SALES SUPPORT

Ariston Holding N.V.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariston USA, headquartered in Providence, RI, is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to enhance order processing, customer communication, and cross-functional teamwork across North America. The role supports Regional Sales Managers and key customers with proactive order management and clear inquiries handling.

Ideal candidates bring five years in customer service, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Minimum five years Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Regional Sales Managers to understand sales plans and customers.
• Conduct meetings with customers to review orders and production schedules.
• Create and maintains open order reports in ERP system.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a same business day manner via phone and email.
• Gather order updates and revised Purchase Order approvals to meet fluid needs of key customers.
• Work cross-functionally across brands to keep customers informed and RSMs fully supported.
• Provide cross-training to other Sales Support Specialists for coverage needs.
• Plan and adjust schedule to ensure seamless coverage of customers in varied US time zones.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

4-year College Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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In the United States, Ariston is a leading manufacturer of premium, high efficiency, and high-quality heating and water heating solutions for residential and commercial applications in North America. Operating with brands including HTP, Ariston, NTI Boilers and American Standard Water Heaters, Ariston USA is headquartered in Providence, RI. with Sales and Distribution locations throughout the US.

Ariston USA is part of Ariston Group, a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business.

The Sales Support team is an integral part of our Customer Experience team, working directly with our Regional Sales Managers, and our key customers.

The Role:

The following is a brief description of some of the duties and responsibilities but is not limited to:

• Communicate with the Regional Sales Managers to gain understanding of their sales plans and customers with an overall goal of increasing proactive support levels andcohesive account management.


• Conduct meetings with customers to assist with purchase order review, order status updates, production schedules, while driving overall support of key customers.


• Create and maintains open order reports and document changes in ERP system.


• Respond to customer inquiries in a same business day manner via phone and email.


• Must be efficient in gathering order updates along with revised Purchase Order approvals in order to meet fluid needs of key customers.


• Must be able to remain confident with many competing customer interests.


• Develop improved business processes with a deep working knowledge of all functions who intersect with the order to invoice process.


• Develop customer confidence and protect operations by supplying customers with valid and useful product and order knowledge.


• Inputs data into ERP system and strives for 100% error-free transactions.


• Work cross-functionally, across business brands, to ensure customers are always kept informed and RSMs are fully supported for business needs.


• Must be able to search and run reports proactively from ERP system in order to keep the sales team informed and each order moving within lead times.


• Provide cross-training to other Sales Support Specialists for coverage needs and to close any knowledge gaps regarding brand specifics and nuances.


• Drives process changes and helps build deeper relationships internally and externally.


• Plan and adjust schedule accordingly to ensure seamless coverage of customers in varied US time zones.


• Accept other responsibilities as requested by the Customer Experience Manager.

The Ideal Candidiate:

The following is a brief description of processes in the technical expertise duties but is not limited to:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, but also including Word and Outlook


• SAP knowledge is a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma


• 4-year College Degree, equivalent experience will be considered


• Ability to work in a face paced environment.


• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in all situations.


• Minimum five years Customer Service experience.


• Minimum two years related Sales Support experience


• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices


• Experience communicating through multiple channels and handling multiple customer queries through different channels effectively.


• Proficient with standard office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices. The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‑neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

Location: Providence, US, 02903

Posting Date: Sep 15, 2026

Nearest Major Market: Providence

Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island