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Reporting to the Sales Planning and Marketing Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting regional sales and marketing initiatives while helping ensure the day-to-day operations of our Arlington Heights office run smoothly. The Sales Support Specialist is responsible for providing administrative, operational, and event support to the sales organization. This role helps streamline processes, coordinate meetings and events, manage office operations, and support sales teams with the tools and resources needed to drive business growth.\nWho We're Looking For:\nWe're seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This person enjoys supporting sales teams, coordinating projects, and creating polished presentations and marketing materials while helping maintain an organized, welcoming office environment. A background in sales support, marketing, office administration, or project coordination is preferred.\nWho We Are:\nYour Bridge to Success | Why Our People Love Affinity Group\nAffinity Group is one of the fastest-growing food sales and marketing agencies in North America. We represent some of the most recognized food brands in the industry and partner with distributors and operators to help grow their business. Supported by our corporate sales support team, you'll play an important role in helping our Midwest region deliver exceptional service to both our clients and sales teams.\nA Typical Week Might Include the Following:\nSales Support\nThe Sales Support Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the sales organization by coordinating meetings, managing calendars and office logistics, preparing business materials, and ensuring smooth execution of trainings, customer presentations, and special events.\nSales Meetings & Events\nYou'll prepare presentation materials, maintain the Sales Meeting Calendar, coordinate meeting logistics, and provide support for regional meetings, food shows, and special events.\nOffice Operations\nYou'll help keep the Arlington Heights office running smoothly by greeting visitors, managing conference room schedules, ordering office supplies, coordinating lunches and office events, and supporting a positive employee experience.\nAdministrative Support\nYou'll provide administrative support to the Sales Planning and Marketing Manager while assisting the Client Management team and partnering with departments across the Midwest region on special projects and operational initiatives.\nCross-Team Collaboration\nYou'll partner with Sales, Marketing, Client Management, and Corporate teams to support regional initiatives, maintain SharePoint resources, and help ensure projects are completed efficiently.\nThe Role Might Be Right for You If You Have:\nPrior experience in sales support, marketing, office administration, or project coordination. \nStrong organizational and multitasking skills. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills. \nAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel. \nExperience with Canva, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 applications preferred. \nA proactive, customer-focused attitude with strong attention to detail. \nThe ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams. \n What to Expect:Full-time, hourly position with a Monday through Friday schedule. \nHybrid work environment with 3-4 days per week in the Arlington Heights office. \nA collaborative role supporting Sales Planning & Marketing, Client Management, and regional sales teams. \nOpportunities to participate in sales meetings, regional events, employee engagement activities, and special projects.\nMust have reliable transportation for occasional travel to regional meetings, food shows, or company events. \nProlonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. \nOccasional lifting and moving of office supplies, presentation materials, and event items up to 50 pounds.\nPay Range $25-$29/hr The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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