Sales Support Associate

Beckers Group • Bensenville, IL

3h • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Beckers is seeking a confident individual to join their North American Operations team as a Sales Support Associate in Bensenville, IL. This is an entry-level sales opportunity suitable for candidates with limited prior sales experience who are looking to grow within an established international organization. The role requires an employee-centric work environment with high ethical standards and great benefits. The position is required to be onsite 5 days a week, and local candidates are preferred as no relocation will be provided. Beckers is a global industrial coatings company with 150 years of history, 1,800 employees, and 23 production sites in 18 countries, aiming to become one of the largest steel coatings manufacturers in the United States and the world's most sustainable coatings company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred)
• 0–3 years of experience in sales support, sales operations, data analysis, or a related role
• Strong relating (overcoming no trust) and discovery (overcoming no need) skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driving license required.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with CRM or ERP systems preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning technical products and industrial markets
• Ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a tactful and professional demeanor
• Recognize that health and safety is a responsibility of every employee and to take reasonable care of oneself and others and to comply with Beckers Health and Safety policy and any Beckers procedures/rules that apply to the role.
• Ability to sustain potential prolonged period of driving and/or travelling
• May be exposed to excessive noise, moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals at customers.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial sales is a plus
• Chemical manufacturing or industrial products
• Comfort working with pricing, margins, and product specifications
• Desire to grow into a sales or sales operations role over time

Responsibilities

• Enter first time order items accurately into the ERP/CRM system, ensuring all required documentation and set-up is complete
• Assist with customer onboarding and internal coordination for new accounts
• Support Sales Team with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc sales reports (by product, region, customer, or business manager)
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities
• Maintain sales dashboards and reporting tools as needed
• Assist with pricing setup, updates, and maintenance
• Complete and maintain pricing sheets, product data sheets, and sales documentation
• Support margin analysis and pricing consistency efforts
• Help document, organize, and improve sales processes and workflows
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the sales team
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and data accuracy improvements
• Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure order accuracy and timely fulfillment
• Support internal communication related to product availability, pricing, and customer requirements

Benefits

• Aetna/Meritain Health Insurance - $500 deductible ($38.16 bi-weekly single, $123.03 bi-weekly family) or $1500 deductible ($31.31 bi-weekly single, $100.93 bi-weekly family)
• Dental and Vision through Guardian
• Paid STD, LTD and Life benefits
• Generous Vacation and Sick time available
• Participation in 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Health Club partial annual reimbursement available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level