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Salary: $22-24/hour
Company: gearUPs mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear on time for game time. We differentiate ourselves in the market via a unique eCommerce platform that enables parents, athletes, and employees to order their own items and ship them directly to their homes or businesses in two weeks or less. We are an authorized team dealer for Nike and Carhartt. We have been one of the fastest-growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Now is a great time to join this rapidly expanding business team!
Position Summary: The Strategic Account Project Coordinator partners with Gear Up sales representatives and the operations teams to support the needs of our most impactful customers. Key responsibilities of the role include identifying risks, coordinating activities for successful fulfillment, and communicating status updates. The role’s primary purpose is to provide the support and exceptional internal and external communication necessary to deliver successful outcomes for large-scale, seasonal customer demand. This role is hands-on, and it will require regular interaction on various technology platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer project requirements from an operations execution lens
- Work closely with the account representative to establish expectations for the successful completion of the project.
- Communicate timelines and requirements to the operations team and coordinate strategies for successful fulfillment.
- Process customer and corresponding supplier orders
- Provide proactive communication with customers and internal stakeholders regarding status updates, stock levels, and milestones
- Foster strong and lasting relationships with internal functional groups servicing the accounts. Your interpersonal skills are key to the success of these relationships and the overall success of the accounts.
- Other projects as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and comfort using multiple communication methods, including phone, e-mail, live chat, face-to-face, etc.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of programs, must have, at a minimum, intermediate Excel skills and a working knowledge of ERP systems
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn a broad array of networking and systems hardware and software
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Superior decision-making skills, including the ability to quickly understand and analyze new and quickly changing information and situations
- Ability to handle ambiguity and make decisions using available information.
- In-person attendance is expected for a minimum of 3 days per week
- Overtime is expected during peak season periods
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Customer Service, Retail, and/or Sales with a track record of planning and following through on projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean methodologies in production and fulfillment environments
Education:
- An associate degree or 3 years relevant in lieu of a degree is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time
- Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
- Ability to kneel, squat, bend, and lift to 25 pounds
Benefits:
Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year banked on the beginning of the calendar year, pro-rated to the start date
- Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Healthcare Benefits through Regence BlueCross BlueShield – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
- Group Term Life insurance – company paid.
- Long Term Disability insurance – company paid.
- Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents.
- Voluntary Accident Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account Plan allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) plan provided through Canopy.
- 401(k) Plan participation after three months of employment with employer matching contribution.
How to apply: Submit your Application at Careers | gearUP (gearupwithus.com) or send a cover letter and resume to careers@gearupsports.net
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.