Sugar Grove-Administrative Assistant/Plumbing Showroom Sales

Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has an available Administrative Assistant/Plumbing Showroom Sales position in Sugar Grove, IL. We seek a career-minded person looking for a long-term career with a great company. A background in plumbing or the construction industry is preferred but not required. Strong computer and customer service skills are necessary.Candidates must be: •Available from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday•Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background checkPrincipal Accountabilities:Answers incoming calls, screens and directs calls to the appropriate person.Greets visitorsMaintain front desk area in a neat and organized fashionSorts and delivers mail dailyGeneral filingAccounts Receivable (A/R) data entryMonitors invoices for tax-exempt status, delivery charges, and freight charges and add/modify if neededReceives packing lists once purchase orders have been checked inScan daily manifestsMonitors transfers (old and/or disputed)Orders office and warehouse supplies as neededDemonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit ordersRecommend products to customers based on customer's needs and interestsAnswers customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses and schedules appointmentsEstimate or quote prices, explain warranties, and delivery datesPrepare estimates and bids that meet specific customer needsFollow-up on estimates and bids submitted to customersProvide customers with product brochures or catalogsConsult with clients after sales to resolve problems and provide ongoing supportMonitor product innovations and competitors' products, pricing, and salesProcess Return Goods and update Returns Goods QueueProvide the Branch Manager with reports or additional tasks as requestedAttend industry trade shows and product training when neededOther duties as assignedMinimum Education/Experience Required:High School Diploma required, or it's equivalentMinimum of 2 years of customer service experience*Kitchen & Bath Design experience preferred but not requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Must be friendly and have a positive attitudeSelf-motivatedCritical thinker-using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutionsMust have a working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to learn Eclipse softwareMust be very detail-oriented and focused for accuracyAbility to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlinesRequires maturity and experience to interface with all levels of management, personnel, and customersMust have strong interpersonal communication skillsMust maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workloadStrong organizational skills requiredMust be able to determine and prioritize workloadWillingness to travelWe offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including the following:Medical (BCBS of Illinois-PPO-$500 deductible)DentalVisionVoluntary Term LifeMedical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts401kPaid Time Off (PTO)Holidays-8 paid daysBenefits covered 100% by Connor Co. for full-time employees include:$10,000 in life insuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityTo learn more about Connor Co., please visit us at www.connorco.com.Please apply on our job board: Connor Co. Career OpportunitiesDue to Covid-19, we are not accepting applications in person.No phone calls, please.At Connor Co., people make a difference!