Administrative Assistant

General information

Country

USA

State

Tennessee

City

Chattanooga

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

As an Administrative Assistant at TQL, you will directly support a senior leader, ensuring their day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and operate with a high level of discretion. You'll play a key role in keeping business initiatives moving forward by managing schedules, coordinating communication, and supporting both administrative and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you:

• Compensation starting at $19.78-$21.00/hour

• Work for a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar company

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Health, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee perks including discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

• Certified Great Place to Work with 900+ lifetime workplace award wins

What you'll do:

• Manage a complex, fast-moving calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments and travel
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistics and materials are prepared in advance
• Prepare, edit and format correspondence, presentations and reports with a high level of accuracy
• Track priorities, deadlines and follow-ups to ensure key deliverables are executed on time
• Support ongoing projects and initiatives by coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Maintain organized systems for files, documents and communications
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Provide occasional logistical support related to scheduling and coordination outside of standard business activities

Who we're looking for:

• 1+ year of administrative, office support or related experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to anticipate needs and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading capabilities
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Where you'll be: 736 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What's your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com