Now Hiring - Sales Support Specialist in Mount Prospect, IL

EA Langenfeld ([please apply online] an innovative Sales, and Marketing company has an exciting opportunity working out of our headquarter office in Mount Prospect, IL for an energetic, self-starter to join our team as a salaried Sales Support Specialist, working with one of our largest clients.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing or Finance. Prior experience in the retail industry is a plus. We are looking for an analytical thinker who works well with multifunctional groups/people and can coordinate the completion of tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with special focus on Excel; including a working knowledge of Pivot Tables is a necessity. Occasional overnight travel to trade shows will be required.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing weekly/monthly sales and other related reports and be able to

analyze and coordinate responses to the sales team.

• Analyzing any gaps in monthly forecasting for all accounts.
• Submitting and monitoring promotional activity and product allocations
• Coordinating special projects, presentations or reporting to support the internal and client sales teams.
• Processing direct ship orders in our system and sending them to client for processing after ensuring pricing, dating and the like meet clients’ requirements.
• Working directly with client customer service personnel on order issues, processing, and follow-up with account contacts.
• Working with our customer’s sales and replenishment teams to ensure smooth flow of pricing, products and inventory needs being met.
• Communicating with our sales team and customers to provide shipping information, status, product availability and pricing issues or product replacements.Our Company offers a first-class competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurances, Company Wellness Plan, 401(k) with company match after 1 year, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options, Flexible Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, and educational allowance. Qualified individuals should send resume along with salary requirements. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Pivot tables: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location