ALEKO Hiring for Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

ALEKO (www.aleko.com) is a family-owned e-commerce company based in Kent, WA, specializing in residential outdoor furniture and equipment. Since our foundation in 2005, we have grown our Kent operation significantly and become a pillar of the local retail community. We opened a Jacksonville, FL warehouse in 2019, and we have expanded our presence across a range of online sales channels. Our growth will continue!

To achieve this success, we have assembled a great team of employees. From forklift drivers to customer service agents, our people are focused on delivering a positive customer experience. At the same time, we are committed to treating our employees well. We have a respectful, light-hearted work, fast-paced environment, competitive wages, insurance and 401(k) benefits, several other perks, and promotion opportunities for top performers.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Seattle team. This role is responsible for supporting the Sales and Marketing Department, especially the Director, in a range of capacities. This person would work in our Sodo office three days per week and from home the other two.

The Administrative Assistant will:

· Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.

· Provide support to the sales and marketing team.

· Assist with daily office needs and manage the sales and marketing team’s general administrative activities.

· Make meeting arrangements, prepare reports, and update spreadsheets.

· Communicate via email, phone, and message platforms to internal and external stakeholders.

· Work cross-functionally with various team members in the sales and marketing department.

· Identify and fix critical e-commerce issues such as listing errors.

· Occasionally write blog posts, sales copy, and other content related to the operation of marketplaces.

· Plan and participate in meetings and take detailed notes.

· Transcribe handwritten notes into typed documents.

· Gather requirements and order supplies for the sales and marketing team.

· Maintain calendars and oversee follow-up calls and meetings to ensure appropriately scheduled.

· Work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to handle the administration of marketing automation tools.

Qualifications

· Experience as an administrative assistant is a preferred. Prior experience working in e-commerce is a preferred.

· Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

· Experience in SEO data analysis and reporting.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Excellent typing skills.

· Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Outgoing, collaborative, curious, energetic, and team player personality.

· Data-driven and detail-oriented.

· Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

· A positive, enthusiastic, and diplomatic attitude.

· A consistently professional decorum.

Physical Requirements

The employee will likely be required to sit at a desk and look at computer monitors for much of the day. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may also be required.

Promotion Opportunities

All junior positions in the Marketing and Sales career pathways are potentially available. Promotion requires satisfaction of most of the qualifications of that role, plus at least one year of exceptional work experience at ALEKO.

Job duties listed are not intended to encompass full scope of position. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as required. The Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s position scope at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location