Sales Assistant

hireneXus; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Sales Assistant who delivers exceptional customer service and provides comprehensive sales support in a fast-paced office environment. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a proactive approach to assist sales engineers and teams.

You will manage quotes and orders, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and help ensure accurate fulfillment from receiving through shipping.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales support or administrative roles is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Engineer with quotes, orders, follow-ups, and repeat sales.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to coordinate orders.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate with receiving, production, shipping, and other departments to fulfill orders.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing 55 WPM

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

Sales Assistant provides exceptional customer service and perform sales support functions. This is a very diversified position in our fast-paced office. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and have strong organizational & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports Sales Engineer with all aspects of the sales process - quotes, orders, customer follow-ups and repeat sales.
• Communicates regularly with suppliers.
• Communicates regularly with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Handles customer inquiries and issues.
• Communicates regularly with receiving, production, shipping and other departments regarding details needed to produce, fulfill, and ship customer orders.

Requirements

• Sales support or administrative experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Prior office experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Google.
• Type 55 WPM
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.