Operations Administrative Assistant

About Sandy Vans

Sandy Vans, based in San Diego, is a leading luxury adventure van builder crafting vans, products, and experiences that blend comfort, freedom, and adventure. As a fast-growing company, we offer a unique environment where every team member has a voice, wears multiple hats, and contributes directly to the companys growth.

Role Overview

As an Administrative Assistant / Business Operations Assistnat youll be at the center of daily operationssupporting customer service, sales, marketing, and internal teams.

Youll be working directly with customers making meaningful lifestyle investments, which means every interaction matters. This role plays a key part in delivering a premium, detail-oriented customer experience from the first touchpoint through service support.

Youll also gain exposure to high-value client relationships while learning how to deliver a best-in-class customer experience within a fast-growing brand.This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or early-career candidate looking to break into business operations, sales, or marketing.

• Be the first point of contactgreeting customers, answering calls, and creating a welcoming experience
• Support customer service operations (emails, phone calls, in-person inquiries)
• Assist with Shopify and HubSpot data entry and organization
• Help coordinate customer returns, service claims, and warranty items
• Manage scheduling, calendars, and internal coordination
• Support office operations including inventory, supplies, and organization
• Assist across departmentsincluding sales, marketing, and service as needed
• Help document processes and improve systems as we scale

This role is designed to give you broad exposure to business operations , including:

• Customer experience & client communication
• Sales support and lead management
• Operational workflows and systems (Shopify, HubSpot)
• Startup problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration

• Recent graduate or early in your career (Business Administration or related field is a plus)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in startups, operations, marketing, or sales
• Comfortable with tools like Google Workspace

• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing startup environment
• Exposure to multiple departmentsnot just administrative work
• Opportunity to grow into full-time roles in operations, sales, or marketing

Perks & Culture

At Sandy Vans, we care about building a team that enjoys the ride:

• Monthly all-hands meetings with breakfast & coffee
• Employee of the Month = free van weekend
• Company dinners, events, and team activities
• A tight-knit, collaborative crew
• A culture that encourages adventure, creativity, and ownership

Benefits

We Pay for Half!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident Coverage
• Hospital Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Structure: Part-Time ? Full-Time Opportunity
• Schedule (Part-Time): Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM 5:30 PM
• Compensation: $20/hour

Location: 9393 Trade Place, San Diego, CA 92126