Branch Office Specialist (Customer Care/Retail/Physical labor blend opportunity with a reputable, growing company in Opelika, AL)
Blossman Gas Inc.

Are you looking for a growing, but stable company in which to build a career in the Opelika, AL area? Do you enjoy interacting with customers by telephone and in-person? Are you eager to regularly lift 50 lbs unassisted, work outside regularly, and do light mechanical tasks while also working inside a showroom/sales environment? If so, Blossman Gas & Appliance seeks customer-oriented applicants looking for a professional growth opportunity to apply for the position of Branch Office Specialist at our retail location in Opelika, AL. We are America's largest, independent propane company with more than 80 locations in 11 states. Due to our culture, these positions have very little turnover.

Our Branch Office Specialist are a primary, first line of contact for our customers. They answer the phones, perform administrative tasks by computer, post payments, do regular light mechanical work, and promote/sell Blossman's core line of appliances and services. The position blends customer-care, computer work, utilization of hand tools / physical work and consultative selling. Some physically demanding duties such as loading/unloading propane tanks for customers, filling the tanks safely, and working on the tank warehouse area, cutting grass, and other duties will be needed.

Key qualifications include:

• High school diploma required; Career Tech program certifications welcomed
• Professional, friendly demeanor
• Ability to work regularly in a fast-paced, retail setting
• Solid computer skills and the ability to learn new software
• Reliable; solid work ethic
• Physically capable of regularly lifting, unassisted, 50 lbs.
• Desire to work M-F from 8-5 with occasional overtime particularly ahead of and during our peak winter demand time of year
• Pass pre-employment background check, drug screening, and other pre-employment steps

*Our office remains busy throughout the year so someone who is friendly with solid organizational skills will be needed to help ensure success in this position. A strong commitment to safety, consistent with company policy, is also important.

Competitive hourly pay will depend on prior experience. Excellent benefits including PTO, health insurance, 401k w match and bonus opportunities are included. Ongoing training and a solid company culture await you! This is a great position for a person relatively new to the workforce, someone transitioning from other career tech industries, or someone semi-retired.

If you live locally, enjoy retail/clerical/customer-service, and want to work for a great company, then we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

Due to the anticipated large number of responses to this ad only those with the necessary experience requirements may be contacted.

Blossman Gas is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled employer. Drug-free employer.

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