Scheduling Manager Salary in Glenview, IL

Holiday Bright Lights (HBL) has been making seasons bright for over a decade. We are a factory-direct wholesaler that specializes in providing retail stores and professional decorators with commercial-grade holiday lighting and décor products. From super bright LEDs to foliage and trees we are the complete solution for your holiday decorating needs. HBL is looking for an Executive Support Specialist to help drive the implementation and on-going growth of the Holiday Bright Lights retail programs.Work under the direction of company ownership to ensure that all our client retail systems are in alignment, and that all deliverables are tracked and processed professionally and on time. This role involves managing three main areas: Pricing and data entry across multiple internal and client-based systems; coordinating item images & samples; and scheduling. The Executive Support Specialist will also assist ownership and the retail sales team with multiple application data entries, new account research, account review and set-up, and be the liaison to different departments in resolving inquiries and client concerns during the sales and proposal process. This position is located in our Chicago office. Responsibilities:• Works with Operations Manager to ensure the Operations Team goals meet current and future business requirements.• Maintain a systemized structure to ensure timelines are held and deadlines met.• Manage correspondence between large retail buyers and our internal sales team, making sure follow-ups are being handled in a timely and professional manner.• Delegates tasks on projects to the resources best positioned to handle and complete the work.• Performing daily quality control on projects throughout development to maintain the standards expected internally and by our clients.• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change.• Work with factories on quotes and specs for new items and requotes.• Be the Account Managers' right hand for large clients' projects and systems work.• Perform item uploads and maintenance in multiple corporate retail systems.• Responsible for product lifecycle per account, which includes managing and maintaining site catalogs and uploading product details on back-end retailer websites.• Execute site updates to ensure error free and timely product launches.• Ensure item data is accurate at all times including weights, dimensions, and all specifications. • Ensure all meeting notes, agendas, and program collateral (planograms and pop displays) are all solidified, printed out, and ready to present.• Analyze pricing data from industry standards, previous sales trends and competitors and report data to decision makers in an easy-to-read format.• Assist in the "pre-sales" process, providing documentation and quotes as needed.• Work with HBL Marketing on the development of presentation collateral for client meetings and events.• Participate in quarterly planning to define goals and determine key objectives for the next quarter, to include scheduling and planning key meetings and events.• Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in existing processes and workflows and develop strategies to improve them.• Other duties as assigned.Skills:• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or related field; or associate degree in business (or related field) with 4 yrs. related experience; or 6 yrs. related experience• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. • Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting with a proficiency in data analysis software/tools and Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills• Dedication to providing great customer service.• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.• Experience with some or all the following applications a plus: Sage, Sage CRM, CIMCloud, and/or Google 360 Showroom• Experience with managing client/vendor relationships.• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Practical knowledge of lighting industry a plusWorking Conditions• Office or warehouse environment• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.• Ability to work in tight spaces at times.• May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*• Periodic weekend or evening work as needed.• Travel required.*HBL will provide training and personal protective equipment as necessary

Position Summary: Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean and fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Help to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Meat Department in the Meat Manager's absence. Support the day-to-day functions of the Meat operations. Embrace the Customer 1 st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Desired Previous Job Experience Management experience preferred Meat experience Minimum Position Qualifications: 18 years of age Effective communication skills Knowledge of basic math Ability to handle stressful situations Current food handlers permit once employed Possess adequate knife handling skills and speed Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines. Promote trust and respect among associates. Communicate Company, department, and job specific information to associates. Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork. Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation. Help to train and develop associates on job performance including inventory, stocking, CAO and participate in their performance appraisal process. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store and be able to make suggestions about products. Demonstrate "Journeyman" Meat Cutter Skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment. Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples. Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ordered in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink. Utilize the Cutting Tool to manage production and minimize shrink. Stay current on ads and inform and educate department associates on current, upcoming and special in-store promotions. Help to maintain merchandising plan and maintain standards. Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory. Ensure proper price integrity on shelf tags and promotional signs. Comply with all Country of Origin Labeling. Assist when needed in the inventory process. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify Store Manager of any items in need of repair. Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.