Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful suppliers of industrial air systems with over 6,000 employees worldwide. Our primary goal is providing exceptional customer service coupled with innovative products and progressive system solutions. We specialize in evaluating each customer’s application and providing the most efficient and effective air system solution. To learn more about Kaeser, visit our website at us.kaeser.com, and for a sneak peek into what it's like being a part of the Kaeser Family, view this video. We are seeking individuals who have worked in an industrial/service/sales environment to fill the position of Sales Support in our Chicago branch. Job Description: • Be the primary contact with customers and prospects related to equipment sales. • Manage and coordinate field sales representative’s calendar and sales appointments. • Contact customers to schedule follow-up appointments. • Handle lead follow-up and qualification of customers. • Create quote requests upon recommendation of sales representative. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate’s background will include: • High School diploma (required); college degree (preferred). • Experience working in a sales driven environment, preferably industrial. • Experience making prospecting calls both warm and cold in goal driven environment. • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. • Flexibility to travel for product training classes. • PC literate, specifically MS Products, Word, Excel and Outlook (required), Google Suite SAP experience (preferred). This is a hourly position, with a hiring range of $22-$26, to commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan as well as a health and wellness program. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.