Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking an Administrative Assistant in our La Crosse, WI location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday , but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As an Administrative Assistant, you will support the branch by performing a wide variety of administrative duties. You must hold independent judgement, as well as be an adaptable and dependable individual. Attention to detail holds high importance.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Administrative Assistant:

• Answer and direct calls in a courteous and professional manner
• Greet customers/visitors, direct them to the appropriate person/area and/or respond to their inquiries
• Balance cash drawer and prepare bank deposit daily
• Operate office equipment
• Keep office supplies stocked
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases as requested by the Office Manager
• Assist in coordinating for branch events (i.e. hotel booking, food/catering orders, etc.)
• Assist Office Manager on other administrative duties and special projects
• Assist in freight claim process
• Work with Manufacturing Rep. Agencies
• General Data entry
• All other duties as assigned

A Successful Administrative Assistant Typically Has:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of general office work experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A high regard for confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to multi-task.
• An ability to develop and support a culture of teamwork.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work efficiently and to work effectively under pressure and time deadlines.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned , which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development , offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision , also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution , among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.