Sales Assistant

Compass Business Solutions, Inc. • Markham, IL

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Raco Steel is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant to join their growing sales team. This role is ideal for an organized, customer-focused individual interested in building a career in sales and marketing. The Sales Assistant will gain hands-on experience supporting sales operations while developing skills in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management. Raco Steel Company is a family-owned steel processing and distribution company with over 70 years of experience, known for excellence, stability, and integrity.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfortable learning ERP and CRM systems.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in sales, marketing, or customer relationship management.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of customer service, sales support, or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer purchase orders and verify specifications, pricing, and order details before processing.
• Enter and maintain customer orders within the Company's ERP and CRM systems.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Shipping, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, deliveries, and order-related questions.
• Prepare customer specification sheets, pricing quotations, sales reports, and other sales documentation.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, customer email campaigns, promotional materials, and marketing inventory.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the Company's CRM system.
• Support the Sales team with administrative tasks while learning the sales process and customer relationship management.

Benefits

• Potential discretionary year-end bonus based on company's profitability and your evaluated performance during the year.
• A collaborative, growing team environment
• Hands-on training and opportunities for career growth within Sales and Marketing
• Vacation and sick time
• Health insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 401(k) retirement plan and matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed