Hire a Virtual Sales Assistant

A large part of a sales rep's week can disappear into CRM updates, quotes, proposals, scheduling, and signature follow-up. A virtual sales assistant takes over that administrative work so reps spend more of their time talking to buyers.
THE MATCHING LENS

We match the person to the work, not the job title.

We assess how candidates keep CRM records accurate, follow up consistently, and recognize when a prospect needs to speak with a sales rep.

01

Workflow fit

Can they update the CRM after every conversation and run follow-up sequences without a rep reminding them?

02

Tool familiarity

HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Close, and the proposal and e-signature tools your team uses.

03

Communication

Follow-up that reads like your reps wrote it, and a pre-call brief short enough to read in the two minutes before the call.

04

Judgment & ownership

They send follow-ups, build quotes from your templates, and keep records current. Pricing, discounts, and negotiation stay with your reps.

THE STELLAR STAFF MODEL

One assistant. Built around your business.

You set the priorities, the working hours, and the access. We handle recruiting, vetting, and the employment side, so one dedicated assistant can own the work from the first week.

A Stellar Staff virtual sales assistant updating the CRM after a rep's callA virtual sales assistant candidate in a Stellar Staff CRM proficiency check

Your reps sell; your assistant handles the admin

You set the pricing, the templates, the qualification rules, and what your assistant can send without review. Discovery, negotiation, and any pricing decision stay with your reps.

One assistant supports the whole pipeline

The same person updates the CRM after conversations, runs the follow-up sequences, assembles quotes and proposals, and prepares the weekly pipeline report for your sales meeting.

We handle the hiring behind it

Stellar Staff screens for CRM experience, written follow-up quality, and the discipline to keep records current, then manages payroll, HR, and support after the placement. The search takes 5 to 10 business days.

BEFORE THE HANDOFF

A clean handoff starts with four decisions.

Agree on what each deal record must include, which follow-ups can be sent without approval, how often pipeline stages are reviewed, and when a rep needs to take over.

01

Outcome

Each week, active deal records are up to date, next steps are scheduled, follow-ups are sent, and proposals have the paperwork they need.

02

Authority

Scheduling, follow-up, CRM updates, and proposal preparation go ahead without asking. Pricing, discounts, and terms stay with your reps.

03

Cadence

Follow-up is sent every day, the pipeline is reviewed weekly, and deal bottlenecks are reviewed monthly.

04

Escalation

Deals with no response beyond your agreed timeframe, pricing requests, and accounts with unresolved service issues go to the rep.

THE FIRST 30 DAYS

From new hire to useful teammate.

During the first month, your assistant learns your pipeline, products, and templates, takes over CRM updates and follow-up, and prepares weekly pipeline reports for your reps.

DAYS 1–5

Learn the system

Your CRM, your sales process, your proposal templates, and what your reps actually need before a call.

Result: your assistant knows your tools, your priorities, and how you want decisions made.
WEEK 2

Take ownership

Your VA handles data entry, scheduling, and follow-up, giving reps more time for sales conversations.

Result: the recurring work runs without being managed through each time.
WEEKS 3–4

Build the rhythm

Active opportunities receive regular follow-up, and the CRM reflects their current status.

Result: the pipeline report is ready before your sales meeting.
THE WORK ITSELF

What the role handles.

CRM records updated after every conversation

Notes are entered while the conversation is still fresh, deal stages are kept accurate, next steps get dates, and missing fields are filled in before the record reaches the next stage. A CRM is useful only when it reflects what is actually happening in the pipeline. If your team uses GoHighLevel, see how a GoHighLevel virtual assistant keeps it current.

Follow-up that happens on schedule

Recaps, requested information, reminders, and check-ins go out when they are supposed to, using templates and rules you approve. Your VA keeps follow-up on schedule after the rep moves on to the next call.

Quotes and proposals sent quickly

Approved pricing, scope, and terms are assembled into the right template, checked for missing information, and sent promptly while the deal is active. Anything outside the approved rules goes back to the rep or manager for a decision.

Pre-call research and briefs

Account background, recent activity, stakeholders, prior conversations, and open questions are summarized before important calls so the rep walks in prepared without spending the previous fifteen minutes searching across systems.

Consistent weekly pipeline reporting

Deal stages, next steps, aging opportunities, missing close dates, and obvious data gaps are reviewed before the pipeline meeting. The report reflects the CRM as it stands throughout the week instead of being cleaned up only the night before the meeting.

A smooth handoff after the sale

Signed documents, billing details, onboarding notes, and promised next steps are transferred to the right internal team with the context attached. The goal is to keep the customer from having to repeat information after the contract is signed.

Renewals and expansion tracked like new business

Renewal dates, usage milestones, and expansion opportunities are logged with next steps and owners, the same way new deals are. Existing customers can be easy to overlook after the initial sale, so renewal and expansion follow-up needs the same clear ownership as new opportunities.

Where this role starts and stops

A sales assistant supports active opportunities and the administration around them. Prospect list building and cold outreach belong with a lead generation VA. Broader campaign execution belongs with a digital marketing VA. The full role list is on virtual assistant services.

THE DIFFERENCE IN PRACTICE

What changes when a dedicated VA owns the work.

Consistent follow-up helps keep active deals moving and makes responsibility for each next step clear.

WITHOUT A DEDICATED VA
CRM notes get written at the end of the week, if at all.
Follow-up depends on a rep remembering.
Proposals go out a day or two after the call.
Reps walk into calls without research.
The pipeline report is rebuilt by hand every week.
WITH A STELLAR STAFF VA
CRM notes are written while the conversation is fresh.
Follow-up is scheduled and tracked.
Proposals are sent promptly after the call.
Every call starts with a short account brief.
The pipeline report is ready before the meeting.
Stellar staff icon
FAQ

Questions about hiring a virtual sales assistant

What does a virtual sales assistant take off a rep's plate?
A virtual sales assistant handles the administrative side of an active pipeline: CRM updates and hygiene, follow-up sequences, quote and proposal assembly, e-signature tracking, pre-call research, won-deal handoffs, and weekly pipeline reporting. The role may also be described as a sales virtual assistant, a virtual assistant for sales, or sales support services.
Do they talk to our prospects directly?
Yes, for administrative communication such as recaps, scheduling, follow-ups, and document delivery, using templates and rules your team approves. They do not run discovery, negotiate, or make pricing decisions. When the conversation becomes a real sales discussion, it goes back to the rep with the context attached.
Which CRMs and tools do they know?
Common examples include Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close, Zoho, DocuSign, PandaDoc, Gong, Outreach, and other CRM, proposal, and sales tools your team already uses. We look for candidates familiar with your tools so onboarding can focus on your deals, definitions, and process.
How is this different from a lead generation VA?
They work at different points in the funnel. A lead generation VA works before an opportunity exists by researching prospects, building lists, reaching out, qualifying replies, and booking first meetings. A sales VA works after an opportunity exists by keeping active deals documented, followed up on, and moving through the process.
Our CRM has automation. Why would we need a person?
Automation can send reminders and trigger workflows, but it depends on accurate CRM data. A person is still useful for noticing a stale stage, a missing proposal, a changed contact, or another exception the automation does not understand. The VA keeps the records current so the automations work better too.
What does it cost, and how fast can we start?
Plans start at $1,999 a month, month to month, with no payroll taxes, benefits, or commission plan. The search takes 5 to 10 business days. Managed plans include free replacements, forever.
Stellar staff icon
Month to Month

Pricing Plans

Stop wasting time on unreliable VAs. We recruit top virtual assistants and provide ongoing support to help them perform at their best.
A third of the cost of a local hire

Sales Virtual Assistant

Full-Time VA · 160 Hours/Month
$1,999
Per Month
You define it. They own it. A VA who runs the everyday work that eats your week.
‍
‍Perfect for: inbox & calendar, customer support, cold calls & lead gen, social media, bookkeeping.
Delegation Launch™ included
Excellent English 
Time Tracking Report
Search runs 5 to 10 business days
See More
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Time tracking & reports
Free replacements, forever
Payroll, taxes & HR handled
Works in your time zone
Trained on the latest AI tools
Bilingual VA available (+$200/mo)
Education Credit Not included
Overtime not included
Limited Availability

Executive Sales Virtual Assistant

Full-Time VA · 160 Hours/Month
$2,999
Per Month
Senior VAs for the work you can't hand to just anyone. Complex, higher-stakes work that needs judgment.

Perfect for: executive assistants, project & team coordination, business operations, digital marketing, clinical & HIPAA ops.
Delegation Launch™ included
Excellent English 
Top of their class: one out of thousands
Full Access Screenshots and Webcam
See More
Senior Customer Success Manager
Priority replacement
$100/month education credit
20 OT hours included ($400 value)
Time tracking & reports
Payroll, taxes & HR handled
Works in your time zone
Trained on the latest AI tools
Bilingual VA available (+$200/mo)
Availability is limited
Direct Hire. One-Time Fee.

Custom Recruitment

Your Terms. Your Hire.
Starts at
$4,999
We recruit. You hire. Yours to keep. Your next key hire, on your payroll, backed by our guarantee.

Perfect for: engineers & technical roles, C-suite & leadership, marketing & department heads.
$500 search deposit per role
You interview a shortlist of 2-4
No fee until your hire starts
3-month replacement guarantee
See More
Deposit credited toward your fee
Background & reference checks included
We negotiate the offer for you
Fresh 3-month guarantee on every replacement
Hire nobody, get your full deposit back
Ongoing Stellar Support

1,000+ Remote Hires Placed Since 2022. Your Next One Starts Here.

Book a free 20-minute call. We'll help you define the role and explain the search.