Administrative Assistant (Peru)

Sherman's Inc.; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

supplemental Insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Employee discount

401(k) + matching

Job summary

Sherman’s is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Peru, IL for a full-time in-person role. The candidate will support store operations, greet guests, manage internet inquiries, and maintain accurate records while juggling multiple priorities in a busy retail environment.

Ideal candidates are highly organized with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience using Microsoft Office and Excel. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Administrative experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Keep the store running smoothly: balance daily deposits, generate reports, assist with store goals, and help ensure day-to-day operations stay organized.
• Welcome every guest: be one of the first faces customers see, creating a friendly, professional first impression.
• Support the sales team: manage internet sales inquiries, prepare information, answer questions, and help remove obstacles so the team can focus on serving customers.
• Own the details: order supplies, maintain accurate records, and follow through to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Communicate constantly: work with customers, sales professionals, managers, and other departments to keep everyone informed and projects moving forward.
• Adapt throughout the day: priorities change; shift gears while staying organized and maintaining accuracy

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Peru, IL

Starting Wage

$20/hour

Schedule

5 day work week

• During training period: OFF Tuesdays & Wednesdays
• After training period: OFF Sundays & Mondays

Hours

35-40 hours; 9:00am – 5:30pm

In-Person, Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, Employee Discount Program, and 401(k) plus matching after one year of service.

Sherman’s: Proudly Not Normal Since ’76 (andCounting!)

Forget everything you think you know about retail. Back in ‘76, while the world was doing its thing, Sharon Sherman was busy building something different – a side hustle selling clocks and gifts with a whole lot of heart. Fast-forwardnearly halfacentury, andSherman’s has blossomed into four locations packed with home appliances, furniture, and mattresses.

Sure,we’vegrown beyond microwaves, but our family values? Rock solid. Show Concern. Have Fun. Be Helpful. DemonstrateIntegrity. Show Ambition. Develop Relationships. Thesearen’tjust words on a wall;they’rethe fuel that keeps us going.

Why are we here?

Becausewe’regenuinely passionate about our community.We’rethe neighbors who help you turn houses into homes. And it all started because Sharon dared to be different.

Now, about you.

You’rethe person people naturally rely on.

Organized.

Helpful.

Proactive.

A full inbox doesn’t intimidate you.

Neither doesjugglingfive different priorities at once.

Checking something off your to-do list?

That’soddly satisfying, right?

About the Role

You’llbe one of the store management team’s most trusted partners, keeping the business organizedand moving forward.

The management team relies on you to provide proactive support. Whetherit’snoticingrecurring customer concerns, identifyingproceduralinefficiencies, orrecognizing trends in reporting,you’resomeone whodoesn’tjust complete tasks- you think ahead.

The work you do behind the scenes makes everything in front of the customer feel effortless.

What You’ll Do

You’llmake sure the countless details that keep a busy retail store runningdon’tfall through the cracks.

• Keep the Store Running Smoothly: Balance daily deposits, generate reports,assistwith store goals, and help ensure day-to-day operations stay organized.
• Welcome Every Guest: Be one of the first faces customerssee, creating a friendly, professional first impression.
• Support the Sales Team: Manage internet sales inquiries, prepare information, answer questions, and help remove obstacles so the team can focus on serving customers.
• Own the Details: Order supplies,maintainaccuraterecords, and follow through to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Communicate Constantly: Work with customers, sales professionals, managers, and other departments to keep everyone informed and projects moving forward.
• Adapt Throughout the Day: Priorities change. New requests come in.You’llshift gears while staying organized andmaintainingaccuracy.

This Role Matters

Your jobisn'tto “stay busy.”

Your greatest contributionisn’tchecking administrative tasks off a list.

It’s creating the confidence that allows your team to do their best work.

When reports aretimelyand accurate,
managers make better decisions.

When the sales team has the information they need,
they can focus on serving customers.

When details are organized,
customers experience the difference.

When communication is proactive,
problems get solved faster.

Every day requires collaboration, sound judgment, and follow-through - becauseyou know great teams don’t happen by accident.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Administrative experience is preferred

If you enjoy helping people and being an essential part of a team,we’dlove to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background checkrequired.