Administrative Assistant - Consumer Products

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

4d • Remote

About The Position

This role supports the Consumer Products Business Unit by providing essential support and facilitating smooth operations of day-to-day activities within the department. The Administrative Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication, organization, and administrative support across the business unit.

Requirements

• Associates degree required
• 5+ years of experience in administrative role
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, & Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective in building strong relationships across the organization at all levels with varying personalities.
• Ability to create or enhance a positive, productive team environment with a genuine customer service attitude.
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Effective Time Management skills to prioritize work efficiently
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Ability to use MS office tools efficiently
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written effectively
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization and external parties.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents.

Responsibilities

• Create reports for various audiences, keeping in mind the purpose of the report.
• Effectively use standard office equipment and software to support business processes.
• Plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet organizational objectives.
• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.
• Understand customer context and uncover customer KPIs.
• Utilize calendar and scheduling tools to support prioritization for self and others that you support.
• Articulate the importance of digital communication, explain different digital communication channels, create positive customer emails, and practice common sense guidelines on social media, Service Data Privacy and Security Compliance.
• Communicate confidently during service interaction, set appropriate expectations, and provide relevant product/service updates.
• Plan and manage project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters (e.g., Crisis Management, Sales Meeting, Strategic Planning).
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
• Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision making.
• Understand, evaluate, use, and engage with digital technology and information, as well as create and share digital content, while being aware of essentials like safety, privacy and ethical considerations.
• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and project management abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree