Administrative Assistant

Nikco Sports; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Nikco Sports, based in St. Louis, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our inside sales team and coordinate all orders. The role emphasizes multitasking, attention to detail, and a proactive work style in a lively team environment.

You will engage with customers via phone and email, help file damage claims, coordinate returns, and prepare reports on ad codes, tracking, and referrals. A strong team player with reliable work habits will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task and handle tedious projects with accuracy.
• Must pay attention to detail and adapt to changing priorities.
• Administrative role supporting inside sales and coordinating all orders.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service – phone and email
• File Shipping Damage Claims
• Coordinate Returns
• Gather Information and Prepare Reports – Ad Codes, Tracking, Referrals
• Call Declined Orders and Save Potential Cancellations
• Shipping Assistance When Large Orders Arrive in Warehouse
• Prepare Call Lists for Sales Teams
• Filing
• Assist in Administrative Functions to Help Team
• Establish Strong Relationships with Suppliers
• Negotiate Best Pricing and Lead Times
• Field Inbound Sales Calls During Promotional Times
• Assist with creating awareness of Nikco inventory to sell through prior to moving new product

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Punctual

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Join the team! Nikco Sports is a steadily growing sports sales and marketing company in business for over 35 years. We are always looking for energetic, enthusiastic, reliable people who desire unlimited potential for growth. Nikco pays competitive wages, has an excellent healthcare plan, paid holidays and vacation days. No travel or weekend work required. In addition, Nikco Sports is proud to have donated over $3.2 million to various charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs, Ronald McDonald House, and many more.

Nikco Sports is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position on our team. We are based in St. Louis and have a long history of providing customers with high quality, authentic sports memorabilia and retail merchandise. We work with some of the best manufacturers in the sporting goods industry and market products associated with the top athletes and teams. We also sell hot market items, exclusive Nikco product, and retail items as a distributor to retail stores nationwide.

Our staff is made up of a great group of people who are punctual, hardworking, dedicated, multi-taskers that don't stop until the job is done! Positive can-do attitudes are a must!

Nikco Sports offers a collaborative and team-orientated culture!We work hard and we play hard!We love to celebrate reaching goals and company successes with fun events which have ranged in the past from Top Golf to a Cardinals Suite to a back lot lunch & games extravaganza to a variety of fun at Main Event!

Description: Administrative role to support our inside sales team and coordinate all orders.Must be able to multi-task, take on tedious projects, pay attention to detail, and easily adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Service – phone and email
• File Shipping Damage Claims
• Coordinate Returns
• Gather Information and Prepare Reports – Ad Codes, Tracking, Referrals
• Call Declined Orders and Save Potential Cancellations
• Shipping Assistance When Large Orders Arrive in Warehouse
• Prepare Call Lists for Sales Teams
• Filing
• Assist in Administrative Functions to Help Team
• Establish Strong Relationships with Suppliers
• Negotiate Best Pricing and Lead Times
• Field Inbound Sales Calls During Promotional Times
• Assist with creating awareness of Nikco inventory to sell through prior to moving new product

New employees will receive thorough orientation and training as well as ongoing career development. We provide an upbeat, positive environment and, of course, fun and exciting products. We have a beautiful corporate headquarters in bustling Chesterfield Valley.The position is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the dress code is business casual.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.