Administrative Assistant - Sales & Event Planning Job Listing at Kelly Services in Allegan, MI (Job ID 10092577)

Description

Sales Operations & Event Planning Administrator
Employer: Kelly Services
Client Location: Allegan, MI 
Work Schedule: Hybrid

• In-office: Tuesday–Thursday
• Remote: Monday & Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $28/hour
Assignment Length: Approximately 6 months
To Apply: Please submit resumes to chrc511@kellyservices.com
 
Position Overview
Kelly Services is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and positive Temporary Sales Operations & Event Planning Administrator to support Sales Administration and Event Planning functions for a client in Allegan, MI. This role is critical to the success of Sales, Marketing, and Sales Operations teams and requires an individual who can pivot quickly, communicate effectively at all levels, and maintain a strong, upbeat attitude in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and the ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining flexible and solutions focused.
 
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate meetings for Sales and Sales Operations teams, ensuring materials, facilities, and logistics are prepared
• Maintain office equipment and serve as the primary point of contact for building maintenance
• Coordinate travel arrangements for customer meetings, as needed
• Manage office supplies and respond to special administrative support requests
• Process daily and weekly mailings for off-site staff
• Execute onboarding activities for new hires, including equipment setup, training coordination, and LMS administration
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for invoice processing in partnership with Procurement and Accounts Payable

Event Planning & Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of customer meetings and training sessions
• Partner with Sales teams to ensure event objectives align with business goals
• Manage all event logistics, including meeting locations, catering, technology setup, and attendee communications

 
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High adaptability and flexibility in a changing business environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently
• Consistently positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or trade school completion preferred
• 1–3 years of administrative experience, ideally supporting sales and/or marketing teams
• Experience with event planning, project management, and technology integration strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), SAP, SharePoint, and CRM platforms preferred

 
Principal Challenges

• Managing multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests
• Resolving operational and event-related issues efficiently
• Responding to internal and customer inquiries by researching issues and gathering accurate information

 
Interviews are happening NOW send resume to chrc511@kellyservices.com immediate consideration
 

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