Job Description

PAPE’ MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. – SEATTLE, WA

SALES DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT: 

Do you love helping people? Are you detail-oriented? Are you enthusiastic and outgoing? Pape’ Material Handling, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is looking for an energetic Department Assistant for Sales to join their team in Seattle and provide an exceptional customer experience.

At Pape’, you can count on us to heavily invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As our Sales Department Assistant, you will be the face and voice of our region. You will have the first opportunity to give our customers an excellent experience and ensure their needs are met which makes you so crucial to our team’s success. When you are not assisting the sales members, you will also perform various administrative duties to support the branch and managers. To thrive in this role, you must have a winning attitude, a customer service mindset, and enjoy working in a team environment.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain good relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Above-average typing and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $22-30/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 108 hours for vacation/sick pay (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.  
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.