Office Assistant

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Program

401K with company match 4%

Premier medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time-off

Job summary

Havertys in Columbus seeks a Part-Time Office Assistant to join the team, roughly 10 hours per week. You will process sales, handle cash, answer phones, and schedule deliveries while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced showroom.

Starting pay is $16 per hour with benefits and opportunities to advance. Workweeks are Mon–Fri with Saturday and Sunday hours as posted, and daily pay options are available through the program.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 1-3 years of customer service experience (retail preferred).
• 1-3 years of cash handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and O365 preferred.
• Strong math, communication, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work independently with discretion.
• Professional appearance in a busy showroom environment.
• Weekdays with occasional weekends; stores open 10am–7pm Mon–Sat and 12pm–6pm Sun.

Responsibilities

• Balance the cash fund every morning and evening.
• Complete daily opening and closing procedure checklists.
• Prepare and reconcile bank deposits.
• Accurately process customer sales and payments.
• Answer incoming calls, distribute messages, and manage store voicemail.
• Handle customer complaints and follow up on service tickets.
• Review outstanding customer transactions and schedule deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a bright, energetic Part-Time Office Assistant to join our Columbus Havertys Team at roughly 10 hours per week. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Office Team Members are an integral part of Havertys' outstanding customer experience in our retail locations by being customer focused and working as a team. Office Team Members process customer sales, process payment transactions, answer phones, and schedule deliveries. You'll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.

Pay: Starting at $16 an hour

Schedule: Our stores are open 10 am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday and 12 pm - 6 pm Sunday.

This is your Opportunity to:

• Balance the cash fund every morning and evening
• Complete daily opening and closing procedure checklists
• Prepare and reconcile bank deposits
• Accurately process customer sales and payments
• Maintain an organized and secure office environment
• Answer incoming calls, distribute messages, and manage store voicemail
• Handle customer complaints and follow up on service tickets
• Review outstanding customer transactions
• Verify and schedule deliveries to ensure they are ready to be routed
• Ensure purchase orders are present for out-of-stock products
• Contact customers when products are available for pickup
• File and prepare daily paperwork

We Offer:

• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program
• 401K program with a company match of 4%
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners
• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays
• Ability to advance within the company if desired
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise
• Bonus program for team member referrals
• Complimentary health and wellness program
• Starting at $16 an hour
• Get Paid Daily. Team members have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, with 1-3 years of customer service experience (preferably in retail)
• 1-3 years of cash handling experience (e.g., banking, customer service, data entry, office administration, medical records) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and O365 preferred
• Strong math, communication, and customer service skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and work independently with discretion.
• Beautifully appointed showrooms with a 140-year company heritage, fast-paced environment, customer-focused, business professional dress code.
• Work weeks typically include Monday - Friday, occasional weekends, our stores are open 10 am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday and 12 pm - 6 pm Sunday.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 20 pounds occasionally.
• 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 accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin
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