Sales Jobs in Hamden Connecticut

Job Title: Manager of Accounts Payable

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid)

Duration: Fulltime

("US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.”)

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $90K/year to $110K/year with benefits

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements, while maintaining a strong business partnering relationship with Procurement and other areas within the company ports. This role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team of AP analysts and AP specialists to support the companys financial operations. It also oversees the annual AP-related IRS tax reporting, Connecticut Sales tax reporting, and quarterly and year-end AP accrual reporting, as well as any special projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, including hands-on experience designing, building, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements andmakes recommendations on hiring, performance appraisals, and all related employment issues.
• Supervise and mentor AP staff, providing training, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures and internal controls (AP-related) to ensure adherence to companypolicies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements and drivingprocess improvements through effective use of systems.
• Design, track, and analyze AP-related KPIs and operational metrics, using data-driven insights to enhance process accuracy, efficiency, and control performance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AP transactions.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Interact regularly with upper management, other internal customer departments, and external customers to identify and integrate solutions that meet the company's goals both financially and operationally.
• Interact with the Procurement department and external vendors as needed to resolve unusual costing or receipt problems.
• Oversee IRS (1099 & 1042) and Connecticut sales tax reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and year-end AP accrual reporting and performing account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries from K of C staff and vendors; resolves issues.

Skill Qualifications

Required:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices
• Supervisory skills or ability
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills with demonstrated experience building, monitoring, and interpreting KPIs and operational metrics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Customerserviceoriented with strong oral, listening, and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with federal and state tax forms
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment

Systems/Technical Knowledge:

• Exposure to large-scale enterprise, financial systems (e.g. SAP)
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education and Experience Qualifications

Required:

• BS in Accounting
• 5-7 years of experience, preferably in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Familiarity with automated AP tools and workflow systems.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred

Business Analyst

On-site in Oxford, CT

Description

About Tradewind:

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit the role:

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to act as a liaison between the technology team and the other functional areas of our business for project requirements gathering and documentation. Experience in the airline industry is highly desirable. The incumbent will be comfortable learning and adapting to the intricacies of the Tradewind environment, happy working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels and all other departments, and keen to apply their years of expertise to analyze workflows, identify opportunities for efficiency, and translate business needs into actionable requirements for system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Work with all business teams as needs arise, including but not limited to Flight Operations, Dispatch/Operational Control, Maintenance, Training, Sales, Finance and Safety to gather requirements related to scheduling, recordkeeping, operational efficiency, reporting and others.
• Document and translate stakeholder needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze 'as-is' processes and design improved workflows that strengthen safety, efficiency, compliance, and reliability in flight operations.
• Evaluate and support both homebrew and off the shelf critical business platforms including flight scheduling systems, maintenance tracking systems, and SMS tools.
• Identify integration opportunities between aviation systems, HRIS, financial systems, and other enterprise technologies.
• Support implementation, testing, and rollout of system enhancements.
• Ensure solutions and processes align with Part 91 and 135 regulations, including operational control, crew qualifications, duty/rest rules, aircraft airworthiness, training recordkeeping, and documentation standards.
• Assist in creating digital workflows and tools for document control, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
• Facilitate workshops, process reviews, and solution demonstrations.
• Assist in training, documentation, and user adoption for new aviation systems or enhancements.
• Additional duties as required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or Aviation Management required.
• Experience as a Business Analyst or similar analytical role within a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of business process analysis, requirements gathering, and project documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and aviation stakeholders.
• Experience with workflow or diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.).

Highly desirable for any of these additional skillsets:

• Experience in the airline industry preferred but not required.
• Ability to create custom dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI or Excel.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and integration projects.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools (such as Power BI or similar) and the ability to design and create custom dashboards for data analytics.
• Being able to write test scripts.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/DCA and 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fun, dynamic team with opportunities for rapid advancement
• Travel benefits on various US and International airlines

Planetree, a global non-profit organization working to humanize the healthcare experience, is growing and requires a Person-Centered Care (PCC) Consultant, Americas to join our highly engaged consulting team, charged with turning \"concept into reality\" by partnering with healthcare organizations around the world to implement evidenced-based, PCC practices. Our PCC Consultants work alongside client teams, \"rolling up their sleeves\" to identify, implement, and sustain PCC improvement opportunities and drive cultural transformation in complex operating environments. Our consultants wear many \"hats\": trainer, facilitator, coach, champion, data analyst, advocate, listener, and communicator (from board room to bedside). This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing role and wants to engage with organizations worldwide to advance a compassionate, person-centered vision for healthcare.

PCC Consultants apply their deep understanding of the global healthcare landscape including industry trends and key challenges and priorities to meet client needs. They own the day-to-day client relationship and partner to implement person-centered care practices. They work cross-functionally with internal team members to identify new opportunities to address client challenges, ensure solutions are implemented on time, and align with the client's PCC strategy. Consultants will proactively leverage best practices, proactive coaching, and relationship management to support client success.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience implementing Planetree's evidence-based framework for person-centered care and/or deep experience implementing PCC practices within a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Client Service Delivery

• Coach and support staff at client healthcare organizations to implement Planetree's PCC Framework according to the Planetree Method. This includes but is not limited to presentations, workshop facilitation, conducting assessments, and providing both oral and written reports and recommendations.
• Provide daily oversight and management of assigned client relationships and projects, supporting effective implementation of Planetree contracted programs and services.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the complex challenges facing healthcare organizations and how Planetree programs align with improvement/transformation activities.
• Cultivate relationships with assigned clients and engage with them as active partners, embodying Planetree's \"roll up your sleeves\" approach to partnership and service.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and confidante to senior leaders at client organizations, enabling and promoting positive organizational change.
• Understand, implement, and teach process improvement methodologies.
• Actively and curiously engage in continuous learning related to the evolution of person-centered care.
• Demonstrate an ability to consolidate large datasets into distilled themes and recommendations, including an understanding of relationships between qualitative and quantitative data.
• Independently manage travel to both domestic and international locations.

Product & Content Management

• Complete required training and maintain competency in all Planetree products and services.
• Seek feedback and review evaluation data to support continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Deliver services and content with high fidelity according to internal guidelines.
• Continuously evolve and improve Planetree tools and resources to advance PCC and organizational mission.
• Contribute to the development of curricula, plans of engagement, and assessment tools to support the needs of healthcare organizations.

Business Development & Marketing

• Collaborate with sales teams as required for complex proposals, client requirements, and requests for proposals.
• Prepare presentations and speak at conferences to represent Planetree and its services as required.
• Contribute to Planetree thought leadership through webinars, case studies, outreach.

Teamwork & Culture

• Live and uphold the Planetree Mission, Vision, and Values in all interactions with colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Be a reliable, kind colleague and partner in delivering high-quality programs and services to advance Planetree's mission.
• Demonstrate and convey compassion and empathy, partnership and collaboration and humility and openness.
• Be willing to give and receive constructive, just-in-time feedback.
• Contribute to Planetree's organizational learning and development by bringing field experiences and insights back to the team to drive innovation.
• Complete mandatory training as required.

Data & Billing

• Manage and update all client information in Salesforce.
• Track billable hours for client work to maintain accurate invoicing.
• Ensure minimum billing targets are achieved based on client delivery obligations.
• Manage budgets and contract spend-down for client engagements and conduct follow-up on accounts receivable as required with the Finance team.

Critical Skills

• Direct, hands-on experience implementing PCC or related practices or improvement programs within a complex healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated interest in driving positive change in healthcare.
• Comfortable engaging in professional communication (written, oral, non-verbal) with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines and deliver high-caliber work on time and budget.
• Flexible and able to adapt to various situations and conditions.

Minimum Competencies

Performance Evaluation

Performance objectives will be established at the beginning of the team member's period of employment. These objectives will be discussed and agreed with the team member's direct line manager. This will form the team members' Development & Performance Plan for the year.

Performance will be evaluated by:

• Feedback on work achievements and issues through ongoing discussions and performance evaluations
• Periodic external member/partner feedback on services provided
• Performance indicators for systems relating to the delivery of Planetree products and services
• Performance indicators for critical areas of responsibility

Diversity Statement

Planetree is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. We work in over 35 countries and value diversity in our work and workplace. In our work, we promote respect, inclusion, and compassion towards all stakeholders in the healthcare enterprise. We encourage qualified candidates of any race, religion, creed, or orientation to join our mission-driven team.

Additional Information

All positions at Planetree require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The specific checks are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Planetree, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Planetree's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required for the position.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Notice Planetree will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions

Now Hiring: Luxury Automotive Sales Professional – Get out of the dealership!

Our client is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Professional with a background in luxury brands such as BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, or similar to join their growing team.

This is a unique opportunity to step out of the traditional dealership environment and move into a client-first, back-office focused role where your expertise and relationship skills will continue to drive success.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Onsite
• Industry: Luxury Automotive / Client Services

Why Make the Move?

• Get out of the high-pressure dealership grind
• Client-first environment focused on service and relationships
• Strong base salary + commission structure (no draw plan like traditional dealerships)
• Major holidays off
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package

Ideal Background:

• Previous luxury automotive sales experience
• Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of auto sales experience
• Experience with brands such as BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, or similar
• Strong customer relationship and consultative sales skills
• Professional communication and high-end client service mindset

If you’re ready to leverage your luxury automotive sales experience in a more balanced, professional environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Senior Vice President of Operations

Distribution & Warehouse Operations

Position Overview

As Senior Vice President of Operations, you will lead and optimize the company’s warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment with business goals. This role oversees all distribution center activities and operational processes that support the company’s supply chain and customer service commitments.

The SVP will play a critical role in the continued evolution of the company’s distribution network by implementing scalable operational processes, leveraging advanced technologies, and driving operational excellence across the organization. This executive will partner with senior leadership to ensure the distribution network supports the company’s growth strategy and long-term operational performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and consistent execution for the ongoing evolution of the company’s multi-site distribution network, ensuring the organization’s infrastructure, processes, and systems support current operations while scaling effectively to enable future growth
• Develop and execute enterprise distribution strategies that enhance warehouse and distribution center performance, improve service levels, optimize cost structures, and strengthen working capital management
• Drive operational excellence across the distribution network by implementing performance metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean principles, to enhance productivity, accountability, and service performance
• Own the operational P&L for distribution operations, including budgeting, cost management, and financial performance optimization while maintaining best-in-class service and operational standards
• Build and lead high-performing distribution teams by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
• Leverage advanced technology, data analytics, and distribution systems to improve operational visibility, optimize warehouse performance, and maximize the effectiveness of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), labor management tools, and related technologies
• Partner with cross-functional leadership—including Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, IT, HR, and Finance—to ensure distribution capabilities support evolving business priorities and customer requirements
• Champion a strong safety culture across all distribution operations by strengthening safety programs, ensuring compliance, and minimizing workplace incidents
• Strengthen supply chain resilience by developing risk mitigation strategies, contingency planning frameworks, and effective partnerships with key vendors and operational partners

Ideal Experience

• The successful candidate will possess proven operational leadership experience within sophisticated manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, or distribution organizations recognized for advanced supply chain and distribution practices.
• Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale warehouse and distribution operations while driving operational performance and strategic improvements.
• Proven ability to design and implement operational improvement initiatives that produce measurable financial and operational results.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in distribution, warehouse, or supply chain leadership roles. Wholesale experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an executive or senior leadership role overseeing complex distribution operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), business intelligence tools, ERP systems, and warehouse management systems.
• Experience leading large-scale operational transformation or modernization initiatives is strongly preferred.

Critical Competencies for Success

Leadership

The SVP must lead by example and inspire teams to achieve higher levels of performance. This individual must build credibility by clearly communicating operational objectives, aligning teams around shared goals, and consistently delivering results.

Distribution & Operational Excellence

To drive improved operational performance in a business driven by customer satisfaction and cost competitiveness, the SVP must demonstrate

• Deep expertise in best-in-class warehouse and distribution practices across complex, multi-site operations.
• The ability to develop and implement distribution strategies that integrate operational functions into a highly coordinated and efficient network.
• Strong understanding of how operational excellence in distribution positively impacts productivity, service levels, and overall company profitability.

Communication & Strategic Thinking

A strong intellect with the ability to synthesize input from multiple internal and external sources and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies and operational initiatives.

Safety Culture

Maintain and champion a strong safety culture across all distribution facilities by promoting safe work practices and holding leaders accountable for maintaining high safety standards.

Department Supervisors lead, train, coach and develop associates in each department to ensure customers receive excellent service and can easily find the merchandise they need.

In addition, they provide valuable input into operational and merchandising decisions to the Store Management Team and Operations Team.

Department Supervisors have strong product and operational knowledge.

Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Gardening, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber, Millwork, Paint, Plumbing, Pro Account Sales, Tool Rental, Front End, Freight, Receiving, Associate Support, Special Services, and Merchandising Execution or a combination of multiple departments depending on store structure.

Location: East Haven, CT

Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) ensure that the products are stocked and properly merchandised to provide the customer the best possible shopping experience while always keeping safety, accuracy and efficiency at the forefront.

Supplier Experience

• Executing price changes, product rotation, and special projects designed to improve how products are displayed to the customer and to meet our suppliers needs and expectations.

Enables Sales/Enable Growth

• Execute strategies and ensure products are displayed correctly to drive sales.
• Build displays and fixtures while utilizing basic hand tools and power tools in addition to refreshing display material/signage/brochures.

Operational Commitments

• MEAs work in teams, with on-site supervision and provide service to multiple departments in the store which requires repetitive lifting, bending, and operating lift equipment.
• MEAs build and maintain strong relationships with store associates and provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers.

Day positions, Overnight positions

Full Time or Part Time

At Jackson Hewitt, and its Franchisees, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is something that the vast majority of taxpayers don't receive from DIY or other assisted providers. We take pride in that. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are \"Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans\". This is our mission and it's a large part of why we work here. Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients.

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience. That's where you come in! We are here to ease their stress and provide expert customer service and tax knowledge.

Flexible schedules available:

• Day shift
• Weekends
• Weekdays
• Part-time

The Greeter serves as the face of the Jackson Hewitt brand during periods of high client traffic/demand. This position interacts with and engages potential and existing clients by conversing and reviewing marketing materials to create interest in making tax preparation appointments. This seasonal role also supports other operational tasks such as appointment scheduling, answering the phone, and check distribution, when appropriate, to foster a positive and efficient client experience.

What you'll do here:

• Greets all potential clients with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Engages in conversation with potential clients to share information about Jackson Hewitt's services, products, and promotions
• Offers promotional items to potential clients by walking the store floor (for our vendor partners) or marketing to other local businesses near storefronts
• Assists with scheduling tax preparation appointments
• Monitors client flow at the location and keeps clients engaged during periods of wait time
• Monitors client activity and takes initiative to answer phones or assist with check distribution by following established procedures when Tax Preparers are with other clients

Skills you'll bring for success:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service or sales experience preferred
• High School Diploma/ GED, or equivalent related business experience
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license and insurance preferred

Compensation: $9.00 per hour

Insurance Sales Specialist – (Remote & In-Person Opportunity)

Take Control of Your Career Today

We are looking for motivated, disciplined and goal-driven individuals to join our high-performing insurance sales team! Whether you’re an experienced sales professional or looking for a rewarding career change, we provide everything you need to succeed—leads, training, mentorship, and an unmatched commission structure.

Why Join Us?

No Cold Calling – Leverage our unique platform that targets qualified candidates seeking our diverse life insurance products, allowing you to focus more on client interactions and less on lead hunting.

Flexible Schedule – Work remotely, in person, or a combination of both. You decide!

Unlimited Earning Potential – Competitive compensation with the most attractive commission and bonus structure in the industry and residual income on renewals.

Comprehensive Training – We provide the tools, scripts, and mentorship to help you close deals quickly as well as a supportive team environment with access to seasoned mentors.

Career Growth – Advancement opportunities based on performance, not tenure.

What You’ll Do:

Get Licensed!- Must have or be willing to obtain a life insurance license (we provide guidance and support to help you get licensed).

Meet with Clients – Perform comprehensive needs assessments to understand clients' financial goals and insurance needs, presenting and explaining life insurance options to help clients make informed decisions.

Present Tailored Solutions – Deliver captivating sales presentations to individuals and groups, showcasing the benefits and features of our life insurance products.

Close Sales & Earn Big – Guide clients through the application process and celebrate each win!

Build Long-Term Relationships – Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with clients, offering continuous support and service. Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction and policy retention.

Stay Informed – Stay up to date on industry trends, competitive products, and market conditions. Utilize this knowledge to position our life insurance products effectively and provide clients with pertinent information.

What You Need to Succeed:

Strong communication and persuasive sales skills

Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset

Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

No experience required – we’ll help you get licensed if you’re not already!

Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation (for in-person meetings)

Compensation & Perks:

High commission structure with monthly bonuses

Residual income paid annually on policy renewals

Comprehensive training and continuous professional development.

Fast-track promotion opportunities