Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.
Summary

RNDC is looking for innovative and collaborative Receptionist to join our growing team. The Receptionist operates PBX or multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel.

In this role, you will

• Answer calls to the telephone switchboard courteously and routes callers to the correct department or associate in an efficient manner and answers general questions about the company.
• Welcomes all on-site visitors, determines the nature of their business, pages associates as needed and monitors visitor access by issuing visitor passes when required.
• Takes accurate messages and relays to the proper associate or department.
• Retrieves messages from voice mail and forwards to the appropriate associate or transfers calls to voice mail when the appropriate associates are unavailable.
• Receives, sorts and routes mail/faxes to the correct associates.
• Assists Accounts Receivable department with mail-outs as needed.
• Processes T.A.B.C. licenses as needed.
• Be aware of which personnel has left or returned to the office.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as needed.

What you bring to RNDC

High school diploma; one to three months related experience, and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience; ability to work overtime. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. • Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and etc.) or the aptitude to learn • Requires the ability to operate all office equipment, especially multi-line telephonic systems

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

• Beverage industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of supplier and distribution tiers of the Wine & Spirits industry.
• Industry certifications (WSET, CSW, CSS, CSP) a plus.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA.

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, pleaseclick here.

Nearest Major Market: Livonia
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit