Regional Sales Assistant

Grainger  ·  via Remote Communications Jobs
💰 $27 - $36/hr 🌎 Remote 📍 Remote, Illinois

Job Description:

  • Report to an RSVP and support 1 RSVP and 1 District Sales Manager
  • Manage leaders’ calendars, invitations, scheduling, presentation content, handouts, meeting notes, action items, audio, online content, attendee questions, and meeting-related technical/logistical issues
  • Anticipate challenges and recommend solutions and process improvements
  • Manage logistics and event planning for leadership meetings, including venues, food, schedules, and on-site meeting support
  • Apply knowledge of department and Company policies, procedures, and operations
  • Manage domestic and international business travel logistics and documentation
  • Compose, modify, proofread, and disseminate memos, reports, PowerPoint presentations, SharePoint updates, surveys, organizational charts, and records
  • Co-own and manage the department’s SharePoint site
  • Monitor, maintain, and order department supplies and manage the associated budget
  • Participate in department projects and train or support other Administrative Business Partners as needed
  • Track departmental expenses and resolve or reconcile general ledger budget discrepancies
  • Support onboarding and departure processes for department team members

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of previous experience as an Administrative Assistant supporting Management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Anticipatory approach and experience managing complex administrative details and determining the best approach/action in non-routine situations
  • Detailed knowledge of business operations, organizations, and relationships at various management levels
  • 3+ years of experience improving operational efficiency
  • Ability to learn multiple software programs
  • Reporting automation tools experience is helpful
  • Availability for 10% travel yearly

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans starting on day one
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
  • 6 company holidays per year
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; no employee contribution required
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing
  • Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
  • Maternity support programs
  • Nursing benefits
  • Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
  • Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
  • Remote work arrangement indicated as “Central, Remote”