Sales Operations Administrative Assistant (Full Time) - Fredericksburg, VA

Summary

The Administrative Assistant - Regional Sales Operations assists in administrative and organizational tasks for the Regional Distribution Center sales team, including the Regional Vice President and Director(s) of Sales Operations. This role analyzes data and performs research for the Sales Operations department and facilitates communication in the region, in addition to supporting the team with administrative tasks such as calendar management and travel booking. This position fulfills his/her tasks in a fast-paced environment and ensures high quality results.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions
• Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly business communications throughout the Regional Distribution Center and stores
• Perform store reporting data pulls and compile key information relating to the Sales Operations department's key performance indicators
• Maintain internal database programs used for document sharing, invoice processing, and communications
• Support stores through placing and fulfilling orders (stationary, uniforms, etc.) and distributing materials to sites
• Create and maintain strong relationships with District Managers and store management teams
• Organize regional meetings, projects, and other compliance topics
• Assist in administrative and organizational tasks for the Sales Operations department
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with an intermediate understanding of business acumen
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituent groups such as senior management, peers, and outside contacts
• Ability to work independently or in a group in an open office environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently in Excel, Adobe, and Microsoft Suite
• Fluent command of English

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
• High School Diploma or GED required

• 0 - 2 years of experience in related field

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Good command of the German language
Physical Job Requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment, including the store(s), distribution center(s), warehouse(s), and/or corporate office(s) with the capability to switch job functions/roles quickly
• Ability to work in situations that involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting and/or bending more than half the time
• Ability to maneuver cases of product (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) up to 50 lbs. and reach above head to heights greater than 10 inches frequently in accordance with safety regulations
• Ability to operate equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists more than half the time
• Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
• Ability to identify and distinguish between colors more than half the time
Travel Requirements
• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time within a day
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train

What You'll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees, regardless of hourly status, are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $24.04 per hour
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule