Acme Tools in Des Moines, IA is looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant at our store.Are you a people-person who meets and greets everyone with a smile? Do you consider organization and attention to detail your personal mantra? Do you enjoy having evenings, most weekends, and holidays off? Would you like to join a stable and growing family-owned local company? If so, get ready to do your best work with Acme Tools.This Administrative Assistant position earns acompetitive starting wage. We also offergreat benefits and perks, including 6 paid holidays, employee discounts, generous PTO you start earning on your first day, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching, 100% company-paid group life insurance and short and long-term disability, and a work environment where everyone takes pride in their work and can see their direct impact on the company. Our full-time employees (working 40 hours per week) also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.ABOUT ACME TOOLSFor 75 years, Acme Tools has continued to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation, we are employee-centric, family-friendly, community-involved, and growth-minded.A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTAs an Administrative Assistant, you are the friendly face welcoming people into our store and providing the support they may need. You assist the sales team in greeting, welcoming, directing, assisting, engaging, and qualifying customers in-store. You also answer and facilitate incoming calls, enter, and update sales orders, and provide support to the sales team by responding to customer and product queries, which ensures a smooth sales process. Day-to-day responsibilities include requesting service work to be performed, ordering service parts, processing dealer financing and titles for new and used equipment, and accurately calculating and handling register balances, bank deposits, and petty cash. You also assist with showroom setup, organization, and preparing for shows and other events. You routinely file, fax, and organize sales paperwork, follow up with vendors on missed shipments, and coordinate solutions. You also play a key role in assisting with new hire onboarding processes and maintaining existing employee paperwork. Other various administrative duties include organizing payments, preparing spreadsheets, assisting in filing over/short reports, distributing mail, and maintaining office supply levels. Administrative Assistants are willing to assist other departments with duties when needed and focus on maintaining a safe and secure work environment while efficiently completing assigned tasks.QUALIFICATIONS
An associate degree or equivalent experience
Excellent customer service, organization, teamwork, and communication skills
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
The ability to multi-task and analyze information
The ability to work on weekends if needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
Sit for extended periods of time
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