Branch Receptionist

Cowin Equipment Company; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan + Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid vacation and Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Family owned and operated

Above average industry pay

Relocation assistance available for IT

Job summary

Cowin Equipment Company in Mableton, GA seeks a Branch Receptionist to serve as the friendly front line for the shop. You will handle the switchboard, typing tasks, mail distribution, and coordination with the IT, Purchasing, Sales and Payroll teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher, strong written and verbal communication, and a valid driver’s license. A professional, flexible attitude and the ability to multitask are essential in our family-owned business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher is required.
• Good communication, telephone and typing/computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for ~7 hours daily and lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Answer the switchboard and manage telephone equipment at branch level.
• Distribute incoming and outgoing mail and perform related clerical tasks.
• Handle all typing for the branch (quotations, purchase orders, invoices, etc.).
• Maintain filing systems and assist with itineraries for sales staff.
• Coordinate with Payroll and Purchasing, and assist with miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Pleasant personality

Communication skills

Typing

Microsoft Word / Excel

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The mission of Cowin Equipment Company is to always satisfy or exceed our customers’ expectations for quality. In the pursuit of this mission Cowin is committed to providing our employees a safe and healthy workplace, with an atmosphere of “fairness” that respects an individual’s dignity, trust and loyalty. As our legacy in the machinery distribution business approaches its 80th year, we look forward to the future as much as we pride ourselves on the past.

Position: Branch Receptionist

Pre-Requisite:

Must have a pleasant personality and ability to work well with others. Level of education must be high school diploma or higher. Must possess good communication, telephone and typing/computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel). Physical capabilities require sitting at a desk approximately 7 hours per day, lifting up to 10lbs. occasionally, and bending or squatting approximately 1 hour per day. Must be substantially flexible regarding miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisor. A valid driver’s license with a reasonable driving record must be maintained.

Primary Job Duties:

• The co-worker in this position will be a “Jack of All Trades” for the branch.
• Responsible for answering the switchboard as well as be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of telephone equipment at the branch level (working with the IT department).
• Responsible for the collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Responsible for all typing for the branch (i.e. quotations, purchase orders, invoices, etc.)
• Responsible for all filing.
• Responsible for the itineraries of all sales department personnel and others as needed.
• Work with Payroll Department to maintain current records.
• Responsible for coordinating with the Purchasing Department to maintain adequate supplies for the office, salesmen, etc.
• Responsible for running errands, delivering quotations to customers, etc. as requested by supervisor.
• Assist A/P in setting up some accounts.
• Assist A/R in setting up some accounts.
• Assist Sales Department in setting up/receiving new inventory.
• Assist Rental Managers in typing/creating rental contracts when necessary.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan + Match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid vacation and Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family owned and operated
• Above average industry pay

Technician Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Uniforms provided
• Discounts on products and services
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Co-Op Program for Tools provided
• Competitive wages

Responsibilities

• Monitor local market pricing and report weekly
• Call on assigned accounts at least once every two weeks and maintain reports on all sales engagements and submit to manager.
• Target new potential customer for parts, service and body shop.
• Initiate surveys, share results with department managers to improve customer happiness.
• Maintain company vehicle as required and keep vehicle clean at all times.
• Assist in maintaining the parts department inventory.
• Deliver parts to customer in accordance with purchases.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
• Experience with truck parts inventory preferred
• Knowledge of heavy duty/medium duty truck inventory
• Good written and oral communication skills and eagerness to improve
• Strong listening skills as they relate to workload, time management and setting priorities in an unsupervised environment
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.