General Office Assistant

Galco; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial products firm in Chattanooga is seeking a General Office Assistant. The successful candidate will handle communication via phone and email, assist the sales team with pricing and vendor interactions, and maintain accurate inventory. A detail-oriented self-starter with a positive attitude and interest in STEM is ideal. Experience with Microsoft 365 is a must. Join a dynamic team in a growing branch!

Qualifications

• Ability to absorb and use technical information effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook is required.
• Interest in STEM subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls, email, and text messages.
• Assist sales team with vendor pricing and research.
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

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.

Job Duties

• 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 rfq's, 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

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 & 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