Engaging, Experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Needed

Come work for the industry leader in our beautiful new downtown Sarasota showroom! We are seeking a self-motivated and organized professional to join our team as a Full-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will be the friendly first point of contact for our clients and visitors, providing them with excellent customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of our busy - and beautiful - showroom and office.

About Us: Florida Design Works has been the leader in providing exclusive home improvement and building products to designers, homeowners, architects, builders, and of course installers, for over 55 years.  We provide beautiful products and expert assistance to customers for their remodeling or new-build projects from start to finish.  

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

Front Desk Management:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage incoming calls and redirect them appropriately.
• Maintain a neat and organized reception area.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to various departments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages. 
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meeting.

Customer Service:

• Address inquiries and provide information to clients and visitors.
• Ensure a positive customer experience for all individuals interacting calling and visiting our showroom and office. 

Office Operations:

• Maintain office supplies and place orders as needed.
• Assist with basic facilities management tasks.
• Manage and obtain employee parking passes as needed.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Compensation:

• Starting compensation of $22-$26/hour depending on qualifications.
• Full benefits package after 60 days: Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, short term disability and more.
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid employee parking in adjacent structure

I understand that these duties and responsibilities are not inclusive and that I may be required to assume additional job functions and that the Company reserves the right to make changes at any time. 

Requirements

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude.

Position Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Live in or near Sarasota within a reasonable commuting distance.
• High School or equivalent education. Training, a degree, or certification in Office Administration is a plus.
• Able to sit at a desk for extended periods, easily move around the showroom and office, lift up to 20lbs.

We are a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug-testing is required for all positions.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.