A well established International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products with a broad offering of Engineering Services and System design solutions, is seeking a highly motivated Sales Support Specialist to add to our family at our new flagship office in Waltham, MA.  Enjoy the benefits of an office located at the Waverley Oaks business complex, where you have access to walking trails, restaurants, gym/athletic facilities, and a brewery! We provide the most aggressive salary and commission programs throughout the industrial marketplace, and room for local advancement. We can also boast that we have the lowest turnover within our Industry. We offer a broad training program that will enable the best candidate to continue to learn a diverse group of products, and services for the remainder of his/her career. We offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment that recognizes individuals within an aggressive team environment and reward for each order received—Yes, additional compensation for every order entered!! ARE YOU THE ONE READY TO MAKE A REWARDING CHANGE and take control of your financial future?   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + This entry level position is an all-around sales support position that will support our operations in a number of areas:  Warehouse support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Front counter support, Order expediting and follow up, and parts delivery.   + Assist with warehouse duties (receiving, stocking, packing, shipping, product delivery, etc.) when needed + Support front counter service, and build customer relations + Customer interaction via the telephone, email and web; respond and provide quotations to customers promptly + Provide immediate customer support to meet their needs; quotations, technical research, literature requests, manufacturer interaction, and order expediting + Escalate backorders and customer requirements to maximize fill rates and exceed customer expectations  + Collaborate with the Waltham sales team to assist in customer solutions and provide a positive customer experience + Interact with manufacturing partners and build sustainable relationships + Ability to lift up to 75lbs + Required Skills + Passion and Drive  + Ability to quickly learn new concepts and tasks + Strong written and verbal communication + Strong computer skills  + Proven track record of positive performance + Excellent organizational skills + Desire to work within a team with a cooperative and positive attitude + Strong commitment to customer service + Ability to multi-task + Valid drivers license + Sense of urgency and accountability is a must  Prepare to be a major contributor to the benchmark distributor in our field   **** We offer outstanding medical and dental plans, vacation days, sick days, life insurance, disability and a comprehensive 401k plan with matching. Eastern Industrial Automation is growing and expanding.  Eastern Industrial Automation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Please send resume and cover letter to Patti Lyons (Office Manager) at plyons@easternia.com (skenworthy@easternia.com)  or Phil Basquiat (National Sales Manager) at pbasquiat@easternia.com (skenworthy@easternia.com) . The position is 40 hours a week; Monday through Friday, 8AM – 5PM Powered by JazzHR