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Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$48,670 / year median in Massachusetts
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Administrative Assistant at JOH Administrative Assistant at JOH in Tewksbury, Massachusetts Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Administrative Assistant Summary:
As an employee of JOH, this position is responsible for assisting the department members meet the goals, objectives and policies that the client may establish in accordance with JOH's policies and procedures. This person should develop positive working relationships, convey a willingness to help the client, customer and JOH associates, while always projecting a professional image.
Responsibilities:
This position is focused on data entry performing the following: Accurate preparation of customer deal sheets and new item forms using clients' systems (as required) Accurate preparation of price change sheets Correspond /communicate with customers, manufacturers and office staff Act as a resource / liaison among departments, customers and peers Preparation of reports or presentations as scheduled or requested Will be trained in some administrative duties Maintain promotional calendars & update regularly with changes Track & provide information on distribution & pricing by customer Participate in functions and events as directed by JOH and their clients/customers which may include off-site client proprietary system training and JOH sales meetings Solve problems Ability to meet attendance standard All other related duties as assigned
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES REQUIRED
Language Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, short correspondence and memos
- Strong ability to write in a cohesive, comprehensive manner Mathematical Skills
- Must have knowledge of basic mathematical concepts
- Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
- Ability to use calculator to perform simple functions Reasoning Ability
- Able to handle multiple tasks
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Self-motivated
- High degree of accuracy
- An ability to set priorities, manage personal workload and resolve questions and problems with limited supervision
- Good interpersonal / communications skills and the ability to exchange information clearly and concisely
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality as appropriate Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with emphasis on EXCEL and familiarity with client systems.
PERFORMANCE and/or
EDUCATION PREREQUISITES
High school diploma required, College Degree preferred. One to two years of related experience including experience working on client proprietary systems. Brokerage experience a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.