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If you are detail oriented and mathematically minded, have strong reading comprehension and writing skills, confidently navigate spreadsheets, possess a professional, personable demeanor, and are committed to customer service, then you have the tool kit to be successful in this role. Experience specific to contracts, though desirable, is not required.
While generally in office, occasional hybrid days and light business travel for conferences and meetings are added benefits. Opportunities for advancement exist for dedicated, goal-minded, and effective team members. This position provides guaranteed pay is not commissioned.
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Who we are...:
Overall Purpose and Main Objectives:
Blick contracts with school districts and other organizations across the country for their art supply needs. This individual will provide administrative support for those contracts. Primary responsibilities include responding to bid invitations, including preparing proposals, completing required documents, calculating pricing, answering contract inquiries, preparing sales reports, and initiating customer outreach.
If you are detail oriented and mathematically minded, have strong reading comprehension and writing skills, confidently navigate spreadsheets, possess a professional, personable demeanor, and are committed to customer service, then you have the tool kit to be successful in this role. Experience specific to contracts, though desirable, is not required.
While generally in office, occasional hybrid days and light business travel for conferences and meetings are added benefits. Opportunities for advancement exist for dedicated, goal-minded, and effective team members. This position provides guaranteed pay is not commissioned.
Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret document terminology and requirements.
- Calculate pricing in accordance with provided guidelines.
- Prepare documents, complete required forms, obtain support materials.
- Prepare contract usage reports.
- Provide contract support to external and internal stakeholders.
- Acquire & maintain knowledge of Blick product lines.
- Limited business travel for meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
- Other duties related to contract services as assigned.
- Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, with additional hours as needed.
Proficiencies & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, or a related field, or equivalent business office experience (such as banking, insurance, or other business services).
- Ability to create, edit, and perform functional calculations using Microsoft Excel.
- Effective instructional, informational, persuasive, and transactional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Aptitude for business math and data analysis.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Highly efficient with the ability to prioritize workload and deadlines.
- Good typing and 10-key skills.
Benefits Include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Training Opportunities
- Basic & Optional Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
Who we are...:
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...: At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
