Job Description

WOW OUR CUSTOMERS. WOW OUR REPS. MAKE LIFE RUN SMOOTHLY.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This position is responsible for providing administrative and sales support for Divisional Sales Managers and Sales Office with the goal of continually WOW'ing our customers and reps. Coordinate travel schedules and provide administrative support on all projects handled by the Sales Department. We're seeking an individual with tremendous energy, a wealth of positivity and a can-do attitude, as this position has proven to be a key member of our growing sales department.

This is an On-Site position based at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Pay: $45,000-$50,000

BENEFITS: Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

A Typical Day (job functions) | Support + Plan + Schedule + Organize + Coordinate

• Provide administrative support to Divisional Sales Managers - scheduling meetings, typing notes, preparing communication for reps and customers, running or watching reports for communication triggers, and assist in reaching deadlines
• Lead event planning and execution for sales conferences, and regional/national shows. Occasional travel required
• Lead, organize, coordinate and execute customer/rep visit arrangements ensuring all requirements for visit are met and the customer is WOW'ed on their visit.
• Organize and execute sales focused projects (i.e. Holiday gifts for customers, sales rep goal communications, newsletters, milestone recognition, etc.)
• Accurate and thorough tracking of budget/expenses/cost savings for sales activities and travel.
• Coordinating and tracking sales onboarding, dissolutions, goals, ratings, etc.
• Review and renewal of show contracts; create and coordinate show schedules, appointments, pack and manage show materials, etc.
• Provide back-up assistance at the front-desk – greeting customers, answering phones, postage, supplies, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills (qualifications) | Detail-Driven + Anticipate Needs + Desire to Help + Roll with the Flow

• High school diploma, some college courses preferred, but not required
• Must be detail oriented with excellent computer skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Type 45+ words per minute
• Experience in scheduling and coordinate corporate events is required
• Attention to details and deadlines is crucial
• Anticipating needs and a driven desire to help where needed is crucial
• Excellent communication skills, problem resolution, sound judgment, proactive
• Ability to work well in a team
• Must be reliable, responsible, flexible and take direction well
• Must be able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through
• Must be onsite (Detroit Lakes)

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals who will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college, and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 1000 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, and writing.

Physical Demands:

Continuously: Sit, Stand, Walk

Frequently: Bend, Twist, Reach, Lift, Carry, Reach Above/At/Below Shoulder Height

Occasionally: Lift over 10lbs, Carry over 10lbs, Pull, Push

Never: Climb, Balance, Crawl, Lift Over 50lbs, Carry over 50lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.