What are the responsibilities and job description for the FTD - Administrative Assistant position at Frontera Textile Distributors LLC?
About Us:
Frontera Textile Distributors, LLC processes and distributes new and used clothing and overstock general merchandise and household goods doing business as Novotex Mayoreo and Mastex Ropa y Zapatos Usados. Our affiliated companies include Rio Grande Trade and Auction and Black Friday’s Daily Discount Store.
Our Mission:
At Frontera, we build long-term partnerships with wholesale customers, vendors, and team members; we add value through the processing and sales of clothing, shoes, and general merchandise We are a dynamic and growing textile company dedicated to delivering resale products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of wholesale general merchandise products to be sold.
- Organization with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or related software
- Implement and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Manage inventory effectively using the Shopify platform, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely updates.
- Prepare comprehensive reports in Google Sheets, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
- Procure office and warehouse supplies by coordinating online purchases and maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Assist management with maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruptions.
- Oversee facility services by consulting with providers via phone and email to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintain accurate records by entering, transcribing, and storing information in electronic databases.
- Communicate essential information to supervisors and colleagues through phone, email, written correspondence, and in-person interactions.
- Apply basic accounting knowledge and cash-handling skills to support financial transactions.
- Allocate special or limited-availability products to sales representatives as needed to optimize distribution.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support business operations.
- 1 year of relevant work experience required.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and cash handling required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Google Suite or similar software.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
- Proficient in Spanish language required.
- Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with both internal and external customers
- Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and high level of organization.
- Basic accounting knowledge and cash-handling skills to support financial transactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.
- Must be willing to work in a warehouse which is not climate controlled and experiences low temperatures in winter and elevated temperatures in summer.
Frontera Textile Distributors is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
