RNK Distributing was created for the sole purpose of providing outstanding products, education, and customer service to the embroidery, quilting, and sewing world of consumers. We are seeking an energetic and dependable administrative assistant to help with events. An Administrative Assistant must be a highly motivated, outgoing, and enthusiastic individual with an exceptional level of personal integrity. Successful candidates will have a willingness to develop product line expertise and strong rapport with educators & retailer network. Individual must be goal oriented, detail oriented, willing, and able to foster a team mentality.

Administrative Assistant responsibilities include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports, and managing retailer events. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient at Microsoft Office.

Ultimately, a successful Admin Assistant will work directly with the Events Manager to ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Providing an exceptional level of customer service in the performance of role (internal and external) 
• Coordinating logistics for in-store events (hands-on/lecture demo) for all brands 
• Point of contact for RNK staff, educators and retailers once events are scheduled. 
• Ensure contracts are completed.
• Confirm assignment with educator.
• Post/maintain RNK calendar page.
• Coordinate event order with Sales Manager/Educator and finalize with retailer.
• Coordinate shipment of order and educator event materials/Follow up with retailer post event/Coordinate creation and shipment of hands-on kits and gifts.
• Retailer trade shows: Increase show participation with current retailers/Increase average trade show order/Post show follow up.
•  Retailer feedback.
•  Post -event order (w/event sales specialist)

Requirements:

• Knowledge of office equipment and systems
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Must be proactive to identify issues and solve them before they arise.