Plumbing Jobs in Urbana, Illinois

Urbana- Administrative Assistant & Back-Up Plumbing Showroom Sales

Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has an available Administrative Assistant/ Back-Up Plumbing Showroom Sales position in Urbana, IL. We seek a career-minded person looking for a long-term career with a great company. A background in plumbing or the construction industry is preferred but not required. Strong computer and customer service skills are necessary. Candidates must be available to: • Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. • Be available to work from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Principal Accountabilities Answers incoming calls, screens, and directs calls to the appropriate person. Greets visitors Maintain the front desk area in a neat and organized fashion Sorts and delivers mail daily General filing Enters and submits the weekly payroll hours for the branch employees into UKG Accounts Receivable (A/R) data entry Monitors invoices for tax-exempt status, delivery charges, and freight charges and adds/modifies them if needed. Receives packing lists once purchase orders have been checked in Scan daily manifests Monitors transfers (old and/or disputed) Order office and warehouse supplies as needed Demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders Recommend products to customers based on the customer’s needs and interests Answers customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and schedules appointments Estimate or quote prices, explain warranties, and delivery dates Prepare estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs Follow-up on estimates and bids submitted to customers Provide customers with product brochures or catalogs Consult with clients after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support Monitor product innovations, competitors’ products, pricing, and sales Process Return Goods and update Returns Goods Queue Provide the Branch Manager with reports or additional tasks as requested Attend industry trade shows and product training when needed Other duties as assigned Minimum Education/Experience Required High School Diploma or its equivalent Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience Kitchen & Bath design experience preferred, but not required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required Must be very detail-oriented and focused on accuracy Must be friendly and have a positive attitude Must maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload Self motivated Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to learn Eclipse software Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines Requires maturity and experience to interface with all levels of management, personnel, and customers Must have strong interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational skills are required Must be able to determine and prioritize workload Willingness to travel (training events) We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including the following: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Term Life • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Holidays-8 paid days Benefits covered 100% by Connor Co. for full-time employees include: • $10,000 in life insurance • Short-Term Disability • Long-Term Disability We are not accepting applications in person. To apply online, please visit us at: Connor Co. Career Opportunities. At Connor Co., people make a difference! Licenses & Certifications Preferred • Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.