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Adecco Creative has partnered with a nutrition company to hire a Brand Manager.

Anticipated Assignment End: through end of November

Hybrid: Downers Grove, IL, two days onsite

Pay: $40-$48/hr

Job Description – Brand Manager

This Brand Manager position is responsible for leading, directing, and optimizing annual brand plans. This role will translate the brand's long-term strategy into annual marketing plans through close collaboration with integrated marketing, creative, and partner agencies. The Brand Manager is also responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of plans, optimizing throughout the year and managing the brand's budget. To be successful in this role, it is necessary to effectively and accurately communicate relevant information to partners through briefs.

Successful applicants should demonstrate a curiosity for consumer insights, trends, and analytics. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are necessary in this role.

Duties

• Develop and implement annual brand plans
• Monitor brand and marketing performance with syndicated data, marketing mix, and media tools and adjust plans as needed
• Develop market and competitive analysis leveraging syndicated and propriety data to support the director in the development of long-term strategy
• Analyze market trends and recommend changes/optimization to marketing strategies based on analysis and feedback
• Responsible for managing and reporting of brand budget
• Maximize profitability of assigned product groups
• Monitor timelines and key milestones to ensure efficient, on-time delivery
• Brief & manage internal process to create and develop media plans and creative deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Integrated Marketing, Creative, Insights & Analytics, Sales
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities, deal with ambiguity and work with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders
• Ensures Legal approval of all documents, contracts and materials that touch external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree or MBA preferred not required
• Experience required, preferably in like industry, consumer packaged goods
• We work at a fast-pace, and this role will require multi-threaded work streams
• Passionate and knowledgeable about health & wellness
• Communicates effectively and builds relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade audiences (internal and external key stakeholders)
• Team player and ability to work well and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams
• Results oriented with high level of initiative and assertiveness
• Strong cross-functional project management skills
• Self-starting problem solver the effectively used fact-base rationale
• Organized and responsive
• Strong analytical skills
• P&L/budget management experience

Fine print:

This is a W2 position.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. There is no PTO or holiday pay for contracts. Sick leave is accrued where applicable, check your state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

*The California Fair Chance Act

*Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

*Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About The Company:

Private Client Select Insurance Services (PCSIS), is an independent managing general underwriter (MGU) majority owned by Stone Point Capital. Private Client Select Insurance Services protects the lifestyles and legacies of the most successful individuals across the U.S by providing robust risk management solutions and comprehensive coverage to preserve high-value assets. We understand their passions and are committed to preserving the lifestyle they built.

PCS employs approximately 420 staff members. The company has offices in New York, NY; Schaumburg, IL; and St. Petersburg, FL. PCS has a geographically diverse workforce and supports hybrid and remote business-based flexibility.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Relationship Manager will report directly to the Distribution Relationship Leader and will be responsible for overseeing and driving the growth, strategy, and performance of PCS insurance distribution partners. This role will strengthen broker and agency partnerships and ensure the delivery of tailored insurance solutions that protect the lifestyle and assets of HNW individuals. The successful candidate is an effective communicator who can align and influence internal and external stakeholders while building trust and commitment for PCS.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Relationship Management

• Contribute to the ongoing communication of the underwriting strategy, including large account targets to deliver growth and profitability to maximize distribution value.
• Execution of broker plans, benchmark wealth segments, monitor top producer progress to capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.

Partnership Management

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned brokers, agents, and distributors who specialize in HNW clientele.
• Identify distribution partners that align with PCS large account strategy and product offerings.

Sales Enablement

• Provide training and resources to ensure distributors understand the unique aspects of PCS HNW insurance products.

Client-Centric Solutions

• Collaborate with underwriting and clients to tailor offerings and unique insurance solutions.

Performance Management

• Monitor overall production of account pipeline, activity, prospects and customer acquisition through pipeline reporting and Salesforce application.
• Regularly review channel performance against growth objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Distribution Relationship Leader and other Field stakeholders on annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate with National Distribution Leader and Large Account Leader and Underwriting to generate and expand new and existing business opportunities.

Qualifications:

Experience

• 5+ years in personal insurance, with at least 2 years focusing on HNW client distribution.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and growth targets.

Skills

• Strong understanding of HNW client needs and luxury asset protection.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Highly skilled in strategic development, business building, and project execution, with a proven ability to deliver key programs on time.
• Remarkable communication skills, including the ability to develop and present clear and concise analysis and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keen business acumen and proven ability to dissect complex business issues, perform research and analysis and synthesize conclusions into a value-maximizing strategy.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

PCS values and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of PCS not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.

We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.

In a nutshell:

The Customer Satisfaction Representative manages a designated customer portfolio within the region, acting as the main contact, assessing their needs, prioritizing tasks, and cultivating robust relationships to optimize service processes.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a specific customer portfolio within a defined region, serving as the primary point of contact
• Foster strong customer relationships, understand their business needs, and collaborate to enhance service processes for mutual benefit
• Assess customer needs and prioritize tasks, including triaging workload for hotline engineers
• Executes all activities in line with guidance from local management
• Responsible for processing day to day part sales and orders

Key tasks and Responsibilities:

• Customer Interaction Management: Serve as the initial point of contact for customer inbound inquiries, handling case logging, management, and follow-up.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate and collaborate with field service dispatchers and spare parts inquiries to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Case Handling and Resolution: Manage end-to-end resolution of cases, including but not limited to identifying part numbers, creating orders, and confirming delivery times with customers.
• Spare Parts Logistics: Coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure timely delivery and distribution of parts for customer service needs. Confirm delivery times and dispatch status for spare parts from the central warehouse.

KPI's:

• Achieve overall company sales objectives and targets
• Business results measured by Customer Satisfaction (NPS), repeat machine sales, and after sales targets.
• Increase coverage of the ByCare Program

Key Skillset:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong general technical aptitude.
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and rapport-building with customers. Clear explanation of mechanical issues and multitasking abilities.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Quick learner adaptable to new challenges. Efficient multitasker with effective time management skills.
• Additional Skills & Requirements: Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Salesforce systems. Background in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred, with field service or customer support experience beneficial.

Your education & experience:

• High School Diploma and 3-5 years of work related experience.

What's in it for you:

• PTO
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with 100% match up to 5%

People power our purpose:

Imagine working in an environment that helps move the company to the next level, where your passion, values, and skills are integral to impacting the sheet metal industry and beyond. At Bystronic, this can become your reality. Our people are the edge to drive and nurture our ambitions and continued success. Together we have created a culture where our people are central, inspiring us to make decisions that best serve them and are aligned with our purpose.

As much as we are in a technology business, human beings drive real change.

Interested?

Does this versatile challenge appeal to you? Then we look forward to getting to know you! You can submit your application on our platform with just a few clicks.

We look forward to receiving your online application

Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth!

$10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks.

$2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days.

$500 per virtual appointment bonus with food with no bonus limit.

Up to $1500 per week for meeting minimum call and one qualified onsite appointment.

200% of the profit margin for the first 90 days of orders shipped.

40% to 59% of the profit margin after 90 days

Up to $10k new client account credits

Up to $5k new account donation credits

Up to $400 of gift cards for business building activities

GHA Technologies, Inc. has become the #1 Employee-Owned Value-Added Reseller in America. Past rewards have included #1 Microsoft Western Region VAR, #1 fastest growing company in Arizona, #69 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, #15 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List.

We sell the latest AI technologies from Nvidia, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lenovo, Apple, VMWare, Adobe, APC, IBM, Nutanix, EMC, Pure Storage, Samsung, Intel, Eaton, and all the hottest AI and Green Data Center, Virtualization, Energy Conservation, Cloud, Storage, Security, Wireless, SD Wan, Video, Identification, and Power Technologies! We also specialize in mission critical product procurement and integration services for some of the largest Corporate, Government, and Education clients in America! Our client base is a who's who of corporate America!

GHA employee owners will receive stock shares every year on top of our industry’s leading commissions, bonuses, and promotional offerings!

Mission critical, online, vast E Commerce distribution network coast-to-coast warehouse locations support just-in-time delivery.

Super convenient, orders placed by 9:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. CST) can be received the next morning for in-stock items.

Secure, 24-hour access to your own personal portal customized with special pricing on more than 2 million top selling products from 3,500 manufacturers in the USA and across the globe.

We are currently HIRING experienced Sales Professionals nationwide with a minimum of three years direct technology sales experience.

We offer a highly lucrative earnings and benefits package with top salespeople earning between $96,000 to $2,000,000 annually. W-2 Employment, Medical, Dental, and HSA Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, and GHA company stock ownership (ESOP) plan.

Please email your resume to and schedule a strictly confidential interview.

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Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000
  (First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement 
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.