Kansas Building Products in Wichita, KS is looking to hire for an Inside Sales/Administration Support position. This position is responsible for providing clerical support to sales staff and general manager as well as greeting walk in customers and contractors while aiding with inside sales when needed. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is a MUST. This position requires someone who is exceedingly well organized, flexible and would enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse individuals. Must be dependable and punctual. Knowledge or experience working with concrete block, masonry products, hardscape products, and other building materials would be beneficial. Kansas Building Products offers an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, educational assistance, and an employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $38,000-$40,000 dependent upon qualifications.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge or experience with clerical work, concrete block, masonry products, hardscape products, and other building materials. Showing the ability to work safely or the ability to be trained.
• Must have physical strength to perform required duties of the position. (Handles and moves objects and equipment with potential weight up to 35 pounds).
• Ability to understand and communicate with management and co-workers in order to carry out the duties and tasks assigned. (Communication Proficiency)
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to perform the duties as required. (Required: Customer/Client Focus)
• Ability to expedite communication to supervisor and/or appropriate personnel needed for repairs or addressing other issues of concern.
• Teamwork with ability to operate on own initiative.
• Highly disciplined to follow through with assignments and tasks.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug / alcohol screenings.
• Adheres to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Occasionally walk / carry objects on varying terrain - paved, unpaved, dirt, rough terrain, etc.
• Requires balance and equilibrium when moving through office, climbing stairs, and stocking shelves.
• Valid Driver's License (Required).
• Other duties as required may include performing other duties associated with other job descriptions within the company. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is a full-time position. General Schedule is Monday-Friday 7am-4pm Some overtime may be required on a very rare occasion.
• Perform various tasks, activities, duties or responsibilities required of this employee for this job.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide general support to the manager, sales team, office staff, and production staff.
• Proficient phone communication skills.
• Proficient skills with office equipment i.e. postage machine, copy machine, etc.
• Ability to file invoices, statements, and other materials quickly and accurately.
• Proficient computer skills with strong grasp of SAP, Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point
• Knowledge of products and services offered helping customers with needs on the phone or at the counter.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, by working on multiple tasks simultaneously and seeing each through to completion.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demand requires Moderate level work:
  • Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
  • Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Other physical/work conditions may include but not be limited to.
• Occasionally reaching above shoulders and climb to get in / out of equipment and stocking shelves.
• Occasionally perform duty in working conditions where sounds, noise levels require hearing protection;
• Perform work in conditions that may also include contaminants, hazardous equipment, hazardous situations;
• Going up and down stairs.
• Lifting of supplies, samples, and materials as needed.
• Employee is expected to wear hard hats, safety glasses and heavy protection steel-toed boots when working in areas in which these are required.
• Handle stress and be able to deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
• The employee will be required to bend, twist the body, and make repetitive motions.
• Good manual dexterity (hand with arm, two hands and multi-limb coordination)
• Constantly sitting while using office equipment and computers.