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Second Life Mac

Apple device buyback for institutions

Administrative Assistant

Full-Time
$50k - $55k/yr
Entry
Skokie, IL, USA
HybridWork in-office, with remote work 1–2 days a week with manager approval. Occasional travel to trade shows may be needed.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in using technology for sales purposes.
  • Great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Manage email and calendar.
  • Support Sales projects, trade shows, materials, shipping, and meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Sales team to achieve sales targets and goals.
  • Assist in identifying new business opportunities and potential clients.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to support sales initiatives.
  • Provide administrative support, such as preparing sales proposals and reports.
  • Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
  • Assist in maintaining customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce to track sales activities.
  • Support the development and implementation of sales strategies.
  • Work in-office, with remote work 1–2 days a week with manager approval.
  • Travel occasionally to trade shows when needed to support Sales team members.

About the company

Second Life Mac specializes in buying back Apple devices for organizations, turning used devices into value for schools, universities, and businesses. It uses a simple, secure process to assess, collect, and refresh devices, with refurbishing, data wiping, and recycling as needed to maximize value while protecting data. Unlike general electronics recyclers, it targets Apple devices and offers customized refresh plans and robust security to meet the needs of educational and organizational customers. The company’s goal is to minimize waste and maximize efficiency by helping organizations stretch budgets and reinvest the value of their devices into what matters most.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 website claims 5,000+ refreshes and 2,000+ organizations, supporting sales credibility.
  • Open 2026 marketing, logistics, and warehouse roles suggest continued demand and throughput.
  • Community-buyback style district programs and budget-tight schools favor cash-generating device refreshes.

What critics are saying

  • Mac of All Trades and AGi offer broader device buyback, pressuring pricing in 2026.
  • Seasonal warehouse, logistics, and technical roles signal operational churn and margin pressure.
  • If Apple or districts shift to direct resale, Second Life Mac loses its niche.

What makes Second Life Mac unique

  • Apple-only buyback, refurbishment, and disposition since 2012 from Skokie.
  • 100% U.S.-based processing in Illinois with NIST 800-88 erasure and serial audit reports.
  • Schools, healthcare, and business clients get pickup, packing, and 90-day processing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation