Job Description

Job Description

** Location:** Hybrid / Remote with Travel (Tradeshows & Client Meetings)
** Type:** Full‐Time or Part‐Time (Flexible for the Right Candidate)

About Us

Proactive Risk (www.proactiverisk.com) is a small and growing cybersecurity startup focused on helping organizations reduce risk, stay protected, and make smarter security decisions. We work closely with business owners and leadership teams and pride ourselves on being practical, relationship‐driven, and trusted advisors. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to work directly with the owner and help expand our sales efforts and client relationships.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a founder, supporting sales efforts, engaging with prospects, and learning how a growing cybersecurity business operates. You will assist with day‐to‐day sales activities, follow‐ups, outreach, meeting coordination, and client engagement. Over time, this role can grow into a larger sales or account management position as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities

** Sales & Client Support**

• Assist the owner with sales outreach, prospect follow‐ups, and relationship management
• Make outbound phone calls and emails to prospects and existing clients
• Track leads, conversations, and next steps in a simple CRM or tracking system
• Prepare basic sales materials, proposals, and follow‐up notes

** Meetings & Scheduling**

• Attend sales and client meetings (virtual and in‐person)
• Schedule meetings, demos, and follow‐ups
• Take notes during meetings and help ensure action items are completed

** Events & Tradeshows**

• Attend tradeshows, conferences, and networking events
• Help staff the booth, engage attendees, collect leads, and represent the company professionally
• Assist with post‐event follow‐ups and lead nurturing

** Business Growth Support**

• Help identify new opportunities, partnerships, and outreach ideas
• Support marketing and sales campaigns as needed
• Contribute ideas to improve sales processes and customer experience

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication skills (phone, email, and in‐person)
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple follow‐ups
• Friendly, professional, and confident speaking with business owners and executives
• Interest in sales, business development, and growing with a startup
• Comfortable using basic tools (email, calendars, spreadsheets, CRM systems)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for tradeshows and client meetings

** Nice to Have (Not Required):**

• Prior experience in sales, customer service, or administrative support
• Exposure to technology, IT, or cybersecurity environments
• Startup or small business experience

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship and hands‐on experience working with the company owner
• Opportunity to grow into a larger sales or account role as the business expands
• Flexible work environment
• Exposure to the cybersecurity industry and real‐world business development
• Competitive compensation with potential performance‐based incentives

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Someone early in their sales or business career
• A highly organized assistant looking to grow into sales
• A motivated self‐starter who enjoys relationship‐building and learning
• Someone excited to help build something, not just “do a job”

Company Description

Working with or for Proactive Risk www.proactiverisk.com delivers safety and security that is:

Integrated (physical + digital)
Evidence-based (provable, auditable)
Public-sector defensible
Compliance-aware
Focused on prevention, not reaction

This is not about selling tools—it’s about making risk understandable, manageable, and defensible when it matters most.

Company Description

Working with or for Proactive Risk www.proactiverisk.com delivers safety and security that is:\r\n\r\nIntegrated (physical + digital)\r\nEvidence-based (provable, auditable)\r\nPublic-sector defensible\r\nCompliance-aware\r\nFocused on prevention, not reaction\r\n\r\nThis is not about selling tools—it’s about making risk understandable, manageable, and defensible when it matters most.