Sales Associate

Sales Associate — Outside Sales & Customer Relationships

Can you strike up a conversation with just about anyone? Do you enjoy meeting new people and building relationships? We want to meet you!

Pacific Party Canopies is looking for an outgoing, energetic Sales Associate with a strong focus on outside sales, networking, and bringing in new business. This role combines customer service with actively getting out into the community, meeting potential clients, and building lasting business relationships.

Who we’re looking for:

• A friendly, outgoing communicator with a bubbly personality and welcoming attitude.
• Someone confident approaching new people, starting conversations, and introducing our company.
• A self-motivated salesperson who actively pursues opportunities and follows through.
• A polished, professional presentation when representing Pacific Party Canopies.
• A great listener who understands customer needs and confidently recommends rental options.
• An organized, dependable teammate with strong attention to detail.

What you’ll do:

• Actively develop new business through outside sales visits, prospecting, and relationship building.
• Visit venues, caterers, wedding planners, businesses, and other potential referral partners.
• Schedule introductory meetings, present our rental offerings, and follow up on leads.
• Attend networking events, industry gatherings, trade shows, and community events** to represent Pacific Party Canopies and build connections.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Assist customers in person, by phone, and through email.
• Prepare accurate quotes and reservations and turn inquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Track sales activity, customer conversations, and follow-up commitments.
• Communicate event details and customer expectations clearly with our operations team.

Travel & Availability:

• Must be available to travel within Washington State for outside sales visits, client meetings, and networking opportunities. Use of company vehicle, or mileage reimbursement will be provided.
• Must be available for occasional evening or weekend networking events.
• Must be comfortable working both in the office and independently in the field.

We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy, enjoys making connections, and takes initiative. Success in this role means getting out, starting conversations, earning trust, and turning relationships into business.

Pacific Party Canopies is a team of service professionals dedicated to providing clean, quality wedding and event rental equipment professionally installed at a competitive rate. Our commitment to success enables us to meet our customers' needs while providing a work environment that promotes personal growth for each member of our team. We pride ourselves on being professionals while promoting a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

Many of our current employees have been with us for nearly 20 years and have has enjoyed a path of continued development and success.

We serve several industry sectors including corporate events, fairs and festivals, weddings, sports and entertainment as well as backyard parties and more. You may have recently attended an event we supported and now have an opportunity to join the team that helps make it all happen. We are gearing up for another busy season and will be filling several positions.

Some of the requirements for these positions are to:

• First on phones, Checking Voicemails,
• First to greet incoming clients, Great customer service
• Will Call orders= Organizing, printing pull sheets, greeting, printing instructions for will call items, executing pick up and drop off
• Filing-alphabetically
• Retrieving and taking mail, Post office runs, Bank Runs
• Day to Day office tasks
• Prepare office in morning
• Closing office in afternoon
• General housekeeping of office
• Write Thank you notes to clients [Must have legible handwriting]
• Basic computer skills, data entry, google drive, Microsoft docs
• Ability to learn about equipment specs
• Thrive to build relationships with caterers, wedding planners, wedding industry peers.
• Available to travel for outside sales call.
• Available to attend wedding expos, networking events, ect
• Must be at least 18 And have Valid Driver's License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Burlington, WA 98233 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, WA 98233 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, WA 98233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person