Careers at Frank Bee Enterprises

Explore exciting career opportunities at Frank Bee Enterprises, search for available positions and apply online. Frank Bee. is a fast-growing e-commerce company with a widely diversified product base.

As business expands, we are continuously looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. Opportunities for free lance, work at home, pat time and full time posistions

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Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a full-time Database Developer/Administrator, who will be responsible for development and administration of multiple MS SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate has a background in both database development and administration, and must be willing to be flexible with priorities as they change rapidly in our dynamic fast-paced environment.

• Database Development
  • Develop complex stored procedures, functions, triggers, views and queries in support of application development
  • Participate in application development projects and be responsible for the database architecture and design
  • Review and optimize existing stored procedures, functions, triggers and queries
  • Convert existing embedded SQL code into stored procedures
  • Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes
  • Occasionally write single-time reports on demand
• Database Administration
  • Plan, organize, implement, and maintain multiple database environments
  • Schedule and monitor backups, maintenance plans, and other jobs
  • Monitor and troubleshoot database performance
  • Perform capacity planning on database servers
  • Implement and support database replication
  • Provide on call coverage to support production databases

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field
• At least 3 years of related work experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a multitasking environment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong experience in T-SQL, procedures, functions, triggers, views and queries
• Experience in MS SQL Server 2000/2005 administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 specifically Microsoft ACCESS

• Working knowledge of MS Access and MySQL databases
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data mining
• MS SQL Server certification

To be successful in this position, you must be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a full-time Systems Analyst / Project Manager, who will be responsible for business requirements gathering and evaluation, specifications development, effort and time estimations and IT/IS project management. The ideal candidate would have a background in Systems Analysis, Project Management and IT/IS, and must be willing to be flexible with priorities as they change rapidly in our dynamic fast-paced environment.

• Gather and evaluate business requirements
• Perform effort and time estimations
• Identify opportunities for improvement from both business process and technology perspective
• Lead major or multiple minor information systems projects
• Develop project plans that include project goals, technical specifications, hardware/software requirements, schedules, test plans, training and implementation plans
• Manage projects or sub-projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT/IS, or related field
• At least 5 years of applicable progressive experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work independently, or within a team environment, on a variety of projects which may not be clearly defined

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 (Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software

• Experience with Microsoft and Linux based IT systems
• Knowledge of SQL and/or any programming language
• Knowledge of eCommerce

To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to work in a demanding fast-paced environment while working simultaneously on multiple projects.

This position exists for the purpose of increasing sales by managing institutional accounts and responding to and closing government, law enforcement, and/or high volume business opportunities. The Government Sales Account Manager acts as an instrument in assisting the company with catering to government needs by being a best value purveyor of various products offered by the company. This individual also promotes the company within the government sector to gain and steadily increase additional market share. In addition, the Government Sales Account Manager guards the company from potential liability by complying with federal, state, and local regulations and export control restrictions, as well as company rules. Travel requirements are < 5%.

• Respond accurately and in a timely manner to incoming RFQ’s from prospective and existing customers that include all levels of Government (Federal, State, County and Municipal). This will include agencies and institutions such as the military, law enforcement, colleges and universities, schools, fire and rescue etc.
• Manage direct military, law enforcement, contractor, and reseller accounts
• Make discount decisions to maximize sales and margin dollars
• Follow up on RFQ’s appropriately to increase business
• Work closely with manufacturers to ensure best possible pricing for volume sales opportunities
• Process and follow up on formal RFP’s
• Qualify and identify needs of new customers
• Follow up in the post sales period to increase likelihood of future business.

• Experience selling to government agencies, U.S. military, and or Law Enforcement agencies
• Experience in selling tactical and military-type products is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills Associates Degree is required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel) and email programs
• High level of mathematical and business acumen
• Ability to effectively work without constant supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work flow

Candidates must be team players. They must have a positive attitude and be able to perform duties without losing the ability to take initiative to improve team performance and customer satisfaction.

The Academic Product Specialist is responsible for the care and support of Frank Bee's most sophisticated customers. The position calls for the ability to inform and explain to customers about the features and benefits of the most technically demanding instruments represented in our vast product offerings. Product Specialists also share their passion for the products they service with other groups within the organization to help improve the overall customer experience. The specialist will also serve as a product manager and will help in business development of the entire Academic Regalia business unit.

• Achieve sales and profitability targets for the microscope product segment
• Solicit requests for proposal, work up Bid specifications and submits Bids on a timely basis
• Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries from prospective and existing customers
• Respond to customer product and technical inquiries by phone, fax or e-mail
• Develop new and/or expand business with existing customers through introduction of new products, presenting product information, explaining product features and distinctions
• Assist end-users in understanding and utilization of the equipment by providing appropriate technical application expertise
• Serve as a Product Manager for the company’s Regalia line

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in Customer Service
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling technical products and services
• Ability to work consultatively with customers to identify and select the most appropriate product for their particular application
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle phone calls and email
• Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
• Business experience in retail online cutomer serviceas a product manager or business development manager

Candidate must be extremely comfortable in interacting with highly specialized academic and industrial users. The position requires the ability to act as the intermediary between the customer, Frank Bee and our suppliers and vendors. The ultimate goal is to delight the end-user by delivering the perfect tool to him or her in a timely and cost effective manner.

Sales representatives with contacts and experience with direct sales to schools, current or past relationships with decision makers and buyers such as book store managers, school principals, district supervisors and school secrataries. Represent line of Graduation product, and school uniforms. Current representatives of complimrntary product lines such as educational products, books, educational software, office products, and institutional supplies is a plus. Retired or current school administrators with inside contacts and relationships with school decision makers are welcome on commision based sales if without conflicts nor liabilities.

• Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries from prospective and existing customers
• Initiate and close sales and convert on-hold orders to active sales
• Check order status for customers
• Answer product questions
• Make product recommendations
• Inform customers of current promotions or special sales
• Make discount decisions within corporate guidelines
• Answer questions about the Company and its policies
• Visit and maintain relationships on a regular schedule and service clients (independant reps direct sales)

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education; (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is a big plus)
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in retail, technical sales, mail order, Internet sales, Cal Center, or Customer Service related position
• Knowledge of Sales and Customer Service principles, including customer needs assessment, quality standards of service, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling technical products and services is a big advantage
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle phone calls and email
• Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
• Knowledge of online Internet forums, chat, and Internet community etiquette is beneficial
• Independant outside sales reps will need transportaion, be expected to submit orders and manage clients. Promote our product line, and provide service addressing all service issues and follow up ensuring client satisfaction.
• Our company's reputation is paramount and professional service and your reputation must be impecable

Candidates must be team players. They must have a positive attitude and be able to perform duties without losing the ability to take initiative to improve team performance and customer satisfaction.

The Special Channels team’s purpose is to penetrate third party web marketplaces (such as eBay.com and Amazon.com). Our goal is to promote the FrankBee.com brand by emphasizing quality customer service and low prices. We aim to directly contribute to the overall profitability of the company through our aggressive sales strategies. Each Specialist is trained in most aspects of Special Channels operations but specializes in one of three key areas: order processing, customer service, or sales.

• Import and process orders from each channel
• Respond to eBay “Best Offers”
• Place bids on Shopatron orders
• Complete tasks regarding refunds, exchanges, Paypal and customer service issues
• Assist other teams and departments with Special Channels issues
• Respond to official customer disputes, complaints and chargebacks associated with the Special Channels and Paypal
• Manage and respond to customer feedback
• Reply to customer inquiries or complaints via phone calls or emails
• Participate in fostering strong customer relations
• Analyze stock availability and past sales performance to hand-pick key products to feature in specific Channel marketing promotions
• Proactively initiate sales opportunities through product recommendation and price negotiation
• Optimize product listings to maximize search exposure through organic search
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the Company’s discretion

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
• 2 years+ College Experience a plus
• Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written
• Excellent Customer Service skills (min. 3 yrs experience)
• Some sales experience required (min. 1 yr). Experience selling online is a plus
• Experience editing HTML and graphics (using Adobe Photoshop) is a plus, but not required
• Previous product knowledge and experience are also a plus

• Exemplary punctuality and attendance are required for this position. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, all employees will be expected to work additional hours during November and December.
• Specialists may be required to work weekends when work volume requires.
• Specialists require patience, empathy and friendliness in dealing with customers.
• Specialists must have the willingness to see customer issues through to resolution.

• Help Sales/Customer Service agents achieve sales and profitability targets for various product segments, including but not limited to Acadeomis Regalia
• Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries regarding technical aspects of and suitability for specific application type inquiries from prospective and existing customers
• Respond to customer product and technical inquiries by phone, fax and e-mail
• Manage Products
• Assist end-users in the understanding and utilization of the equipment by providing appropriate technical application expertise
• Follow up with suppliers and customers on product specifications
• Respond to questions from external sales customers and customer service team members
• Conduct periodic product training seminars for team members and customers
• Identify suitable products to replace backordered products
• Work with IT and Web Development teams to insure that technical product descriptions are correct
• Contribute regularly to company user groups, discussion forums and blogs
• Manage and be accountable for a sample product account
• Stay abreast of current marketplace trends
• Use internal and external tools and resources to gather product specifications

• Minimum Associates Degree or related experience in a technical field
• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in technical product sales or marketing
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services
• Technical abilities to conduct preventive maintenance, minor repairs, fault analysis, customization and upgrades on customer equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle phone calls and email
• Ability to listen and understand as well as communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet browsers
• Knowledge of online Internet forums, chat, and Internet community etiquette is beneficial

Candidate must be extremely comfortable in interacting with end-users who exhibit a wide range of sophistication levels. The position requires the ability to act as the intermediary between the customer, FrankBee.com, and our suppliers and vendors. The ultimate goal is to delight the end-user by delivering the perfect tool to him or her in a timely and cost effective manner.

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc is seeking a full-time Returns Specialist to join our Returns Team. As part of the Team, you will be responsible for executing the full life cycle of customer returns from receipt to resolution. We are looking for a candidate with good people skills, positive attitude, and ability to multi-task and follow direction.

• Carefully inspect returned merchandise; escalate issues to Product Specialists on as needed basis
• Follow established criteria to identify and report all shortages, damages, defects, and possibly counterfeited goods received from Customers
• Accurately process customer returns in accordance with established guidelines using internal software and tools
• Assist in preparing and packing merchandise to be shipped to Vendors
• Receive and properly resolve Customer complaints
• Assist other Teams with returns-related issues in a timely manner
• Meet productivity standards on both quantity and quality

• High School Degree GED or equivalent minimum education is required
• Minimum of 1 year in a Customer Service role is required
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs and Internet browsers
• Good communications skills, both oral and written
• Good Customer Service skills
• Familiarity with Frank Bee Inc. products is a plus
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Significant portion of time is spent standing and/or walking

A perfect candidate will be with a positive attitude and willingness to see Customer issues through to resolution. Must be detail-oriented, organized and possess good follow-through skills. Must be able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with Customers, suppliers and fellow Team members. Exemplary punctuality and attendance are required. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, all employees will be expected to work additional hours during peak returns season.

Order Processing Specialists are the "Cashiers" of Frank Bee. The position exists to fill open orders either from our or our suppliers stock, capture funds and approve orders. Order Processing also serves as our first line of defense, shielding Frank Bee from potential liability for fraudulent orders, orders that do not meet our compliance obligations as well as orders that violate restrictions placed on us by our suppliers.

• Process daily orders efficiently and on a timely basis
• Uses experience and follows company guidelines to detect and resolve fraudulent orders
• Uses experience and follows company guidelines to detect and resolve orders that violate export controls
• Match newly received merchandise to existing open orders
• Be familiar with and able to answer questions about the company and its policies
• Assures strong customer relations by verifying legitimacy of orders as well as confirming method of payment and shipping and billing information
• Remove backend compliance holds from orders as appropriate
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent minimum education
• Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel), email programs, and Internet browsers.  Must possess better than average StoneEdge skills.
• Higher than average level of general computer literacy
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to calculate margin dollars and percentages to guarantee that drop ship orders meet minimum margin qualifications

• Exemplary punctuality and attendance is required for this position.
• Due to the seasonal nature of our business, all employees will be expected to work additional hours during peak months.
• Specialists require patience, empathy and friendliness in dealing with customers.
• Specialists must have the willingness to see customer issues through to resolution.
• Return calls and answer e-mails and Instant Messages.
• Specialists must be capable of approving a minimum of fifteen to thirty orders per hour, at an acceptable level of quality. Standards will vary according to experience and differing order volumes. Approving this number of orders may require viewing from forty to seventy orders per hour.

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert with strong analytical skills to join our marketing team in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as well as eagerness to keep up with new technologies within the field is essential. The SE0 candidate will be involved in researching keywords, optimizing on-site content, developing and implementing link-building strategies and SEO-friendly infrastructure of our website, improving optimization strategy, in addition to analyzing and testing performance of existing content. The Search Engine Optimization candidate will help drive relevant traffic to our web entities as well as strengthen our position for the product categories that we carry. The candidate should be comfortable with using analytical and statistical approaches as well as understand the importance of closely tracking and evaluating results of all updates and changes.

• Research and generate keywords using keyword tools
• Maintain keyword library including short and long tail keywords
• Track keyword position among the top search engines
• Create and optimize (SEO) marketing copy on FrankBee.com and sister stores
• Create and maintain anchor text, page titles, breadcrumbs
• SEO PDF files for the online use
• Maintain store map of all marketing pages on all of FrankBee.com properties
• Analyze store traffic and page performance using web analytics tools such Google Analytics and Yahoo Web Analytics
• Ensure website content is consistent with the current search trends
• Work as part of a team to help build SEO friendly site structure
• Research online competition within each one of our industries
• Develop and refine link building strategies
• Research informational websites to set up linking deals
• Expand quality inbound links to FrankBee.com properties
• Work closely with Paid Search Marketing Specialist to insure proper landing pages are available and proper optimization of pages for paid keywords
• Construct content templates to be used on our pages while incorporating SEO into the model

• Proven SEO experience and understanding
• Strong familiarity with current and developing SEO trend
• Strong Analytical and Logical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred but not required
• Positive attitude, strong work ethics, and ability to multi task
• A sharp mind with an ability to understand concepts
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to details
• A broad knowledge of business models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel
• High comfort level with software and technology

To be successful in this position, you must have strong attention to detail, be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment, attend to multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure, and be willing to learn.

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Paid Search (PPC) expert with strong analytical skills to join our marketing team in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience with Sponsored Advertising as well as eagerness to keep up with best practices and new technologies within the field is essential. The PPC candidate will be involved in: offsite product merchandising, researching keywords; building paid search campaigns; developing and implementing bidding and advertising strategies; setting up tests for new concepts, geo-targeting, ad-copy, position, time of day, day of week, as well as analyzing performance and tracking results; managing product feeds for comparison shopping engines; and conceptualizing process improvements. The Paid Search Marketing candidate will help increase traffic to our web entities and as well as overall sales. The candidate should be comfortable with using analytical and statistical approaches as well as understand the importance of closely tracking and evaluating results of all updates and changes.

• Research and generate keywords using keyword tools
• Maintain keyword library including short and long tail keywords of all advertised brands, categories, and products
• Analyze clicks through rates, conversion rates, ad positioning, and ROI using web analytics tools such Google Analytics and Yahoo Web Analytics
• Work as part of a team to help build SEO friendly site structure
• Track paid search competition within each one of our industries
• Merchandise products on various comparison shopping engines
• Manage bid using various tools and technologies
• Generate creative ads using proper grammar and accurate spelling
• Set up tests and develop strategies for advertising on search engines
• Work with Software Development team to develop logic for automatic processes
• Work closely with Search Engine Optimization Specialist to insure properly optimized landing pages are available for use in PPC campaigns
• Be comfortable in managing hundreds of campaigns / 1000s of products, budget, and spend

• Proven Paid Advertising management experience (AdWords, AdCenter, Shopping.com, Pronto, etc.)
• Strong analytical and logical skills with ability on understanding statistical data
• Excellent grammar and creative writing skills
• Reasonable understanding of SEO and HTML
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics is preferred but not required
• Certification is a plus
• Positive attitude, strong work ethics, and ability to multi task
• A sharp mind with an ability to understand concepts
• Willingness to learn
• Highly organized with focused attention to detail
• A broad knowledge of business models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel
• High comfort level with software and technology

To be successful in this position, you must have strong attention to detail, be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment, attend to multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure, and be willing to learn.

We are looking for bright and energetic Search Engine Marketing Specialists to join the Marketing Department at FrankBee.com. Familiarity with Search Engine Marketing (SEM) best practices and strong analytical skills are required for this position. The SEM Specialists will be involved in a wide range of tasks.

• Research and generate keywords with WordTracker, Google Keywords and Keyword Discovery to match relevant content pages for SEO and PPC campaigns
• Perform Search Engine Optimization through written content on FrankBee.com and sister stores
• Manage search engine related marketing such as:
  • Pay Per Click (PPC)
  • Comparison Shopping Engines (CSE)
  • Pay Per Post (PPP)
• Perform measurement and cost management using Google Analytics
• Measure, analyze, report and react to the performance of campaigns on both search engines and web site properties
• Work on interlinking of non-product pages within each store
• Advertise and establish a fan base on social networking websites such as:
  • Facebook
  • MySpace
  • YouTube
• Write blogs to promote our various stores, products, and brands
• Work with Vendors, Community, Interest Groups, and directories to set up linking to our stores

• Strong Analytical and Logical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred but not required
• Positive attitude, strong work ethics, and ability to multi task
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PC literacy including Microsoft Office, MS Excel skills are essential
• Proven experience with the Internet
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Pay Per Click (PPC) experience required

To be successful in this position, you must have strong attention to detail, be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment and attend to multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.

Our Marketing Team is looking to add a high achieving proven writer capable of creating compelling content for web and print based campaigns. A strong candidate for this position must be able to take the most boring, straight-forward subject and write such prose as to leave a reader laughing and/or crying, cheering, moved, and ultimately making a purchase on our website. To succeed in this position, a candidate must have a strong personality that comes across in their writing, along with an ability to understand the target demographic and write for them. In addition, the candidate must understand the principles of promoting, showing, and selling products, building awareness, and developing brand identity in the retail/ecommerce industry. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating copy for marketing, advertising, promotions and sales support materials, along with working with our team members. The candidate must be capable of working in a team and collaborating with others, regardless of the fact that many writers consider themselves loners. The goal for this position is to define and maintain how we communicate with our customers and outside parties as well as define and maintain our brand image. This is a full-time position in a fast-paced and growing company.

• Create and maintain effective promotional and communications material including press releases, articles, scripts, presentations, emails, and more
• Edit content for both web and print marketing campaigns
• Align messages through various types of media
• Help develop and maintain the company’s image and identity
• Gather and organize information and translate into persuasive & compelling language
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and executives to obtain information and discuss the style & direction of each piece

• Bachelor's degree required, with emphasis on Marketing, English, Journalism, or Advertising
• Working experience in copywriting in retail environment or at an ad agency is a must
• Extreme Attention to detail: style, copy & message
• The ability to write in a variety of styles
• Strong knowledge of the English language: superb writing and verbal skills
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task and perform in a fast-paced environment is a must
• A sharp mind with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out complex situations
• Retail/e-commerce experience preferred, knowledge of SEO & online marketing concepts is a plus
• High comfort level with software and technology especially Microsoft Office & the internet
• Knowledge of the sporting goods, hunting, law enforcement, military, astronomy, birding and/or eyewear industries a plus

To be successful in this position, you must have strong attention to detail, be able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment and attend to multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure. Proven experience & comfort in copywriting is essential to meet the demands of this position.

We are looking for a strong & effective marketing communications and public relations professional to take our Brands and Online Stores to a whole new level by building a robust and dynamic PR program. The primary goals of this position are to help promote and brand our Corporate Holding Company, strengthen and promote our in-house brands, and increase exposure for web properties as well as help in building brand awareness of our network of online stores. Developing, maintaining consistency and evolving our company’s and each store’s voice is an important aspect of the job. We need you to be able to build and effectively utilize relationships to increase awareness and favorability of our portfolio of Brands.

• Increase exposure of our Brands in online and offline Media Channels
• Help build our corporate branding strategy
• Promote product and store launches
• Develop & implement brand building & brand management strategy across the various web and digital channels to strengthen our online network
• Maintain high-standard consistent company and store messaging and editorial guidelines
• Build and manage our media portfolio (especially online)
• Develop and Manage Relationships
  • With tech, business, and vertical and across media types (blogs, online, print, and broadcast)
  • With industry partners, key vendor liaisons and external client contacts
• Manage PR opportunities/inquiries and awards
• Contribute to creating fully integrated consumer programs/campaigns
• Distribute company and store announcements
• Assisting with media production (photography & videography)
• Draft and edit press releases

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with emphasis on Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism
• 3 year minimum experience in the PR industry, preferable in a retail or agency environment
• Extreme attention to detail: communication, messaging, writing, presentation
• The ability to present our company and brands from multiple angles
• Strong knowledge of the English language
• Retail/e-commerce experience is preferred, knowledge of SEO and online marketing concepts is a plus
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task and perform in a fast-paced environment is a must
• A sharp mind with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out complex situations
• High comfort level with software and technology especially Microsoft Office & the internet
• Knowledge of the sporting goods, hunting, law enforcement, military, astronomy, birding and/or eyewear industries a plus

To succeed in this company you must be a strong contributor who brings ideas to the table and a responsible team player. Being an effective verbal communicator and relationship manager is a must. You must thrive in our demanding and fast-paced environment and attend to multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure. Proven experience and know-how in the PR industry is essential the meet the demands of this position.

The internship position in the Vendor Services department will allow bright and energetic individuals to learn about Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing by participating in a variety of brand management and merchandising projects. By working with multiple merchandising tools the Vendor Services Intern will learn about content and product management as well as Marketing and Merchandising as it pertains to e-commerce. Tracking, analyzing, reporting and reacting to the performance of merchandising on both search engines and portals through a sophisticated arsenal of marketing tools is an essential part of the job. This position stresses a statistical approach to Online Marketing in order to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities and apply them in a variety of creative online merchandising techniques and methods. Training will be provided on site and the intern will have an opportunity to familiarize him/herself with all the tools before beginning work.

• Learn the ins and outs and take on the responsibility for managing specific merchandising tools which foster increased value and number of sales.
• Analyze brand and individual product performance and sales using analytical tools and reports.
• Coordinate with multiple departments on marketing and merchandising campaigns.
• Become familiar with the basics of the product categories FrankBee.com carries through a series of training seminars.
• Monitor rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement, generate reports, and continually work to improve results

• Currently enrolled students qualify for the internship program if they can work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi task is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sharp mind with an ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out solutions to complex logic problems
• A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out"
• A keen interest in Direct and Online Marketing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel
• High comfort level with software and technology in general

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a video intern to assist the Marketing Team in their video projects for TV and the web. You will assist in production of videos including shooting and editing video, exporting and uploading video to YouTube/Facebook and other social media venues.

If successful, the internship may lead to an opportunity to transition into a full-time position at the company.

• Filming, logging, capturing and editing video
• Exporting and uploading video to YouTube and other various social media venues
• Assisting with the setup and break down of sets for filming product videos
• Writing outlines and scripts and creating storyboards for video projects
• Searching for and purchasing stock images and media
• Assisting the Marketing Team with other miscellaneous video tasks
• Other duties, as assigned

• BS or BFA in a video related field – can be current or expected within the next 12 to 24 months
• Must submit a link to an online portfolio of video work
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop
• Deep understanding of how to operate HD cameras
• Deep understanding of modern communication media, social networking
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Basic understanding of producing videos for TV and the web is a plus
• Knowledge of creating graphics in Adobe After Effects, is a plus
• Knowledge of how to light a film set is a plus

We are looking for bright, energetic individuals willing to learn and grow in a fast paced environment. As part of vendor account management, this position will provide a candidate with an opportunity for in-depth training on Internet and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as Brand Management and Merchandising. This includes online marketing and social media, Search Engine Optimization, online merchandising, performance measurement and implementation of new processes. Escalate your hands-on experience in managing multiple facets of online marketing and merchandising under the direction of the FrankBee.com Vendor Services Group which works directly with our vendors to foster strategic relationships and promote our key brands. Tracking, analyzing, reporting and reacting to the performance of merchandising on both search engines and portals through a sophisticated arsenal of marketing tools is an essential part of the job. This position stresses a statistical approach to online marketing in order to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities and apply them in a variety of creative online merchandising techniques and methods to stimulate your account’s sales.

• Managing vendor campaigns
  • Execute merchandising campaigns on all FrankBee.com web properties utilizing a variety of tools to position products for optimal exposure on high trafficked pages
  • Analyze brand sales and select products for advertisement based on statistical factors
  • Manage site cross-sell features
  • Implement searchandising in pursuit of strategically targeted sales
  • Execute gift-with-purchase and rebate promotions by coordinating with various departments and acquiring required elements
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Marketing, Web Content and Merchandising departments to complete projects internally while relying on vendor feedback.
• Monitor rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement, generate reports, and continually work to improve results
• Conduct research on backlinking to ensure optimal SEO for all web properties

• Bachelor’s Degree is required (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi task is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sharp mind with an ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out solutions to complex logic problems
• A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out"
• A keen interest in Direct and Online Marketing
• A broad knowledge of business models
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data in order to make informed decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel
• High comfort level with software and technology in general

We are looking for bright, energetic individuals willing to learn and grow in a fast paced environment. This position will provide a candidate with an opportunity for in-depth training on Internet and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as Product Management and Merchandising. This includes Search Engine Optimization, online merchandising, cost and supply management, performance measurement and implementation of new processes. Escalate your hands-on experience in managing multiple facets of online marketing and merchandising under the direction of the FrankBee.com Marketing Team. Tracking, analyzing, reporting and reacting to the performance of merchandising on both search engines and portals through a sophisticated arsenal of marketing tools is an essential part of the job. This position stresses a statistical approach to online marketing in order to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities and apply them in a variety of creative online merchandising techniques and methods.

• Inventory management and turnover:
• Ensure optimal pricing and product placement on the site to maximize sales and inventory turnover
• Market through Search Engines - Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Merchandise products through a variety of sales channels: FrankBee.com, EBay, Amazon, comparison shopping engines and other platforms
• Handle product placement on promotional pages and administer updates
• Implement searchandising in pursuit of strategically targeted sales
• Manage cross-sell features
• Assemble and merchandise kits and gift packages
• Analyze sales trends, evaluate inventory volume, ensure profitability through margin control
• Develop alternative merchandising strategies and open new sales channels increase sales
• Develop relationships with vendors and provide daily support to the web team
• Advise and assist web team in adding new products to the site
• Update required databases on as needed basis (e.g. vendor exceptions, pricing tables)
• Perform market research to identify new product and product category niches
• Monitor rankings and traffic of web properties to ensure optimal product placement, generate reports, and continually work to improve results

• Bachelor’s Degree is required (concentration in Business, Marketing or Economics is preferred)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi task is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sharp mind with an ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out solutions to complex logic problems
• A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out"
• A keen interest in Direct and Online Marketing
• A broad knowledge of business models
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data in order to make informed decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel
• High comfort level with software and technology in general

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Creative Manager to join our creative team. You will be responsible for conceptualization, prototyping and implementation of various graphics design works and ensuring brand consistency across all communication media.

• Support marketing and web development teams as well as other internal customers with creative solutions
• Maintain, update, and refine brand and style guidelines
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication media
• Conceptualize, prototype, and create graphics for projects of various size and complexity from simple flyers and email newsletters to new online stores and large multimedia marketing campaigns

• Must submit a link to a strong online portfolio featuring web and print design
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Deep understanding of web and print standards and processes
• Deep understanding of modern communication media, social networking, and search engine marketing
• Brand management experience
• BS or BFA in a design related field
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions
• User interface design experience
• Knowledge of Flash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript is a plus
• Active in design community

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Front-End Web Developer to join our web development team. You will work closely with designers and software engineers to implement sophisticated user interfaces for web applications.

• Work with user interface designers, graphics designers, and software engineers to implement sophisticated user interfaces using XHTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, RTML for Yahoo Store, JSONP
• Write standards compliant XHTML and CSS
• Build reusable, well-abstracted, efficient and SEO-friendly front end components and systems
• Develop and extend OO JS libraries
• Develop prototypes and templates for various web applications
• Identify and resolve browser compatibility issues
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Test new and existing web applications

• Must submit a link to a strong online portfolio featuring interactive UI samples
• Expertise in XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, RTML for Yahoo Store, JSONP
• 3+ years experience building user interfaces for web applications
• Extremely detail oriented with a passion of delivering high performance code and pixel perfect implementations
• Must be able to write JavaScript with and without the use of OOJS Frameworks such as jQuery or Dojo
• Understanding of modern communication media, social networking, and search engine marketing
• Understanding of server side scripting and PHP
• Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver and SVN
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• A habit of thorough testing and retesting of own work
• Experience with template engines such as Zend View and Yahoo!RTML for Yahoo Store
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• BS or BFA in any field
• Ability to keep up to date with related technologies
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced User Interface Designer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for conceptualization, prototyping, and implementation of user interfaces for the modern web. You will work with graphics designers, web developers, business analysts, operations experts and software engineers with a common goal of improving overall experience and satisfaction of customers using our websites.

• Conceptualize, document, design, and prototype accessible user interfaces of highest quality
• Be at the intersection of creative, technical, and business worlds
• Collect and document new feature requirements
• Conduct user experience research to improve existing and new web applications
• Work with graphics designers to create aesthetically pleasant and consistent user interface design elements
• Assist web developers and software engineers throughout the whole development cycle including implementation and testing stages
• Maintain, update, and refine brand and style guidelines with the rest of the design team

• Must submit a link to a strong online portfolio featuring web, user interface and interaction design samples
• 3+ years experience building and designing user interfaces for web applications
• Passion for elegant and intuitive user interfaces
• Deep understanding of modern web technologies: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, RTML for Yahoo Store, PHP
• Deep understanding of modern communication media, social networking, and search engine marketing
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• BS or BFA in a design or computer science related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Communication Designer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for conceptualization, prototyping and implementation of various communication media, focusing on effective information delivery.

• Conceptualize, design, and prototype various multimedia pieces
• Be at the intersection of creative and business worlds
• Work closely with other designers focusing on clear and effective information delivery
• Support marketing, content management and web development teams as well as other internal customers with creative solutions
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication media
• Conceptualize, prototype, and create graphics for projects of various size and complexity from simple flyers and email newsletters to large multimedia marketing campaigns

• Must submit a link to a strong online portfolio featuring communication design samples
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and, Photoshop
• Good knowledge of web and print standards and processes
• Good knowledge of modern communication media, social networking, and search engine marketing
• BS or BFA in a design related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions
• Active in design community

Frank Bee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Junior Web Developer to join our team. You will work closely with designers and software engineers to implement sophisticated user interfaces for web applications.

• Work with user interface designers, graphics designers, and software engineers to implement sophisticated user interfaces using XHTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, RTML for Yahoo Store, JSONP
• Write standards compliant XHTML and CSS
• Build reusable, well-abstracted, efficient and SEO-friendly front end components and systems
• Develop and extend OO JS libraries
• Develop prototypes and templates for various web applications
• Identify and resolve browser compatibility issues
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Test new and existing web applications
• Other duties, as assigned

• Good knowledge of XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, RTML for Yahoo Store, JSONP
• Some experience building user interfaces for web applications is preferred
• Extremely detail oriented with a passion of delivering high performance code and pixel perfect implementations
• Understanding of modern communication media, social networking, and search engine marketing
• Understanding of server side scripting and PHP is preferred
• An online portfolio featuring interactive UI samples is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver and SVN
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• A habit of thorough testing and retesting of own work
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to keep up to date with related technologies
• Ability to handle the pressure and fluidity of a fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions

The Content Project Manager will manage the process of keeping the product information and other online web content on our web properties up to date. The Project Manager will facilitate updates and new product line addition projects from inception through completion, working with all stakeholders for successful and on-time deployment using internal CMS. The projects will cross several areas of the business with a heavy emphasis on product line content management. The Content Project Manager will verify vendor provided data including pricing, product info, as well as technical vendor integration specifications ensuring consistency, accuracy, and feasibility. The candidate will prioritize, coordinate, and oversee item creation for full-line store product updates including photography, attributing, and taxonomy. The candidate will also ensure promotional online execution accuracy (pricing, advertising, deals, online experience, etc.) The Project Manager will coordinate the efforts and partner with Web Content, Purchasing, Web Development, Merchandising and Marketing teams and other staff members to develop and implement recommendations to meet the strategic objectives of the online business.

• Full life cycle project management of updating and adding of new product lines to our online stores
• Manage new web site content-oriented projects, revisions and edits from request through launch
• Oversee multiple, ongoing requests for content edits, graphic optimization, and related changes using a single, prioritized virtual priority queue
• Review, prioritize, and tracks requests, including work orders and project orders
• Ensure that normal, emergency and ad hoc content updates occur based on prioritization parallel to business priorities
• Proactively identify, resolve and, when appropriate, escalate potential internal and external conflicts in requirements, schedule, milestones or deliverables
• Document and communicate project status to all parties involved in the process
• Facilitate prioritization, technical and business requirements meetings
• Coordinate efforts between business units and technical teams in order to ensure timely content updates
• Communicate project status, outstanding issues and key changes in scope or schedule
• Identify and mitigate risks; Drive issues to resolution
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors if necessary to resolve technical issues and questions
• Ensure satisfaction (and minimize problems and concerns) through pro-active project management of communicating progress and project timelines

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years of product management experience, the bulk of which being spent managing Web applications and online projects ranging from concepts in ideation to platform features already in production
• Strong prioritization/time management and excellent written and oral skills to communicate clearly and negotiate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, internal/external suppliers and fellow team members at all levels
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new application functionality and strive to be a process expert
• Must be able to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to quickly identify project risks and mitigate accordingly
• Proven ability to write procedures and business requirements
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on state-of-the art online technologies
• Solid understanding of Internet business model
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, and related technologies required
• Work experience with PHP, SQL, MS Access-related projects is a plus
• Expertise with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel)
• Expert level analytical, statistical, and quantitative reasoning skills and abilities

FrankBee.com is seeking a Junior PHP Developer to work at a state-of-the-art Enterprise level, using the latest OOP practices: Domain-Driven Design, Design patterns, Object Relational Mapping (Doctrine), the Zend Framework for MVC, Dependency Injection via Symfony DI container and Unit testing in PHPUnit. We work with cutting edge tools such as JIRA/Fisheeye/Crucible for our work flow and Zend Studio as our IDE. We work across the whole spectrum of web development tasks, writing web apps (with both front end and back end work), web service consumers and providers, automated publishing tools for our stores and retail channels, and critical business analytics applications.

• Development of enterprise web applications on a LAMP stack
• Maintenance and upgrades (new features, refactoring, bug fixing) of existing programs
• Building and setting up online stores (including automated publishing tools, front-end setup, as well as integration)

• Coursework in Computer Science or equivalent
• Hands-on experience developing on a LAMP stack
• Demonstrated understanding of object oriented programming and, preferably, design patterns
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and effective time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sharp mind with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out complex logic problems
• A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out"
• Ability to present and “sell” your solutions

The Product Category Manager will play a critical role in driving the next phase of growth and maturity for all Frank Bee Enterprises Inc stores by driving new category launches and product assortment planning and execution. This will include determining the store’s category roadmap and defining site features needed to support new categories. The Product Category Manager will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive category management plan, incorporating consumer and shopper insights for all Frank Bee Enterprises Inc categories including but not limited to Uniforms, Academic Regalia, Uniforms, Academic Regalia, Tactical, Military, Hunting and Outdoor.

• Leads process to define key categories and identify category growth drivers for business planning cycle for various product segments, including but not limited to Uniforms, Academic Regalia, Tactical, Military, Hunting and Outdoor
• Assists Content Management Team in classification and categorization of new products
• Utilizes customer data, external analysis and input from key stakeholders to determine new category roadmap and make product mix/assortment decisions
• Creates a clear process and timeline for launching new categories and expanding the product assortment, with a focus on driving revenue and creating a great user experience
• Accountable for product lifecycle management for all channels
• Responsible for the training and development of team members
• Actively participates in category assortment planning, demand planning, and merchandising planning
• Responsible for executing private label product development and selecting branded merchandise to support financial goals
• Participates in development and execution of financial assortment, and pricing strategies for all channels
• Proactively scans internal and external business environment for new category management ideas and methods
• Uses existing tools and reports to diagnose new category opportunities
• Leads development of category management objectives, strategies, and plans to help maximize category performance
• Joins sales team in penetrating key customer decision-makers to present category development plans
• Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Understands key retail customers, the marketplace, competitors, and categories
• Responsible for preparing and conducting semi-annual category line reviews for the Retail channel assortment

• 2-5 years of Product Category Management or related experience preferably in e-commerce or comparable field
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Technical Products including but not limited to Uniforms, Academic Regalia, Tactical, Military, Hunting and Outdoor
• Solid understanding of user interface standards, limitations, and technologies
• Strong familiarity with e-commerce performance metrics
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to adapt to change and a fast paced work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers internal/external suppliers and fellow team members at all levels
• Solid understanding of Internet business model