Sales and Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Assistant

Location: Mount Prospect, IL

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About the job:

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and enthusiastic Sales and Marketing Assistant to support both the Sales and Marketing departments. This role is responsible for assisting with customer communications, sales administration, marketing initiatives, event coordination, and general office operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Support:

Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely assistance.

Track sales activities and prepare reports for management.

Coordinate sales meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

Provide administrative support to the sales team.

Prepare quotations, proposals, and related sales documentation.

Maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Coordinate product shipments and delivery logistics.

Marketing Support:

Assist in the development and distribution of marketing materials, including website content, brochures, blog articles, and press releases.

Manage and support social media content creation and audience engagement.

Assist with email marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.

Monitor marketing campaign performance and prepare reports.

Coordinate marketing events, trade shows, webinars, and other promotional activities.

Administrative Support:

Manage incoming phone calls, emails, and correspondence.

Maintain databases and ensure information accuracy.

Assist with inventory tracking and product management activities.

Monitor office supply levels and place orders as needed.

Organize, maintain, and update company records and filing systems.

Support daily office operations and administrative functions.

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Fluency in Italian is required.