Receptionist and Sales Assistant

McNICHOLS CO.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Generous 401k matching

100% company paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

A leading metal products supplier is seeking a Receptionist/Sales Assistant in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role involves providing administrative support to sales and operations teams, maintaining customer relationships, and handling invoices. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package including PTO and incentives.

Qualifications

• High levels of professionalism with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM.
• Strong team player and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via phone calls and emails.
• Handling incoming calls and taking messages.
• Responsible for the invoice management, including scanning, returning and creating invoices.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/Sales Assistant to join our team. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to our sales and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via phone calls and emails
• Communicating with suppliers and internal customers to check on the progress of existing orders
• Handling incoming calls and taking messages
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Distributing mail, arranging couriers, freight carriers, and tracking of shipments
• Maintaining files and document control
• Responsible for the invoice management, including scanning, returning and creating invoices
• Provide administrative support for the Customer Service Specialists (Sales)
• Administrative support Operations Team with Inventory and Logistics
• Other duties as directed by the District Manager or Sales Manager

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate level of MS Excel, with the ability to create spreadsheets and manipulate data
• Excellent administrative skills with ability to type at least 45 WPM
• High levels of professionalism with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong team player and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and multi task

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

Join McNICHOLS – Where Inspired People and Inspired Service are our mission. Visit us at mcnichols.com/careers to learn more!