Retail Administrator

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are searching for an efficient, people-oriented Retail Administrator. This role provides administrative support to the retail department. Primary responsibilities include travel arrangements, expense processing, data entry, light research, and special projects. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Must have exceptional interpersonal skills to support other leaders and their teams with regular and one-off tasks. You will need to understand company reporting, how to access reports, keep internal perpetual documents up to date, and utilize the reporting to collect information to provide research support. This position requires availability on-site at our Carson headquarters. 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role 
• Highly organized with attention to detail, able to prioritize work and demonstrate problem-solving abilities 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills  
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment with various levels of ambiguity  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Positive customer service–oriented mindset  
• Team player with strong collaboration and people skills 
• Experience creating work efficiencies a plus 
• Ability to anticipate team needs and provide creative solutions 
• Curious with a passion to learn new skills  

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $16-$23 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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