Lorton Data has a great opportunity for the right individual. We are hiring for the part-time position of Accounting / Administrative Assistant, to assist the accounting department and provide general office support. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, conscientious, detail-oriented person who constantly strives to do accurate work. Position hours are 1-5PM, M-F (we may be able to be flexible on the work schedule; please email to inquire about a different schedule).
We offer competitive compensation and a good benefits package including:
Friendly and professional work environment
Health and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability
SIMPLE retirement plan
Pretax plan for medical/dental insurance premiums
Conveniently located in Minneapolis, just north of the University of MN, with free parking
Responsibilities include:
Matches vendor invoices with purchase orders to verify pricing and approval of payment.
Enters vendor invoice information into accounting program and reviews for accuracy. Mails out all payments and files vendor invoices.
Creates customer invoices in accounting program and reviews for accuracy. Prints, mails, and files invoices. Performs credit card transactions.
Backs up accounts receivable.
Answers incoming telephone calls on the main line and welcomes on-site visitors.
Assists CEO and CFO with administrative details / duties.
Assists with mailing and shipping. Receives, sorts, and routes mail and packages.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, collating, and shredding.
Provides company-wide support.
Education, experience, and skills required:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One year experience working in an office setting.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles required.
Computer experience with spreadsheets and word processing software.
Must be detail-oriented and have familiarity with computers.
Excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant personality, clear speaking voice.
Good organizational skills and the ability to deal with multiple priorities.
Must project a professional image on phone and in person.
Lorton Data - Human Resources
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413
email: hr at lortondata dot com
fax: 612.362.0299
phone: 612.362.0209
Database Marketing Analyst
Lorton Data is now hiring for the position of Database Marketing Analyst, who will analyze, reformat, update and enhance our clients’ marketing databases to increase the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. This person will also act as the Lead Analyst in performing response analysis. The ideal candidate will be an analytical, independent “doer” who puts a premium on accuracy. If you have built a career as a Database Marketing Analyst and can juggle multiple projects while keeping an eye on the details, we would like to talk to you.
We offer a great place to work, competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including:
Friendly and professional work environment
Conveniently located in Minneapolis, north of the University of MN, with free parking available
Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Health and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability
SIMPLE retirement plan
Pretax plan for medical/dental insurance premiums and dependent care expenses
Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities include:
Converts customer information to our system using a variety of computers, equipment and software.
Analyzes files and instructions, pinpoints potential problems, and suggests methods to counter their effects.
Performs complex data conversions.
Utilizes and modifies programs to manipulate data and increase database integrity. Prepares files and initiates the following processes: ZIP + 4®, postal presort, inkjet file creation, merge/purge, NCOALink®, and other data services.
Produces output per client specifications. Outputs include: standard files, inkjet files, labels, personalized laser letters, reports, or custom output.
Utilizes mapping software to increase the value of market analysis and customer profiles.
Designs and generates reports.
Acts as the Lead Analyst in performing response analysis and suggesting methods to increase the effectiveness of our clients’ marketing campaigns.
Communicates with project coordinators and clients regarding issues throughout the project, and provides updates to project coordinators concerning project progress.
Communicates with clients about project results.
Works with Sales department to develop new product and service offerings.
Skills and Education Required:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in database marketing and response analysis
Experience with file manipulation (reformatting, sorting, merging, querying, reporting) and a variety of data types/structures
MS Windows experience
Independent learner
Problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail
College degree required
Skills Desired (not required - we will train):
FoxPro or Dbase
SQL
Crystal Reports
Database management
Experience using any of the following software: Postalsoft/Firstlogic, Group 1, Mail Manager, or equivalent
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Lorton Data - Human Resources
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413
email: hr at lortondata dot com
fax: 612.362.0299
phone: 612.362.0209
Programmer / Analyst
Due to growth, we have an exciting, new opportunity for a Programmer/Analyst. The ideal candidate will be analytical, independent, and quality-focused with an ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including:
Collegial work environment
Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Health and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability
SIMPLE retirement plan
Profit-sharing plan
Pretax plan for medical/dental insurance premiums and dependent care expenses
Tuition reimbursement
Conveniently located in Minneapolis, north of the University of MN, with free parking
Please visit www.lortondata.com for more information on our company
Responsibilities Include:
Serves as a member of a small team developing and enhancing a variety of industry-transforming applications to support our customers' data services needs. These applications are typically used internally.
Helps to make Lorton Data's customers more successful.
Helps to make Lorton Data a great place to work.
Performs testing to ensure that programs written by self and others meet specifications.
Generates reports from data.
Completes small projects that are customer job-specific or problem-specific.
Consults with internal and external clients to analyze, understand, and document the following: functions to be automated, client needs, desired features, and input and output requirements.
Analyzes, defines, and documents system requirements for: data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, input and outputs.
Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate the sequence of steps a program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and time tables for developing, testing, and installing applications. Regularly reports on project progress.
Converts designs and specifications into code.
Writes and maintains documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
Writes documentation or reviews documentation written by others that describes installation and operating procedures.
Trains end users and/or technical support staff to use programs.
Monitors performance of programs after implementation.
Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems or questions with a program.
Updates and enhances existing programs as needed.
Analyzes, installs, and tests upgrades of internally or externally developed application programs.
Develops skills to keep up with advancing job requirements.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
Relevant Technical, Associates or Bachelors degree; or equivalent experience
Understanding of software methodology and requirements gathering
Experience with .NET or FoxPro
Experience with relational databases, preferably SQL Server
Some experience with web application development
Experience with HTML and XML
Experience with report writing
Excellent project management skills
Good organizational and communication skills
Love of learning. Committed to ongoing development of skills to keep up with advancing job requirements.
Experience in the database marketing industry is a plus
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Lorton Data - Human Resources
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413
email: hr at lortondata dot com
fax: 612.362.0299
phone: 612.362.0209
Sales Representative
Lorton Data is hiring for the key position of Sales Representative. As part of an ambitious growth plan we are looking for an experienced, successful Sales Representative to develop new business opportunities. Lorton will reward your results, and you are the only limit on how far you can go. The successful candidate will be a competitive, independent "doer" and a stimulating influence on everyone they meet, with a successful track record of closing sales. If you constantly strive to be the best, we would like to talk to you.
Lorton Data provides database marketing services including data quality/hygiene improvement, data conversion/transformation, enhancement services, and data mining and analysis. This position will focus on selling data hygiene services. Our customers choose Lorton Data for our high level of customer service, flexibility, and our focus on quality. Our mission is to make our customers more successful.
Responsibilities include:
Initiate, build and close sales opportunities through contact with business, nonprofit, and government entities.
Work with Sales Manager to create sales strategies and develop sales goals and plans to meet corporate goals.
Develop sales presentations.
Compile lists of prospective clients for use as sales leads.
Make outbound calls to prospects to qualify leads and sell products and services.
Make outside sales visits with prospects to qualify leads and sell products and services. Some travel required.
Prepare price estimates and formal quotes.
Exhibit and attend trade shows and conferences.
Stay abreast of competition to ensure we maintain or improve our competitive position.
Keep abreast of industry developments and network with others in the industry.
Provide insights on market conditions, new business opportunities, and competitors to build sales.
Experience required:
Minimum one year of sales experience.
Proven track record in cold calling and closing sales.
Education and experience preferred:
Sales training
General knowledge of postal regulations
Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university
Experience in any of the following industries helpful: database services, lettershop, printing, list sales.
Skills required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of people
Ability to operate a PC efficiently and to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must present a professional image and have a pleasant phone voice
Hard-working, self-managing, and self-motivated
Excellent organizational skills
Must hold a valid MN Driver's License and have a good driving record
Some travel required
We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including:
Friendly and professional work environment
Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Health and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability
SIMPLE retirement plan
Profit sharing plan
Pretax plan for medical/dental insurance premiums and dependent care expenses
Tuition reimbursement
Conveniently located in Minneapolis, north of the University of MN, with free parking
Please visit www.lortondata.com for more information on our company
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Lorton Data - Human Resources
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413
email: hr at lortondata dot com
fax: 612.362.0299
phone: 612.362.0209
Information Processing Analyst
This analytical, independent "doer" will put a premium on accuracy, follow up on details, juggle multiple projects, and complete projects on time.
Responsibilities include:
Converts customer information to our system using a variety of computers, equipment and software.
Verifies file structure, record layout, content and usability.
Analyzes files and instructions, pinpoints potential problems, presents questions and observations, and suggests methods to counter their effects.
Communicates with project coordinators and clients regarding issues throughout the project, and provides updates to project coordinators concerning project progress.
Utilizes and modifies programs to manipulate information.
Produces output items per client specifications. Outputs include: inkjet files, labels, personalized laser letters, standard files, or custom output.
Skills and Education Required:
Experience in the direct mail and marketing communications industry
Experience with file manipulation (sorting, merging, querying) and a variety of data types/structures
MS Windows experience
Problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail
High school diploma required; advanced education preferred
Skills Desired (not required):
Basic knowledge of MS DOS
FoxPro or Dbase
SQL
Crystal Reports
Database management
Experience using any of the following software: Postalsoft/Business Objects, Group 1, Mail Manager, or equivalent
We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including:
Friendly and professional work environment
Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Short and long-term disability
SIMPLE retirement plan
Pretax plan for medical/dental insurance premiums and dependent care expenses
Tuition reimbursement
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Lorton Data - Human Resources
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55413
email: hr at lortondata dot com
fax: 612.362.0299
phone: 612.362.0209
