we build careers and transform businesses. As one of the nation's leading staffing and solutions firms, we connect exceptional talent with organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career or find the perfect addition to your team, we make meaningful matches that last. Join us and experience a company consistently recognized as a top workplace — because when our people thrive, everyone wins.

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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

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