Gift Specialists Inc Employment Opportunity - Oceanside, CA Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing

Gift Specialists is looking for an energetic, creative, entrepreneurial minded individual to join the GSI team, and help manage and grow our business, as we focus on our core business model and expand into new markets. This is a very fun and exciting opportunity with fantastic growth potential for the right person!

Summary - This position involves a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including project planning and implementation, sales and marketing, overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, customer service, and filling in the gaps as needed on a daily basis.

The Assistant Manager will enthusiastically:

• Assist in planning product lineups and new product development
• Be responsible for product procurement, and inventory purchasing
• Assist in planning and expanding our corporate gifting program
• Assist in planning and implementing a drop-ship program
• Drive sales of existing products and new product lines
• Stay up-to-date on current e-commerce trends and store management
• Assist in planning and implementing web site changes to improve customer's online shopping experience
• Build client relationships through marketing, networking & excellent service
• Ensure good business relationships with vendors
• Assist in improving the overall profitability of the company
• Assist in recruiting and supervising staff
• Provide leadership to the staff in day-to-day business operations
• Continuously strive to improve the quality and efficiency of existing operations by implementing new systems or improving upon old ones

Hours and Pay - This opportunity is a full-time position working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience. Additional annual bonuses may be awarded for successfully managing projects and meeting financial goals. Paid Time Off will be accrued after probationary period.

Qualifications - Three to five years experience in management or in a supervisory role. The ability to successfully plan, implement, and manage projects from start to finish while concisely reporting progress along the way. Previous experience and success in sales, marketing, networking, and product procurement is also highly desired.

This position requires a wide range of entrepreneurial and business leadership skills in order to be successful. Strong communication skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to advise, guide, train & develop staff, shrewd purchasing & negotiation skills, and sound financial management skills are of the utmost importance in ensuring success.

We are looking for enthusiasm, a drive to excel, and strong skills in leading, motivating, and networking with business associates. The ability to multi-task and switch focus easily, along with strong skills in prioritizing is needed. The assistant manager must be competent in math & grammar, report generation, PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet creation, and internet usage.

Because we are a beer and wine focused company, a knowledgeable passion for these beverages is also highly desirable.

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