Sales Marketing Associate

Benefits:

retirement plan

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Founded in 2000, 8 NET is a one-stop source for packaging supplies, shipping materials, warehouse products, and more. Our mission is to help businesses move, store, and ship more efficiently.

From our beginnings as a commercial paper supplier, we’ve evolved into a trusted industrial distributor serving over 2,500 businesses across Southern California and beyond, supported by 300,000+ square feet of warehouse space in City of Industry, CA.

We are proudly family-run, committed to attentive service, and focused on delivering meaningful cost savings to our customers. As we continue to expand into new regions and grow our customer base, we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

About the Role

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Associate (Outside Sales + PPC + Operations). Early-career role with direct mentorship, client exposure, and a path to Account Manager.

The Marketing team focuses on PPC, physical marketing, and outside sales, including campaign execution, content creation, and in-person client engagement.

We are seeking a versatile Sales & Marketing Associate to support both revenue initiatives and operational projects. This hybrid role combines outside sales, digital marketing, and hands-on field work, offering broad exposure across the business and a clear path toward becoming an independent Account Manager supporting future expansion initiatives.

You will work closely with an Account Manager with a background in management consulting and startup operations, providing direct mentorship and hands-on training. This is not a siloed role — you will not be sitting at a desk editing a spreadsheet all day! Instead, you will gain practical experience across sales, marketing, and operations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment backed by an established and growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Outside Sales: Train alongside an Account Manager, then independently manage client visits and develop new business across assigned territories or verticals

PPC Marketing: Manage and optimize a ~$50K annual budget on Google Ads after initial training, with expansion into LinkedIn, Bing, and other channels

Analytics & Reporting: Prepare monthly Ads reports and support dashboards for sales, procurement, and eCommerce

Expansion Initiatives: Support leadership on geographic expansion and go-to-market efforts

Special Projects: Assist with on-site opportunities such as liquidation evaluations and pallet racking projects; support SOP documentation as needed

Ideal Candidate

Fluent in English

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Comfortable visiting clients and walking warehouse floors

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 2023–2026 grads preferred

Located within ~15 miles of City of Industry, CA

1+ year of experience in sales, marketing, or operations (specific industry experience is a plus)

Strong communication and analytical skills

Basic Excel / Google Sheets proficiency

Interested in building client relationships and closing business

Comfortable balancing field work and desk-based analysis

Self-starter with strong ownership mindset

Comfort with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT MPC, Claude, Zapier, Make)

Additional languages are a plus (especially Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean)

Able to work full-time, in-person

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary + potential annual performance bonus + potential commission

Clear path to increased earning potential as responsibilities grow

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Additional details discussed during interview process

Work Environment

In-person role based in City of Industry, CA

Approximately 65/35 split between desk work and field visits

Small, collaborative team (under 20 office employees on-site)

Why This Role / Summary

Gain hands-on experience across sales, marketing, and operations while working directly with experienced leadership in a growing industrial distribution business. You will engage with real customers, products, and projects across packaging, warehouse, and supply chain solutions, helping serve over 2,500 businesses in Southern California.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical business skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with direct exposure to how a multi-category supplier operates, scales, and delivers value to its clients.