Now Hiring - Applications Specialist (Inside Sales) in Elk Grove Village, IL

Application Specialist
Anritsu is looking for an Application Specialist to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The Application Specialist provides support to the sales team by performing several administrative tasks, including generating sales quotes. In addition, this person will be the main point for the Regional Sales Managers. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should be organized, customer-oriented, flexible, and tech-savvy (prior experience preparing quotes for technical products is ideal). In addition, this person will need to balance multiple projects and prioritize them.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the department: answering incoming calls as well as email messages from internal and external customers
• Partners with cross-functional team members as necessary to help generate quotes or research current or potential customers
• Partners with a group of Sales Managers and assist with quotes and Salesforce management
• Analyzes application details through various systems and support personnel to determine the correct engineered solution for presentation to the customer
• Creates and provides equipment proposals to the field per these activities efficiently and accurately
• Supports Salesforce database of leads, contacts, accounts, and opportunities
• Update Salesforce opportunities by attaching quotation, adding line item pricing upon completion of the quote, and essential project notes
• Supports the sales team on other sales related activities that are relevant to closing orders

Secondary Job Functions

• Assist with product testing as needed
• Assist Project Coordinator as needed

Competencies

• Communication proficiency (written and verbal)
• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Customer service (prompt and polite - createing a positive experience)
• Must enjoy a fast-paced and demanding environment

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BA or BS Preferred

Skills Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn and retain technical information
• Fast and accurate data entry ability
• Experience using CRM, Salesforce, or similar data entry software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Prior experience in automation / packaging technology - highly preferred
• Spanish preferred but not necessary

To the right Applications Specialist, we offer:

• Competitive compensation plus bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Employment with a stable, growing company
• Company-provided snacks
• On-site gym
• Free parking
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Anritsu was established in 1895 and is now an industry leader in inspection and detection equipment for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in Japan, Anritsu has expanded its tradition of advancing quality control programs across the globe. Anritsu’s best-in-industry X-Ray, Checkweighing, and Metal Detection technology maximize the performance of our customers’ quality control programs. With over 130,000 installations globally, we are at the forefront of technology, exceeding the highest product safety and compliance standards. For more about us, please visit our website at [please apply online] .

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Anritsu Infivis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran

For more about us, please visit our website at [please apply online] site: 701 Innovation Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elk Grove Village, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location