Remote - Sr Sales Administrative Assistant

Work Location Type: Remote 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details:

The Senior Sales Administrative Assistant supports two National Account Directors, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals. This position is remote with travel opportunities. You will report to a Director in this role.

Compensation: 

This position is hourly and will pay between $20.86 to $28.96.

The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.

You will:

• Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
• Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations
• Schedule meetings, conference rooms and make travel arrangements. Oversee calendar, and prepare materials needed by manager for meetings.
• Track departmental expenses and resolve/reconcile discrepancies on general ledger budget accounts.
• Maintain office supply inventory and place orders.
• Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.
• Compile and manage weekly/monthly list of all tasks due for team and post task list each week for sales team.
• Manage sales presentation library and assist sales team with PowerPoint presentations.
• Help onboard new sales team members.

You Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 or more years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in typing 50 WPM and common programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
• The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• A knack for learning multiple software programs. Salesforce automation tools experience is helpful.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.