Careers at OpticsPlanet
Welcome to OpticsPlanet Careers page!
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a fast-growing e-commerce company with a widely diversified product base, including sport optics, scientific equipment, electronic gadgets, performance eyewear and more.
As business expands, we are continuously looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer an exclusive set of benefits to our full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks off per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training and great opportunities for growth.
Currently, we are looking to fill the following positions:
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Administration Specialist
Job Description:
OpticsPlanet, Inc is seeking a responsible, computer-savvy, and detail-oriented individual to perform various administrative duties including but not limited to providing support to Senior Management, communicating with vendors and customers, and performing other administrative tasks as necessary.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing of office, cafeteria and other supplies
- Serve as liaison between the Company and outside services (waste management, etc.)
- Arrange large group meetings and handle meeting conflicts
- Handle incoming and outgoing business travel arrangements
- Create and distribute business documentation (letters, presentations, invitations, etc.) using various Microsoft Office applications
- Conduct research on various subjects
- Perform other reception and administrative workplace management functions
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
- Minimum of 2 years similar experience
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize assignments
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), Email Programs, and Internet browsers
Personal Characteristics:
This position requires an individual to be versatile, responsible, detail-oriented and a good team player.
Company Info
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Accounting Specialist
Job Description:
OpticsPlanet, Inc is seeking a responsible, computer-savvy, and detail-oriented person to perform various Accounting duties including but not limited to processing accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), chargebacks and collections, communicating with vendors and customers, and performing other administrative tasks as necessary.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Processing A/P including matching of purchase orders with vendors' invoices, cash disbursements, A/P review and analysis
- Ensuring that vendor invoices are paid on time
- Investigating and resolving invoice and statement discrepancies
- Maintaining and updating vendor/customer profiles
- Working closely with Purchasing to detect all special vendor deals and collect all available discounts
- Processing employee expense reports
- Ensuring proper authorization of all payments
- Reconciling credit card statements
- Providing accurate data entry
- Reconciling customer statements
- Settling chargeback claims
- Providing proper and timely billing for term accounts
- Collecting on delinquent invoices
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
- Applicable Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years accounting experience
- Accounting software knowledge is a must; PeachTree knowledge is a big plus
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work flow
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
Personal Characteristics:
Accounting Specialist must be responsible, detail-oriented and a good team player.
Company Info
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Export and Domestic Compliance Specialist
Job Description:
This position is responsible for monitoring Export and Domestic sales processes within the Company to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including, but not limited to Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and other various federal, state and local regulations. The role also assists in implementing systems and processes to strengthen compliance, ensure seamless export transactions, coordination with suppliers, and minimize exposure to penalties.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Domestic Compliance:
- Maintain accurate records of product sales and shipping limitations on federal, state and local levels
- Communicate with product specialists and vendors to receive complete and accurate product information and ensure compliance
- Review and maintain various customer submissions
- Export Compliance:
- Facilitate item classification by assigning accurate HTS, Schedule B and ECCN numbers to products and maintain the updates
- Audit international sales transactions to ensure proper submission of required information and screening of parties
- Facilitate the export licensing process by determining license requirements and preparing licensing paperwork
- Ensure export documentation accuracy and completeness by verifying AES submissions and work with freight forwarders and carriers
- General:
- Assist in implementation and maintenance of compliance automation efforts and other operations
- Maintain proper archives of compliance documents
- Perform regular internal audits to ensure strict adherence to all applicable regulations
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or relevant work experience in an international trade, import/export environment or domestic compliance roles
- Knowledge of and experience working with the import/export regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the U.S., Explanatory Notes, Customs Rulings and the Commerce Control List; understanding of the AES processes
- Ability to work on multiple projects, project management or information technologies experience are a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, database management experience
Personal Characteristics:
Candidates must be extremely organized, show a great attention to detail, be able to work independently, yet communicate well with others.
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Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative (no telemarketing and no traveling)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries from prospective and existing customers
- Initiate and close sales and convert on-hold orders to active sales
- Check order status for customers
- Answer product questions
- Make product recommendations
- Inform customers of current promotions or special sales
- Make discount decisions within corporate guidelines
- Answer questions about the Company and its policies
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education; (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is a big plus)
- Minimum of 3 years combined experience in retail, technical sales, mail order, Internet sales or Customer Service related position
- Knowledge of Sales and Customer Service principles, including customer needs assessment, quality standards of service, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling technical products and services is a big advantage
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle phone calls and email
- Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Knowledge of online Internet forums, chat, and Internet community etiquette is beneficial
Personal Characteristics:
Candidates must be team players. They must have a positive attitude and be able to perform duties without losing the ability to take initiative to improve team performance and customer satisfaction.
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Government Sales Specialist
Job Summary:
This position exists for the purpose of increasing sales by responding to and closing government, law enforcement, and/or high volume business opportunities. The Government Sales Specialist acts as an instrument in assisting the company with catering to government needs by being a best value purveyor of various products offered by the company. The Specialist also promotes the company within the government sector to gain and steadily increase additional market share. In addition, the Government Sales Specialist guards the company from potential liability by complying with federal, state, and local regulations and export control restrictions, as well as company rules.
Essential Functions
- Respond accurately and in a timely manner to incoming RFQ’s from prospective and existing customers that include all levels of Government (Federal, State, County and Municipal). This will include agencies and institutions such as the military, law enforcement, colleges and universities, schools, fire and rescue etc.
- Identify new business opportunities through online government bid process
- Make discount decisions to maximize sales and margin dollars
- Follow up on RFQ’s appropriately to increase business
- Act as the primary contact with companies purchasing from Optics Planet
- Work closely with manufacturers to ensure best possible pricing for volume sales opportunities
- Process and follow up on formal RFP’s
- Qualify and identify needs of new customers
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Associates Degree is required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience in soliciting and submitting Bids to any level of government and/or prior experience with GSA is highly beneficial
- Experience of 5+ years in Sales/Business Development targeted at government agencies is desirable
- High level of mathematical and business acumen
- Ability to effectively work without constant supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work flow
Additional Responsibilities
Follow up in the post sales period to increase likelihood of future business.
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Art/Web Design Director
Job Description
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is seeking a talented graphic/web designer to participate in the development of cohesive marketing strategies. The position will be responsible for exploration and conceptualization of design options and solutions across a full range of the Company's advertising, public relations and web-related needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Determining an overall design direction in conjunction with the Company's expansion
- Designing and producing a wide range of web site and print graphics, including banners, landing pages, HTML emails, flyers, catalogs and overall front end development of eCommerce and/or marketing websites
- Refining design concepts based on campaign performance evaluation
- Staying abreast of state-of-the-art software/techniques and recommending upgrades when needed
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
- Existing online portfolio of previous work projects
- Strong HTML and CSS knowledge with significant hand coding experience
- Exceptional proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent design software
- Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Other programming languages and standard industry design technologies are a plus
- Strong art/design skills with a proven ability to take ideas from concept to creation
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Take direction well, but also be able to make decisions and take initiative
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- HS Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
- An applicable Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus
- Prior experience with start-up and existing brands desirable
Personal Characteristics
Looking for candidates with a sophisticated, unique style to integrate into our team.
Company Info
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and full of opportunities environment for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks off per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Laboratory Sales / Product Specialist
Job Description:
This position exists to optimize our laboratory sales by assisting customers in navigating our website, overcoming procedural impediments and generally making it easier for customers to purchase laboratory products from us. This person will use their product knowledge, communications, and interpersonal skills to build value by closing sales and maximizing the value of purchasing from Optics Planet, Inc. This person will also be responsible for processing all laboratory product orders. He/She will maintain constant contact with our vendors to be able to supply drop-ship information including up-to-date stock status and pricing.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Answer and respond to incoming telephone, email, and fax inquiries from prospective and existing customers about laboratory products
- Initiate and close sales by qualifying and identifying needs of new customers
- Assist end-users in understanding and utilization of laboratory products by providing technical assistance and application expertise
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding existing orders
- Work up and submit laboratory product quotes on a timely basis
- Be familiar and be able to answer questions about the company and its policies and able to refer customers to the appropriate informational pages
- Maintain contact with our laboratory vendors on a consistent basis in order to provide our customers with answers about order status, stock levels, and/or technical information
- Process daily orders for laboratory products on a timely basis
- Use experience and company guidelines to detect and resolve fraudulent orders
- Assure strong customer relations by verifying legitimacy of orders as well as confirming method of payment, billing, and shipping information
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree is preferred
- Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- High general level of computer literacy
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to handle phone calls and emails
- MUST HAVE a minimum of 1.5 years inside sales experience selling laboratory and/or scientific products
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work consultatively with customers to identify and select the most appropriate product for their particular application
- Ability to effectively work without constant supervision
- Ability to prioritize work flow
Additional Responsibilities
- Follow up in the post sales period to increase likelihood of future business
- Exemplary punctuality and attendance is required for this position
- Specialists require patience, professionalism, and friendliness in dealing with customers
- Specialists must have the willingness to see customer issues through to resolution
- Participate in regular vendor training sessions to learn about new laboratory products
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Logistics Specialist (No Transportation sales involved)
OpticsPlanet, Inc is seeking a full-time Logistics Specialist to help assure the financial viability of the Company by keeping the freight and shipping supplies costs as low as possible, while achieving order fulfillment and customer satisfaction goals. This position is responsible for managing the logistics via common carriers, USPS, trucking companies and freight forwarders for outgoing packages directly to the customers and returned goods to vendors as well as inbound freight shipments from domestic and international suppliers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes service standards for common carriers, trucking companies, freight forwarders, USPS and related service providers
- Evaluates performance of common carriers, USPS, trucking companies, forwarders, and service providers against standards
- Coordinates inbound and outbound transportation for OpticsPlanet, Inc., monitors and reports on carrier performance
- Performs comparative analysis of freight and shipping supplies costs to make sure the Company gets best possible price and makes recommendations regarding cost efficiency
- Participates in selecting carriers and shipping supplies providers, negotiating rates, service levels, and terms
- Acts as a liaison between the Company and carriers to track and re-route packages as well as identify and resolve carrier service failures and negotiate refunds
- Assists with audit of service provider invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Files insurance claims for lost and damaged packages and tracks progress until resolution
- Supports other Teams by providing necessary logistics information in a timely manner
- Assists with conducting internal review of processes, as well as compilation, review and update of procedure manuals
- Resolves daily logistics issues and performs daily activities such as requesting freight quotes, tracking shipments, re-routing packages, preparing transportation documents, scheduling shipments and deliveries, etc.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to interact with carriers, suppliers, customers, as well as other teams within the organization
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Two or more years experience in both domestic and international shipping, including completion of transportation documentation
- Ability to work under the stress of deadline pressure
Personal Characteristics:
Logistics Specialist must be a good team player, be able to multitask and have a positive attitude.
Company Info
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Microscope Sales and Product Specialist
Primary Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales and profitability targets for the microscope product segment
- Solicit requests for proposal, work up Bid specifications and submit Bids on a timely basis
- Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries from prospective and existing customers
- Respond to customer product and technical inquiries by phone, fax or e-mail
- Research and qualify potential new customers and accounts
- Assist end-users in understanding and utilization of the equipment by providing appropriate technical application expertise
- Follow up with suppliers and customers on product specifications, pricing and lead times
- Manage and be accountable for a sample product account
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Optics, Electronics or Mechanics)
- Minimum of 3 years combined experience in Microscope sales or marketing
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling technical products and services
- Technical abilities to conduct preventive maintenance, minor repairs, fault analysis, customization and upgrades on customer equipment
- Ability to work consultatively with customers to identify and select the most appropriate product for their particular application
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle phone calls and email
- Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Knowledge of online Internet forums, chat, and Internet community etiquette is beneficial
Personal Characteristics:
Applicants must be extremely comfortable in interacting with highly specialized academic and industrial users. The position requires an ability to act as the intermediary between the customer, Optics Planet and our suppliers and vendors. The ultimate goal is to delight the end-user by delivering the perfect tool to him or her in a timely and cost effective manner.
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Merchandising Specialist
Job Description
We are looking for bright, energetic individuals willing to learn and grow in a fast paced environment. This position will provide a candidate with an opportunity for in-depth training on Internet and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as Product Management and Merchandising. This includes Search Engine Optimization, online merchandising, cost and supply management, performance measurement and implementation of new processes. Escalate your hands-on experience in managing multiple facets of online marketing and merchandising under the direction of the OpticsPlanet Marketing Team. Tracking, analyzing, reporting and reacting to the performance of merchandising on both search engines and portals through a sophisticated arsenal of marketing tools is an essential part of the job. This position stresses a statistical approach to online marketing in order to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities and apply them in a variety of creative online merchandising techniques and methods.
Responsibilities
- Inventory management and turnover:
- Ensure optimal pricing and product placement on site to maximize sales and turnover inventory
- Market through Search Engines - Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Merchandise products through a variety of sales channels: OpticsPlanet.com, EBay, Amazon and other shopping portals and platforms
- Handle product placement on promotional pages and administer updates
- Implement searchandising in pursuit of strategically targeted sales
- Manage cross-sell feature
- Assemble and merchandise kits and gift packages
- Analyze sales trends, evaluate inventory volume, ensure profitability through margin control
- Establish relationship with vendors and provide daily support to the web team
- Update required databases on as needed basis (e.g. vendor exceptions, pricing tables)
- Perform market research to identify new product niches
- Monitor rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement, generate reports, and continually work to improve results
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree is required (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi task is a must
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
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Network and Systems Administrator
Job Description:
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is seeking a full-time Network and Systems Administrator, who will be responsible for maintaining server, storage and network infrastructure, ensuring that the infrastructure operates to established service levels and proactively matching technology to business needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day administration, maintenance and support of IT infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, servers, routers, security, data backups, wireless, email, network applications, etc.
- Implementation of backup systems, power management solutions, installation of new servers and workstations; maintenance of uninterrupted Internet connectivity; workstation troubleshooting and general internal user support as needed.
- Proactive monitoring of network and application infrastructure and rapid response to alerts and outages.
- Inventory maintenance of all IT equipment, warrantees, software and licenses; hardware replacement and upgrades.
- Development and change management of IT documentation, policies and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft-based technology
- At least 3 years of experience networking, TCP/IP and routing
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (including installation, configuration, administration, Active Directory, security, and performance tuning)
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic, ability to multi task is a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoying working with people and have a happy and helpful disposition, especially under stress
- Detail oriented and highly organized work methodology
- The following is a big plus:
- Information Security Management experience (knowledge of computer security issues and established security practices)
- Knowledge of laptop/desktop and server hardware
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint 2003/2007 setup and administration
- Linux Systems Administration experience
- Experience in a Customer Service oriented environment
Personal Characteristics:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure, simultaneously on multiple projects.
Company Info:
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Online Marketing Manager
Job Description
We are looking for a bright, energetic individual with an extensive experience in e-commerce marketing to lead the marketing efforts of a Top Internet Retailer 500 company. This position will be responsible for development and implementation of integrated marketing communication (IMC) plans, and will provide a candidate with an opportunity to utilize and expand their potential working with our team of specialists in Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and online marketing campaigning. A successful candidate will be able to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities, apply them in a variety of creative techniques and methods and work with our team of developers on their implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Establish an overall marketing strategy to achieve company goals
- Develop and manage marketing tactics, goals, metrics and specific deliverables
- Create and execute a wide variety of SEO strategies
- Effectively market our products through our own online properties and multiple online sales channels such as eBay, Amazon, Comparison Shopping Engines and others
- Launch, manage and optimize effective advertising campaigns
- Establish, oversee and report on paid online marketing initiatives (such as pay per click advertising)
- Develop recommendations for site enhancements based on industry best practices, competitor assessments, and availability of new Web technologies and tools
- Monitor and analyze rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement
- Utilize standard and invent new marketing techniques (such as electronic newsletters, creative blogging, web PR, etc)
- Manage production of print, video, email, interactive advertising and other marketing materials
Qualification, Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Extensive proven experience with managing e-commerce and online marketing efforts
- Current knowledge of search engines, SEM programs, reporting and analysis tools
- Familiarity with web technologies, HTML, programming languages and databases is a plus
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Online Marketing Specialist
Job Description
We are looking for a bright, energetic individual with an extensive experience in e-commerce marketing and a desire to grow in our fast-paced environment of a Top Internet Retailer 500 company. This position will provide a candidate with an opportunity to utilize and expand their potential working with our team of specialists in Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and online marketing campaigning. A successful candidate will be able to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities, apply them in a variety of creative techniques and methods and work with our team of developers on their implementation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creation and execution of a wide variety of SEO strategies
- Effectively market our products through our own online properties and multiple online sales channels such as eBay, Amazon, Comparison Shopping Engines and others
- Participate in management and optimization of effective advertising campaigns
- Establish, oversee and report on paid online marketing initiatives (such as pay per click advertising)
- Monitor and analyze rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement
- Utilize standard and invent new marketing techniques (such as electronic newsletters, creative blogging, web PR, etc)
- Help manage production of print, video, email, interactive advertising and other marketing materials
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Extensive proven experience with e-commerce and online marketing
- Current knowledge of search engines, SEM programs, reporting and analysis tools
- Familiarity with web technologies, HTML, programming languages and databases is a plus
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PHP Web Application Developer
Job Description
OpticsPlanet is seeking a full-time PHP Developer to participate in developing new web applications and maintaining existing online stores, APIs, reports, and other database applications. Projects vary in size and difficulty.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Development of web applications and scripts (which includes APIs, web reports, etc) using PHP programming language and MySQL & SQL Server databases.
- Making changes (fixing/upgrading) to existing applications.
- Setting up online stores.
- Installing additional modules and other 3rd party tools on Company.s servers.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- HS Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education.
- An applicable Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a big plus.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with PHP, MySQL, *nix, HTML, CSS.
- Experience with Perl, Shell, SVN, MS SQL, Access, Visual Basic, C# and Windows server is a plus.
- Knowledge of Yahoo store or X-Cart would be of an advantage.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task is a must.
- Ability to program to specification.
- Willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A sharp mind with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out complex logic problems.
- A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out."
Personal Characteristics:
Candidates must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, take direction and collaborate well with others.
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Product Specialist
Job Description:
Product Specialists are responsible for the care and support of Optics Planet Inc.'s most sophisticated customers. The position calls for the ability to inform customers of the features and benefits of the most technically demanding instruments represented in our vast product offerings. In addition, Product Specialists share their passion for the products they service with other groups within the company to help improve the overall customer experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales and profitability targets for various product segments, including but not limited to Tactical, Military, Law Enforcement, and Hunting.
- Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries regarding technical aspects of and suitability for specific application type inquiries from prospective and existing customers.
- Respond to customer product and technical inquiries by phone, fax or e-mail.
- Research and qualify potential new customers and accounts.
- Assist end-users in understanding and utilization of the equipment by providing appropriate technical application expertise.
- Follow up with suppliers and customers on product specifications, pricing and lead times.
- Respond to questions from internal sales and customer service team members.
- Conduct periodic product training seminars for team members and customers.
- Identify suitable products to replace backordered products.
- Work with IT and Web Development team to insure that technical product descriptions are correct.
- Contribute regularly to company user groups, discussion forums and blogs.
- Manage and be accountable for a sample product account.
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in a technical field (Optics, Electronics or Mechanics)
- Minimum of 5 years combined experience in technical product sales or marketing
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling technical products and services
- Technical abilities to conduct preventive maintenance, minor repairs, fault analysis, customization and upgrades on customer equipment
- Ability to work consultatively with customers to identify and select the most appropriate product for their particular application
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle phone calls and email
- Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Knowledge of online Internet forums, chat, and Internet community etiquette is beneficial
Personal Characteristics:
Candidate must be extremely comfortable in interacting with end-users who exhibit a wide range of sophistication levels. The position requires the ability to act as the intermediary between the customer, Optics Planet and our suppliers and vendors. The ultimate goal is to delight the end-user by delivering the perfect tool to him or her in a timely and cost effective manner.
Company Info
OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced and dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals. Our company is based in Northbrook, IL, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including health insurance fully paid by the company, a progressive system of flexible time off starting with three weeks per year, employee discount purchase program, on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and many others.
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Purchasing / Inventory Control Manager
Job Description:
OpticsPlanet is seeking a full-time Purchasing/Inventory Control Manager to oversee a team of Purchasing Specialists in helping to assure the financial viability of Optics Planet, Inc. by keeping the cost of inventory as low as possible, while achieving order fulfillment and customer satisfaction goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Devise Strategic Purchasing Planning that projects goals and needs beyond a year in congruence with organizational objectives and overall marketing strategies
- Analyze and adjust internal inventory program policies and procedures based on analysis of industry work practices, opportunities and trends
- Analyze historical sales trends to accurately forecast future sales and ensure appropriate sell through and turn
- Maintain awareness about market conditions through trade shows, professional publications, periodicals and other resources and make appropriate recommendations
- Develop and manage effective relationships with vendors to obtain maximum value
- Participate in measuring vendor performance based on predetermined standards with relation to quality, cost, and delivery
- Provide support in resolution of complex agreement and service issues with vendors
- Oversee selection of new vendors and negotiation of most advantageous terms
- Coordinate the introduction of new products with appropriate departments within the organization
- Provide leadership and coaching to a team of purchasing specialists in all facets of professional activity
- Develop policies, procedures and strategic goals for the department
- Coordinate intra-departmental communication and information flow between vendors and appropriate departments within the organization
- Participate in the design and periodic revision and adjustment of purchasing algorithms to increase inventory turnover and minimize inventory costs
- Analyze reports prepared by team members to foresee and proactively address any inventory or purchasing issues
- Work closely with Marketing and Product Management teams to achieve Company's sales goals
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Material Management, Finance, Operations Management, or related field is highly preferred
- Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Great organizational and leadership skills
- 3-5 years experience in inventory control, purchasing of vendor relations position
- Marketing and/or project management experience is a plus
- Industry and commodity experience is a plus
- Ability to work well under the stress of deadline pressure
- Ability to travel occasionally
Personal Characteristics:
Purchasing Specialists must be good team players and have a positive attitude
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Purchasing / Inventory Control Specialist
Job Description:
OpticsPlanet is seeking a full-time Purchasing/Inventory Control Specialist to help assure the financial viability of Optics Planet, Inc. by keeping the cost of inventory as low as possible, while achieving order fulfillment and customer satisfaction goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze and adjust internal inventory program policies and procedures based on analysis of industry work practices, opportunities and trends
- Assist in negotiation with potential or current vendors for lowest possible cost of goods and most advantageous terms of sale
- Perform comparative analysis to be sure Optics Planet Inc. is receiving the lowest landed price
- Assist in the analysis of historical sales trends to accurately forecast future sales and ensure appropriate sell through and turn
- Place purchase orders with vendors in a timely fashion in order to maintain suitable stock level
- Ensure proper flow of information between vendors and other Optics Planet Inc. departments
- Participate in the research, evaluation and selection of new vendors
- Gather and maintain vendor and product information in proper databases
- Maintain current information on pricing and promotions
- Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and superb levels of service
- Provide support in analyzing and adjusting purchasing algorithms to increase inventory turnover and minimize inventory costs
- Analyze backorder and on hold reports to establish restocking points and identify potential reordering issues in the future
- Provide training to different teams on new vendors, brands and products
- Work closely with Marketing and Product Management departments to achieve Company's sales goals
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Minimum of two years experience in inventory control, operations, purchasing or other applicable position
- Ability to work well under the stress of deadline pressure
- Ability to travel occasionally
Personal Characteristics:
Purchasing Specialists must be good team players and have a positive attitude
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