Sales Assistant
Customer Service & Support/Sales - Inside
LHH
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per Year
Lincolnshire, IllinoisPermanent
Sales - Inside
Customer Service & Support
This role is vital in ensuring smooth sales operations by managing orders from inception to delivery, maintaining accurate records, and addressing customer inquiries promptly. The ideal candidate will be adept at multitasking, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a Direct Hire role located near Lincolnshire, IL.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete order lifecycle, from initial receipt and processing through to final billing, including coordinating with overseas factories for production scheduling and managing import logistics.
- Proactively monitor order progress, communicate with customers and internal teams (including warehouse and logistics), and resolve any delivery issues to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
- Prepare commercial invoices and collaborate with freight forwarders to provide necessary documentation for international shipments, ensuring adherence to export regulations.
- Maintain and update customer pricing and material master files in SAP, generate monthly open order reports, and provide sales performance and margin reports to sales managers.
- Manage engine inventory levels, create inventory management reports, monitor customer supplier portals for demand changes, and forecast customer demand to optimize stock and prevent shortages.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding sales orders and other matters in a professional and timely manner, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues effectively.
- Perform various administrative tasks, including data entry, document processing, spreadsheet maintenance, and process documentation, to support sales operations.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales support, order entry, or a related administrative role.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in data entry and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and data analysis.
- Knowledge of logistics and export procedures is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Details:
- Direct Hire
- Monday-Friday Hybrid after training
- Pay $50-$55k, depending on experience
If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kim Moeslein
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Sales Assistant
Customer Service & Support/Sales - Inside
LHH
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per Year
Lincolnshire, IllinoisPermanent
Sales - Inside
Customer Service & Support
This role is vital in ensuring smooth sales operations by managing orders from inception to delivery, maintaining accurate records, and addressing customer inquiries promptly. The ideal candidate will be adept at multitasking, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a Direct Hire role located near Lincolnshire, IL.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete order lifecycle, from initial receipt and processing through to final billing, including coordinating with overseas factories for production scheduling and managing import logistics.
- Proactively monitor order progress, communicate with customers and internal teams (including warehouse and logistics), and resolve any delivery issues to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
- Prepare commercial invoices and collaborate with freight forwarders to provide necessary documentation for international shipments, ensuring adherence to export regulations.
- Maintain and update customer pricing and material master files in SAP, generate monthly open order reports, and provide sales performance and margin reports to sales managers.
- Manage engine inventory levels, create inventory management reports, monitor customer supplier portals for demand changes, and forecast customer demand to optimize stock and prevent shortages.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding sales orders and other matters in a professional and timely manner, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues effectively.
- Perform various administrative tasks, including data entry, document processing, spreadsheet maintenance, and process documentation, to support sales operations.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales support, order entry, or a related administrative role.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in data entry and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and data analysis.
- Knowledge of logistics and export procedures is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Details:
- Direct Hire
- Monday-Friday Hybrid after training
- Pay $50-$55k, depending on experience
If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kim Moeslein
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Ref US_EN_27_814337_3080656
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