Administrative Assistant

Description We are in search of an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Houston, Texas. The chosen candidate will be key in supporting our regional sales team by maintaining customer relations and identifying new opportunities. This role is a short-term contract employment opportunity in the industry. Responsibilities - Provide support to the sales team by managing customer relations effectively - Identify and pursue new opportunities with both existing and potential customers - Promote and explain our wide array of product offerings to customers - Take responsibility for the proactive planning of major overhauls and dockings to maximize opportunities - Actively follow up on opportunities in collaboration with sales managers and product centers - Utilize skills in Email Correspondence, Computer Data Entry, Data Entry, and Customer Service to enhance job performance and customer satisfaction. Requirements - Proficiency in Email Correspondence: Applicant should be adept at drafting, sending, and managing detail-oriented emails. - Computer Data Entry Skills: The candidate must be able to efficiently input, update, and manage data on computer systems. - Data Entry Expertise: The role requires a high level of accuracy and speed in data entry tasks. Candidates must have a proven track record in this area. - Customer Service Experience: The applicant should have excellent customer service skills, including effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .