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Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whether you’re a recent grad or simply seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to earn like a highly educated professional—our proven products and systems are your roadmap to becoming a top earner in sales. If you’re prepared to unlock your full potential, let us show you how to build a lucrative and rewarding future.
Why Join Platinum?
Four-Day Workweek
Travel Monday–Thursday to meet with farmers and small business owners, then enjoy your weekends off. Say goodbye to the daily grind and hello to a work-life balance that lets you recharge and spend time on what matters most.
Uncapped Earning Potential
This is a commission-based role, and many of our new reps earn $75,000 or more in their first year, with top performers exceeding $100,000. The sky truly is the limit when it comes to your income.
Ongoing Support & Resources
Focus on building relationships and closing deals while Platinum handles marketing, recruiting, back-office support, and customer service. You’ll also benefit from generous bonuses, annual renewal income, and luxury travel incentives for high achievers.
Cutting-Edge AI Training
Get an edge on the competition with our new AI-driven training platform. You’ll receive personalized feedback, interactive coaching, and real-time support to help you master Platinum’s proven 10-step sales system—faster and more confidently than ever before.
Your Day-to-Day
1. Travel to Your Territory: Meet potential customers (farmers, small business owners, and families) face-to-face to build trust and educate them about Platinum’s supplemental insurance solutions.
2. Leverage Our 10-Step Sales Process: Follow a time-tested system that helps you identify prospects, deliver compelling presentations, and close more sales—backed by our powerful AI training.
3. Stay Motivated & Collaborate: Work within a supportive, team-based culture that celebrates wins, shares best practices, and drives everyone to reach new heights.
What You’ll Enjoy
- High Earning Potential, No Caps: Earn based on your performance and ambition, without hitting a salary ceiling.
- Residual Income: Benefit from ongoing earnings long after closing a sale, creating a steady income stream.
- Advancement Opportunities: Rise quickly through the ranks and take on leadership roles as you prove your abilities.
- Quarterly Vacations: Earn the chance to recharge on exciting getaways with fellow top performers.
- Company Trips & Events: Enjoy travel and experiences on us—bring a significant other along, all expenses paid.
- Weekends Off: A Monday–Thursday work schedule means you get every weekend free for family time or relaxation.
Who Thrives Here
- Go-Getters: You bring the hunger, discipline, and drive needed to excel in a commission-based environment.
- Clear Communicators: You can connect with people from various backgrounds, build trust, and explain concepts in a simple, relatable way.
- Continuous Learners: You’re excited to leverage AI-based training and mentorship to refine your skills and grow quickly.
- Flexible Travelers: You’re comfortable with overnight travel Monday–Thursday and are 18+ years old.
Ready to Take the Leap?
If the idea of earning what you’re worth, mastering an innovative sales system, and enjoying a 4-day workweek excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and discover how Platinum can help you unlock a thriving career in sales.
About Platinum
Platinum Supplemental Insurance specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial futures through supplemental coverage. By bridging the gaps left by traditional health plans, Platinum’s products offer peace of mind when unexpected health issues arise. With a people-first mentality, robust training programs, and a commitment to growth, Platinum provides the ideal environment for sales professionals to excel—no matter where they’re starting from.
Join the Platinum team and see for yourself why so many have launched fulfilling, lucrative sales careers with us.
SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
Position DescriptionThe Warehouseperson ensures a smooth flow of material through the facility. The Warehouseperson is capable of handling all aspects of shipping, receiving and storage of material.
Essential Responsibilities/FunctionsPrimary Responsibilities
- Unloads, stores and places raw material for processing. Verifies that the material is correct as ordered, follows practices and procedures as outlined in SSAB's ISO programs.
- Off-loads material from the production line, places material into staging areas. Fills customer orders from stock, ensures material is properly identified and verifies quality as per ASTM or customer specifications.
- Loads material off/onto trucks or rail cars, verifies material is correct as stated on customer's BOL/order
- Secure material loaded on railcars
- Responsible for daily fork truck and crane inspections
- Follows all safety rules and regulations
Secondary Responsibilities
- Train to operate cut-to-length line machines and equipment
- Train to operate acetylene/plasma cutting beds
- Train to operate acetylene track torches
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist maintenance
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalent
The employee will frequently be required to:
- Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time
- Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
- Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs
The employee will occasionally be required to:
- Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
- Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level
- Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds
The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:
- Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception
- Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings
The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:
- Desktop computer
- Hand tools
- Overhead floor remoted cranes
- Acetylene hand torch
The employee will work in the following conditions:
- Extreme heat and extreme cold
- Around equipment in motion
- Amid noise
- While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
- Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment
- Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
South Minneapolis
Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for a Collision Estimator to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to: writing estimates, conducting process reviews, checking in customer vehicles, completing final customer paperwork prior to vehicle delivery (DRP, final invoice), finalizing total loss administration and providing post repair plan communication including all vehicle status updates to customers while complying with all Caliber safety rules, guidelines and company standards.
Our collision estimators for this position can make up to:
- $50,000-$110,000 per year!
Benefits of joining the Caliber family:
- Benefits from day one: immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
- Industry comparable pay paid weekly
- Paid vacation & holidays can begin accruing day 1
- Paid skilled trainings and certifications I-CAR
- Career growth opportunities we promote from within!
Requirements:
- 2+ years of collision estimating experience; sales experience preferred
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under our company insurance policy
Abilities/skills/knowledge:
- Ability to do consistent physical activity reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs
- Must have prior experience with CCC1 or similar estimating software
- You have an advance understanding and knowledge of the repair process/procedures
- Strong sales orientation
- Be able to understand instructions written and verbal
- Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
Caliber has grown beyond 1700 centers nationwide and features a full range of automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair provider across 41 states; Caliber Auto Glass for glass repair and replacement, Protech Automotive Services for mobile diagnostic scanning and calibration, powered by hands-on experts and Caliber Fleet Services for all services, which includes collision repair and full-service auto care - offering you a holistic solution to fleet care. With the purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life, Caliber's more than 30,000 teammates are committed to getting customers back on the road safely and back to the rhythm of their lives every day.
By joining Caliber, you can help us Restore the Rhythm of our Customers Lives. We see the potential in every member of our team and look for every opportunity to advance their careers. We believe in consistent career training on leadership skills and new technologies to make sure every teammate has an opportunity to achieve their career goals.
Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
Starting hourly rate: $17.00 USD per hour
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.
Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team leads Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery to our guests by owning pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Inbound Expert can provide you with the:
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store
- Experience in retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvement
- Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
As an Inbound Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Execute a detailed, accurate and efficient sorting operation.
- Stock, organize and store reserve product and straighten merchandise on sales floor.
- Maintain product availability on the salesfloor for GM categories.
- Operate powered equipment as necessary while unloading freight or moving merchandise.
- Process defective merchandise and handle environmentally sensitive (ESIM) items in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
- Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
- Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
- Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
- When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.
- Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.
- All other duties based on business needs
What we are looking for:
This may be the right job for you if:
- You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
- You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
- You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be an Inbound Expert. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
- Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
- Work both independently and with a team
- Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
- Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
- Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
- Climb up and down ladders
- Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessary
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)
Company Description
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Vader and Landgraf, Inc. has decades of expertise in serving the foodservice and hospitality industries. We specialize in providing comprehensive sales, marketing, customer service, and product support solutions tailored to the needs of our industry partners. Our focus is on ensuring client satisfaction and building long-term, successful relationships with our customers. We are a trusted name in the industry and take pride in delivering exceptional service and support.
Role Description
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Client Services Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves providing outstanding customer service by serving as a main point of contact for client inquiries, managing administrative tasks, and coordinating with the team to ensure seamless client support.
Qualifications
- Strong Customer Service skills, with a commitment to achieving high levels of client satisfaction
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact professionally with diverse teams and customers
- Administrative Assistance skills, including proficiency in organization, scheduling, and data entry
- Basic understanding or experience in Sales operations and coordination
- Proficient in using office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Prior experience in the foodservice or hospitality industry is a plus
Our client in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced MDU Community Development Manager. As a MDU Community Development Manager specializing in Multi-Family Property Fiber Sales, your role involves managing a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success. Candidates must live in or be able to relocate to Minneapolis area at own expense.
Overview
The Community Development Manager is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of multi-family property accounts to drive long-term growth through fiber sales. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and coordinating across internal teams to successfully deliver fiber solutions. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, results-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Client Relationships
- Develop and manage a portfolio of multi-family property accounts.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with property owners, managers, and consultants.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Address client needs promptly and resolve issues or conflicts effectively.
Business Development
- Generate new business opportunities through existing relationships, networking, and lead generation.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities within the multi-family housing sector.
- Expand market presence by building a strong pipeline of prospective properties.
Project Coordination
- Partner with sales and construction teams to manage projects from prospecting through delivery.
- Participate in construction meetings and telecommunications design reviews.
- Ensure alignment between client expectations and project execution.
Sales Performance & Reporting
- Track and report on prospecting activity, pipeline/funnel progress, and account status.
- Drive achievement of sales targets aligned with company goals.
- Monitor key sales metrics, including quarterly performance and annual forecasts.
Continuous Improvement & Market Awareness
- Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and processes.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity.
- Proactively identify new growth opportunities within the market.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas in the telecommunications industry.
- Experience selling into multi-family or multiple dwelling unit (MDU) environments preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of telecommunications design and infrastructure, including fiber networks, conduit, poles, and related construction.
- Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent prospecting, planning, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
Tools & Technology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel skills required.
Education
- High school diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Pay Range: $40/HR + Commission depending on experience. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.
Position Profile:
The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO's departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.
***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***
Work Responsibilities:
Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.
- Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
- Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
- Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
- Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
- Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
- Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
- Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
- Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
- Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
- Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
- Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
- Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
- Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
- Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
- Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
- Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
- Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
- Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
- Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.
Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.
- Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
- Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
- Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
- Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
- Utilize the company's performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
- Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
- Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.
General Responsibilities:
- Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
- Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
- Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
- Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
- Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
- Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.
Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
- Four years' experience in product and packaging development
- Intermediate level supervisory role
Computer and/or software qualifications:
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
- Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- 3D printer experience preferred
Core Competencies:
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Excellent presentation and writing skills
- Excellent initiative and follow-through
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
- Tolerance for moderate stress
- Self-Driven, able to work independently
Travel Requirement: Less 5%
Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
- Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
- When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
- Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.
Health & Welfare Benefits:
Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:
- Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
- Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
- 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date
** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO's right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the \"at will\" employment relationship between the company and the employee.
Do you see opportunities where others see obstacles and know how to turn vision into reality for your customers? We are looking for a dynamic and independent hunter that can not only see the possibilities for our customers but can also paint the picture!
Would you like to work for a company that will value your work? Our company, AdvancedTek, is a sales organization for Stratasys, Formlabs, and EOS Metal 3D printers. Established in 1993 we have become the upper Midwest leader and respected source in the growing additive manufacturing industry.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Outside Sales Representative with a proven track record in sales. The candidate must posses a relentless \"hunter\" mentality to drive new business opportunities and cultivate strong client relationships. This role requires strong self-sourced pipeline generation and territory management experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of self-generated pipeline and territory ownership with a consultative, solution-focused sales approach. MUST be based in the Minneapolis - St. Paul region.
**Responsibilities:**
- Identify and target potential clients in various industries to promote and sell additive manufacturing solutions.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Conduct in-depth product presentations and demonstrations to showcase the value of our additive manufacturing technologies.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
- Collaborate closely with the internal team to ensure smooth implementation and customer satisfaction.
**Requirements:**
- Minimum of 2 years of successful outside sales experience, preferably in the additive manufacturing or manufacturing industry.
- Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close deals with a strong focus on achieving and surpassing sales goals.
- In-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and their applications is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive \"hunter\" mentality and a passion for driving business growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant field preferred.
**Perks and Benefits:**
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, FSA, employer paid short-term & long-term disability, matching 401(k).
- Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering professional development.
-Expense reimbursement
Join our team at AdvancedTek and be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming manufacturing through cutting-edge additive technologies. If you are a driven sales professional ready to make an impact, apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and successes in additive manufacturing sales.
Check out our website for further information.
Primary Objective:
To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers' technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
- Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
- Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
- Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
- Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
- Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
- Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
- Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
- Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.
Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
- Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
- Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
- Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to assist with production activities as required.
Work Environment:
- Office and Production floor
- Occasional travel required.
As a Strategic Account Manager in the FAI division, you will be responsible for developing new Future Electronics customers while maintaining and delighting current customers within your local geography. You will be managing all aspects of customer engagement including: customer's demand schedule, credit issues, quote management, and product knowledge. This role is pivotal in the success of our business!
What you'll be working on
● Developing and maintaining relationships with customers' while meeting and surpassing assigned sales goals
● Seeking out new opportunities, reactivating dormant accounts, and connecting with current and potential customers to generate sales revenue
● Setting objectives with local management and determining appropriate customer calls to be made
● Completion of pre-call preparation and qualifying for potential customers
● Working collaboratively with branch management and inside sales teams on customer visits
We're looking for someone with
● University degree an asset, or equivalent work experience
● 3+ years of sales experience (bonus points if you've worked in the electronics distribution industry)
● Strong communication and relationship building skills
● Results-oriented work ethic and ability to perform under pressure
● Desire to delight customers - you anticipate customer needs and exceed expectations
It'd be great if you have
● Negotiation skills - you have the ability to persuade and influence
● English written and spoken
● Awesome Excel skills - you are familiar with v-lookups and pivot tables
Future Electronics is proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces a diverse environment of inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.