Receptionist

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At Crawford, the #1 electrical distributor across Texas and Louisiana, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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JOB PURPOSE:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other clerical duties, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. Independently answers inquiries and provides information or assistance to callers and visitors which require thorough knowledge of office policies and procedures.
• Driving to bank and post-office 2-3 days per week.
• Receive/check in material in warehouse.
• Handle deposits in the branch
• Support sales teams with bids
• Filing/reconciling po's

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Answer, screen, and direct inbound phone calls
• Retrieve messages from voice mail and forward to appropriate personnel.
• Answer questions about organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other information.
• Monitor visitors' access when required.
• Receive, sort, and accurately distribute incoming mail or other materials according to employee and the type such as bills, returned letters, orders, adjustments and.
• Occasional filing for the A/P department.
• Set up conference room and order meals for in-office meetings.
• Set up desks and supplies for new staff members.
• Running errands for the office may be needed on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and etiquette.
• Skill in telephone/receptionist etiquette and courteous communication with public, verbally and in writing.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the operation of a variety of office machines including, personal computers, telephones, and copiers.
• Knowledge of IES computer systems.
• Must be a team player and abide by IES's strong core values and beliefs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT

WORK LOCATION: Onsite/ La Vergne, TN

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a normal office environment as well as a warehouse environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. while working in the office. The noise level in the warehouse environment is usually moderate and temperature can change based on the season.

Why work for Crawford?

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

401K Matching, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation/Sick time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance, and ample opportunities to learn and grow.

About Crawford

In 1990, Crawford Electric Supply opened its first store in Dallas, TX and began a tradition of excellence. Within five years of opening, the store was ranked #1 in the twin city market. Over the next few years, Crawford grew from just one store of 6 employees with $2 million in sales to 6 locations with $320 million in sales (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and College Station). Always striving to be the preferred business to business provider of electrical products and solutions, each location rose to the top of their respective markets and continued to expand our footprint. Today, Crawford has grown to 25 locations across Texas and Louisiana with more than 600 associates. We are proud to serve commercial, residential, and industrial markets. Over the last 30 years, Crawford has lived up to and exceeded its motto of, “Whatever it Takes!“

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