**Operations Specialist** Location**NJ - NEWARK** **Are you ready to take the next step in your business career?** **ActionLink is growing and seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join our team!** We are a premier retail marketing solutions company on a mission to enhance our clients' brand presence and innovative technology products through cutting-edge retail display installations and merchandising strategies. Come be a pivotal playerin helping us optimize our processes for industry-leading performance! **Position Overview** The Operations Specialist partners directly with ActionLink's Account Team on specific client merchandising projects. The Operations Specialist is responsible forsupporting all aspects and timelines of project operations within the assigned program to meet Key Performance Indicators. The Operations Specialist will work closely with the client and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs. This is a visible and client-facing role, with key responsibilities related to establishing and maintaining the strategic and tactical execution of program objectives. Primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to strong relationship building, conducting comprehensive business analysis, communicating results, and developing/recommending and implementing process improvements. This role will also support as a day to day point of contact for program execution for clients and cross-functional teams. This person must be well organized and detail-oriented. **What We Offer** + $18.00 to $21.00 per hour commensurate with experience + Diverse mixture of remote work and market visits + W2 employment with biweekly pay schedule & direct deposit + Paid time off + 401(k) option with employer match **What you will do** + Serve as the key point of review for rep reported data and quality control. This position requires you to review results and compare against expectations providing feedback on results to clients and internal partners. + Maintain quality results while performing repetitive tasks in a highly detailed environment + Support the achievement of key performance indicators for given projects by setting and managing all timelines with the client + Collaborate, communicate, and partner with all cross-functional teams to provide successful results + Communicate program goals and provide strategic written communication and project oversight for all details within ActionLink management systems + Structure and execute project-specific quality assurance analysis + Assist with fulfillment orders and administration when needed based on capacity + Report program performance results and initiate continuous improvements + Adhere to the guidelines of the ActionLink Travel and Expense Policies **If you are a match, we would love to connect with you** + 2 year college degree in relevant Business or relevant experience preferred + Some account management or relevant business operations experience with direct client interaction preferred + Ability to build and foster business relationships at multiple levels + Skilled at collaborating and problem solving with demonstrated critical thinking skills + Proven time management and organizational skills + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills + Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel **Physical Requirements** + Must have access to quiet work space with reliable high-speed internet connectivity and smartphone + Must be able to spend up to 8 hours a day on a company provided laptop + Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a car under ActionLink’s corporate insurance standards + Must be able to travel locally by vehicle and/or nationally by plane as needed or requested Equal Opportunity Employer