Office Assistant

Havertys Furniture; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

Daily Pay Program

401K with company match

Benefits package

Paid time-off

Employee discounts

Educational financial assistance

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Havertys Furniture is seeking a bright, energetic Office Assistant to join our team at about 32 hours per week. In this role you will process customer sales, handle payments, answer phones and schedule deliveries, contributing to Havertys' commitment to superior customer service and teamwork in our retail locations.

The position offers starting pay of $15 per hour with potential for more with experience, paid comprehensive training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with 1–3 years of customer service experience.
• 1–3 years cash handling experience.
• General computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office 365.
• Strong math, communication, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.

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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Phone support

Office administration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

• Paid comprehensive training

Job Description

We're looking for a bright, energetic Office Assistant to join our Havertys Team at about 32 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 $15 an hour, more with experience

Schedule

32 hours per week are available. We are open Monday - Friday, occasional weekends, 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

• Paid comprehensive training
• 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
• Educational financial assistance
• Complimentary health and wellness program

Earning Opportunity

• Starting at $15 an hour, more with experience.
• 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.

Work Environment

• 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.