Administrative Assistant; Peru
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Retail
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Customer Service Rep
Administrative Assistant – Peru, IL Starting Wage
$20/hour
Schedule5 day work week
- During training period: OFF Tuesdays & Wednesdays
- After training period: OFF Sundays & Mondays
35-40 hours; 9:00am – 5:30pm
In-Person, Full-Time
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, Employee Discount Program, and 401(k) plus matching after one year of service.
Proudly Not Normal Since ’76 (and Counting!)
Forget everything you think you know about retail. Back in ‘76, while the world was doing its thing, Sharon Sherman was busy building something different – a side hustle selling clocks and gifts with a whole lot of heart. Fast-forward nearly halfacentury, and Sherman’s has blossomed into four locations packed with home appliances, furniture, and mattresses.
Sure,we’vegrown beyond microwaves, but our family values? Rock solid.
Show Concern. Have Fun. Be Helpful. Demonstrate Integrity. Show Ambition. Develop Relationships. Thesearen’tjust words on a wall;they’rethe fuel that keeps us going.
Becausewe’regenuinely passionate about our community.
We’rethe neighbors who help you turn houses into homes. And it all started because Sharon dared to be different.
You’rethe person people naturally rely
on.
Organized
.
Helpful.
Proactive.
A full inbox
doesn’t
intimidate you.
Neither doesjugglingfive different priorities at once.
Checking something off your
to-do list?
That’soddly satisfying, right?
About the RoleYou’llbe one of the store management team’s most trusted partners, keeping the business organized and moving forward.
The management team relies on you to provide proactive support. Whetherit’snoticingrecurring customer concerns, identifyingproceduralinefficiencies, orrecognizing trends in reporting,you’resomeone whodoesn’tjust complete tasks- you think ahead.
The work you do behind the scenes makes everything in front of the customer feel effortless.
What You’ll DoYou’llmake sure the countless details that keep a busy retail store runningdon’tfall through the cracks.
- Keep the Store Running Smoothly: Balance daily deposits, generate reports,assist with store goals, and help ensure day-to-day operations stay organized.
- Welcome Every Guest: Be one of the first faces customerssee, creating a friendly, professional first impression.
- Support the Sales Team: Manage internet sales inquiries, prepare information, answer questions, and help remove obstacles so the team can focus on serving customers.
- Own the Details: Order supplies,maintainaccuraterecords, and follow through to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
- Communicate Constantly: Work with customers, sales professionals, managers, and other departments to keep everyone informed and projects moving forward.
- Adapt Throughout the Day: Priorities change. New requests come in.
You’llshift gears while staying organized andmaintainingaccuracy.
Your jobisn'tto “stay busy.”
Your greatest contributionisn’tchecking administrative tasks off a list.
It’s
creating
the
confidence
that allows
your team to do their best work.
When reports aretimelyand accurate,
managers make better decisions.
When the sales team has the information they need,
they can focus on serving customers.
When details are organized,
customers experience the difference.
When communication is proactive,
problems get solved faster.
Every day requires collaboration, sound judgment, and follow-through - because you know great teams
don’t
happen by accident.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
- Administrative experience is preferred
If you enjoy helping people and being an essential part of a team,we’dlove to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.
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