Sr Sales Administrative Assistant - Commercial (West Coast)

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $27 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Sales Administrative Assistant supports multiple Directors, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals. This position is remote with travel opportunities. You will report to a Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 or more years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in typing 50 WPM and common programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
• The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• A knack for learning multiple software programs.
• Travel requirement: Attend regional meetings approximately 1 to 4 times per year

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce automation tools experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
• Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations.
• Schedule meetings, conference rooms and make travel arrangements. Oversee calendar, and prepare materials needed by manager for meetings.
• Track departmental expenses and resolve/reconcile discrepancies on general ledger budget accounts.
• Maintain office supply inventory and place orders.
• Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.
• Compile and manage weekly/monthly list of all tasks due for team and post task list each week for sales team.
• Manage sales presentation library and assist sales team with PowerPoint presentations.
• Help onboard new sales team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing
• Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs
• Nursing benefits
• Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
• Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED