Sales Support Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Sales Support Specialist jobs in Illinois concentrate heavily in financial services, manufacturing, healthcare technology, and enterprise software, industries where Chicago anchors one of the country's most active sales operations markets. Most hiring runs through Chicago, Schaumburg, and Downers Grove, where companies like Salesforce, Grainger, and Aon maintain large Illinois operations and consistently staff sales support roles. Demand is strongest for specialists with CRM administration, order management, and inside sales coordination experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Elk Grove Village, IL - Retail shopAurora, IL - Jericho - Retail shop, Milwaukee, WI - Retail shopHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Airgas is Hiring for a Bulk Sales Support Specialist in Elk Grove Village, IL !
We are looking for you !
Targeted Salary Range: $27 - $30 per hour
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
The Bulk Sales Support Specialist is responsible for supporting our teams in the collaborative oversight of commercial, operational, financial, contractual, and general administrative aspects of our bulk gas business. The Bulk Sales Support Specialist position is ideal for a professional who is well-organized , skilled to gather and leverage data from multiple ERP systems, and versed in commercial transactions related to sales, operations, and contracting in the industrial gas business, alongside strong customer service (both internal and external), communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Serves as a key connector among our sales, operations, and project management teams with the goal of providing an exemplary customer experience for our Midwest Region’s Bulk Gas customers and prospects.
Partners with our Midwest Bulk Sales Specialists with the efficient fulfillment of customer requests and initiatives, including but not limited to customer letters, billing questions, product usage data, salesforce. com, and contract-related communications.
Coordinates and nurtures key documents and commercial databases, including but not limited to Salesforce. com, Bulk contract database, and Google Drive.
Tracks and supports all new installations, removals, and key projects alongside sales, operations, project management, Safety, and AMG distribution teams to ensure proper project tracking, data management, and accurate pricing and project costs.
Actively participates in Project Review Meetings to support installations and removals, ensuring smooth Term Management and Billing implementation.
Develops and maintains a central resource to manage service installation data and paperwork, ensuring first fill and upgrade information exists to establish first fill dates and accurate billing.
Gathers and leverages data as needed from a variety of sources available to our Bulk Group—including but not limited to SAP, PROS, and BW—in order to empower and support our Sales, Operations, Finance, Pricing, and support teams .
Maintains organization and data accessibility from our internal business intelligence resources provided to support our customers, sales, and operations teams, including but not limited to Salesforce. com, Google Drive, and Power BI.
Other duties as assigned.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business/finance management work experience welcome.
Preferred Experience:
2+ years related experience in bulk and package gas or related energy industry appreciated.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Understanding of commercial operating and contracting principles and practices.
Thoughtful analytical approach .
Experience working across functional business units to develop effective solutions that align with company and department objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
Proficiency in platforms including SAP, Business Warehouse, PROs, and Salesforce welcomed .
Working knowledge of the Google Suite of products including Docs, Sheets, and Slides .
Fundamental understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting practices.
Ability to balance diverse priorities and workflow needs effectively.
Experience in project planning and management, including elements of scope, timing, budget alignment, risk mitigation, quality, integration, procurement, and team communications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disa bilities to perform the essential duties.
Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange informati on.
Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
Requires use of computer, telep hone, and operation of a motor vehicle .
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representativ e of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the esse ntial duties of this position. Reasonabl e accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Frequent Region travel .
Occasional overnight travel .
Access to reliable, appropriate transportation.
Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales support specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Proficiency in CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- One or more years of sales support, inside sales, or customer service experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team coordination
- Experience processing orders, quotes, or contracts in a B2B environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
Sales Support Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales support specialist in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications is increasingly standard for competitive candidates. No state-issued license is required for this role in Illinois. The practical path is to build CRM experience, ideally with Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics, then apply to entry-level sales coordinator or customer service roles at Illinois-based manufacturers, distributors, or financial services firms as a stepping stone.
Which companies hire sales support specialists in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring sales support specialists in Illinois include Airgas, Ozinga, and Snap-on, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large B2B operations in sectors like distribution, insurance, and industrial manufacturing makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing sales support hiring.
Which Illinois cities have the most sales support specialist jobs?
The cities with the most sales support specialist openings in Illinois are Elk Grove Village, Downers Grove, and Elgin. Chicago drives the majority of listings through its density of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, while Schaumburg and Downers Grove generate strong volume from the large regional offices and manufacturing companies clustered in the northwest and west suburbs along the I-90 and I-88 corridors.
Are there remote sales support specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since sales support work is largely desk-based and systems-driven. About 60% of sales support specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely Illinois employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. Order processing, CRM administration, and quote generation are the functions most consistently offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a sales support specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a customer service or sales coordinator role at an Illinois-based distributor, insurance carrier, or technology company, where you gain CRM and order management exposure before moving into a dedicated sales support position. Large Illinois employers in distribution and manufacturing regularly hire associates without direct sales support experience. Earning a Salesforce Administrator certification or completing a community college business program through the City Colleges of Chicago strengthens a candidate's profile significantly when competing for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to sales support specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to sales support specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is needed to see what is available.
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