Part-Time Marketing Clerk

at  Purple Wave Inc

Are you ready to dive into the world of marketing and make an impact in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on organization, love working with numbers, and enjoy being the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
At Purple Wave, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-Time Marketing Clerk. In this role, you’ll be the backbone of our marketing operations, ensuring that everything from invoice processing to vendor communications runs like clockwork. Plus, you’ll get to work with a fantastic team in the heart of Manhattan, KS.
The Part-Time Marketing Clerk will provide essential support to the marketing department. This role involves processing invoices, following up with vendors, and assisting with various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of marketing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in marketing, business, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a clerk or in a similar administrative role.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and invoice processing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Computer fluency in Mac or PC
• Candidates may be requested to complete position specific skills assessments
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check

ABOUT PURPLE WAVE

Visit us at: PurpleWave.com
Purple Wave Auction is a leader in the equipment auction industry focusing on construction, ag, fleet, and government equipment. We are a data-driven, quickly changing and evolving, growing organization. Our focus is on marketing the assets we sell for our customers to find the highest quality bidders for the best recoveries for our sellers. We strive to make this transaction Straight, Simple, and Sold. We live daily by our core values of trust, team, care, and passion to be the place people want to work and our customers want to return to for their equipment buying and selling needs for their businesses.

Purple Wave Auction is the largest no-reserve Internet auction company in the Midwest.

• We have over 300 employees, nearly doubling in size in the last three years.
• We have a robust tech team and continue to invest in progressive techniques to enhance our services.
• While working at Purple Wave, you will have the opportunity to help our mission of being the easiest, most straightforward place to buy and sell used equipment.
• Purple Wave empowers its employees to solve problems effectively in a family-run business culture.
• We provide opportunities for continued education as you grow your career with tuition reimbursement. We have a generous benefits package in one of the fastest-growing companies in the area.

Purple Wave is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing team to support our customers as we bring our values of Trust, Team, Care and Passion to them.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Marketing Invoice Processing:
• Receive, review and code invoices for accuracy to submit to accounts payable department (AP).
• Update and reconcile media plan software.
• Monitor timely receipt of invoices from vendors.
• Maintain organized records of all processed invoices for both AP and media plan.
• Possible credit card reconciliation for various auction specific and corporate branding accounts.
• Vendor Follow-Up:
• Communicate directly with marketing vendors and our AP department to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate billing.
• Follow up on unpaid invoices and coordinate with all to ensure timely payments.
• Review media plan for outstanding bills and create monthly accrual report for AP.
• Administrative Support:
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of marketing materials.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the marketing team.
• Maintain and update marketing databases and mailing lists.
• Data Management:
• Assist with upkeep of marketing data in various systems and databases.
• General Support:
• Assist with other clerical duties as needed, including filing, scanning, and copying documents.
• Support the marketing team with special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.