Sales Support Specialist
HybridArlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and prepare presentation materials for regional sales teams and food shows. Support the Sales Planning and Marketing Manager with administrative tasks, including ordering office supplies, coordinating lunches, and maintaining conference room schedules. Ensure smooth execution of trainings, customer presentations, and special events by partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Client Management departments. Maintain SharePoint resources and assist the Midwest region with operational initiatives. This role supports the Illinois Team at Affinity Group, a leading food sales and marketing agency, with a hybrid schedule of three to four days in the Arlington Heights office.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in sales support, marketing, office administration, or project coordination
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- A proactive, customer-focused attitude with strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
- Must have reliable transportation for occasional travel to regional meetings, food shows, or company events
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment with 3–4 days per week in the Arlington Heights office
- Must be able to handle prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
- Must be able to occasionally lift and move office supplies, presentation materials, and event items up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Canva, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 applications
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