- Successful Global company
- International travel
- Positive work environment in collaborative team
- Great career opportunities
We have a strong track record of growth in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, the UK, and China. With 60 years of experience importing products for top retail chains, we can demonstrate a consistent track record of carefully managed growth.
Our Chicago office is a stable environment with a culture of fun and high energy. We have many long-standing employees and wonderful examples of collaboration and personal development. We are accomplished at growing our people. This is a role that offers a stable, secure position in an established and exciting company.
The role involves:
- Working as part of a divisional team to provide admin support and exceptional customer service
- Sourcing & supply and growing an understanding of selling to retail stores.
- Forwarding samples by entering request/arranging shipment/notifying customers
- Order entry.
- Helping to prepare sales presentations.
- Developing relationships with buyers and suppliers
- Sourcing homeware products of all kinds, including pet, garden and outdoor
You must have:
- Knowledge of homeware products and selling to retail stores
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal
- Effective prioritizing and planning skills
- Data processing skills
- Great Attention to detail
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Quick learner
- Driver’s license and own vehicle
Would be an advantage if:
- Experience using the Adobe Creative suite would be a bonus, but not essential.
- Interest in outside sales
It would be beneficial but not essential to show a solid track record in administration, production, or sales support ideally with some knowledge of the retail industry. This could also be a suitable entry level opportunity for someone keen to learn.
This is a role where you will receive a full induction, training and on-going support in an international company with exciting growth plans and a positive work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60640 (Required)
Work Location: In person