The Senior Administrative Assistant provides support to ensure efficient operation of the Sales department. They perform various administrative tasks, including making travel arrangements, overseeing logistics of internal meetings with customers and sales team, answering phones, and maintaining office supplies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as a proactive individual that addresses needs as they arise.
Essential Responsibilities
Duties include general administrative and project-based work while representing a professional company image through in-person, electronic and phone interactions. Administrative duties include scanning, filing, directing phone calls, etc.
Make travel arrangements for the sales team, which include airline, hotel and rental car.
Administrator for AMEX accounts/cards for sales team
Manage sales collateral, such as tradeshow giveaways and supplies
Order and manage office supplies
Create and modify documents with MS Office tools
Coordinate and maintain cell phone list and company credit card numbers
Set-up and coordinate meeting spaces, including catering and all logistics
Arrange travel for company visitors
Serve as a registered Notary for State of Texas
Maintain records of office/cubicle layout as well as assist with office/cubicle moves by working with IT to move phones, computers, etc.
Coordinate with maintenance for matters on the sales floor, bathroom, kitchen, break room, etc.
Maintain records associated with third party sales reps, including contracts and processing payment
Liaison with IT for needs, such as hardware requests, network access, etc.
Liaison with Powell insurance department for annual insurance renewals/Certificates of insurance
Assist with order entry
Run reports
Ability to organize department events
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
*High School Diploma or equivalent
*3 or more years previous administrative support
Preferred Qualifications
Experience making travel arrangements on behalf of others.
Experience managing logistics of internal meetings.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Computer skills. Excel, Outlook, Word, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and a high level of attention to detail.
Working & Environmental Conditions
Working Conditions
Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
Physical Requirements
Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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About UsSkills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of previous administrative support experience
- Computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and PowerPoint
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience making travel arrangements on behalf of others
- Experience managing logistics for internal meetings
What We Do
Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve. From industrial to renewables we play a part in providing communities across the globe access to electricity, Powell takes pride in listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and proposing innovative and cost-efficient solutions. As a global manufacturer, we utilize our Core Values: Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and “Can-Do” Attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. At Powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. Our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system. Be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability






