Field Operations Logistics Partner

Description

 Overview

The Salon People – Aveda Florida, based in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a Field Operations Logistics Partner who is located in the St. Petersburg / Largo area to join our team at a designated office. This is not a remote/home office role. This Field Operations Logistics Partner needs to have a passion for excellence while they work behind the scenes to help inspire Aveda Artists and our Aveda Florida Network through impeccable set-up and preparation for education, events, product launches and other field operations. The compensation for this role is $60,000 per year.

Primary Responsibilities: The Field Operations Logistics Partner is responsible for executing the day-to-day operational, printing, fulfillment, and office/warehouse functions that support the organization. As the primary on-site team member in a predominantly remote organization, this role owns the physical workspace and ensures the seamless flow of all materials, orders, shipments, and deliveries. This individual serves as the central hub for distribution logistics, managing everything from printing and inventory to shipping, vendor sourcing, and operational support. This is a hands-on, highly accountable role that requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage a wide range of responsibilities.

About the Company: As a company, we are Hair Stylist (Aveda Artist) Centered! We believe in the power of the Aveda Artist, and it is our role to inspire, educate, and coach, to support them to ensure that their guest experiences are second to none and their guests look and feel better after encountering them! We understand that our salon teams are our primary customer, and as their distributor, it’s not just enough to sell the Aveda salons product. We coach them and their teams to help them be even more successful. When our salon teams succeed, we succeed right behind them. In our core business, we offer our salons tools and best practices to grow and sustain themselves as small business owners and to develop their teams to their full potential. We are aligned with AVEDA’s mission of ethical and sustainable business practices, and we share Aveda’s exceptional standards of quality products, treatments, and guest care. Be part of an entrepreneurial, thriving organization that offers career growth opportunities for high-performing team members. At Aveda Florida, we love to create chain reactions of care. If you love enriching the lives of those you serve by bringing life, love, beauty, and wellness to every relationship you build, every service you provide, and every person you touch, you will love it too!

Job Description, Responsibilities & Benefits

Primary Responsibilities Overview 

· This is a hands-on operational position that supports the behind-the-scenes logistics of our Aveda education programs, company events, and product launches.

· This role focuses on logistics, materials coordination, inventory management, and operational execution required to successfully deliver education classes and events.

· This position is highly hands-on and operations focused, responsible for preparing, packing, shipping, receiving, and maintaining the tools, materials, and inventory used for our education programs. The role also supports event setup and onsite coordination when needed.

· This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, systems, logistics, and operational execution, and takes pride in making sure every detail is prepared and ready for the team.

· Working closely with the Education & Events Manager, this position ensures that the operational details behind our Aveda education programs and events are organized, prepared, and executed with excellence.

Distribution, Printing & Fulfillment 

· Oversee all printing needs for the organization, including:

       - Field team tools and resources

       - Salon materials

       - Educational materials (booklets, guides, pamphlets, signage, etc.)

· Determine appropriate production specifications (paper type, cardstock, binding, sizing, formatting)

· Ensure all materials are produced accurately, on brand, and on time

· Coordinate packing, shipping, and delivery to salons, events, and field teams

· Track shipments and resolve any delivery or fulfillment issues

Shipping, Receiving. Office Storage & Warehouse Ownership 

· Own all incoming and outgoing shipments, including UPS, FedEx, freight, and local deliveries

· Receive, inspect, and organize all deliveries

· Prepare, pack, and ship outgoing materials with accuracy and efficiency

· Maintain full responsibility for office storage and warehouse organization, cleanliness, and operational flow

· Ensure materials are staged and ready for timely distribution

Order Entry & Inventory Management

· Enter and process education and material orders accurately

· Track incoming, outgoing, and returned inventory

· Maintain accurate inventory counts across all materials

· Manage surplus inventory and ensure proper storage

· Support inventory audits and reporting as needed

Vendor Sourcing & Cost Management

· Source materials, merchandise, and printing supplies

· Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

· Negotiate pricing and ensure cost efficiency

· Evaluate vendor performance (quality, turnaround time, reliability)

· Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs

Cross-Functional & Operational Support

· Serve as a flexible operations resource across the organization

· Support distribution needs for product launches, initiatives, and field execution

· Assist with miscellaneous operational and logistical needs as they arise

· Partner with remote team members to ensure seamless execution of requests

· Provide onsite operational support for events and education programs occasionally when needed

Call Center Support (Backup Role)

· Provide backup support for inbound salon orders during high call volume periods

· Accurately enter orders while delivering a positive and professional experience

· Maintain a warm, friendly, and solution-oriented tone with salon partners

Benefits

· Medical, Dental & Vision and other Benefits.

· Employer Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance

· 401k Plan

· FSA Plans Voluntary Contribution (Health & Childcare)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Paid Holidays

· Other Paid Time Off

· Competitive Pay

· Reduced product cost.

· Adjusted Summer Hours on Fridays

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Requirements

Job Requirements & Our Guiding Principles

General Requirements & Minimum Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics or related field or equivalent years of experience in related fields such as, administration, logistic, or supply chain.

· A combination of college and experience will also be considered.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy taking pride in precision

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Self-starter who thrives working independently, takes full ownership of responsibilities, and manages multiple projects simultaneously.

· Although thrives working independently, also works well with a team

· Hands-on, execution-focused mindset

· Reliable, accountable, and consistent

· Resourceful and solutions-driven

· Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a dynamic environment

· Strong sense of ownership over their space and responsibilities

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

· Strong communication skills with a pleasant and professional phone presence

· Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach

· Must be willing to travel to assist with an occasional event. 

· Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

· Aveda product knowledge or experience in the beauty industry is a plus.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, event management software, SalesForce, & Event Spark a plus

· Physical & Operational Requirements: 

       - Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to transport own luggage while traveling.

       - Ability to pack, unpack, and organize materials and tools

       - Comfort working in an office and warehouse-style storage environment

       - Ability to stand and assist with event setup when needed

       - Ability to handle multiple physical and logistical tasks during event preparation or shipping periods

       - Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Our Guiding Principles

These Principles are a set of Values that establish our framework for expected behavior and decision making. 

1. At our Core, we embody Integrity, Quality, and Ownership

2. We have a “Standard of Excellence” with everything we touch and are intentional with everything we do. Our goal is to be the best representation of Aveda on the Planet.

3. We are kind, caring, and loving.

4. We serve from the heart.

5. We put other people first.

6. We all do windows.

7. We are highly accountable, and in it to win it!

8. We do what we say, and we say what we do.

9. We are agile and flexible.

10. We fail faster to succeed sooner.

11. We honor diversity and mutual respect.

12. We may not always be in agreement, but we are always in alignment.

13. We are working toward the Ultimate Life Balance - #Selfcare

14. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

A “Winning Formula” that starts with YOU!

Our Success is Your Success. When YOU succeed, we succeed right behind YOU!

15. We Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate!

Salary : $59,999 - $60,000