VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.
WORK TYPE:
Hybrid LOCATION : Memphis, TN TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
Limited travel as needed to complete projects HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Sales Technology Specialist at Varsity Spirit plays a critical role in both supporting sales representatives and facilitating the smooth operation of sales technology systems used by the organization. The Sales Technology Support Representative will serve as a liaison for both external sales reps and internal teams, ensuring smooth operations for all Varsity Spirit’s apparel sales support technology systems. This position demonstrates commitment to the performance of the Sales Operations team at Varsity Spirit and directly enhances the student experience, capturing the essence of service and innovation. WHAT YOU WILL DO
Maintain the day to day operations of assigned systems. Identify pain points for the users and suggest areas of improvement through system enhancements or process improvement. Serve as an internal liaison, while providing quality service for the Sales Team, keeping them abreast of current functionality and enhancements to assigned systems. Respond to inquiries from the Sales Team or other internal parties regarding assigned systems. Manage system/site content creation to meet established deadlines. Communicate/Collaborate with multiple departments within the company. Communicate/Collaborate with outside vendors. Be prepared to assist on special projects with other departments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Experience with Varsity’s internal systems preferred- OMS, VDS, AS400, SFDC, Team Shops. Experience with Varsity Spirit Fashion and Varsity All Star Fashion products preferred. Success working under high pressure and tight deadlines. Must be comofortable with a collaborative work environment. Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude at all time sales. Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. Task oriented and self-motivated. Cooperative team player who can also work independently with minimal guidance and oversight of day to day tasks Education/ Experience
2-4 years prior experience demonstrating success managing systems and/or multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related field preferred but not required Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional hybrid office/remote environment with primary job duties performed on a company provided computer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES
Service -
We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion -
We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity -
We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect -
We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation -
We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency -
We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Our Benefits
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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Hybrid LOCATION : Memphis, TN TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
Limited travel as needed to complete projects HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Sales Technology Specialist at Varsity Spirit plays a critical role in both supporting sales representatives and facilitating the smooth operation of sales technology systems used by the organization. The Sales Technology Support Representative will serve as a liaison for both external sales reps and internal teams, ensuring smooth operations for all Varsity Spirit’s apparel sales support technology systems. This position demonstrates commitment to the performance of the Sales Operations team at Varsity Spirit and directly enhances the student experience, capturing the essence of service and innovation. WHAT YOU WILL DO
Maintain the day to day operations of assigned systems. Identify pain points for the users and suggest areas of improvement through system enhancements or process improvement. Serve as an internal liaison, while providing quality service for the Sales Team, keeping them abreast of current functionality and enhancements to assigned systems. Respond to inquiries from the Sales Team or other internal parties regarding assigned systems. Manage system/site content creation to meet established deadlines. Communicate/Collaborate with multiple departments within the company. Communicate/Collaborate with outside vendors. Be prepared to assist on special projects with other departments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Experience with Varsity’s internal systems preferred- OMS, VDS, AS400, SFDC, Team Shops. Experience with Varsity Spirit Fashion and Varsity All Star Fashion products preferred. Success working under high pressure and tight deadlines. Must be comofortable with a collaborative work environment. Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude at all time sales. Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. Task oriented and self-motivated. Cooperative team player who can also work independently with minimal guidance and oversight of day to day tasks Education/ Experience
2-4 years prior experience demonstrating success managing systems and/or multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related field preferred but not required Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional hybrid office/remote environment with primary job duties performed on a company provided computer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES
Service -
We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion -
We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity -
We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect -
We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation -
We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency -
We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Our Benefits
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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