Independent Driver/Sales Assistant (1099 Contractor)

Tom James Company

Maitland, FL

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented, flexible candidates with administrative experience working in the retail or client services domain. The role emphasizes on-the-ground client interaction and requires a 1099 contractor with a part-time schedule.

Best fit for

Candidates with administrative experience and a strong client interaction background
— “comfort interacting with corporate clients”
Individuals who thrive in a part-time, on-demand work arrangement with variable hours
— “The goal is approximately three days per week to start. Days and hours will vary”
Those who are organized and capable of managing client follow-up and prospecting tasks
— “Prepare client follow-up lists and draft outreach for the sales professional to review”

Things to consider

Must be able to carry $300,000 in liability and collision insurance
— “Ability to personally carry $300,000 per incident in liability and collision insurance”
The role involves physical labor, including lifting up to 30 pounds
— “Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds”

How to stand out

Highlight your ability to manage schedules and client follow-up on your resume
— “Review the schedule and provide relevant client details before appointments”
Emphasize your experience with Google Workspace and LinkedIn in your application materials
— “Comfort using Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and LinkedIn”
Demonstrate your reliability and flexibility during interviews
— “Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility when appointment schedules change”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Successfully drove sales professionals to client appointments
Loaded and unloaded client files and materials
Organized contact information for future outreach

Typical background

Valid driver’s licenseDependability and punctuality

Skills & requirements

Required

DrivingClient File ManagementClient Follow-upProspectingAdministrative TasksCommunication

Preferred

Google WorkspaceLinkedin

Stack & domain

Google WorkspaceSpreadsheetsLinkedinOrganizationCommunicationFollow-throughDrivingSales Support

About the role

Original posting from Tom James Company via Lever

Tom James Company is seeking an organized, dependable Driver and Sales Assistant to support a sales professionals in the Maitland area. You'll drive to client appointments in a provided vehicle and help keep the ay running smoothly. Between appointments, you'll also assist with client follow-up and prospecting projects.
Schedule and Pay:
The goal is approximately three days per week to start. Days and hours will vary with client appointments and business needs, and the role may grow beyond three days per week. This role is a 1099 position with starting pay at $21.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:
Drive the sales professional safely to appointments throughout the Orlando area in a provided vehicle.
Load and unload client files, garments, and other materials.
Review the schedule and provide relevant client details before appointments.
Deliver and pick up items as needed.
Research local prospects and organize contact information for future outreach.
Prepare client follow-up lists and draft outreach for the sales professional to review.
Record responses, update prospecting lists, and flag appointment opportunities.
Answer incoming calls and complete other administrative tasks between appointments.
Communicate regularly with the sales professional and other team members.
What We're Looking For::
A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a vehicle provided by the sales professional.
Ability to personally carry $300,000 per incident in liability and collision insurance.
Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility when appointment schedules change.
A professional appearance and comfort interacting with corporate clients.
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
Comfort using Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and LinkedIn.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Tom James Company participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: Tom James Company careers (Lever)