Assistant Operations Manager

Onsite - Northbrook, ILOur 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 DoAssist 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 ForExperience 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.