General Office Assistant

Galco Industrial Electronics, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Galco Industrial Electronics, Inc is seeking a General Office Assistant for its Chattanooga branch. The role involves multi-tasking in various duties like handling communications, assisting the sales team, and maintaining reports. Candidates should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 Applications. A passion for STEM and detail orientation is highly desired. This position is essential for effective operations and customer interaction within the company.

Qualifications

• Desire for personal and company growth.
• Interest in STEM subject matter and curiosity about how things work.
• Ability to absorb and use technical information.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls, email, and text messages.
• Communicate accurate, timely information with internal and external contacts.
• Greet and direct guests and assist with company events.
• Assist sales team with vendor pricing, quotes, follow-ups, and research.
• Maintain accurate reports and inventory.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Comfortable with computers

Experience with Microsoft 365 Applications

Job description

At Brozelco we provide thousands of industrial products to some of the largest and most well-known companies in the world.

We are currently looking for a General Office Assistant as the next addition to our Chattanooga branch. The successful candidate will be a friendly, detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys multi-tasking and working as part of a team.

Previous experience, education, or an interest in STEM, industrial, electrical, or automation products and services or a similar setting is highly desired.

Normal job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls, email, and text messages
• Communicate accurate, timely information with internal and external contacts as needed
• Greet and direct guests and assist with company events
• Assist sales team with vendor pricing, quotes, follow‑ups, research, etc.
• Keep various reports accurate and up to date
• Communicate with vendors to update pricing and availability of products or follow‑up on orders to ensure schedule requirements
• Communicate with customers to provide quotes, ask questions about RFQs, provide updates on orders, and coordinate customer meetings
• Assist with facility and housekeeping as needed
• Receive, sort, and ship mail and packages daily
• Make deliveries or run errands as needed in company‑owned vehicles
• Assist with organizing and maintaining accurate inventory
• Data entry as required to execute various tasks
• Research for sales, marketing, or technical projects

General Qualifications:

• Desire for personal and company growth
• Interest in STEM subject matter and curiosity about how things work
• The ability to absorb and use technical information
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with computers, typing, learning new software and technology
• The ability to follow procedures until tasks are complete
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook is required