Location Support Representative - Kendall Electric

The Kendall Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking a Location Support Representative in a full-time role based at our Michigan locations. You will handle reception duties, greet customers, manage a multi-line switchboard, and support office processes using Microsoft Office tools.

We value strong communication, teamwork, and reliability for success in a fast-paced office environment. Prior experience with payments and report creation is a plus, with opportunities for growth within our employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Receptionist/Office Assistant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with multi-line switchboard and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Excellent work ethic, time management, and communication skills, ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to explain work to others and train them if needed.
• Normal office environment; ability to sit frequently.

Responsibilities

• Direct incoming calls.
• Greet customers.
• Utilize Microsoft Office systems.
• Maintain and support business processes.
• Process payments.
• Establish relationships with customers and team members.
• Create detailed reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multiline switchboard

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Territory/Location Manager, the Location Support Representative role will be primarily responsible for directing incoming calls, greeting customers, and general office support.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Location Support Representative position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing incoming calls
• Greeting customers
• Utilizing Microsoft Office systems
• Maintaining and supporting business processes
• Processing payments
• Establish relationships with customers and team members
• Creating detailed reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Decision Quality
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management
• Safety Conscious

What you'll need:

• Work Experience: 2 Years of Receptionist/Office Assistant Experience
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Prior experience and familiarity of multi-line switchboard and Microsoft Office Systems: Excel, Word, Teams, and Office
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, time management and communication skills; ability to work independently and as a part of a team; ability to multi-task
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Territory Manager; work well with others, and ability to explain your work and/or train them on your efforts
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to frequently sit
• Physical Environment: Normal Office Environment

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

• 3+ years of recent Office Assistant or Receptionist experience

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.