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Job Description
Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers? The Administrative Assistant works with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects.
We have an immediate need for a Contractor Administrative Assistant at our Kent location - Woodstock NB.
- Provide administrative support to the Contractor Sales team
- Manage billing and invoicing
- Process purchase order for special order materials
- Receive and direct incoming calls in a friendly and professional manner
- Photocopy, fax and maintain central filing systems and administration files.
- Communicate with others involved in the process and letting a supervisor know when assistance is required to solve a problem
- Other administrative duties as assigned
- Experience with D365 and Microsoft Office is considered an asset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Can work independently with high attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Customer Service and Sales experience is considered an asset
- Experience in a similar role is an asset
- A knowledge of lumber and building materials, and the construction process is an asset - potential to be trained as a Contractor Sales Representative (base salary plus uncapped commission following a probationary period)
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.