Clerical Specialist
Lands End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, weve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.
Performs diverse duties for management staff, often of a confidential nature. Supports the typing, formatting and word process functions related to the business needs of the department. Performs department function as needed to support the business demands.
Position Analysis
1.Compile and maintains departmental information. Maintains departmental disk, library and distribution lists.
2.Uses Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to input and edit text for correspondence, reports and presentations. Creates reports, graphs and charts for presentations as needed. Uses Microsoft Excel to input and update data on established spreadsheets. Develops spreadsheets to track/analyze data as needed.
3.Communicates with departmental staff by answering questions, offering assistance and support as needed. Participates in departmental meetings and workshops. Works as a team player with other staff members ensure consistent information is being communicated.
4.Responsible for scheduling appointments and maintaining on-line calendar for manager and department. Schedules on and off-site meetings. Coordinates room set-up when needed. Creates meeting agendas and distributes to meeting participants. May record minutes. Arranges travel arrangements as needed.
5.Coordinates with other administrative, maintenance or clerical employees throughout the company to accomplish such activities as ordering supplies, obtaining bids, document duplication, equipment repair or travel advances.
6.Coordinates or contributes to developmental correspondence or communication.
7.Sorts and distributes mail including e-mail for the manager. May open and generally scan mail, arrange in priority order and respond to routine correspondence under own signature or prepare for the manager's signature. Drafts complex correspondence for review.
8.Assists departmental staff in compiling data for special projects. Prepares, proofreads and revises final material for distribution. Prepares and distributes departmental information using various software applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel as needed.
9.Screen calls and responds to a variety of questions from employees and external sources.
10.Reviews incoming bills, designate correct amount, maintain invoice file and prepare to send to accounting. Performs basic accounting by balancing petty cash fund.
11.Interacts with a variety of people at various levels. Acts a contact person fro department inquiries. A role model for employees which is consistent with the Lands' End Principles of Doing Business.
Qualifications:
Must be proficient in Microsoft EXCEL
Attention to detail a must
Quick to learn
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requires excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities in a varied, multiple task position.
Strong ability to meet deadlines and follow through on projects.
Proficient use of mainframe application
Must maintain confidentiality with all work handled
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Job industries
- Customer Service
- Sales & Marketing
- Retail