Sales Support Specialist (remote)

Job title: Sales Support Specialist (remote) in Rolling Meadows, IL at Gallagher Company: Gallagher Job description: Job Description:IntroductionDiscover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. OverviewOur team is growing and we’re looking to hire a Sales Support Specialist. This is a key role that is designed to provide essential assistance to the business development and sales functions, ensuring smooth operations and effective client engagement. This position typically involves a combination of administrative, analytical, and communication tasks to support the sales team and enhance business development efforts. This is a client facing position where exemplary communication skills are critically important. How you'll make an impactSales Support:

• Prepare sales presentations, proposals, and other documentation required for client meetings.
• Coordinate with the sales team to ensure timely follow-up on leads and client inquiries.

Administrative Support:

• Assist the sales team with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and organizing travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update client databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate and current information.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify potential clients and market opportunities.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor activities to support strategic planning.

Communication and Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between the sales team and other internal departments to facilitate communication and collaboration.
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Reporting and Data Management:

• Generate regular reports on sales performance, pipeline status, and market analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting activities.

Event and Campaign Support:

• Assist in organizing and executing marketing campaigns, events, and webinars.
• Support the development of promotional materials and content.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in HR technology; specifically with benefits administration, a BenAdmin vendor or with a benefits brokerage firm
• Good sales, customer, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel; ability to listen, clarify and respond well to questions
• High level of professionalism, productivity, dependability, and accuracy

#LI-DK3 Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversityto review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure StatementInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Expected salary: Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Apply for the job now! Apply for this job