Sales Jobs in Mound, MN

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As an Assistant Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the Assistant Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers with great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you? 

-Flexible scheduling 

-Top pay in the industry 

-Bonus program! Assistant General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra $20,000 annually in bonus alone! 

-Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  

-Scholarship opportunities 

-Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 

-Free food! 

-Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 

-Vacation Donation Program 

-An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support

Assistant Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

• Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
• Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
• Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
• Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
• Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
• Ensure health and safety standards are met    
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork:

• Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships     
• Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
• Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
• Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
• Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences  
• Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
• Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

• Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success  
• Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments     
• Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
• Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire   
• Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
• Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

• Builds the capabilities of their team
• Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.     
• Offers guidance to Team Members     
• Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.   
• Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of one years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.    
• Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.   
• Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.  
• Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.      
• ServeSafe Certified    
• Must be at least 18 years of age.   
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. 

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$16 per hour - $35 per hour

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As a General Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the General Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you? 

• -Top pay in the industry: Make up to $100,000 a year with base pay plus top-tier bonus potential.
• -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
• -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
• -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
• -Scholarship opportunities 
• -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
• -Free food! 
• -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
• -Vacation Donation Program 
• -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 

General Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

• Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
• Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
• Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly
• Monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
• Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
• Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
• Ensure health and safety standards are met
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork

• Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships
• Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
• Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
• Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
• Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences
• Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
• Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

• Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success
• Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments
• Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
• Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire
• Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
• Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

• Builds the capabilities of their team while identifying teams’ strengths and opportunities
• Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.
• Offers guidance to Team Members regarding personal development opportunities and career path.
• Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.
• Seeks and shares ideas to help others succeed creating and leveraging tools, resources, and information that fosters personal and business growth.
• Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.
• Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.
• Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.
• Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.
• ServeSafe Certified
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

What’s in it for you? 

• -Top pay in the industry 
• -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
• -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
• -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
• -Scholarship opportunities 
• -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
• -Free food! 
• -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
• -Vacation Donation Program 
• -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$50000 per year - $100000 per year

Title: Event Planner
Hours: 40/week
Duration: 6+ months (May 2026 - December 2026)
Location: Hybrid - onsite twice per week at the Delano, MN office, with additional travel about once per month for 3-10 days.

Our client is seeking an Event Planner to support the endtoend planning and execution of industry events, trade shows, sponsorships, and related marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and skilled at balancing strategic planning with handson event coordination. You thrive in crossfunctional environments and know how to deliver seamless, highimpact event experiences that strengthen brand presence and support sales efforts.

Must Have:
5+ years of event marketing, trade show management, or integrated marketing experience
Strong project management and crossfunctional coordination skills
Experience managing vendors, booth assets, and promotional inventory
Proficiency in Microsoft applications; experience with CRM/DAM/workflow systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and timemanagement skills
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fastpaced environment
Willingness to travel for trade shows (monthly, 3-10 days)
Nice to Have: Cvent or similar registration tools- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.

Key Responsibilities:
Plan and execute all aspects of trade shows and events, from concept through budgeting, logistics, and followup
Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource needs
Coordinate with vendors and manage booth properties, branded items, and event inventory
Support preevent marketing, attendee engagement, onsite presence, and postevent followup
Maintain the online storefront for branded promotional items and source new products
Partner with internal teams and external reps to support event strategy and sponsorship needs
Assist with broader marketing projects as needed, providing strong project management support
Maintain knowledge of the companys channels, audiences, and brand guidelines

To apply: Please reply with your resume and your top 3 reasons youre a strong match for this role.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Position Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and planning activities within the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, while optimizing inventory and cost. This role involves working closely with supplies, internal teams (including production, logistics, and sales), and other stakeholders to align demand and supply, as well as implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

Job Duties:

1. Lead the sourcing and procurement of materials, components, or services required by the organization.
2. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective purchasing, high-quality standards, and on-time delivery.
3. Monitor supplier performance and address issues such as delays, quality concerns, or pricing discrepancies.
4. Develop and manage procurement strategies based on forecasted demand, historical data, and production schedules.
5. Analyze and maintain inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while avoiding shortages.
6. Coordinate with sales, production, and logistics teams to align on forecast changes, promotions, and lead time considerations.
7. Analyze historical sales and inventory data to create accurate demand forecasts.
8. Review purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to make data-driven decisions.
9. Generate and review procurement reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
10. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align production schedules and material requirements.
11. Develop and maintain a detailed supply plan, adjusting as needed based on market changes, lead times, and production needs.
12. Manage and adjust material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure optimal production flow.
13. Develop cost-effective procurement strategies to minimize supply chain expenses.
14. Work within budget constraints while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
15. Analyze pricing structures, negotiate favorable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
16. Identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., supplier issues, geopolitical disruptions) and develop mitigation strategies.
17. Stay informed about industry trends, commodity pricing fluctuations, and supply chain innovations
18. Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance to senior management.
19. Regularly communicates with Purchasing, Production and other internal/external customers and vendors to gather essential information.
20. Uses company ERP software to create Quotes, and Item Cards, Bill of Materials, and Routings
21. Creates, maintains, and continually reviews Item cards to ensure information is accurate and current
22. Keeps detailed records of source information, quotes from vendors, internal and external information
23. All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field
2. 5+ years of experience in procurement, buying, planning, or supply chain management,
3. 3 years’ experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing distribution environment
4. Strong background in demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning.
5. Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
6. Proficiency in using production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2 years in a senior or lead role.
2. APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
3. ISM CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
4. Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
5. Practitioner of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Environment and Physical Demands:

Work Environment: Standard office environment - desk/computer work, minimal noise

Physical Demands: Light Activity - some walking and light lifting up to 25 lbs

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a National Sales Manager, GPO's, based remotely.

The National Sales Manager for the Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's), is responsible for strategic account management, partnership development, and revenue growth across key GPO's, including: Vizient, Premier, HPSI, Avendra, and others, with a focus on their primary end-user segments: Healthcare (Hospitals, Senior Living) and Lodging/Hospitality. This Leader develops value-added solutions for GPO administration and ensures our products are positioned competitively to meet the unique quality, regulatory, and service needs of these highly specialized channels. This Leader executes the national strategy, manages the day-to-day relationship at the headquarters level, and drives field-level engagement to ensure program activation and adherence.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Account Ownership: Serve as the primary, day-to-day headquarters contact for key decision-makers across the Healthcare & Lodging GPO space and manage the customer relationships at their headquarters. Develop and implement national strategies to increase sales, drive new product adoption, category penetration, and achieve maximum contract compliance.

Contract Management: Negotiate and manage annual operating plans, national contracts, and promotional calendars, ensuring maximum recovery of trade spend and compliance targets.

Field Execution: Work closely with the Broker team to ensure the national programs are accurately executed at the local site level and that all operational issues (\"last mile\" issues) are resolved promptly.

Channels Expertise: Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for the Healthcare and Lodging segments, considering specific challenges like food safety standards, specialized logistics, and patient/guest satisfaction metrics.

Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs and timelines of these customers.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field. Culinary background a plus!
• Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
• Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
• Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
• Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations

Job Title: Account Sales Representative

What We’re Looking For:

We need a motivated, people-focused, career-oriented professional to join our team. If you enjoy building relationships, love finding solutions, and want the chance to grow your income, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Meet with individuals and families to understand their needs
• Offer auto, home, life, supplemental health, business, and other insurance solutions that fit those needs
• Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.
• Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals
• Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services

What We Offer:

• Regular hours! 8:30am - 5pm
• Training and ongoing support
• Competitive base + commission structure
• Annual Compensation: $60,000-$80,000
• Bonus potential
• Health Insurance benefit
• 401(k) match for retirement
• A team that truly cares about the work we do

What You Need:

• Ability to get state-issued professional insurance license (all licensing expenses reimbursed with bonus potential)
• Strong communication skills
• Positive mindset
• Self-motivated with a desire to grow personally and professionally

***This employment opportunity is with a State Farm Agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies and requires the successful completion of licensing requirements to solicit and service State Farm products. ***

Company Description

Graham Jewelers is a family-owned, full-service jewelry store with over 50 years of history in the Wayzata and White Bear Lake communities. Specializing in engagement rings, estate jewelry, appraisals, repairs, and custom designs, we combine state-of-the-art technology with expert craftsmanship. Our team includes a Certified Gemologist Appraiser and a Graduate Gemologist, ensuring exceptional quality and expertise. We are passionate about fine jewelry and are committed to building lifetime relationships with our customers through unparalleled service and knowledge.

Client Coordinator

Graham Jewelers

Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $25–$30 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Graham Jewelers is seeking a highly organized and proactive Client Coordinator to serve as

the communication hub between our sales team, production shop, and clients.

This role ensures accurate job intake, manages timelines for repair and custom work, and

provides clear, proactive communication to clients throughout the process. The Client

Coordinator helps protect our shop’s production time while delivering an exceptional client

experience.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, client communication, and

coordinating multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Job Intake & Documentation

● Accurately intake all repair and custom jewelry jobs

● Document job details, client expectations, and required information

● Maintain and update internal tracking systems for repair and custom work

Client Communication

● Set and confirm realistic timelines with clients

● Provide proactive updates regarding job progress

● Communicate delays or changes clearly and professionally

Workflow Coordination

● Serve as the primary point of contact between the sales team and shop production

● Coordinate the movement of jobs from intake through completion

● Schedule and coordinate client pickups and deliveries

Operations Support

● Answer incoming phone calls and assist clients as appropriate

● Coordinate outsourced watch repairs and external services

● Maintain accurate records and documentation for all jobs

What Success Looks Like

● High percentage of on-time job completion

● Accurate intake documentation

● Reduced interruptions to shop production staff

● Positive client feedback and satisfaction

This Role Does Not

● Perform jewelry bench work

● Sell on the sales floor

● Manage production staff

● Override shop production priorities

Qualifications

● Strong organizational and communication skills

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines

● Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

● Professional and client-focused demeanor

● Experience in retail, client service, or operations coordination preferred

● Jewelry or repair industry experience is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of this position.

This role may require:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods

• Frequent use of a computer and phone

• Occasional lifting of small packages or jewelry items (typically under 10 pounds)

Compensation & Benefits

● $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience

● Employee jewelry benefits

● Paid time off

● Employee discount

● Opportunities for growth within the company

Equal Opportunity Employer

Graham Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an

inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other

protected status under applicable law.

Preferred Experience

Project Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Phone Etiquette

• Pay Range: $27.00 to $35.00 (DOE) Plus Shift Premium
• Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00PM-6:30AM start time
• $4000 Sign On Bonus (half paid at 90 days and half paid at 180 days)
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers and their refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Class 8 tractors
• Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Must be able to perform the following repairs without supervision:
  • Diagnose, remove, repair, replace or rebuild:
    • clutches
    • water pumps
    • tires
    • tractor suspension
    • minor body repairs
    • rear differentials
    • drive lines
    • transmissions
    • wheel seals
    • brake systems
• Diagnose and tune up or make repairs on diesel engines.
• Perform axle alignments on trailers.
• Troubleshoot cooling systems.
• Conduct diagnostic tests.
• Cut or weld using cutting torch and welding machine.
• Read, understand and use service bulletins and technical manuals.
• Maintain shop tools.
• Complete all paper work and computer input.
• Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job. Must be available for shop on-call rotation, and able to do road calls using a company vehicle.

• Have High School Diploma or GED. Trade school graduate in heavy duty diesel repairs, and/or refrigeration
  classes is preferred. Beginning level is preferred.
• Have 1-2 years job experience on diesel repairs, tractor- trailer, refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• One year documented experience in fleet maintenance or one-year employment with company at upper scale of Class C Technician.
• Possess basic hand tools (up to ½" drive) and tool storage.
• Possess or acquire within 1 year from date of hire a current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8).
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver's License. A Class A license is preferred but not required.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head for extended periods of time.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Certification in Transportation Refrigeration.
  • Brake Systems and components.
  • Tractor A/C Refrigeration and Freon Recovery (609 license required).
  • Trailer Refrigeration 608 license required if working on trailer units.
  • Heavy Duty electrical diagnostics and repairs.
  • Prefer ASE Certification in heavy duty mechanics and Cummins or Detroit certification.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. National Sales Manager K-12 Bid, Foodservice based in Minnetonka, MN.

The Sr. National Sales Manager for K-12 Bid is the subject matter expert responsible for the national K-12 bid strategy, planning, and execution of our Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. Portfolio (Yoplait, GoGURT, Trix Yogurt, & Mountain High) within the K-12 segment. This is a highly analytical and technical commercial role focused on maximizing our participation and profitability in all state and national school district bid cycles, aligning our product portfolio with USDA SBP/NSLP/CACFP regulations. This Leader works in close cooperation with the Trade & Finance Teams internally to set the multi-year bid strategy, and is a key influencer to Marketing & R&D to establish the innovation pipeline in the K-12 channel. This Leader also works closely with the K-12 Bid Specialist team at the Broker to execute the strategy flawlessly nationwide in each cycle.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Bid Strategy & Execution: Develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive multi-year K-12 bid strategy, focusing on the top 250 school districts nationwide. Translation of this strategy into tools for the K-12 Bid Specialist team to execute at the Broker in partnership with Marketing. Direct responsibility to call on the top districts across the U.S. with our Broker partners.

Reporting & P&L Management: Work with the sales operations and data and analytics team to code, scrub, and process all bids to report wins/losses/maintenance of bids annually, so we can strategically monitor regional competitive pricing trends and iterate our strategy.

Channels Expertise: Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for the K-12 segment, considering specific nuances of USDA regulation changes, monitoring state legislation closely to influence product renovation needs, and partnering closely with State & National School Nutrition Association.

Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs of the K-12 and champion the opportunity to keep kids well fed and ready to learn in schools with our portfolio.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
• Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
• Deep understanding of the K-12 procurement process, including bid cycling, commodity processing, audit materials, meal pattern final rules, and federal funding models.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
• Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
• Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
• Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.