Careers at Polaris Direct

Polaris Direct is currently seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Strategic Marketing Services team.

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll be part of an award-winning team with “hands-on” responsibility for designing multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital ads, social, print and email for internal projects and for the Strategic Marketing Services (SMS) team’s clients. You will support the team with strategic planning and content development and be a part of the print production process. A bundled solution, our Strategic Marketing Services team provides a value-added marketing consultancy centered on the effective use of data to improve campaign ROI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on designs and concept creation for various media applications and platforms, both traditional and digital
• Respond to creative briefs and determine creative strategy and approach
• Present creative ideas internally and to clients
• Develop layouts, illustrations, logos and other designs using software tools or by hand
• Utilize brand guidelines
• Work with copywriters and creative personnel to design and implement campaigns
• Create and execute graphic design for various media
• Utilize constructive feedback to incorporate revisions during the drafting process
• Participate in the proofing process for all materials and ensure they are on-brand
• Set up and manage digital integration platform

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with the ability to multi-task
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field
• 1+ years of design experience / a portfolio of work to showcase your experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Portfolio of illustrations or other creative work
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Keen eye for aesthetics and detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and independently
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with video, animation software, and/or HTML is a plus
• Knowledge of print & software/tools such as Google Analytics, WordPress, Social Media Management Tools, Asana, etc. is a plus

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while consistently demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness. It requires the ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments in-house to champion the needs of your customers. While this position offers a set schedule of Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm, it also requires flexibility to change schedules or work overtime as needed during projects or campaigns that may require it. This position requires you to complete HIPAA certification and demonstrate full comprehension of the importance of protecting client information. Additionally, this position requires you to be open to presenting creative ideas, accepting feedback, and being comfortable in a team environment. Ongoing training is given for industry and tech-specific tools. Polaris Direct has a great entrepreneurial environment that fosters growth and advancement.

Polaris Direct is currently seeking a Print Production Supervisor to join our team.

The Print Production Supervisor oversees digital print production and directs the activities of all operators in the Print Room, ensuring that all production is complete and on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations for print production department
• Perform supervisory duties (include training, planning, assigning and directing work within the department) in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable procedures
• Schedule and coordinate department staffing
• Contribute to scheduling of new work
• Maintain Print Room security and cleanliness
• Ensure printers are productive and maintained appropriately
• Oversee transitions between shifts, including the communication of all pertinent information
• Ensure that all operating procedures are followed and communicate the need for additional procedures to the General Manager of Production
• Maintain relationships with service representatives from our suppliers
• Manage inventory of supplies and consumables, including tracking paper, toner, ink, etc.
• Identify potential problems and take appropriate action, including system malfunctions, and initiate corrective action to maintain a high level of productivity at all times
• Contribute to development and conformance of quality assurance mandates
• Communicate regularly with various tiers of management as needed
• Develop documentation for any and all Print Room procedures and initiatives
• Stay current with latest industry technology and recommend potential upgrades to equipment
• Work with IT/ Systems Administrator to keep all computer equipment updated and secure
• Promote a positive and disciplined work environment

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in direct mail industry
• Prior supervisory experience in a production environment
• 2+ years of experience with 4-color, high-speed inkjet technology
• Strong knowledge of Variable Data Printing (VDP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter who is able to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven business
• Ability to demonstrate math aptitude
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while demonstrating accuracy and quality work. It requires the ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments throughout the organization at all levels. It requires the ability to be part of a team that gives and receives constructive feedback and criticism. This position requires working around potential hazards, to include working with and in close proximity to moving mechanical parts of production equipment, forklifts and other hazards associated with a manufacturing environment. The position also requires continuous standing and frequent lifting. It requires the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed, depending on production scheduling needs. This position requires you to complete HIPAA certification and demonstrate full comprehension of the importance of protecting client information.

Polaris Direct is currently seeking Production personnel for our first and second shift teams.

• Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing bindery equipment
• Set up and monitor high-speed continuous form cutters and folders during operation and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions in written and oral form
• Ability to maintain daily manufacturing machine quotas
• Perform quality assurance checks during production run
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 3 to 6 months related experience

Polaris Direct is currently seeking Production personnel for our first and second shift teams.

• Operation of high-speed FlowMaster and Pinnacle inserters
• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions in written and oral form
• Ability to follow quality assurance procedures to produce error-free work
• Ability to maintain daily job quotas
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 3 to 6 months related experience

Polaris Direct is currently seeking Production personnel for our first and second shift teams.

• Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing lettershop equipment
• Set up and monitor high-speed inserters, inkjet printers, and various lettershop equipment during operation and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to read and follow work orders and instructions in written and oral form
• Ability to maintain daily manufacturing machine quotas
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 3 to 6 months related experience

Polaris Direct is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to join our Lettershop team.

The Quality Assurance Auditor will coordinate and proactively verify that all quality assurance procedures and policies are adhered to in a production environment. This position focuses on reviewing client and internal requirements to ensure Polaris Direct produces the highest quality output possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day Quality Assurance operations
• Ensure that all quality control checks are followed for all jobs
• Verify that all jobs are signed in at start of job
• Review hardcopy hourly pulls for accuracy
• Maintain a Quality Assurance hourly log
• Make corrective action suggestions to the management team based on quality findings
• Communicate effectively with all departments
• Maintain working knowledge of US Postal Service requirements
• Perform administrative duties, related to paperwork and documentation for production
• Proactively identify quality issues
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to work well in project teams
• Maintain professional demeanor and exercise tact and discretion when difficult situations arise
• Obtain understanding of lettershop/bindery production

Qualifications:

• 2- or 4-year college degree or equivalent industry experience
• Specialized knowledge of direct mail lettershop procedures
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and project management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of US Postal Service regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness. It requires the ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments in-house to champion the needs of our customers. It requires the ability to be accommodating and communicative, yet firm when needed with Polaris Direct’s customers and partner suppliers. While this position offers a set schedule of Monday – Friday, 3:30pm to 12am, it also requires flexibility to change schedules or work overtime as needed during projects or campaigns that may require it. This position requires you to complete HIPAA certification and demonstrate full comprehension of the importance of protecting client information. Additionally, this position requires you to be open to presenting creative ideas and accepting feedback, comfortable in a team environment, and resilient in the face of adversity.

Polaris Direct is currently seeking a Vice President of Sales to join our team.

The Vice President of Sales is responsible for sales within an assigned geographic territory. Generating new business sales and maintaining existing client relationships are also key for success in this job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prospecting new clients and successfully closing new business
• Meeting or exceeding annual sales quotas
• Following-up on sales leads, quotations, proposals and/or inquiries made by clients and prospects within assigned geographic territory or assigned accounts
• Securing opportunities to quote on client and prospect mailings
• Assisting with marketing activities including tradeshows, client presentations, client entertainment, etc.
• Performing with minimal supervision
• Providing regular updates on sales activity and quote results
• Working with Account Managers to resolve any issues or problems that may arise and need to be escalated

Qualifications:

• Ability to collect and research data for sales prospecting
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner
• Specialized knowledge of direct mail lettershop offerings
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner
• Ability to react well under pressure
• Ability to travel overnight
• Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in direct marketing sales, production management or client services
• Ability to demonstrate math aptitude, (including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, and the ability to compute rates, ratio and percentages)
• Aptitude for learning new software systems

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness. It requires the ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments in-house to champion the needs of our customers. It requires the ability to be accommodating and communicative, yet firm when needed with Polaris Direct’s customers and partner suppliers. While this position offers a set schedule of Monday – Friday, it requires flexibility to change schedules or work overtime as needed to visit clients and prospect new business. This position requires you to complete HIPAA certification and demonstrate full comprehension of the importance of protecting client information. Additionally, this position requires you to be open to presenting creative ideas and accepting feedback, comfortable in a team environment, and resilient in the face of adversity.

Polaris Direct is currently seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team.

The Warehouse Associate contributes to all of the activity in the warehouse, such as receiving inbound products, managing inventory and systems, supplying product to operations, recycling processes, and general cleanliness and organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the receiving process when new products arrive to the warehouse
• Verify that incoming deliveries have correct bill of ladings for accuracy in quantity and product description
• Enter appropriate product information into our inventory system
• Contribute to the accurate management of inventory: verifying counts, item numbers, etc.
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean and organized manner to prevent possible accidents
• Operate any powered vehicles including forklift, clamp truck, and hand jacks to move product to location in and out of the warehouse
• Distribute samples of inventory to proper personnel upon arrival
• Stage and deliver materials/products to Lettershop (production) area
• Coordinate material staging in relation to the Lettershop and production schedule
• Assist in recycling process of paper and cardboard as needed – load balers, move materials designated for recycling to appropriate area, and coordinate material pickup with our recycling partner
• Assist production departments as needed

Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated, self-starter able to thrive in the fast pace of business-to-business services
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software
• Forklift Certification

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness. It requires the ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments in-house to champion the needs of our customers. It requires the ability to be accommodating and communicative, yet firm when needed with Polaris Direct’s customers and partner suppliers. While this position offers a set schedule of Monday – Friday in a swing-shift from late morning until evening, it also requires flexibility to change schedules or work overtime as needed during projects or campaigns that may require it. This position requires you to complete HIPAA certification and demonstrate full comprehension of the importance of protecting client information. Additionally, this position requires you to be open to presenting creative ideas and accepting feedback, comfortable in a team environment, and resilient in the face of adversity.