Sales and Purchasing Assistant
Continental Steel•Fort Lauderdale, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sales and Purchasing Assistant provides sales, purchasing, and general office support at the company’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters. This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday. Duties may vary with business needs and include responding to customer inquiries, preparing quotes and orders, tracking orders, supporting purchasing activities, maintaining records, and completing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- College education.
- Some experience in customer service, sales, purchasing, or office work.
- Solid basic math and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn the details of the metals industry.
- Organized and able to manage several tasks at once.
- Reliable and follows through.
- Works well with others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a distribution, customer service, or industrial setting.
- Previous metals knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming customer phone calls and emails and direct them to the correct department.
- Prepare quotes and enter orders.
- Track orders and keep customers informed about their status.
- Resolve order issues and customer requests.
- Prepare purchase orders and verify their accuracy.
- Follow up with suppliers about orders and pricing.
- Maintain supplier records.
- Keep records accurate and up to date.
- Provide general office support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Training and room to grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
