Sales Support Specialist (remote)

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to the sales and business development teams, ensuring smooth operations and effective client onboarding. Your responsibilities will include preparing sales documentation, coordinating with the sales team, and conducting market research. This role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that drives positive change in workplaces across industries.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Life and Accident Insurance

401(K) and Roth Options

Educational Expense Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Digital Mental Health Services

Training Programs

Charitable Matching Gift Program

Gallagher Thrive Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR technology or benefits administration.
• Strong organization and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales presentations and proposals for client meetings.
• Assist in organizing marketing campaigns and events.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Our iBTR team is growing and we’re looking to hire a Sales Support Specialist for our benefit administration division. This is a key role that is designed to provide essential assistance to the business development and sales functions, ensuring smooth operations and effective client onboarding. This position typically involves a combination of administrative, analytical, and communication tasks to support the sales team and enhance business development efforts. This is a client-facing position where exemplary communication skills are critically important.

How you'll make an impact

Sales Support:

• Prepare sales presentations, proposals, and other documentation required for client meetings.
• Coordinate with the sales team to ensure timely follow-up on leads and client inquiries.

Administrative Support:

• Assist the sales team with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and organizing travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update client databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate and current information.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify potential clients and market opportunities.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor activities to support strategic planning.

Communication and Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between the sales team and other internal departments to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Reporting and Data Management:

• Generate regular reports on sales performance, pipeline status, and market analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting activities.

Event and Campaign Support:

• Assist in organizing and executing marketing campaigns, events, and webinars.
• Support the development of promotional materials and content.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in HR technology; specifically with benefits administration, a BenAdmin vendor or with a benefits brokerage firm.
• Good sales, customer, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel; ability to listen, clarify and respond well to questions.
• High level of professionalism, productivity, dependability, and accuracy.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(K) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement.

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.