Administrative Assistant

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Portsmouth, NH

Connection

<strong>Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Our company has over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.connection.com/content/about/certifications-and-authorizations?cm_sp=content-_-about-us-_-certifications-and-authorizations">2,500 technical certifications</a>&nbsp;that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.</strong> https://www.connection.com/

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Full-time

Overview: <br />Working under minimal supervision of the Senior Sales Director, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Sales Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Director and Sales Managers as needed for the Portsmouth facility.
Responsibilities: <br /> <div>The Administrative Assistant serves as the liaison between external and internal customers, departments, and vendors as needed. The Administrative Assistant ensures delivery of daily reports and creates ad hoc reports as needed.</div>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet</li> <li>Customer-oriented with ability to listen to and anticipate needs of the customer</li> <li>Attention to detail in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials</li> <li>Negotiation skills with ability to secure best purchasing agreements for company</li> <li>Quick study with ability to master a situation or learn new things with minimum direction or training</li> <li>Adaptable with ability to switch tasks based on shifting priorities</li> <li>Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to present professional demonstrations</li> <li>Creative with ability to develop original solutions to problems</li> <li>Decisive with ability to make a prompt determination and substantiate decision if challenged.</li> <li>Interpersonal skills with ability to work well with all levels of the organization</li> <li>Organized state of mind with ability to document activities, anticipate problems, plan schedules and monitor performance according to priorities and deadlines</li> </ul>