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Sales Coordinator (Central Territory)

Hitachi


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

(HIESA) Chicago

Job ID:

R0133103

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SOLUTIONS AMERICA LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Sales Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Title: Sales Coordinator (Central Territory)
Location: Elk Grove Village IL
Type: Regular full-time

Hours: Mon Fri 40 hours 8:00am 5:00pm

Department: Commercial Operations Sales Administration
Reports To: Sales Administration Direct-Channel Supervisor

Position Overview

We are an industrial equipment sales and service company serving customers across North Central and South America. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Coordinator to support our sales team streamline order processing and ensure seamless communication between customers vendors and internal departments.

This role requires strong organizational skills and a customer-first mindset. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced business environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Coordination

  • Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Americas sales team
  • Prepare and process customer quotations sales orders and contracts. Track quotations to ensure orders are received and processed.
  • Coordinate order fulfillment with production and warehouse teams and with 3rd party vendors
  • Track order status and proactively communicate updates to customers and sales representatives

Customer Relationship Management

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding orders delivery timelines and documentation

  • Maintain accurate customer records in CRM and ERP systems
  • Assist in resolving customer issues including shipment discrepancies and billing questions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Communicate with U.S. and Japan vendors to align on product specifications pricing and delivery schedules
  • This position will work cross-functionally with most internal groups of the company including Sales Operations Business Accounting Technical Service and Import/Export

Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare export documentation including commercial invoices packing lists and certificates of origin
  • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies
  • Maintain organized records of sales transactions and customer communications
  • Prepare import/export documentation as needed for international trade

Reporting & Analysis

  • Generate regular reporting for orders received sales forecasts inventory and performance metrics
  • Analyze sales data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making
  • Assist in preparing presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field
  • 25 years of experience in sales coordination customer service or administrative support
  • Experience working with SAP is preferred. Salesforce experience a plus.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Competencies

  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Cross-cultural communication and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
  • Customer-focused mindset

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to international business operations


Required Experience:

IC


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