At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an Events Specialist, Product Operations to join our Customer Events and Conferences team. In this role, you will oversee product operations and logistics for Lakeshore events. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the seamless execution of our products throughout the entire event life cycle and to showcase them to valued customers. Ideal candidates have superior analytical, operational and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing projects. Applicants also should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first. 

This is a hybrid position, with select days required at national events and at our distribution centers in Carson, CA, and Midway, KY. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Collaborate with events leads and proposals team to develop effective product strategies and align them with event goals 
• Participate in kickoffs and event meetings to ensure product requirements are met 
• Work with the Sales Orders team to facilitate and troubleshoot sales orders, conduct stock checks and oversee order management for accurate inventory and efficient event planning 
• Coordinate logistics of shipping products to and from events, including transportation, delivery and unloading 
• Arrange and coordinate labor for efficient setup and dismantling of products at larger events and conferences 
• Oversee on-site product production, including unloading, setup and staging for brand-owned events and conferences 
• Oversee, inventory and direct the loading and unloading of event-related products and other marketing materials onto trucks at Distribution Centers; be present on-site as required and ensure proper staffing when unavailable 
• Supervise product staging during larger events and conferences, ensuring that they adhere to the approved floor plans and make any necessary adjustments as required 
• Audit products for damages and shortages, finding replacements when necessary 
• Manage breakdown, re-boxing and proper packaging of products for transportation during larger events and conferences 
• Manage the distribution process of products back to Distribution Centers, other events or customers, ensuring their pristine condition 
• Coordinate with Distribution Centers to address any damages during the product return process 
• Support events specialists in expense input and reconciliation related to products 
• Collaborate with Events team and leaders to optimize product production strategies and achieve cost savings 
• Assist the Internal Events department with product requests and logistics as needed 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business, management, marketing or a related field  
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related role or field 
• Demonstrated project management experience 
• Exceptional ability to prioritize, problem-solve and make decisions 
• High attention to detail 
• Experience using Microsoft Office preferred 
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate changes in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and ask relevant questions based on data  
• Ability to lift and carry heavy merchandise weighing 35-50 lbs. as needed 
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 30% of the time 

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $25-$34.18 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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