📍 Onsite – Northbrook, IL Our long-term client, a growing company in the Northbrook area, is seeking a motivated and versatile Assistant Operations Manager / Operational Assistant to join their team onsite. This role combines operations, sales, marketing, customer service, and administrative responsibilities—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow into a management position. What You’ll Do • Assist the Operations Manager in daily planning, coordination, and execution of business activities. • Provide customer service support, handling client inquiries and ensuring high satisfaction. • Contribute to sales and marketing efforts through outreach, reporting, vendor research, and CRM updates. • Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, document preparation, data entry, and reporting. • Help identify process improvements to streamline operations and boost efficiency. What We’re Looking For • Experience in operations, administration, customer service, or sales/marketing. • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); CRM knowledge a plus. • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a small-business setting. • A team player with the drive to take ownership and grow. Why Join This Company? • Opportunity to advance into operations management. • Exposure to multiple business areas: operations, sales, marketing, and customer relations. • Collaborative, growth-oriented environment where your input makes a direct impact. *Candidates selected to proceed to the second round of interviews will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving further information about the company, its operations, and client details.