Administrative Assistant

Fiskars Group; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fiskars Group as an Administrative Assistant in Middleton, where you'll provide essential support for front desk operations and various departments. This full-time on-site role involves ensuring smooth coordination of business activities, managing communications, and collaborating cross-functionally with teams. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented individuals with experience in administrative roles who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Retirement contribution matching

Employee assistance programs

Employee discounts

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative support experience required.
• Experience supporting Sales or cross-functional teams preferred.
• Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and onsite events.
• Process invoices and expense reports for various functions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project Coordination

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Administrative Assistant
Location: Middleton, WI
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Fiskars Group is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support front desk operations and provide cross-functional administrative support. Based at our Middleton, WI location, this full-time, on-site role is essential in maintaining a professional and welcoming environment while ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of key business activities across departments.

This role also includes direct support to the Sales and Channel teams, helping manage reporting, item setup, coordination of internal meetings, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Front Desk Support

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience

Answer the main switchboard and respond to front desk emails and voicemails

Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and onsite events

Manage incoming and outgoing mail, FedEx/UPS shipments, and office supply inventory

Maintain the building badge system, including access updates, replacements, and visitor badges

Support HR with onboarding/offboarding tasks (e.g., new hire setup, tours, welcome kits, badge creation)

Coordinate Facilities requests including contractor access, service tickets, HVAC/temp changes, vending issues, and general maintenance

Process invoices and expense reports for Facilities, Legal, HR, and other functions using Basware and Concur

Assist in scheduling and organizing company-wide events such as Town Halls

Provide administrative and project support to the Sales and Channel teams

Manage PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) coordination for setting up new products and programs in SAP

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Packaging, Purchasing , Operations, and Finance to ensure smooth item setup and execution

Track project milestones, update documentation, and ensure key deadlines are met

Support the creation of tactical briefs and completion of RFQ forms

Coordinate internal Sales meetings and quarterly/annual business planning sessions

Assist with ad hoc reporting to support Sales strategy, territory analysis, and broker performance tracking

Manage sales and line review sample logistics and item data

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma required

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred

Experience:

1–3 years of administrative or office support experience

Experience supporting Sales or cross-functional teams preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organization and project coordination abilities

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation

Initiative-driven, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Fiskars Group is home to some of the world’s most iconic lifestyle brands, including Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Waterford, and Wedgwood. With more than 375 years of design-driven heritage, we believe in creating timeless tools for a better everyday .

At our Middleton location, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous growth. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys supporting others, solving problems, and contributing to a high-performing organization.

Ready to join a team where your work truly matters?
Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Fiskars Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Last day of application:

2025-08-08

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Administrative Assistant
Location: Middleton, WI
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Fiskars Group is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support front desk operations and provide cross-functional administrative support. Based at our Middleton, WI location, this full-time, on-site role is essential in maintaining a professional and welcoming environment while ensuring the smooth day-to-day coordination of key business activities across departments.

This role also includes direct support to the Sales and Channel teams, helping manage reporting, item setup, coordination of internal meetings, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Front Desk Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience

• Answer the main switchboard and respond to front desk emails and voicemails

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and onsite events

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, FedEx/UPS shipments, and office supply inventory

• Maintain the building badge system, including access updates, replacements, and visitor badges

• Support HR with onboarding/offboarding tasks (e.g., new hire setup, tours, welcome kits, badge creation)

• Coordinate Facilities requests including contractor access, service tickets, HVAC/temp changes, vending issues, and general maintenance

• Process invoices and expense reports for Facilities, Legal, HR, and other functions using Basware and Concur

• Assist in scheduling and organizing company-wide events such as Town Halls

Sales & Channel Support

• Provide administrative and project support to the Sales and Channel teams

• Manage PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) coordination for setting up new products and programs in SAP

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Packaging, Purchasing , Operations, and Finance to ensure smooth item setup and execution

• Track project milestones, update documentation, and ensure key deadlines are met

• Support the creation of tactical briefs and completion of RFQ forms

• Coordinate internal Sales meetings and quarterly/annual business planning sessions

• Assist with ad hoc reporting to support Sales strategy, territory analysis, and broker performance tracking

• Manage sales and line review sample logistics and item data

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma required

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred

Experience:

• 1–3 years of administrative or office support experience

• Experience supporting Sales or cross-functional teams preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organization and project coordination abilities

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation

• Initiative-driven, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Fiskars Group?

Fiskars Group is home to some of the world’s most iconic lifestyle brands, including Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Waterford, and Wedgwood. With more than 375 years of design-driven heritage, we believe in creating timeless tools for a better everyday .

At our Middleton location, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous growth. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys supporting others, solving problems, and contributing to a high-performing organization.

Ready to join a team where your work truly matters?
Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Fiskars Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Last day of application:

2025-08-08

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com

US Legal Disclaimer: Fiskars Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity in our workforce is essential to a successful business. We condemn any form of racism and discrimination.We support and stand with those who speak out and seek justice. We strive to be a diverse and collaborative environment.

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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.

Fiskars Group – Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary