Administrative Specialist

Our most valuable resources are our employees. Our growth and success has been achieved through dedicated and highly knowledgeable employees that have provided our customers with the expertise to satisfy their requirements.

We are looking for a reliable, hard-working, team-oriented individual to work on-site at our Itasca Headquarters.

This position will be based at our Headquarter Itasca location.

• Are you a positive, ambitious, outgoing individual with impeccable people skills
  ?
• Does working in an organization
  , committed to growth, and collaboration interest you?
• Do you have experience in the electrical industry to use your expertise to help customers?

Steiner Electric is a family-owned company founded in 1916. Steiner Electric is the 35th largest electrical supply business in the country, with locations in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin. We represent many of the leading manufacturers in the industry. Our team services customers with standard electrical and industrial supplies and represent automation products, motors and drives, energy management, and custom products.

Steiner is a close family culture with a strong commitment to customer service, values, integrity and community service.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness/Gym membership reimbursement program.
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment
• Learning & Development Plans
• Coaching & Mentorship

The primary focus of the Administrative Specialist position is to be the main contact of our Steiner Itasca headquarters, who manages everyday functions of the office.

• Managing daily office operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Answering phone and distributing calls through our main switchboard platform.
• Monitoring several group email boxes and forwarding to correct contacts.
• Main contact person for communicating with building management with handling maintenance, supplies and vendor relationships.
• Serving as a liaison between departments and senior leadership.
• Assist with on-going requested projects within the leadership team and/or Steiner team members.
• Arrange booking travel arrangements and transport accommodation.
• Managing office technology, equipment, and IT coordination.
• Maintain appearance at the front desk during desired work hours.
• Replenish the kitchen with food, beverages, and general kitchen items.
• Maintain adequate office supplies for the Steiner Itasca Headquarters.
• Assist with arranging catering services for meetings at the Headquarter office.
• Scanning documentation to the Credit & Accounting departments for financial records towards vendor and customer accounts.
• Assist the Customer Support team with inquiries and/or processes to fulfill the customer’s request.
• Check internal faxes to be submitted over to our sales individuals in a timely manner.
• Market and navigate our Steiner website with our customers.
• Attend functions, meetings, and training sessions to enhance and improve product knowledge and customer service skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College experience or degree preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in customer service field and/or head of office is preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of electrical distribution industry and products is beneficial.
• Able to multi-task, be organized, detail-minded, problem solver, and have a sense of urgency.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team member.
• Must be fluent in English. Additional language skills are beneficial.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Make repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Reaching at or below shoulder level.
• Able to bend at waist level.
• Able to lift up-to 1lbs to 10lbs of light work.

Steiner is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. Steiner employs people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.