Sales Administrative Professional

US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc. Sales Territory: US-IL-Chicago, US-IL-Des Plaines Zip Code: 60016 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: 20.58 - 30.87 USD Hourly The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit JOB SUMMARY This position provides professional administrative support to the assigned leader (s) within departments at Sysco Business Services (SBS). RESPONSIBILITIES Creates, edits and proofreads communications, documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides from rough drafts, notes, or a variety of letters, memos, documents, reports, or technical forms (includes handling of confidential information). Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with contacts both within SBS and Corporate, and at Sysco operating companies, suppliers, and customers. Assists supported leader in staff capacity by coordinating office services such as personnel, budget preparation and control, housekeeping, records control, and special management studies. Schedules conferences, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for senior staff. Anticipates needs and completes special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma or equivalent. Experience At least 4 years of professional administrative support experience in a professional office environment. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) certification preferred, but not required. Professional Skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of associates and external parties including customers and vendors. Strong detail and quality orientation. excellent telephone etiquette. Strong planning and organizing skills, impeccable follow-up and exceptional attention to detail. Working knowledge of the rules of effective English usage, including subject/verb agreement, tenses, and basic grammar. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and capable of working with little direct supervision. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/ software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with an understanding of the use of tables, formatting, formulas, clipart/ graphics, presentations, macros, database development, project tracking, etc. Outstanding word-processing skills (50 - 60 wpm) and business writing ability. Accurate and precise proofreading skills. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at