Sales Support Specialist

Sales Support Specialist TEKsystems $28.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Illinois, Wheeling May 19, 2026 Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused

• Sales Support Specialist
• to join a dynamic inside sales team within the manufacturing industry. This role plays a critical part in managing customer accounts, processing complex orders, and ensuring accurate, timely service across domestic and international clients. Key Responsibilities
• Manage customer accounts with a focus on
• customer satisfaction, sales growth, and margin improvement
• Handle customer requests including
• quotes, order entry, tracking, and delivery updates
• Process
• 50-75 complex orders daily
• with multiple line items
• Respond to customer inquiries via
• phone and email (210-265 emails/day)
• Resolve customer issues, including
• returns, credits, and debits
• Communicate customer needs with
• operations and engineering teams
• Support outside sales representatives and collaborate across teams
• Monitor pricing agreements and maintain accurate documentation
• Perform detailed
• contract/order reviews
• prior to processing
• Manage
• shipping logistics and routing
• , including freight terms (prepaid, collect, third-party)
• Ensure accuracy in order details to avoid costly errors Required Qualifications
• Minimum
• 2 years of experience
• in:
• Manufacturing sales support OR
• Manufacturing customer service
• Strong experience with
• order entry and product knowledge
• Proficiency in
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong math skills (fractions, decimals)
• High attention to detail and accuracy Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with
• ERP systems
• (QAD strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial products Required Skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Professional communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Training & Development
• Comprehensive
• 14-week training program
• covering:
• Systems (ERP, internal tools)
• Product lines
• Order entry and quoting processes
• Ongoing training with real-world examples and evolving processes Work Environment
• Onsite, structured office environment
• Collaborative team setting (24-30 team members across regions)
• Modern,
• paperless workflow systems
• Full ownership of quoting and order entry processes Performance Expectations
• Ability to manage high-volume workload from day one
• Strong adherence to deadlines and accuracy standards
• Direct impact on
• customer satisfaction and company financial performance
• What This Role Offers
• Hands-on experience across the full sales support lifecycle
• Exposure to both
• domestic and international business operations
• Opportunity to build expertise in
• ERP systems and manufacturing processes
• Strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning
• Competitive compensation with annual increase potential
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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