Account Associate – Bids & Contracts Position Available In Nassau, New York

Account Associate – Bids & Contracts 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 300 Smith Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 About our Company Founded in 1956, The Sam Tell Companies have grown to be preeminent among the nation’s largest restaurant and food service equipment and supplies dealerships. The company motto “Design, Build, Supply” exemplifies all the services that Sam Tell offers their customers. We pride ourselves on teamwork, empowerment, and customer commitment! Job Description Sam Tell is currently seeking a motivated, professional, and highly skilled Account Associate – Bids and Contractors within our ever-growing Government Sales department. The ideal candidate will have distribution or manufacturing experience to support the Supply/Distribution division which services restaurants, hotels, schools, universities, state, local & federal government customers nationwide. This position is full-time, in-office, at our Farmingdale, New York location.

Essential Functions:

Process paperwork required for bid submission Follow-up and maintain records of bid results Follow-up on existing orders and communicate timelines to customers Create and maintain customer records by updating account information Sort, file, and maintain filing systems for efficient recordkeeping for easy retrieval Complete assignments and projects according to instructions Handle requests for information and data Assist in the creation of monthly and quarterly reports Requirements Strong computer skills are required, being well-versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams ERP/Order Entry proficiency highly preferred and a major plus! Customer service, clerical and order entry experience required Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred Solid organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills required Strong follow-up and planning skills Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing Excellent filing skills Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlines Willing to learn new processes and become an information source for Government Sales Possess a positive attitude and be a self starter Please note this is not an Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or Billing position. We are looking for an Account Administrator with a strong Customer Service background. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Qualified candidates should respond with their resumes for consideration. At Sam Tell, we value each and every one of our dedicated staff and therefore are pleased to offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401K with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. The Sam Tell Companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Minorities or people of color as well as women are encouraged to apply. We welcome anyone to apply without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or sexual orientation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.50 – $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Bids & Contracts :

2 years (Required)

ERP :

2 years (Required)

Microsoft Office:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Farmingdale, NY 11735 (Required)

Work Location:

In person