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Outside Operations Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Holland Supply Company

Outside Sales Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$75K - $90K/yr

... existing accounts * Assist customers in qualifying and approving products within their gas ... Collaborate with other functional areas, namely Operations, Purchasing, and Finance * Participate ...

Hoffer Plastics

Automation Helper

South Elgin, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Must be able to effectively communicate to outside vendors. * Observe, assist and learn the basic operation of automation machinery. * The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with ...

Hoffer Plastics

Automation Helper

South Elgin, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Must be able to effectively communicate to outside vendors. * Observe, assist and learn the basic operation of automation machinery. * The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with ...

Hoffer Plastics

Automation Helper

South Elgin, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Must be able to effectively communicate to outside vendors. * Observe, assist and learn the basic operation of automation machinery. * The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with ...

ClubCorp

Outside Services Attendant

Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

This position supports the golf operations team by assisting with essential outside services, such ... Reporting Structure • Reports to the Supervisor Outside Services Day to Day • Assist golfers by ...

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How much do outside operations assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for outside operations assistant in Chicago, IL is $20.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Outside Operations Assistant vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectOutside Operations AssistantWarehouse Associate
Primary ResponsibilitiesSupporting field operations, coordinating logistics, assisting with site visitsHandling inventory, packing, shipping, and receiving
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on-site at various locationsIndoor, warehouse setting
Required SkillsCommunication, organization, basic technical knowledgePhysical stamina, inventory management, forklift operation (if applicable)

While both roles support operational functions, the Outside Operations Assistant focuses on field and logistical support outdoors, whereas the Warehouse Associate primarily manages inventory indoors. Both positions are essential in logistics and industry settings, but they differ in work environment and daily tasks.

What does an outside operations assistant do?

An outside operations assistant supports field activities by coordinating logistics, managing equipment, and assisting with on-site tasks. They often work outdoors, require good communication skills, and may use tools like radios or tablets to track operations and ensure safety and efficiency.

What does an outside operations assistant get paid?

The average pay for an outside operations assistant ranges from $12 to $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and industry. Some roles may also offer additional benefits such as overtime pay or bonuses, especially in outdoor or physically demanding environments.

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Infographic showing various Outside Operations Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,464 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Outside Sales Manager

Holland Supply Company

Chicago, IL • Remote

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Territory Sales Manager role will be responsible for growing market share of gas utility customers across the Central United States.  The Northcentral Region will consist of – Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. You will grow the company’s revenue through a combination of winning business with gas utilities we don’t currently serve, as well as growing the share of wallet with customers we already serve. This role will require significant travel; between 50-60% of the time will likely be spent out of the office in pursuit of new business.  Specific areas of focus include:

  • Solve customers’ gas pressure regulation and measurement problems
  • Identify, targeting, and winning new business (Grow New Revenue by $1.5M in Year One and $5mm by End of Year 4)
  • Grow share of wallet within existing accounts
  • Assist customers in qualifying and approving products within their gas infrastructure as part of an engineering approval process
  • Convert gas utilities from competing product lines to the product lines offered by Holland Supply
  • Provide training and lunch-and-learns to users of the products
  • Complete vendor qualifications as necessary
  • Identify and develop a targeted strategy for growth of new accounts and cross/up-selling existing accounts (Add 2 large, investor-owned utilities to our customer count by end of year one)
  • Develop culture of communication and technical expertise through training sessions
  • Maintain key customer relationships
  • Advise and work with Senior Sales Manager to improve commercial terms with customers
  • Collaborate with other functional areas, namely Operations, Purchasing, and Finance
  • Participate in strategic growth planning
  • Manage personal sales budget for travel and training
  • Integrate new product lines into the customer base as the company grows product portfolio

Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of gas pressure regulation or strong mechanical or engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of gas measurement or strong mechanical or engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation or strong mechanical or engineering experience
  • Previous experience selling to utilities and/or industrial clients
  • Previous experience in B2B and technical products/services sales and/or marketing environment
  • Familiarity with CRM and ERP software

Compensation & Benefits

  • $75-90K base salary
  • Uncapped commission based on new revenue growth  – once established, we expect outside sales reps to earn between $40k-200k in commission annually
  • Company contributes 75% of employee medical, dental, and vision; life insurance
  • 4% 401K match (100% match from 1-3% of salary, then 50% match for 4-5% of salary)

Company Description

Holland Supply Company is a value added re-seller of natural gas products such as meters, regulators, instrumentation, odorization, fabricated settings, and operations software. Our primary customers are natural gas utilities as well as commercial & industrial businesses throughout the Midwest. Holland Supply was established in 1968, and it has a longstanding reputation for providing customers with safe, high quality gas products that meet the exact specification needed by customers. This is a stable, well-performing company with ambitious management and growth opportunities ahead of it. As evidence of the stability of the business and the industry, at no point in Holland Supply's 50+ year history has there been employee layoffs related to the economy.

Learn more about our company at https://hollandsupplycompany.com.