What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urbana- Administrative Assistant & Back-Up Plumbing Showroom Sales position at Connor Co.?
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Description
Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has an available Administrative Assistant/ Back-Up Plumbing Showroom Sales position in Urbana, IL. We seek a career-minded person looking for a long-term career with a great company. A background in plumbing or the construction industry is preferred but not required. Strong computer and customer service skills are necessary.
Candidates Must Be Available To
Answers incoming calls, screens, and directs calls to the appropriate person.
Greets visitors
Maintain the front desk area in a neat and organized fashion
Sorts and delivers mail daily
General filing
Enters and submits the weekly payroll hours for the branch employees into UKG
Accounts Receivable (A/R) data entry
Monitors invoices for tax-exempt status, delivery charges, and freight charges and adds/modifies them if needed.
Receives packing lists once purchase orders have been checked in
Scan daily manifests
Monitors transfers (old and/or disputed)
Order office and warehouse supplies as needed
Demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders
Recommend products to customers based on the customer’s needs and interests
Answers customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and schedules appointments
Estimate or quote prices, explain warranties, and delivery dates
Prepare estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs
Follow-up on estimates and bids submitted to customers
Provide customers with product brochures or catalogs
Consult with clients after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Monitor product innovations, competitors’ products, pricing, and sales
Process Return Goods and update Returns Goods Queue
Provide the Branch Manager with reports or additional tasks as requested
Attend industry trade shows and product training when needed
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience Required
High School Diploma or its equivalent
Minimum Of 2 Years Of Customer Service Experience
Kitchen & Bath design experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required
Must be very detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
Must be friendly and have a positive attitude
Must maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload
Self motivated
Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to learn Eclipse software
Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines
Requires maturity and experience to interface with all levels of management, personnel, and customers
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong Organizational Skills Are Required
Must be able to determine and prioritize workload
Willingness to travel (training events)
We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including the following:
Connor Co. Career Opportunities.
At Connor Co., people make a difference!
Description
Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has an available Administrative Assistant/ Back-Up Plumbing Showroom Sales position in Urbana, IL. We seek a career-minded person looking for a long-term career with a great company. A background in plumbing or the construction industry is preferred but not required. Strong computer and customer service skills are necessary.
Candidates Must Be Available To
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Be available to work from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Answers incoming calls, screens, and directs calls to the appropriate person.
Greets visitors
Maintain the front desk area in a neat and organized fashion
Sorts and delivers mail daily
General filing
Enters and submits the weekly payroll hours for the branch employees into UKG
Accounts Receivable (A/R) data entry
Monitors invoices for tax-exempt status, delivery charges, and freight charges and adds/modifies them if needed.
Receives packing lists once purchase orders have been checked in
Scan daily manifests
Monitors transfers (old and/or disputed)
Order office and warehouse supplies as needed
Demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders
Recommend products to customers based on the customer’s needs and interests
Answers customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and schedules appointments
Estimate or quote prices, explain warranties, and delivery dates
Prepare estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs
Follow-up on estimates and bids submitted to customers
Provide customers with product brochures or catalogs
Consult with clients after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Monitor product innovations, competitors’ products, pricing, and sales
Process Return Goods and update Returns Goods Queue
Provide the Branch Manager with reports or additional tasks as requested
Attend industry trade shows and product training when needed
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience Required
High School Diploma or its equivalent
Minimum Of 2 Years Of Customer Service Experience
Kitchen & Bath design experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required
Must be very detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
Must be friendly and have a positive attitude
Must maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload
Self motivated
Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to learn Eclipse software
Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines
Requires maturity and experience to interface with all levels of management, personnel, and customers
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong Organizational Skills Are Required
Must be able to determine and prioritize workload
Willingness to travel (training events)
We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Term Life
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays-8 paid days
- $10,000 in life insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Connor Co. Career Opportunities.
At Connor Co., people make a difference!