Administrative Assistant - Windsor Locks, United States - NORTHERN NURSERIES

Description

Northern Nurseries is a division of Robert Baker Companies which is a network of horticultural wholesale distribution centers. We are seeking a full-time Manager for a career with the largest landscape supply company in the Northeast.

We provide a one-stop shopping experience for landscapers; where they can select all the plants and related goods to complete residential or commercial landscapes.

Northern Nurseries has the largest selection of trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, and perennials in the Northeast. In addition, we offer a large selection of pavers, grass seed, fertilizers, soil conditioners and more. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

Northern Nurseries' Corporate office located in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide general administrative support Monday through Friday from 8AM to 430PM in addition to one Saturday per month from April to October from 8AM to noon.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Being the 1st line of contact for all incoming phone calls and visitors.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events such as: creating travel arrangements for employees to attend trade shows, the annual Company meeting and other events throughout the year.
• Managing trade shows and trade association seminars, promotions, and education days, lunch & learn sessions
• Handling the daily distribution of mail and ensure weekly payroll is sent to our 8 Sites.
• Processing & maintaining customer credit files for our 8 wholesale horticulture distribution centers.
• Maintaining MSDS binders
• Assisting with potential customer search projects
• Assisting with updating flyers, price lists & promotional handouts, and proofreading them
• Orders & maintains office supplies
• Maintaining confidential Company information.

Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in the following areas:

• Administrative office assistant, secretarial, office management experience
• Working in an environment with seasonal work fluctuations.
• Working for a company that has locations in multiple states within a region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, MS Word and Excel
• Valid drivers' license

Pay:
From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (required)
• Administrative: 3 years (required)

Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
Microsoft Word: 3 years (required)

• Office management: 3 years (required)
• Horticulture: 1 year (preferred)

Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)


Language:

• English (required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person