We are a family-owned wholesale company specializing in closeout and surplus merchandise. We've been in business for over 60 years, building long-term relationships with businesses throughout the industry. We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join our sales team as a Sales Assistant. The person we hire will work directly alongside one of our top salespeople, learning our products, customers, and the closeout business from the ground up. Position Overview We are seeking an assertive and personable Sales Assistant with strong people skills and the ability to communicate and build relationships with a wide range of personalities. This full-time position works directly alongside our Major Accounts Manager in a fast-paced, multi-faceted role that offers direct interaction with key customer decision-makers and a hands-on introduction to corporate sales.

Key Responsibilities Sales Support:

Assist the Major Accounts Manager with customer sales presentations and merchandise displays.

Lead Generation:

Identify and generate new sales opportunities through proactive cold calling and lead prospecting.

Account Management:

Coordinate and send merchandise samples to existing key accounts. Assist with Administrative tasks for key accounts.

Travel & Events:

Attend industry trade shows & customer locations (requires roughly 30% monthly travel , including some weekends).

Position Requirements Education:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Communication:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Sales Drive:

Strong cold-calling skills with a persistent focus on reaching decision-makers and overcoming objections.

Teamwork:

Must be an assertive team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (for trade show setup and merchandise handling).

Logistics:

Must possess reliable transportation for local travel.

Experience:

2 Years in B2B sales

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person