Administrative Assistant

America's Floor Source; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

401k with employer match after 6 month

Job summary

America's Floor Source in Northbrook, IL is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for our retail division. The role centers on transferring information from written work orders to a computer database, scheduling projects, and communicating with customers.

Flooring experience is helpful but not required. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling fast-paced, high-pressure tasks with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to transfer information from written work orders to a computer database
• Schedule projects and communicate with customers
• Proficiency with Windows PC applications
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, results oriented, and accountable

Responsibilities

• Assist salespeople and customers by processing orders and payments, tracking shipments and scheduling jobs
• Greet customers, answer the phone, maintain and organize the showroom and label samples
• Proficiency with Windows PC applications, including the ability to learn new software platforms
• Ability to multi-task, remaining focused and productive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, results oriented, and accountable

Skills

Windows proficiency

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Decision-making and problem-solving

Self-motivation and accountability

Tools

Scheduling software

CRM basics

Job description

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Administrative Assistant

Active Full-Time Team Member Northbrook, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1177

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

America's Floor Source is seeking a full-time administrative assistant for our retail division. Flooring experience helpful but not required.

Applicant must be extremely detailed and organized, with a positive and energetic attitude and exceptional communication skills. Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to meet or exceed customers' expectations. The primary responsibility is to transfer information from written work orders to a computer database; other duties include scheduling projects and communicating with customers.

Job Requirements

• Assist salespeople and customers by processing orders and payments, tracking shipments and scheduling jobs


• Greet customers, answer the phone, maintain and organize the showroom and label samples


• Proficiency with Windows PC applications, including the ability to learn new software platforms


• Ability to multi-task, remaining focused and productive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills


• Self-motivated, results oriented, and accountable

Full benefits package available after 90 days of FT employment. 401k plan available after 6 months of employment with employer match.

We conduct thorough background checks.

Since 2000, the Columbus-based America’s Floor Source has become one of the nation’s largest flooring companies, providing quality flooring products and professional installation services to homeowners, homebuilders, property managers, wholesalers, and business owners throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit AmericasFloorSource.com