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Manage and oversee all aspects of product development projects.
This position will be responsible for leading collaborative, multifunctional teams consisting of R&D personnel, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and product divisions.
Job Description Responsibilities: Manage assigned projects, balance corporate priorities, and ensure team alignment across functional areas to ensure that project deadlines and goals are met.
Manage the product development process utilizing an iterative agile project management framework.
Independently oversee a portfolio of projects and ensure that project and divisional goals are aligned.
Develop, communicate, and track project plans, objectives, budgets, scope, timelines, and projected end dates.
Translate project goals into project tasks.
Conduct risk assessments to identify issues that may cause project delays or cost overruns and develop contingency plans to mitigate the impact.
Compile risk profiles associated with scope creep and changing project requirements.
Maintain team morale and engagement by ensuring constant and transparent communication.
Compile technical justifications and data summaries in support of product claims.
Lead process improvement initiatives.
Represent Medline on various ASTM/AAM/ISO technical committees and contribute to the development of new test standards.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical related field.
Project management Knowledge of medical device requirements (Class I-II), design controls, risk assessments, and the 510k process.
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international).
Preferred Responsibilities: PMP Certification.
Experience in the development and launch of new medical/pharma products.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00
- $138,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
This role will be based out of our Northfield, IL corporate headquarters and will work a hybrid model.
Under general supervision, manage the full product lifecycle including the sourcing, marketing, new product development, sales support and financial growth of assigned products.
Work with and train sales force to be able to confidently sell product to customers.
Job Description Responsibilities: Identify and develop new products and manage each stage of the process through take to market.
Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans and promotional programs for existing products to include product strategy development, pricing strategy, collateral creation and brand management.
Review monthly financial performance and determine contributing factors.
Offer solutions for detrimental sales or cost trends.
Prepare product forecasts to include revenue and expense expectations.
Analyze sales trends over time and impact of competitive strategies.
Support forecasts and budgets with appropriately detailed marketing plans.
Work with Manufacturing, Purchasing and Engineering to reduce Cost of Goods by assessing packaging, alternate materials, new sources of material, stocking, make to order, direct to customer shipments, etc.
Manage inventory by focusing on eliminating surplus and optimizing SKU count.
May negotiate pricing with vendors for raw materials and finished goods.
Visit vendors to develop products and train personnel all aspects of each product and usages.
Coordinate materials with vendors and develop finished custom items.
Analyze and bid on GPO and/or Integrated Delivery Network contracts for assigned product categories.
Develop and deliver training materials for internal stakeholders, sales forces and customers.
Create sales tools.
Conduct market research and translate that research into new products, product improvements, or line extensions by providing leadership to a multi-functional team.
Travel with sales force to support efforts to convert customers to purchase Medline products.
Provide timely follow up to sales forces by answering product questions via e-mail and phone.
Required Experience: Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience At least 2 years of marketing, sales, product management or clinical practice experience (preferably in the healthcare industry).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience negotiating with outside vendors and internal resources.
Experience collecting and analyzing financial data.
Willing to travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00
- $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
This role supports engineering, operations, and sales by coordinating shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with industry and export regulations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment, communicates clearly, and brings a proactive approach to problem solving.
Company Overview:
Rack Builders Inc. designs, manufactures and installs structural pallet racking solutions to suit the wide range of needs of our distributors and other supply chain professionals. Utilizing our distinctive Cornerstone base, unique details, and state-of-the-market rack systems, RBI has the answers to any warehousing challenge. Among our many products, RBI push back rack is widely recognized as the best in the industry by customers and competitors alike. Supported by our staff of experienced professionals across the country, our two manufacturing plants deliver to customers all over North America.
The ideal candidate will possess strong sales, interpersonal and organizational skills. They should be comfortable with multitasking and be able to budget their resources in order to meet the assigned quotas for their role.
Responsibilities
Maintain continuous communication with accounts before, during and after the sale
Achieve sales goals for assigned accounts
Participate in developing and presenting sales proposals
Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities
Qualify opportunities as appropriate
Work in partnership with Director of Sales to grow volume, operating profit, and customer base
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure project success
Travel involved 50% +
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience using a CRM system
3+ years’ experience in the Manufacturing Industry
5+ years’ experience in sales
Job Title: Sr. Technical Sales Representative
Reports to: Manager, Global Accounts
FLSA: FT/Exempt
Compensation Range: $120,000.00- $150,000.00
Bonus: Eligible for annual bonus based on pre-determined sales goals
Travel Requirements: This position requires up to 50% of travel
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Who we are
Soarus, L.L.C.
Soarus, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is the sales, marketing, and R&D arm for acetyl resins in North and South America. Soarus’ main products are Soarnol (EVOH copolymer), Gohsenx (Specialty PVOH), and Nichigo G-Polymer.
MSI Technology, L.L.C.
MSI Technology specializes in the sales, marketing, and development of specialty polymers. We market Plexar tie-layer adhesives (manufactured by LyondellBasell), SPS peelable sealants, and SpeciPurge purging resins to global markets.
Together, Soarus L.L.C. and MSI Technology L.L.C., located in Arlington Heights, IL, provide a one-stop shop for specialty polymers.
Job Description
The Sr. Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for working with current and potential customers to promote and optimize Soarus and MSIT products through phone sales, customer visits, and account management.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
- Utilize sales practices to generate and develop new customers while effectively managing existing customers
- Analyze sales and market data to summarize and report on business and market trends
- Develop and deliver sales presentations and closes
- Provide product feedback and development opportunities to enhance sales profitability Act as liaison between Customer Service team and suppliers to confirm progress of existing orders
- Stay updated on sales and business job knowledge as well as maintaining professional connections and networks
- Provide leadership and assist in mentoring junior sales staff
- Promote positive company culture and business ethics through ongoing business relationships and activities
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Additional Qualification:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Anticipate and meet customer needs
- High energy level
- High degree of self-motivation, drive, and desire to learn sales
- Make self-development and professional improvement a priority
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to handle rejection, deal with pressure, and receive negative constructive developmental feedback
- Must have strong business education and administration knowledge
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Education Requirements and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer science, or a related field from an accredited college or university
5+ years of technical sales experience
Preferred Experience:
Experience in Polymer or Packaging Sales, a plus
Fluent in Spanish, a plus
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- HSA/FSA
- 401k with Mutual of America
- 401k employer match
Voluntary Insurance
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance Program
- MetLife Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Self and Dependents): Voluntary Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disclosures
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 65 lbs., and move about the facility. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. In addition, this position requires a computer, intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. Must be able to see, talk and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
AAP/EEO Statement: Soarus, L.L.C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits any form of discrimination towards applicants and employees; in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, status as a covered veteran or any other protected classification per applicable federal, state and local laws. Religious discrimination includes failing to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious practices where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
At-Will Employment: Employees of the Company are employed on an “At-will” basis. At-will employment means that either the Company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship, with or without cause or prior notice. Other than the President of the Company, and only if and to the extent expressly provided otherwise in a standalone written employment agreement specific to a particular employee and signed by such employee and the President, the relationship is one of voluntary employment that is terminable at will by either the Company or an employee.
