Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 80 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have exciting career opportunities available today. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. 


BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

**Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Administrative Assistant Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant supports senior management in the operation of the corporate office and their respective functions.  Duties include travel coordination, operational report generation, calendaring, correspondence, project management, compliance and meeting coordination. 

Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities 

1. MEETINGS.  Coordinates corporate meetings including scheduling, logistics, communications, presentations, catering and related details.  Records and  circulates meeting minutes.  Tracks action items generated upon request.
2. CORRESPONDENCE. Drafts messages for senior management via email, letter, phone, text, etc. as requested. 
3. POLICIES. Assists in drafting administrative and operational policies.
4. SUPPLIES. Manages and orders office and other miscellaneous supplies.
5. ARCHIVES.  Manages document retention, including the use of software programs, according to company policy.
6. COMPLIANCE.  Assists management with local, state, agency and other licensing, registrations, annual reports and other governmental operational requirements. 
7. REPORTING.  Prepares, reconciles, communicates and maintains selected accounting/management reports.
8. COMMITTEES. Participates on and supports Company committees as requested.  Generates, maintains and circulates corporate records as requested. 
9. TRAVEL.  Coordinates travel arrangements for employees.
10. Other projects and assignments as requested. 

Administrative Assistant Qualifications

The Administrative Assistant must have a High School diploma, exceptional communication and organizing skills, and the ability to grasp and effectively manage complex details. Should have experience working in an office environment, performing administrative duties, supporting a team of executives, and maintaining strict confidentiality. Must be task oriented with strong organizational, project, and time management skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A working knowledge of office software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) is required. 


WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves both sedentary and other work.  For part of the shift, the Administrative Assistant will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry.  Extensive telephone and correspondence work required on a daily basis.  For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers.  S/he may be required to travel within and outside the State, both by car and by airplane.  May be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.


Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.