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This position is responsible for direct management and oversight of an individual's field performance, including new business acquisition & existing portfolio management.

What We Offer

$50- $80k+ 1st year potential

Competitive sales and management bonuses

Industry leading incentives, up to 4 company sponsored vacation trips per year

Hands on training in classroom and out in the field with an experienced top manager.

Accelerated growth potential: sales rep to team leader within 45 to 60 days for the right candidate.

Lifetime vesting in renewals where you are paid for past performance

Ongoing corporate sponsored sales and leadership training seminars

Career Advantages

Achievable incentives with cash and travel

The best training in the industry tailored to the individual

Bonus potential exceeding $50,000 annually

Ability to advance and grow at your pace

Continuous recognition for achievement

Positive corporate culture fostered by the sense of ownership and empowerment

Full-time

Salary/Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 per year

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufacturers to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a retail merchandising representative you will be ensuring that a proper level of product stock is maintained and that merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf space. This includes setup, planogram execution, stocking, facing, and rotating of the manufacturer's product (experience required). You will also have the opportunity in many stores to build relationships with the store management. You must be willing to work on all types of resets. Resets can include (but are not limited to) grocery, cosmetic, and hair care. This position requires the ability to travel within at least a 40 mile radius within a specified zip code. This position requires travel to multiple stores so reliable transportation is required. Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

RESET EXPERIENCE! PLANOGRAM OR SCHEMATIC EXPERIENCE!

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Join our team and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster is an innovative architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in the Midwest with offices in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. We are looking for a talented Leader to work directly with the business development team and guide new client relationship efforts in the government and/or commercial market sector(s). This position includes working in the Firm's key sectors to identify and develop client and community contacts with long-term impact for the future success of the firm. The Market Director position favors an experienced, strategic professional with drive, initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and the desire to work in a collaborative environment with our team. Position available in Michigan and Indiana offices.

Responsibilities include positioning the Firm to cultivate opportunities, requests for proposals, direct pursuits with clients, and enhance our current market practice. It also includes leading a strategic marketing plan that guides the market to consistently meet and exceed the Firm's established financial goals. This role includes developing and growing your professional network, market expertise, and capabilities to ensure maximum effectiveness and client satisfaction. In addition, you will be collaborating with team members who have various specialized expertise to enhance relationships with current and future clients.

Given the role and responsibilities of this position, our expectation is to split time between business development activities and additional responsibilities in the firm, which may include project programming, design, project management, or other key roles depending on your skills and expertise. The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Culture:

• Lead and encourage positive communication among team members and across other disciplines.
• Create opportunities to enhance teamwork and create inclusion, leading to a positive work environment.
• Strive to cultivate equity, respect, integrity, humor, and the celebration of talent.
• Promote a positive work culture by leading by example and supporting TowerPinkster Leadership Team

Client:

• Perform business development functions, to include marketing, business development, and external networking to create personal connections and involvement in professional organizations.
• Create and maintain long-standing relationships with clients.
• Lead the process of interviewing with prospective new clients.
• Collaborate with the client in the planning and design process, determining solutions and defining the scope of the project to meet client needs.

Project:

• Ensure clear understanding of project scope, roles, expectations and deadlines
• Serve as the senior subject-matter expert to resolve project challenges.
• Provide project management, design expertise, and contract administration for select projects.
• Lead and coordinate project efforts with other disciplines, clients, and construction partners to meet schedule milestones.
• Contribute and implement techniques for improving procedures and standards.
• Define scope of work and determine professional service fees.
• Conduct field assessments, design analysis, and perform site visits.
• Create and write reports and presentations to clients.

Mentorship:

• Assist the Manager(s) and Supervisor(s) with individual and team growth and development and create opportunities for educational learning.
• Influence the careers of professionals on your team.
• Mentor the team and share experiences, knowledge, skills, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Lead, teach and guide project team members to assist in their growth and development.

Leadership:

• Communicate appropriate staffing levels and workload through collaboration with Manager(s) and Supervisor(s) in other office(s)
• Project future staffing needs and participate in various recruiting efforts for future staff.
• Develop and manage the market sector budget.
• Participate in organizations and other outside work activities to promote TowerPinkster and to develop relationships for long term talent selection
• All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

Business Development:

• Lead business development efforts based on past and current relationships and network.
• Develop standard letter proposals and work with the Marketing team to develop RFQ/P proposal responses for various project pursuits. Lead and provide direction for interview presentations.
• Identify annual sales capture within market sector and set annual sales goals for market.
• Assist in definition of marketing plan including project pursuits, advancing expertise, strengthening reputation in sector, and defining advertisements / sponsorships / PR opportunities within sector.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with City and County jurisdictions, State agencies, municipalities, and other clients and organizations.
• Identify potential community engagement opportunities and methods to enhance your profile in the community.
• Update marketing contacts weekly and attend BD meetings and others as required.
• Participate in speaking engagements and written articles that promote the Firm as an industry expert in the market sector.
• Mentor/develop other team members in business development roles and actives.
• Attend industry/market sector conferences for professional growth, networking, and promotion of our services.

Project Engagement:

• Work in a leadership role on a project team which may consist of client management, creative team structure, contract review and negotiation, programming, concept design, project management oversight, and skills that result in successful projects and satisfied clients.
• Work with Project Manager to review and edit project contracts and participate with PM in negotiation of contact language with client, attorneys, insurance provider, etc.
• Lead client management of relationship for project specific work and/or to maintain client satisfaction with various client contacts. Oversee client satisfaction feedback.
• Participate in problem solving with Project Manager and client related to potential errors and omissions, and challenging issues that arise during or after the project.
• Support the Project Manager, as necessary, in meetings requested by the client.
• Participate in any legal issues or claims that arise regarding a project.
• Monitor the profitability of projects that you are leading, meet with the Project Manager regarding project performance, and help support the PM on additional service requests.

Position qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of the business development role with an architecture and engineering firm, and strategies for proactive pursuits of clients and project.
• Proficient with establishing project fees, project schedules, and work plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Strong background and success with project and people management.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients, team members, and partners.
• Must balance time between office locations - Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, other location(s)
• Participation in professional organization memberships, meetings, and conferences.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture from a four-year college or university.
• Licensure and/or accreditation from industry organizations.
• A minimum of 8+ years of related experience in the industry.
• Experience with Business Development and Proposal generation.
• Experience with managing and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Experience with all phases of project development; including studies, programming, concept development through construction administration.
• Experience with various project delivery methods.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Gmail, etc.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term

The Sales Teammate position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement: \"To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.\" Additionally, Sales Teammates perform a variety of sales, merchandising and operational tasks assigned by Store Management (e.g. cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities).

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guest.
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires.
• Anticipate and fulfill Guest's needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobing experience.
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education, consistently sharing that knowledge and education with Team.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Remain consistent on personal sales, as well as looking for opportunities to impact Teammates' presentations with the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG).
• Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by Store Management.
• Provide legendary service throughout the store in these top four areas: Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and the register area.
• Help Guests try on or fit merchandise.
• Check out and bag purchases.
• Prepare merchandise for alterations.
• Knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for Guests and exhibit the ability to turn into a showmanship opportunity.
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals.
• Meets or above performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty including fit appointments, Buckle credit card and guest connect.
• Place Special Orders or call other stores to find desired merchandise.
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Buckle's customer service expectations in order to meet the needs of every Guest.
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present.

• Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend.
• Create relationships through Guest Loyalty and Guest Preferred.
• Maintain a professional and respectful attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture.

• Present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn.
• Stay current on product range.
• Work with other Teammates and Guests to identify product improvements, new product ideas and new product feedback.
• Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.
• Open and close cash registers, use magnetic card readers, perform tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
• Follow all Loss Prevention guidelines, including daily bag and purse checks.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (\"POS\") procedures.
• Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices.
• Perform merchandising tasks, such as handling freight, re-merchandising, preparing displays, completing price markdowns, and transfers.
• Consistently maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle's mission statement.
• Provide feedback to Store Manager and Leadership Team regarding merchandise handling concerns.
• Communicate any policy violations and Teammate or Guest concerns to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner.
• Understand and apply the Buckle's Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits Available (after applicable waiting period):

• Teammate Discount
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) (subject to additional requirements)
• Paid Sick Time (where required by state)

No prior experience or training required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and jump; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to sit. Physical ability to lift and maneuver 30lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.

Part time 2072 E Beltline Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI, US 49525

In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform, inspire and outfit the customer. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.

All associates are expected to become experts of the brand's selling behaviors, leveraging these behaviors with every customer who walks through our doors and allowing us to provide a premium customer experience.

Acknowledge and assist customers; locate merchandise efficiently using various methods; answer questions quickly and accurately

Offer style and outfit suggestions to the customer, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration

Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs

Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience

Support sales floor, fitting room, check out, and back of house processes, as required

Courteous and responsive to internal/external request

Exchange and verifies job related information to provide support

Good communicator with the ability to utilize technology effectively and engage with customers and your team to meet goals

Problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required

Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally

Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems

Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on- the-job training

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five \"on the clock\" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.