Administrative Assistant

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an Administrative Assistant for our Columbus, Ohio location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Twelve years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Division Manager(s) to complete administrative tasks and strategic projects, lead change management activities, manage travel and calendars, and execute all other responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality of Company records.
• Supports the Division Manager(s) by answering calls, emails, or inquiries in a timely manner, and by funneling appropriate questions/suggestions to the Division Manager(s) or other internal staff.
• Facilitate communication between internal staff members to support consistency, efficiency, and follow through, as it relates to meeting planning/execution, company programs, or reporting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years' experience in an administrative assistant role
• This position requires expert computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams. It also requires the ability to quickly grasp new computer related functions as needed.
• The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and possess excellent prioritization and organization skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and Kimball Midwest associates, both in verbal and written form including the ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• The ability to read and write letters and numbers and make basic arithmetic calculations.
• The ability to develop strong relationships with field managers, reps, and customers.
• Effective business writing skills as well as verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including persuasion and influence.
• A professional manner while on Company business including the ability to respond quickly and effectively to events with above the line response and achieve appropriate outcomes.
• A self-starter and proactive problem solver that possess the ability to professionally develop with Kimball Midwest. Additionally, this position includes the need to regularly exercise the following: strong work ethic and time managements skills, high energy level, and a positive attitude.
• This position requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, often up to four (4) hours at a time on a daily basis.
• The ability to travel overnight on limited occasions.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role located in Columbus OH.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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