Sales Jobs in Northbrook Illinois

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Description Summary

At Bel, the vision for the Strategic Insights department (SI) is to become a competitive advantage for the company, ​running a Best-in-class Insights & Foresights factory, powered by big & smart data analytics.

The Director of Business Analytics North America belongs to the global SI team (around 20 people), with a direct reporting line to the Head of Strategic Insights for North America. This hybrid role will be located in Bel’s Chicago or New York City US HQ offices. The Director of Business Analytics, North America, is a strategic leadership position focused on driving data-driven decision-making and business growth across the U.S. and Canada. This role collaborates with various departments, including marketing, innovation, finance, supply chain, and sales—to turn consumer and market insights into actionable strategies. This role brings together consumer understanding, shopper insights, advanced analytics, and market performance data to shape strategy and fuel brand growth. This position also supports global initiatives by sharing North American insights and activating global Strategic Insights tools across the region. The Director of Business Analytics will have a Business Analyst as a direct report.

Main responsibilities include:

Support the Head of Strategic Insights for North America & broader North America Strategic Insights team to lead the relevant learning agenda & roadmap to address local key business priorities. 

• Leverage trends, data, consumer & shopper insights, and other relevant resources, such as macroeconomics, to inform local strategies, accelerate business growth and identify new business opportunities. 

• Identify learning gaps and turn them into learning roadmap with clear objectives.
• Manage the Analytics portion of the Strategic Insights budget with agility and a strong ROI mindset
• Leverage data & analytics agency partnerships to maximize added value. 

• Recommend potential new vendors and methodologies to address key business issues in the most efficient and impactful way.

Drive and expand data & analytics culture and usage (sell out data, consumer data, retailer data)

• Drive business and brand performance analysis and processes.
• Develop and manage analytic tools on both ongoing and ad-hoc basis in partnership with Global Business Analytics lead.
• Support the development and adoption of forecasting and analytics tools.
• Strengthen North America’s data-driven culture and insights-led decision making
• Upskill & Train the local teams leveraging analysis templates and tools developed by the Strategic Insights Business Analytics group (RGM, Sales uplift, etc.)
• Lead the data set-up of the new “(healthy) snacking” competitive environment
• Leverage various data sources (POS data, HH purchase dynamics, consumption trends, etc.) to explain drivers of business performance and inform tactical & strategic business decisions with actionable recommendations.
• Translate data into clear, persuasive reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain teams in category and retail ad hoc analysis to understand underlying trends and impact to brand/retailer volume performance.
• Drive media effectiveness and efficiency for all brands. Provide guidance on opportunities to optimize or improve marketing effectiveness and efficiency by leveraging Growth Drivers Models.
• Recommend appropriate tools to measure marketing campaigns effectiveness and ROI (i.e. marketing mix, etc.) according to level of investment, stakes and Bel Group requirements. Partner with the global business analytics lead on measurement projects pilot and internalization (in-house MMM)
• Build and lead the North America learning agenda aligned with business priorities.
• Identify insight gaps and recommend the right mix of syndicated data and custom research.

Lead and coach the NorAm cheese & squeeze business analyst

• Actively identify strengths and areas of opportunities for the Business Analyst through regular feedback, hands on coaching and stretch assignments that build confidence and leadership capabilities.
• Build development plans for the team to grow their skillset in alignment with the company needs and vision for the North American Strategic Insights department
• Create a culture of analytical rigor by setting standards for data quality, validation and insight generation across the team.

Contribute to the Strategic Insights full team life and mission:  

• Responsible for transversal projects in the SI Community and Share business cases and best practices with other members across the globe. 
• Roll out & amplify Strategic Insights global Business Analytics programs.

PROFILE/SKILLS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience and expertise as business analyst & consumer insights with a strong focus on business analytics, in FMCG space.

• Mastery working with data and data providers such as Circana/ Nielsen, Kantar, retailer data and loyalty cards analytic programs

• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment / company is necessary. 
  • Experience partnering with North American commercial teams; international experience is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; French is a plus 

 Technical skills

• Excellent analytical skills and experience manipulating large, complex datasets from multiple sources (Nielsen, IRI, etc.), coupled with solid business thinking.
• Expertise in ad hoc research
• Affinity for visualizing data in a way that is relevant to answering specific business questions 
• Business-oriented strategic thinker with strong synthesis and storytelling skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and solutions-focused; comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Curious mindset with interest in new tools and approaches (AI, DIY research, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Soft skills

• Accountable, autonomous & proactive  
• Strong business acumen
• Strong capacity to connect the dots: Ability to translate data analysis into clear presentations with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see the strategic implications for the business in the big picture.

• Excellent storyteller, leveraging effective & impactful communication skills
• Engaged team player with strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills- must be comfortable working with teams throughout the organization (horizontally and vertically), with drive and enthusiasm.
• Solid Influencing skills – has a point of view, articulates it, and can influence senior leadership at local and global level.
• Curious learner, with strong appetite for new tools and approaches (AI, DIY, etc.)
• Eager to work with people from different countries and cultures
• Flexible and agile, with capacity to overcome obstacles & create solutions when they don’t exist. Problem solving skills.

Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $185,000 - $210,000 (based on experience and location of role Chicago or NYC)
• Bonus Opportunity: 28%
• PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1
• 401k Match

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.

If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".

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At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWorkForAllForGood

Position Overview

Bel Brand US is looking for a strategic and hands-on Sr. Manager, Media to lead and evolve our paid media investments across the US Bel Cheese business. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), this role will work directly with our external media and commerce agencies to lead media planning, map consumer journeys, leverage competitive insights and implications, and refine and optimize media plans, including retail media planning to drive performance.

This person will also have oversight and responsibility for the day-to-day management of tactical media plans and their proper implementation, working to implement the brand’s overall media strategy in the context of changing marketplace conditions and opportunities.

This person will be instrumental in developing and executing smart, effective, and efficient media strategies that drive brand equity, engagement, conversion, and business growth to drive performance across upper- and lower-funnel campaigns for all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Media Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Lead the development of annual media strategies in partnership with the brand, Shopper, and agency teams.
• Manage day-to-day relationship with the media agency to ensure seamless execution across all channels (digital, TV, audio, social, search, influencer, programmatic, etc.).
• Translate brand strategies into clear media briefs and activation plans aligned to consumer and shopper behaviors.
• Partner with eCommerce, the Commerce Marketing Agency, &/or the shopper marketing team to align on joint media strategies for omni-retailer activations (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc.).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Brand Marketing, eCommerce, Shopper Marketing, and the broader IMC team to ensure cohesive and integrated planning across consumer and shopper touchpoints.
• Align with Finance and Marketing leadership on A&P planning, budget allocations, pacing, and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales/Customer teams to connect retailer investment decisions with broader brand priorities.

Optimization, Insights & Innovation

• Drive a test-and-learn approach to media investment, identifying new partners, platforms, and tactics that unlock performance and efficiency.
• Analyze media performance reports and make real-time recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Stay current on media industry trends, platform updates, consumer behavior shifts, and commerce media innovation.
• Serve as the internal expert on media and retail media performance measurement, KPIs, and benchmarks.

Agency & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary contact for the media agency, holding them accountable to performance, service, and strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, or partnerships that enhance media impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in media strategy, planning, and buying across both brand and performance channels.
• Experience working with or managing media agencies.
• Strong understanding of omni-channel media mix, including digital, linear, paid social, programmatic, CTV, and commerce media.
• Demonstrated success in optimizing A&P investments and applying data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in retailer media platforms (e.g., Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Kroger Precision Marketing).
• Experience working with CPG brands or within a matrixed organization is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in media dashboards, performance tracking, and budget reconciliation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Passion for brand building and media innovation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in a hybrid office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Occasional travel may be required.

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

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability

Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $115,000 – $125,000
• Bonus Opportunity: 20%
• PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1
• 401k Match
• Hybrid work schedule in Chicago

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.

If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".

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Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo squeeZ is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to Purpose*Full Snacking which unlocks nourishment, joy, and the future of food by providing fruit, veggie and dairy goodness - for all.

The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel USA) and New York City (Materne North America) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Description Summary

The Sales Finance Senior Financial Analyst is a cross-functional business partner responsible for supporting the Sales and Finance organizations through comprehensive analysis, reporting, and forecast. This role enhances financial performance by providing clear and actionable insights, ensuring forecasting accuracy, and driving strategic financial decision-making. The SFA supports monthly close processes, leads trade accuracy initiatives, and collaborates extensively with Sales and Revenue Management teams to strengthen financial accountability and business alignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct monthly variance analysis on volume, gross sales, and trade versus prior forecasts to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate key drivers of change in volume, gross sales, and trade forecasts at both customer and brand levels; align Sales teams on notable trade rate changes.
• Prepare and analyze volume-price-mix files for Finance leadership.
• Support month-end closing SAP activities such as trade IO settlements and to-down processes.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support customer-level insights and financial decision-making.

Trade Accuracy & Forecast Governance

• Lead monthly Trade Forecast Accuracy meetings with Sales team members.
• Issue monthly Trade Forecast Accuracy scorecard to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee forecasting and validation of all non-promoted trade accounts such as distressed, customer penalties, slotting, and marketing trade.

Customer & Specialized Financial Support

• Manage customer-specific forecasting processes including Costco forecast files and Club account promotional event P&L’s.
• Develop and distribute Customer P&L’s; provide live walkthroughs with Field Sales on financials and trade levels.
• Support cross-functional initiatives such as TVAT customer budgets with volume-rate-mix analyses and CBR presentation preparation.
• Drive automation and process improvement for reporting efficiency.
• Support adoption of Power BI and other digital tools.

Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Audit; manufacturing/consumer products a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and BPC reporting systems.
• Experience with XTEL and Customer Analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• High curiosity, self-starter mindset, eagerness to learn.

Performance Expectations: Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers and brokers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the department.

Working Conditions: Work is performed largely in an office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns.

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

Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
• Bonus Opportunity: 12%
• PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1
• 401k Match
• Hybrid work schedule in Chicago

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.

If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".

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Company Overview

Medix is partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-precision orthopedic implants, delivering innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. Their state-of-the-art CNC manufacturing operations require meticulous planning, coordination, and execution to ensure timely production and delivery of high-quality implants.

Position Summary

Medix partnered with this manufacturer to recruit a highly organized and analytical Master Planner to manage production planning, inventory, and supply chain scheduling for their CNC manufacturing operations. The Master Planner will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure the right materials and products are available at the right time, meeting both production and customer demand.

*** This is a 6 month contract with potential for conversion to a direct employee. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute master production and material plans to meet demand for orthopedic implants.
• Balance demand, capacity, and material constraints across production lines.
• Analyze historical data, forecasts, sales orders, and system reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve planning accuracy, throughput, and key performance metrics.
• Pull, interpret, and report key metrics to track and improve planning performance.
• Identify system and process gaps, support system “test drives,” and drive workflow optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to align production schedules with customer requirements and machine capacity.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding changes in demand, lead times, and production schedules.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) by coordinating required materials, tooling, and production capacity.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Connexus, Oracle preferred) to plan, schedule, and track production activities.
• Lead and guide a team of 3 planners on metrics, planning activities, and system improvements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in planning, scheduling, and inventory management.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Connexus and Oracle ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of demand and supply planning, production planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with validation processes, material movement, and machining environments (CNC experience a plus).
• CNC machining environment experience is preferred; knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Role Focus

• Heavy emphasis on systems, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Not customer/account-facing.
• Involves planning and some financial decision-making.
• Supports a large machining operation with a focus on improving key performance metrics and overall planning efficiency.

Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers has a unique opportunity for results-oriented individuals experienced in construction, architecture, or residential design, to work with clients designing and selling single family residential large-scale additions, renovations, and tear downs/custom homes.

The day-to-day job entails meeting with 2 to 3 new qualified client prospects each week that are generated by the company to assess their needs and company fit, create the project scopes and budgets, manage, and present the preliminary schematic design solutions to the clients, and execute contracts to move forward into the construction phase.

Important skills for the position include the ability to listen to your client, conceptualize a design solution for them, understanding of residential additions and remodeling, and good team leadership and sales skills that create confidence in our clients to take the next step to contract and construction. An entrepreneurial spirit or experience running your own business is a plus.

If you have refined construction skills, strong proven leadership skills, and comfortable working with multiple clients at once, this position will offer you the fast paced, diversified and rewarding fun career you want. Enjoy working with a talented, highly experienced and dedicated design and build team that leads the industry for over 65 years.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years architecture, construction, project management or remodeling home design build experience.
• Architectural, design or construction degree or equivalent industry work experience preferred.
• Good understanding of schematic design for additions and larger remodels to existing homes.
• Ability to move clients from concept to contract and specification signing (typically within 3 meetings).
• Proven leadership skills and successes related to design, construction, leadership, and sales.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Face to face experience in developing a project and work scope, budget, problem solving and solution selling with clients in home and in office.
• Ability to establish early rapport and trust with new prospects.
• Experience in any drawing software and hand sketching is a plus.
• Outgoing and motivating personality with the drive to close business.
• Experience working with more upscale homeowners and more sophisticated projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Very competitive base salary along with an aggressive commission program.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Fitness Center and Paid Time Off and Paid Vacation.
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Interns are responsible for managing assigned specific duties and locations while providing exceptional service for Guests. They are team-motivated, high energy, and guest service-oriented individuals who showcase our Mantra. They will lead and motivate a team of individuals to meet our guests’ expectations and manage controllable expenses in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensures assigned locations are 100% ready to satisfy the business needs for each operating day
• Train Sup 1s and Team Members on all Six Flags policies including proper food equipment, equipment use, standard operating procedures, mobile order sales and all register functions.
• Completes daily inventory orders by requested time
• Ensures Inventory is accurate during Inventory counts
• Transports, Prepares, Cooks, Assembles and Serves various food items as needed while following all F.D.A. regulations regarding food preparation
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, organized and clean work environment while following all local Health Department guidelines
• Ensures the integrity of opening and closing tasks in- all food and beverage locations are to or above standards
• Provides great guest experience by being Friendly, Clean, Fast and Safe
• Listens and reacts to Guest and Team Member Feedback
• Encourages upselling Drink Bottles to every Guest by leading by example
• Reports to work as scheduled by complying with the company’s attendance policies
• Ensures all staff is adhering to Six Flags Meal and Break Policies
• Coaches, Counsels, issues Corrective Action and Evaluates Team Members as Necessary
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned by management as business dictates

• Minimum Age 16, Specific locations 18+
• Outgoing, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Demonstrate good communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to train, multi task, work well with others and follow directions
• Ability to work, stand and walk for up to 6 hours at a time in all weather conditions
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Complete employment between the end of April 2026 to August 2026