Assistant Operations Manager

📍 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.