Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Its products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 130,000 product offerings, 80 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state of the art field force that passionately serves over 90,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever changing industry.As Richelieu has recently celebrated 50 years of successful business since our humble beginnings in 1968, we understand the significance of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values and serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.These values are what provides Richelieu the strength to live out our daily Mission: Enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide product, promotion, and pricing information pursuant to customer requests
• Resolve purchasing pricing discrepancies through the research of regular and special customer prices, as well as assist purchasing department
• Work strategically to analyze and prepare customer sales quotes
• Provide internal support to marketing and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Hold responsibility for planning, scheduling, as well as attending of, various management and sales meetings
• Daily/weekly filing of administrative and internal management reports
• Educate yourself on, and continuously stay up to date with, Richelieus innovative product offerings

What We Are Looking For

• 1+ years of related experience in a similar position
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and customer service skills
• Strategic mindset, business-oriented, attention to detail
• Passionate, proactive, coachable, strong work ethic
• University or Associates degree is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based hourly pay rate
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid vacation time, sick days and holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.