Sr Sales Administrative Assistant - Commercial (West Coast)

Sr Sales Administrative Assistant - Commercial (West Coast)

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Remote - West Coast Req Number 334614

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $27-32/hr.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below.

Position Details

The Senior Sales Administrative Assistant supports multiple 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. You will:

• Respond to requests by ask 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.
• Travel requirement: Attend regional meetings approximately 1 to 4 times per year

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.