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Pella Corporation is accepting applications for a Resident Sales Consultant for the Plymouth, Michigan market. The Residential Sales Consultant is responsible for selling Pella windows and doors directly to homeowners for replacement projects. Through in-home sales appointments and following a structured selling process the consultant will understand the customer’s wants and needs and translate our product offerings to match. The consultant will strive for first-time close and will deliver effective follow-up as needed to close the rest. It is expected that all Residential Sales Consultants will proactively create self-generated leads such as new referrals through customer relationship networking to drive sales goals and maximize earning potential. The ideal candidate will be results driven, have outside sales experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Pella Corporation offers the following:

• Salary and uncapped commission
• Mileage reimbursement
• Hybrid work environment that includes your home office & appointments in the customer’s home
• Full benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision
• Health savings and flex spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• 20 paid vacation days and paid holidays
• In-depth training program that includes virtual & hands on learning
• Quality engineered product solutions that are unmatched in the window and door industry
• Smartphone, tablet, laptop computer, and product samples provided
• Solid reputation of the Pella Brand
• Exciting, nationwide career growth opportunities

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Achieving individual sales and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Effectively presenting Pella solutions to customers by executing the Pella Retail Sales Process during the in-home consultation.
• Striving to close the sale during all customer interactions.
• Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales process.
• Responding to customer concerns and engaging sales support resources to achieve first-time resolution on all customer problems/issues.
• Be available for customer appointments during evenings and weekends, in addition to weekday hours.
• Maintaining an exceptional level of expertise in products/services relating to Pella’s customers, as well as staying abreast of the competitive landscape.
• Conducting after-sales follow-up with customers and developing lead and referral generation.
• Actively represent Pella at company sponsored events, invitations to discuss and/or present Pella products, and/or home shows.
• Strong customer database systems tools capabilities leveraged to manage all customer interactions and proactively communicate to customers.

Skills/Knowledge

• Able to quickly earn trust and credibility with customers
• Provide superb customer service and generate referrals from one customer to others
• Skilled at relating to a variety of customers- balances poise and integrity with a service mentality
• Able to negotiate, build value and address objections towards closing a sale
• Works collaboratively with Pella team members and customers
• Able to grasp technical concepts related to general construction
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Energized by meeting and engaging new people, skilled networker
• Tenacious, able to persevere through sales challenges and setbacks
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible about hours, responsive to customer needs, and willing to be available
• Seeks out internal experts and utilizes their knowledge
• Adaptable to changing processes and priorities
• Works well without close supervision but always keeps their manager informed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and smart devices, and ability to learn internal software programs and applications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual’s motor vehicle record must also comply with company requirements. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able to prioritize responsibilities.

Language and Communication Skills

Ability to read and analyze documents related to contracts and work documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to verbally present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and the general public.

Professional Skills

Must present a clean and neat physical appearance and strictly abide by company dress code serving as a role model for other employees, customers and visitors.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to solve practical and arithmetic problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive an automobile, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment varies between low to moderate in administrative offices and to moderate on constructions sites.

Travel

The vast majority of travel will be local. Must be able to drive to showrooms, job sites and customer/contractor locations and required company functions at various locations.

Summary

The Director of Quality position has direct responsibility for the execution of Quality deliverables for their assigned Business Group. They will be responsible for Customer Interface, Craftsmanship and Warranty performance. Additional responsibilities include AQE, QE and QM staffing, training and performance reviews. Responsible for Supplier management and Quality performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a monthly assessment of all quality deliverables for each program within the BU areas. Mitigate the risk of any missed quality deliverables with the execution of appropriate corrective action plans and glide paths.
• Review and approve Quality deliverables.
• Actively participate in Program Reviews, and Phase Exit Reviews, as well as PSMC and SSO in alignment with program timing.
• Function as the primary point of contact to the particular Customer for responding to quality issues, Potential Product Safety Concerns (PPSC), Quality Key measure performance and other “Customer Specific” initiatives. Develop key Customer relationships in the Supplier Quality Area.
• Communicate Customer issues, Adient‘s performance in the eyes of the Customer, and unique Customer quality systems / procedures to the appropriate individuals within Adient, and assure that appropriate actions are taken. Work for improvement in or maintaining Green Customer Score Cards.
• Ensure the successful implementation of Adient Quality Systems, and ensure continued certification to / complaints with IATF 16949, including customer specific requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of Customer specific Warranty performance data. Ensure that the appropriate issues are identified, root cause determined and corrective actions implemented. Assure that known product quality concerns are addressed and improvement is measured on Glide path for Warranty.
• Develop QE resource budgets and staffing needs. Participate in the interview process, and add resources, as they are needed.
• Develop and execute Annual Development Plans, Performance Reviews, and succession plans for each AQE, QE and QM that is in the Business Unit.
• Participate in the quoting process to ensure that the appropriate quality resources and objectives are considered prior to receiving the business award.
• Ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and that any critical issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Support maintaining AMS Level 3 in production plans and develop plan to progress to Level 5 in alignment with Continuous Improvement plans.

Perform job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of the Company Quality Policy.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a technical area is required (or equivalent experience).
• Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including (minimum) IATF 16949, VDA, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC are also required.
• People development and leadership experience is required.

Experience:

• Advanced Quality Planning including familiarity with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA’s, PPAPs, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, SPC, and Performance/Material testing.
• Advanced statistical concepts, design of experiments, and problem solving methodology
• Qualified as a Quality Systems auditor
• Certified in Six Sigma is preferred
• Professional Certification in Quality Engineering/Quality Management is preferred.

SOLIDWORKS Designer – Modular Systems

An exciting opportunity exists for a Design Engineer to join one of the world's leading manufacturers of modular solutions. Trilogiq USA is part of a global network with a successful history of providing customized tube and joint material handling solutions for a wide range of business. Our customers value our product to implement change; support innovative ideas, maintain standardized practice, and improve work flow.

The role is based in the USA Office located in Livonia, MI.

Job responsibilities;

·      Produce proposal and detailed production drawings using primarily Solidworks. An understanding of Sketchup design package would also be desirable but not essential.

·      Interact with sales team, customers and suppliers regarding design specifics.

·      Complete costing sheets for sales team.

·      Produce detailed package of works including BOM’s for issue to shop floor.

·      Liaise with assembly team to resolve issues during the production process.

·      Capture changes to structures during the assembly process and update drawings and documentation to reflect “as built”.

·      Update and maintain internal databases, CRM software and communicate relevant matters to colleagues.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes;

·      1-2 years relevant work experience is preferred but applications from recently qualified designers will be considered;

·      3D CAD Solidworks qualification;

·      Competence in Microsoft Office suite;

·      Ability to work well in a small team;

·      You'll be an excellent communicator and be able to respond to customer enquiries with a confident manner; The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to deliver high levels of customer service both externally and internally.

·      Some knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques would be desirable but not essential.

A stable career with the ability to make a difference to customer’s businesses is on offer.  Remuneration will be salary, health care plan, 401(k) plan with company matching, and PTO/holiday.    Equal Opportunity Employer

Heavy Duty Account Manager – Tier 1 Supplier

We’re helping a Tier 1 automotive supplier add an Account Manager supporting Heavy Duty and Commercial Vehicle OEM business.

This role will manage key customer relationships while supporting current programs and identifying new opportunities with truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage relationships with purchasing and engineering teams at Heavy Duty OEMs

• Support RFQs, pricing discussions, and program launches

• Coordinate internally with engineering and operations teams

• Identify opportunities for future commercial vehicle programs

Ideal background

• Experience supporting commercial vehicle or heavy-duty OEM customers

• Tier 1 supplier experience

• Sales or account management background in automotive or trucking

If you have experience supporting commercial vehicle customers and are open to hearing about new opportunities, please send resume to

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Inside Sales Representative (In-Office) to join our growing team. Your primary mission is to generate high-quality First-Time Appointments (FTAs) with prospects that fit our ideal customer profile and have expressed interest in learning more about STACK Cybersecurity’s solutions.

The ideal candidate can absolutely crush it on the phone, making high-volume outbound cold calls with confidence. They thrive in a team-first culture and enjoy working in a fast-paced, fun environment. Our ISR should bring energy and self-assurance to every call, push past gatekeepers, and consistently engage key decision-makers and executives.

Our team sharpens their craft through daily training and ongoing coaching alongside a best-in-class sales organization. We ask that you bring two things with you every day: your energy and your A-game. In return, we’re committed to helping you build the skills needed to succeed and win. You’ll know you’re winning by hitting clearly defined goals and receiving regular coaching and feedback from your team lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Proactively engage ideal prospects through targeted cold-calling campaigns. Maintain momentum by following up with prospects who aren’t ready to commit but express future interest—using scheduled callbacks and personalized email outreach to keep them engaged and warm.
• Appointment Setting: Secure FTAs for our Outside Sales team.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of calls, meetings, and interactions in our CRM system. Ensure timely follow-up with warm leads and consistent reporting.
• Call List Management: Generate and manage call lists from CRM tools.
• Script Optimization: Work from proven scripts and adapt them to your style for maximum impact.
• Collaboration: Provide detailed notes and context to Outside Sales for seamless handoff.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 6-months or more prior success in lead generation, business development, or sales roles—preferably in IT services, technical support, or technology retail.
• Communication Skills: Clear, concise English, active listening, and the ability to engage prospects positively and persistently.
• Attitude: an energetic and upbeat positive attitude is a must
• Resilience: Skilled at handling objections and turning “no” into “yes.”
• Organization: Strong attention to detail, disciplined in following processes, and excellent note-taking skills.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with CRM tools and sales methods, and Microsoft Excel.
• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts is a big plus. Terms like EDR, MDR, XDR, SIEM, SOC, Penetration Testing, MFA, Ransomware, and Disaster Recovery should not be foreign to you.

Why STACK Cybersecurity?

• Be part of a fast-growing cybersecurity firm protecting businesses from evolving threats.
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a real impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Compensation

• Base salary range of $40,000 - $50,000
• Sales commission - $250 for each First Time Appointment (FTA) that schedules a Second Time Appointment (STA).
• 33% of 1st Month Revenue from a signed Monthly Recurring Revenue deal
• On Target Earnings (OTE) of $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
• This position is available for In-office only.

Account Manager – GM OEM | Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Farmington Hills, MI

We’re partnering with a growing Tier 1 automotive supplier looking to add an Account Manager to support their General Motors OEM business.

This role will focus on managing the GM relationship, supporting current programs, and identifying opportunities for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activity for GM programs

• Support RFQs, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations

• Build relationships with GM purchasing, engineering, and program teams

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within GM

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier

• Background supporting GM business

• Account management, sales, or commercial experience

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus

If you’re interested in learning more, please send your resume to

Toyota Account Manager – Tier 1 Automotive

We’re helping a Tier 1 automotive supplier add an Account Manager supporting Toyota OEM business.

This role will manage the day-to-day Toyota relationship, supporting current programs while helping position the company for future opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage Toyota customer relationships across purchasing and engineering

• Support RFQs, pricing discussions, and program launches

• Coordinate internally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams

• Identify new opportunities within Toyota programs

Ideal background

• Experience supporting Toyota as an OEM customer

• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience

• Sales, account management, or commercial role in automotive

Farmington Hills, MI

If you have Toyota customer experience and are open to learning about new opportunities, please send resume to

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Executive Administrative Assistant will support the President of Clean Air & Powertrain Tenneco and the VP HR, Clean Air & Powertrain. This position is responsible to support at a high level of confidentiality with the ability to multi task efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Coordinate executive communications, including calls, emails, memos, staff meetings, etc. for internal and external needs.
• Make travel arrangements for the department and manage the spending requests related to these travel requests.
• Prepare and submit travel and entertainment expense reports for Global team.
• Provide advanced administrative support for the team including but not limited to:
• Track progress against key deadlines and projects
• Coordinate meetings: invite attendees, conference room scheduling, conference call setup, coordinating catering activities, publish / maintain meeting minutes and action registers for the department.
• Manage and coordinate the ProCard usage for procurement requests that the department requires, and prepare monthly reports for approval and audit.
• Lead in the compilation and submission of weekly and monthly reports. Including but not limited to, quarterly/monthly staff reports, department budget charts, and updates to financial reports.
• Create and maintain the organizational charts as required.
• Access, compile, download and print various reports in SAP.
• Act as liaison with Tenneco Automotive team members (domestically and internationally) for the Global Clean Air executive team
• Arrange corporate events ranging from customer meetings to internal off site meetings globally

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in administrative support for executive level/C suite leaders
• Must have advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Additional skills in electronic technology including Apps, databases and advanced internet capabilities.
• Must be able to multi task in an international environment supporting multiple Vice Presidents
• Some light travel may be required including international.
• Associates degree in a business related field preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP would be a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Corporate Travel Service’s luxury leisure travel brand, Exceptional Journeys, has been experiencing significant growth as travel demand now exceeds pre-pandemic levels. Exceptional Journeys seeks an organized, energetic, and conscientious professional to support this growth by serving our luxury leisure clientele. Candidates must possess self-evident written and oral communication skills, organizational skills of the highest order, and a significant aptitude for managing many varied tasks and assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities will include working directly with high-spend clients to plan, refine, and prepare personal travel itineraries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate aptitude for cultivating rapport with travel suppliers, monitoring, enforcing professional standards and deliverables, and streamlining procedures, documents, and other job tools as needed. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct introductory meetings with clients to capture specifics of their travel desires
• Conduct research with suppliers for client requests and conduct record changes and other maintenance items
• Flawlessly manage communication with clients and vendors, providing Management and colleagues a “fire and forget” level of comfort with requests
• Initiate, maintain, and grow relationships with Luxury Leisure Travel suppliers
• Exhibit persistent and effective research and recovery skills in pursuit of outstanding commission payments
• Learn and utilize proprietary software to refine and hone client documents (itineraries, invoices, travel documents, etc.)
• Maintain basic revenue and expense accounting for individual trips using proprietary software (experience in accounting not required)
• Produce and analyze reports to present data and make recommendations to clients and colleagues
• Embrace occasional off-hour work hosting evening sales events and attending conferences and/or sales events

Requirements:

• Passion for travel and adventure: International travel experience preferred
• Superior written and oral communication
• Online research experience
• Proven ability to multitask and manage assignments from multiple sources
• High degree of integrity
• Tireless work ethic in service of others
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Compensation and Benefits:

• $60,000 in first year, $90,000+ in second year
• Base + Commission compensation model
• Hybrid remote work with travel opportunities
• Eligibility for year-end profit share
• 401(k) plan with discretionary contributions made by the Company at the end of the year
• Eligibility for group health, dental, and vision Insurance. and participation in Flexible Spending account.
• Eligibility for membership of IATA, an organization providing Travel Agents significant discounts on travel expenses
• International travel opportunities

Job Purpose

Responsible for purchase order entry, change orders, expediting, invoice and receipt discrepancy resolution, material planning and addressing supplier quality issues within the Purchasing and Materials Management department. Conduct all business in accordance with Sames Policy & Procedures and Materials Management procedures and philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders by entering data into our ERP system from material requirement programs and/or Buy Now requisitions.
• Monitor the Purchasing Inbox for supplier order confirmations and enter the confirmed dates into the ERP Purchasing system.
• Consult with Purchasing Management when order confirmations are not received or when expedite requests seem unfeasible.
• Monitor the Purchasing Expedite Inbox for internal expedite requests and attempt to implement those requests with suppliers.
• Support procedures on standard cost maintenance.
• Identify items requiring revisions in ordering quantity, re-order level, or economic order quantity, and refer them to Purchasing Management for review.
• Obtain and analyze quotations and recommend the best supplier for purchase order placement to Purchasing Management when it differs from the ERP system’s default supplier.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and the internal engineering department for alternative substitutions when expediting orders.
• Work with Receiving, Payables, and suppliers to resolve paperwork or process discrepancies.
• Communicate Supplier Scorecard results to suppliers and work with them to improve performance in all areas of business.
• Occasionally visit suppliers to foster good working relations.
• Recommend new sources of supply or the removal of poorly performing suppliers.
• Arrange materials transport to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery, including handling vendor returns.
• Manage stocking levels and ordering of office, kitchen, and cleaning supplies.
• Department programs & initiatives: Participate in the annual inventory count and other programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with computers, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, or strong beginner skills with the ability to learn quickly. Macola software a plus.
• 5+ years of Experience in Purchasing.
• Experience with ERP software for material planning and procurement. IFS software a plus.
• Experience with DDMRP, B2Wise software a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity and ethical behavior adhere to the code of conduct and best practices. Takes accountability and shows initiative.
• Strong customer focus.
• Excellent response time and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task with outstanding organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills/training a plus.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experiencing analyzing spend, evaluating quotations beyond price (total cost of ownership).
• Ability to manage and adjust planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stock).
• Proficiency in ERP systems with ability to extract/analyze data.
• Ability to interpret basic technical specifications or drawings (if applicable).
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Formal Education and/or Training Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or training in supply chain preferred.
• Leadership training a plus.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Full-time in the office.
• Sitting for extended periods. Extensive computer work.

Direct Reports

• None.

SAFETY / HSE (required authorizations + broader needs)

• Know how to identify and react in dangerous situations
• Know how to analyze priority environmental and safety aspects and implement relevant actions

Sames North America is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Sames to treat all applicants for employment and all team members in a manner that does not discriminate against them because of their race, religion, color, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or military or veteran status.