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Position Description: Saunders Brothers is a wholesale nursery and orchard operation in central Virginia. Saunders Brothers is looking for Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. This employee will work in our main office to create a hospitable experience for our employees and guests while also assisting in varied administrative tasks for our team.
Duties- Must be willing to:
Answer phones and manage general email inquiries.
Greet guests and ensure a positive first impression of our business.
Coordinate the scheduling of all activities and facilities of main office to include meeting spaces, vehicle sign-out, and errands.
Assist finance team in processing final invoices and other items as requested.
Manage USPS inbound and outbound, and UPS and FedEx outbound packages.
Assist wholesale sales team as needed.
Assist human resources team as needed.
Assist purchasing in maintaining an inventory of office supplies.
Assist in special planning events as requested.
Update nursery wide slide show monthly or as requested.
Serve as liaison with maintenance team to maintain aesthetics and functionality of office building.
Coordinate purchasing of company attire and other items as directed by management.
Update office phone system as needed for special announcements and general maintenance.
Adhere to and promote the core values of Saunders Brothers.
Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED and a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
Must have excellent math, communication, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, Excel, Word, and Google Applications.
Must be physically capable of performing the responsibilities and requirements of this position.
Must have a strong work ethic and willingness to work with Saunders Brothers ‘Family’.
Supervisor: This position will answer directly to the Sales Manager of Saunders Brothers, Inc.
Pay and Benefits: We offer a competitive hourly rate, health insurance, vacation package, retirement bonus, and employee pricing on plants and farm market items. We also offer professional training and staff development for staff. This is a full-time year-round position.
Work Time and Hours: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a minimum of a half hour for lunch. Hours may vary. The individual must be willing to work additional hours and Saturdays as workload dictates. This is a full-time year-round position. Vacation is highly discouraged during peak seasons.
Drug Testing and Background Checks: Saunders Brothers is committed to providing a drug-free and safe workplace. Therefore, this individual will be subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion testing, and will be subject to post-accident testing. In addition, the applicant will be subject to a background check.
Information and Application: The job description can be seen at www.saundersbrothers.com and the application downloaded from the website. Application must be submitted with resume in order to be considered.
Start Date: As soon as a qualified applicant is identified.
Saunders Brothers Core Values
Faith- Our Core Values and business practices are directed by our Christian faith.
Integrity- Honesty and truthfulness are foundational to our business and we seek to do what is morally and ethically right.
Passion- We strive to enthusiastically share our love for Agriculture by connecting people with plants, fruit, and the farm.
Family- The Saunders Brothers’ Family includes and fosters many diverse families, generations, races, religions, and nationalities.
Business Purpose
To make a profit doing something we love.
To have a positive impact on our employees, customers, suppliers, community, and environment.
To provide a productive, nurturing, and fulfilling environment for our team.
Strategy
To be a premier supplier of superb-quality plant material for garden centers, landscapers, and public gardens throughout the Eastern United States.
To be a premier supplier of extraordinary fruit to the people of the Mid-Atlantic area.
