Administrative Assistant - Sales Operations

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Sales Operations team! The Administrative Assistant - Sales Operations facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. The role supports and helps drive the development, planning, and coordination of projects, processes and documents that support the store network in achieving its goals. The Administrative Assistant performs critical research, supports in preparing management decisions, organizes system documents, and helps communicate updates to the regional operational structure. This includes the standardization and simplification of sales operation processes, reporting, and implementation and coordination of new projects and concepts.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Maintain, schedule, and coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Support with the preparation of correspondence, memos, documents, emails, and presentations for department
• Perform data entry and maintenance for various projects including ad hoc departmental reports
• Maintain high levels of integrity and discretion
• Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conducts data entry and file management for various department projects
• Works with internal departments throughout the organization to ensure training and procedure content is accurate and up to date
• Implements technical support systems that ensure efficient working methods and communication flow within sales operations
• Supports the store operations team with on-demand analysis
• Prepares concise, insight-rich summaries for senior management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities across stores and regions

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace tools, or related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to translate information into clear, impactful management presentations (utilizing PowerPoint or Slides and Excel or Sheets or similar platforms)
Serve as the primary systems administrator for document and process updates

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
Retail experience

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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