Sales Support Manager

LHH; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off (80 hours PTO)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Support Manager to foster strategic relationships with purchasing organizations. The successful candidate will manage partnerships, lead negotiations, and promote CRM adoption. An ideal prospect has over 5 years of B2B sales support experience and a Bachelor's in Sales or Marketing. Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales support and training, ideally with long sales cycles and technical products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience in monitoring agreement performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strong partnerships with GPOs and buying consortiums.
• Lead RFP negotiations and agreement management.
• Drive CRM platform usage and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

B2B sales support

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM platforms

Lead generation tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

We’re seeking a dynamic Sales Support Manager to lead strategic relationships with purchasing organizations and buying consortiums across multiple business units. This role is pivotal in empowering field sales teams and external networks to maximize the value of negotiated agreements. Additionally, the position will champion CRM platform adoption and integration to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage strong partnerships with GPOs and buying consortiums.
• Lead RFP negotiations and agreement management to unlock business opportunities.
• Monitor agreement performance and ensure compliance.
• Provide tools and resources to drive adoption and success.
• Act as the subject matter expert on GPO processes and benefits.
• Drive CRM platform usage and compliance across business units.
• Support CRM integration with ERP systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Oversee inventory sales management to align with sales and working capital goals.
• Partner with operations and sales to optimize inventory usage and reduce slow-moving stock.
• Coordinate with leadership across sales, operations, and IT to align priorities.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate and field teams for program execution.
• Track sales performance and develop reporting tools and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Marketing to define KPIs for trade shows and measure ROI.
• Travel up to 25%-30%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales support and training, ideally with long sales cycles and technical products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and lead generation tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in delivering impactful presentations and training.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Benefits:

• Bonus Offered
• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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