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Retail/ Account Manager

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals – Forest Lake is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Retail / Account Manager for a growing company in North Branch, MN. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, managing multiple priorities, and supporting both retail and production operations. The right candidate will be dependable, calm under pressure, and excited about long-term growth within the company.

 

Pay & Schedule

  • Hourly Pay: $25/hour

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Pay Frequency: Weekly

  • Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire

  • Location: North Branch, MN

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

  • Sick Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Referral Bonus Program ($100 for each referral who works 100 hours)

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and process purchase orders

  • Interact with customers by phone, email, and in person

  • Work with clients to understand their online stores and portals

  • Communicate deadlines clearly and consistently

  • Address production issues with both staff and customers

  • Manage inventory and maintain accurate records

  • Ring customers up in the retail store

  • Take and enter customer orders

 

Expected Results

  • Provide excellent customer service and ensure smooth transactions from start to finish

  • Maintain a positive, welcoming atmosphere in-store and through all communication channels

  • Meet deadlines consistently

  • Maintain low production error rates

 

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure

  • Skilled in de-escalating customer concerns

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Effective problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

 

Experience Required

  • Management experience

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams

  • Customer service experience

 

Qualities Required

  • Friendly and outgoing

  • Empathetic and patient

  • Responsible, dependable, and reliable

  • Growth-minded and eager to learn

  • Able to remain calm and professional under pressure

 

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain on your feet for the duration of the shift

 

Equipment Used

  • Embroidery machines

  • POS system

  • Email, phones, fax

Position Qualified Candidates Might Currently Hold

  • Production Manager

  • Embroidery Manager

 

Long-Term Opportunities

Jennifer’s vision for this role is to train and develop the right candidate into a $60k+ key leadership position within one year, serving as the front face of the company and her right-hand decision-maker.

 

About Express Employment – Forest Lake, MN

Since 2015, Express Employment Professionals in Forest Lake has partnered with over 300 businesses across the region to match top talent with rewarding job opportunities. We specialize in skilled trades, light industrial, and administrative roles. We never charge fees to our Associates.

 

Contact Us

Express Employment Professionals – Forest Lake 1500 South Lake Street, Suite 100 Forest Lake, MN 55025 Phone: 651-464-9995

Refer a Friend – Earn $100 Refer someone to our office. After they work 100 hours, you’ll receive a $100 bonus. (Valid only through the Forest Lake, MN location.)

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