Sales Administrative Assistant

Kalona, IA

Grand Appliance and TV specializes in providing customers with a customer-focused shopping experience in state-of-the-art showrooms featuring top quality brands. We are looking for smart, motivated individuals to be involved in all aspects of the sales process including post-delivery. The ideal person will be a self-starter with great interpersonal skills, both with our customers as well as our internal team. This person must be detail-oriented and project a positive welcoming attitude for existing and prospective customers.

Duties of the position include the following:

• Assist with answering the phones for the sales department and directing calls
• Scheduling of installations for both internal and external installers.
• Scheduling of deliveries with customers, including verification of the delivery address.
• Transferring and allocating products for deliveries in advance of the installation date.
• Updating invoices with information about who and when the installation is coming.
• Identifying any special instructions for delivery.
• Notifying appropriate salespeople of any delivery issues.
• Collecting payments for COD orders.
• Set up service calls directly with appropriate services.
• Verify service calls are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customer service & Kalona service department on escalated issues.
• Process quotes and orders as needed- ensure correct product and pricing are being utilized.
• Assemble specifications with a detailed cover sheet, clearly identifying who is responsible for installation on each product.
• Assist customers in the showroom as needed.
• Assist Store Manager with additional admin tasks; balancing cash drawer, ordering office supplies, organizing team activities etc.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be friendly and customer-centric with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to locate information quickly via online searches.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are essential to this position.

Educational Requirement:
Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.

Benefits and Compensation:
Grand Appliance provides a competitive compensation and benefits package

Compensation:
Varies by experience.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, VisionLife and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Income Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer-matched contributions
Paid holidays, PTO and more.

About the company:
Grand Appliance & TV is a family-owned retailer, established over 88 years ago, with locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indianapolis, and Iowa. We strive to have customers for a lifetime through outstanding service at all levels and believe that every employee is an important part of the total customer experience. We offer challenging opportunities in a fun, family-style work environment.
Grand Appliance & TV is an equal opportunity employer.