Office Assistant

Office AssistantImperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.The Office Assistant will interact with customers, process orders, and provide information in response to customers' inquiries, concerns, and requests about our products and services.The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and pays an hourly rate of $19.00 per hour.You will:Answer customers' calls in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.Interface with customers by telephone, electronically, or face-to-faceAssist in increasing sales and profitability for each account by suggesting new and complementary products and by participating in sales promotions.Optimize fill rates by providing substitutions for out-of-stock or discontinued itemsWhen necessary, escalate customer information, problems/needs, and requests to the customer service manager.You have:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent2 years of customer service experienceProficiency in MS Office and familiarity with using other software2 years of data entry experienceExcellent communication skillsAn outgoing personality, an eager attitude to help othersAbout Imperial Dade!We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.