Josh's Frogs is a fast-growing online pet store and industry leader that prides itself on selling only happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and aquatics. We respect and protect our people and animals, value integrity, and commit to constant improvement. We promote from within and offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Are you a natural-born salesperson? Would you like to travel across the United States and meet customers from all walks of life?
We're currently seeking a highly motivated people person and animal lover for the full-time
Trade Show Lead
position within our Show Team. As a Show Team member, your hard work will ensure our attendance at reptile trade shows is successful, inefficiencies are identified, and our Show Team members are held accountable. Your primary responsibilities will include leading trade shows, supporting the Show Coordinator in show organization, and training Show Team members, as well as helping build and sustain business relations with our partners, prospective buyers, and other vendors.
If you're excited about the idea of traveling with Josh's Frogs, working alongside a unique, eclectic group of people, and educating new and long-term customers on our animals, products, and initiatives, we can't wait to see you apply!
Full-time, 40 hours per week (with occasional overtime), ever-changing schedule released at least two weeks in advance
$16 to $18/hour, commensurate with experience
Constant travel across the continental United States (up to three times per month, minimum of 20 events and 100 travel days per year) is
required
Must be in the state of Michigan or willing to relocate to Michigan
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision Insurance (Josh's Frogs contributes 80% for single and family coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Paid time off (Holiday, Sick, and Vacation, with Sick pay and 24 Holiday hours added upon hire)
Short-term and long-term disability
$50,000 life insurance
Fully vested 401(k) (100% company matching up to 3%, then 50% match up to 6%), with additional options for Roth
Free membership to Calm Premium (including up to 5 dependents)
Generous employee discount on the Josh's Frogs website
Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work
Travel opportunities for expos/shows
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce member benefits (including deals and discounts from other Chamber members)
Day-to-day tasks include:
Leading trade show operations
Supporting the Show Coordinator in show organization (booking, scheduling, coordinating)
Improving the show process to improve customer experience, revenue, and profitability
Training Show Team members
Traveling across the United States (perfect opportunity to go herping, see National Parks, visit landmarks, try new cuisines, and meet interesting people)
For this position, you MUST possess:
Willingness to travel across the country (away from home for extensive periods)
Open availability due to changing schedules and constant travel
Leadership experience
Sales and/or customer service experience
Ability to obtain a chauffeur's license
Substantial problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Extensive experience with phones, tablets, computers, and POS
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
Special consideration is given to those with:
Trade show experience
Herpetology/exotic animal-keeping experience
Professional out-of-state travel experience
Examples of how an employee could exhibit our core values in this position:
Integrity
- Owning up to making an error during a transaction.
One Team
- Encouraging, supporting, and coaching less experienced Show Team members through a busy show.
Constantly Growing
- Looking for ways to improve shows and working with the Show Coordinator to implement new ideas.
Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof! Josh's Frogs was one of the
INC 5000's
fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the INC 5000 List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn't "constantly growing" for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America's top-growing companies!
**Due to the high volume of applicants, our recruiters are unable to contact every candidate. If our team is interested in pursuing your candidacy, we will be in contact via phone or email. If you'd like to reach out to us through Indeed, you may send us a message. Please do not reach out to the Josh's Frogs customer service team with application inquiries.
It is the policy of Josh's Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws.
It is also the policy of Josh's Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Why do you feel you'd be a good fit for the position?
*If you don't answer this question, your application won't be considered *
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Trade show: 1 year (Preferred)
Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Chauffeur's Permit (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Owosso, MI (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Owosso, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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