Now Hiring - The Cary Company - Sales Assistant in Addison, IL

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The Cary Company is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Sales Assistant to join our dynamic sales team. As a crucial part of our sales department, you will provide valuable support to our sales managers, engaging with existing and prospective customers to ensure a smooth sales process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by innovation and exceptional service, we want you on our team! Key Responsibilities: * Sales Support: Provide essential sales data and follow-ups to both existing and prospective customers. * Management Collaboration: Assist the Sales Managers & Sales Directors with various projects and duties, contributing to strategic planning and execution. * Innovation: Use your creativity and innovation to develop and improve sales processes and procedures. * Customer Service Excellence: Deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining professionalism and a positive demeanor in all interactions. * Meeting Participation: Actively participate in sales meetings, contributing ideas and feedback to the team. * Problem Solving: Address and solve customer inquiries creatively and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Requirements: * Multitasking Ability: Proven capability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Communication and Follow-up: Strong communication skills with meticulous follow-up abilities. Attention to detail is a must. * Work Ethic: A positive "can-do" attitude, taking pride in the quality of work. Strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement. * Self-Direction: Ability to work independently, being detail-oriented with an inquisitive nature that thrives on solving problems. * Team Player: Work closely with other team members and departments to achieve collective goals. Why Join The Cary Company? * Dynamic Environment: Be part of a fast-paced and growing company that values creativity and innovative thinking. * Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement. * Supportive Team: Work within a supportive environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration. Perks: * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Life and Supplemental Insurance * 401K Provision * Short Term Incentive Plan * Profit Sharing * HRA * Cafeteria Plan * Seasonal company sponsored events * Work/Life Balance * Childcare Reimbursement Program * 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment) A little about the company: * Been around since 1895. * Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240. * Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023). * We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration. * We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison. * We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing. * Privately owned We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role * Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion) * We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares) * Fun Friday's, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page) * Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics: * Positive/optimistic * Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better * Curious/Inquisitive * Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers) * Supportive of Co-workers The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team. lp00detVmy