Senior Administrative Assistant

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Senior Administrative Assistant


We are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for an excellent Direct Hire opportunity with our client, in Vernon Hills, IL . This role supports a growing Sales Department in a manufacturing and distribution environment.


Why Apply to Senior Administrative Assistant?

• Direct Hire opportunity with a growing and well-established company.
• Competitive salary: $55,000 - $65,000 annually , depending on experience.
• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week .
• Monday-Friday schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch.
• Collaborative Sales Department

General Responsibilities of a Senior Administrative Assistant

• Manage B2B and internal communications.
• Process customer quotes and sales orders.
• Process purchase orders and receipts.
• Review customer contracts and documentation.
• Provide shipping instructions and coordinate order fulfillment activities.
• Support the sales closing process and related administrative functions.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and customer information.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal departments as needed.
• Perform various clerical, administrative, and project-based duties assigned by management.

Ideal Background for a Senior Administrative Assistant

• Experience in Sales Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Order Management, or a related role.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with machinery, industrial parts, wholesale distribution, supply chain, or related industries preferred.
• Understanding of order processing, customer support, and sales administration functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong Excel skills required, including working with large spreadsheets
• Ability to sort, filter, manage, and export data efficiently.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Salesforce experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with similar ERP systems will also be considered.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

About Express Employment Professionals: Work with a locally owned staffing company that partners with companies throughout Lake County to hire long-term talent. Express Employment Professionals has more than 800 locations nationwide and 22 offices throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our Libertyville team at and check out our Google Reviews .


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Libertyville, IL
2377
836 South Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048