Jobs in Salem Michigan

Account Manager (Sales)

Brinkmann Pumps is currently recruiting for a Sales Account Manager with a minimum 3-5 years’ experience with a strong knowledge in the area of Fluid Power. We offer exceptional benefits, a generous semi-annual Team Bonus, and start our employees with 20 PTO Days. Selected as one of Michigan’s Best and Brightest companies to work for in the last 3 years, we strive to provide a tremendous working environment coupled with a team orientated workplace.

Duties:

• Build productive relationships with customers and effectively manage customer needs.
• Identify, promote, and engage in appropriate training opportunities relative to business and product knowledge and enhancements.
• Act as the internal voice of the customer
• Build, grow, and leverage a strong client base.
• Maintain and expand client relationship through the delivery of high-quality customer service.
• Responsible for sales activity on assigned accounts including forecasting.
• Develop new business, maintain current business, while following up with customers and maintaining relationships
• Maintain CRM for assigned accounts.
• Identifying and suggesting strategies to improve sales performance.
• Stay current on all products and services offered by the organization.
• Attend trade shows as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings.
• Provide management with reports on customer needs, issues, interests, activities, and potential for new markets, products, and services.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

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.

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.

Household Manager/ Executive Personal Assistant Northville, MI

Search by Harper Associates

Seeking a Household Manager/ Executive Personal Assistant to manage the property and personal activities for 2 owners of a family business/family office. Their primary residence and business offices are in the Novi/Northville, MI area with a property in Northern Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the COO for the family - Identify, plan and execute day to day activities.
• Plan larger projects (many of which involve refurbishing, decorating or building) and create and manage budgets and timelines.
• Lead and manage a virtual team of resources and contractors.
• Coordinate business and personal activities and events including conferences, team events, travel and social/charitable events.
• Lead a weekly meeting with owners to give updates on issues, priorities, etc.
• Organize, maintain and manage the day-to-day operations of the properties, autos, boat, etc. Keep track of supplies and replenish.
• Maintain inventories of important items and furnishings as well as a seasonal calendar of activities.
• Work in a professional office, assisting peers with real estate activities.

Requirements and skills:

• 3-5 years work experience supporting business owners or working in the luxury service industry, with strong property management, building repair and minor construction skills.
• Critical thinking/analytical skills and proven leadership skills - leading and managing.
• Exceptional organizational, anticipation, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to organize and lead, as well as perform smaller tasks such as pickups, deliveries, etc.
• A drive for excellence, detail oriented and being fully accountable for responsibilities.
• Persistence. Handling a wide variety of tasks, working with many contractors and service providers while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage all service providers, projects, properties and activities while effectively communicating with owners.
• Very good understanding of accounting basic principles, budgets and household finance.
• Enthusiastic with a passion for meeting goals, good social skills and likes to have fun.
• Good understanding of technology such as Google suite and AI to organize and manage responsibilities.

Excellent salary and benefit package. Please email resume to

Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates

Direct: (248) 737-0431 | Fax (888) 737-8525

| Service Placement Specialists

Our Crew Members create a warm and friendly shopping experience in our stores. We answer questions, offer suggestions, and ensure our customers know they are welcomed and cared for. We entertain customers and make grocery shopping an exciting adventure.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Working on teams to accomplish goals
• Operating the cash register in a fun and efficient manner
• Bagging groceries with care
• Stocking shelves
• Creating signage to inform and delight customers
• Helping customers find their favorite products

You'll learn a lot. You're not stuck doing one task here. Each Crew Member contributes to creating a WOW customer experience by participating in all aspects of the job.

If you have experience in art including penmanship, working with chalk, and large signage, that's a plus.

If you have a passion for people and a fervor for food, we'd love to meet you. We can teach you the rest.

Stores have the greatest need for people that can work evenings and weekends.

Trader Joe's is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

Summary:

We are looking for a Product Manager – Filtration who will play a key role in bridging technical support and product development within our filtration product category. This position requires strong technical expertise and strategic thinking to ensure our filtration solutions meet market needs while delivering exceptional customer support. It is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys balancing hands‑on technical work with product growth initiatives and thrives in close collaboration with customers, sales teams, and cross‑functional partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning to improve profitability, productivity, and efficiency of the Filtration product category.
• Conduct market and competitive research to guide product strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute business strategies, including pricing, inventory planning, and sales targets.
• Manage the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through launch and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to enhance product offerings and support go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Provide technical support and serve as the primary liaison between sales, engineering, and product development teams.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and support customer visits.
• Equip the sales team with training, tools, and product insights.
• Define product positioning, messaging, and launch strategies.
• Lead change management for the product category and communicate product updates.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, gather feedback, and drive improvements.
• Support Purchasing, Operations, and Marketing with quality, warranty, packaging, and product materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product‑related inquiries.
• Strong background in business development, market analysis, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to drive product innovation and successfully bring products to market.
• Strategic, results‑focused mindset with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective at leading change and collaborating across all organizational levels.
• Self‑motivated, accountable, and professional, with high integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, marketing, engineering, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in product management or business development.
• Experience in the fluid power industry required.
• Strong knowledge of filtration products.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry product samples (up to 25 lbs).
• Willingness to travel
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

How STAUFF contributes to your Success!

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family!
• Company profit-share Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A competitive base salary and commission
• Career growth opportunities within the organization.

For more than 50 years, STAUFF USA has been developing, manufacturing, and marketing components for the Hydraulic industry. Our core values honesty, sincerity, respect, and trust are the cornerstones of our mission. We put these core values into practice every day through transparency, competence, persistence, and appreciation. honesty sincerity, respect, and trust in dealing with each other and with our business partners form the basis for the lasting success of our globally active family-owned company.

Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.

Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.

Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.