• Administrative Assistant

    Aston Carter (Frederick, MD)


    Job Title: Administrative Assistant

    Job Description

    The role primarily focuses on administrative tasks essential for supporting the Planner/Buyer functions. Key duties involve managing pricing and promotions, ensuring effective communication across departments, and providing operational support to maintain the accuracy and presentation of item management.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare and update price change sheets for vendor cost updates, temporary minimum advertised price (MAP) reductions, and promotional list reviews.

    + Submit updates for approval to Category Managers and make revisions as needed.

    + Support new item builds, updates, and audits for accurate item management and presentation.

    + Assist with preparation, management, and approval of pricing sheets, promotional activities, and vendor updates.

    + Conduct Web Asset audits and collaborate with Category Managers to resolve issues and identify improvements.

    + Serve as the first point of contact for internal customer queries via tools like Merch email, Supportal, and B&O email groups.

    + Review, prioritize, and take appropriate actions to address requests.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MS Office Suite

    + 1-3 years of data entry or administrative experience, ideally in pricing

    + Problem-solving skills

    + Ability to type at least 40 words per minute

    + High attention to detail

    + Basic knowledge of Excel for exporting and filtering

    Work Environment

    The position requires onsite work from Tuesday to Thursday, with Monday and Friday being flexible to work from home. Office hours are typically 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Frederick,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.