Administrative Assistant (Wine Sales)

BURKE BEVERAGE INC•McCook, IL

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Provide administrative support to the Wine & Spirits team by building, running and updating reports, creating customer accounts and updating needed information in a timely manner. Maintain pricing and discount lists for sales team and analyze sales reports in a timely basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Two years of office administration experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent people and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of Excel a plus.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, customer focused environment.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Must be a team player and demonstrate positive work behaviors and attitude.
Must be able to take direction well from various staff levels.
Must be professional in interactions with suppliers, customers and staff.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be reliable and on-time.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or higher preferred.
Bilingual, Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

Open and close customer accounts in the VIP system.
Update and maintain price discounting list, customer portfolio and periodic inventory reduction catalog.
Maintain chain customer pricing portals and input weekly orders.
Field customer service phone calls and generate account orders.
Receive and place supplier sample requests.
Communicate delinquent accounts to WSDI.
Coordinate between sales, purchasing and finance.
Run daily, weekly, monthly reports and ad hoc as requested.
Track supplier and company incentives and provide regular updates to the sales team.
Draft department memos and other written material to distribute to staff.
Interact with visitors, customers and staff on a daily basis.
Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Attend all scheduled meetings and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is supportive of management.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe and secure work area.
Other duties as assigned.