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How a Food Innovation Company Hired a Remote Sales Assistant for $800/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
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Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

With the goal to improve the busy lifestyle of on-the-go individuals, our client creates better convenient products that are uniquely delicious, healthier, and beautifully designed. They distribute their brand through major retailers like Starbucks, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.

Who was hired and what was their role?

The company needed to hire remote sales CSRs to help boost their sales efforts. At Somewhere, we recommended hiring Lance for the role.

As their new remote customer support agent specializing in sales, Lance is responsible for:

  • Supporting the Marketing Associate in daily sales activities
  • Monitoring the daily project tracker of sales and marketing activities
  • Searching for and providing product and pricing information
  • Assisting team members in expense requests
  • Other related administrative tasks

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Lance now works full-time in the client time zone for $800 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Lance graduated with a degree in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management. He worked as a Marketing Officer and an Executive Assistant for one year and has prepared marketing reports, managed projects, and monitored marketing emails and executives’ calendars. Lance’s previous supervisor described him as a multitasker and someone who knows how to prioritize. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

If you need to hire remote sales CSRs or hire remote customer support agents to enhance your sales and customer service operations, Somewhere can help. We connect small businesses with top overseas talent for 80% less than U.S. equivalents.

We specialize in recruiting professionals for roles in customer support, sales, marketing, project management, development, accounting, and more. Download our salary guide below or reach out to us to start your hiring project today!

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