Institutional Research Director - Assistant jobs in Moline, IL

Your Role...

Will prepare quotes as requested by Blick’s K-12 scholastic customers in an assigned region.  Other duties include customer development, relationship, and retention efforts and other general customer support.  The successful candidate will be service focused with the desire and ability to form positive professional relationships with art teachers and purchasing personnel.  The position will work in tandem with a Quote Assistant and Contract Specialist also assigned to the region.  While generally in office, occasional hybrid days and light business travel for tradeshows are added benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes using prescribed pricing rules and guidelines
• Assist scholastic customers in specifying product needs
• Perform customer and prospect investigation and outreach as assigned
• (Preferred) Represent Blick Art Materials at trade shows as an exhibitor; frequency and schedule may vary; some lifting required; overnight travel (3-4 days)
• Other duties as assigned
• Overtime as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Preferred – Associates degree in business, marketing, art, or similar field
• Required – High School Diploma or equivalency plus two years related work history
• Required PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Type 45 WPM and proficient in 10-key number pad
• Analytical skills and math competency
• Effective business communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform with high efficiency while maintaining detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of art materials and their uses is desired

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Who we are...

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

Our Mission...

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.