Administrative Assistant - Peoria

Sherman's Inc.•Peoria, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Administrative Assistant in Peoria, IL, at Sherman's, a retail company that has grown from selling clocks and gifts to offering home appliances, furniture, and mattresses across four locations. The company emphasizes family values and community involvement. The Administrative Assistant will be a trusted partner to the store management team, responsible for keeping the business organized and moving forward. This role requires proactive support, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs, ensuring that behind-the-scenes work makes the customer experience feel effortless.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Balance daily deposits, generate reports, assist with store goals, and help ensure day-to-day operations stay organized.
Be one of the first faces customers see, creating a friendly, professional first impression.
Manage internet sales inquiries, prepare information, answer questions, and help remove obstacles so the sales team can focus on serving customers.
Order supplies, maintain accurate records, and follow through to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
Work with customers, sales professionals, managers, and other departments to keep everyone informed and projects moving forward.
Shift gears to adapt to changing priorities and new requests while staying organized and maintaining accuracy.