Engineering Structures Elsevier Jobs in Trooper

Company Background:

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at

Why You Should Join Playfly:

Playfly is a brand-new player in the sports and esports space and we are looking to expand our team! At Playfly you will work with a highly engaged and collaborative team. Join a company with a leadership team that values ideas, innovation and different perspectives. At Playfly, we recognize we are only as good as the people we have working here! We provide excellent benefits including a generous time off package, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave and a 401k plan just to name a few. We also provide you with an environment where you can demonstrate your strengths and gain knowledge to propel your career and continue growing.

Playfly Sports Properties is the exclusive marketing and multi-media rights partner of Villanova University. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of General Manager with Villanova Sports Properties in Villanova, PA.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate prior revenue results and leadership qualities with a minimum of five (5) years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment. The candidate must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with Villanova Athletics, which has created a new standard in collegiate multi-media rights management landscape.

Successful candidate will work out of the Villanova Sports Properties offices on campus and be motivated to:

• Work with the Athletics Director/ Senior Staff at Villanova Athletics and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements
• Lead and manage Villanova Sports Properties staff, setting the example for best practices.
• Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
• Generate incremental sponsorship revenue to meet and exceed individual and team goals
• Uphold and support by example a culture of hard work, creativity – always building team belief in the revenue goal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned annual revenue targets
• Identify potential sponsors for Villanova Sports Properties through networking with Villanova stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies, and selling them marketing platforms that incorporate sponsorship inventory including entitlements, signage, the digital assets, print, promotion, community involvement and hospitality.
• Work with Playfly Sports Properties and Villanova Athletics executives to create sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy for Villanova Athletics assets.
• Develop compelling sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals.
• Manage and professionally develop the Villanova Sports Properties staff with the objective of creating standards and assisting with achievement of their property individual goals.
• Lead and manage the overall sales process from start to finish (create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts).
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process.
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings.
• Be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows.
• Be available to travel for client presentations.
• Prepare end-of-year recaps for sponsors.
• Represent Villanova Sports Properties, Villanova and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner.
• Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions.
• Manage P&L for maximum revenue and efficient costs.
• Oversee management of radio network (terrestrial, digital) and supervise the respective broadcast talent.
• Understand and leverage Playfly resources such as Esports, High School, Home Team Sports, Premier Partnerships, etc. in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and exhibits behavior consistent with the sales and service philosophy of Playfly Sports Properties.
• Acts with diplomacy as a representative of Playfly Sports Properties and the University.
• Creates a collegial and collaborative work environment with integrity, empathy, and innovation as true-north core values.
• Actively work on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.
• Work with university to conceive and create more robust digital and social media assets.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS degree required
• Five (5) years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment
• Proven sales record with integrated and “conceptual” sales
• Tangible leadership experience in a sales environment.
• Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
• Must successfully pass background check.

Compensation includes salary, commission structure, and company benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

We’re supporting a client in the search for a Vice President of Project Management & Construction.

This executive will lead the team responsible for overseeing remodel and rollout programs across a growing portfolio. The role will focus on guiding Project Managers, building scalable processes, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality.

In addition to leading project execution, this person will help evaluate whether the organization should pursue General Contractor (GC) licensing and advise on the most effective structure for managing construction work across markets.

Another key priority will be establishing and managing a roster of trusted tradespeople and handymen to support remodels and rollouts nationwide. This individual will drive the effort to build a reliable vendor network that enables consistent, efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Project Management team overseeing remodels and rollout programs
• Develop scalable processes and best practices for project execution
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of construction projects
• Evaluate the strategic opportunity for pursuing General Contractor (GC) licensing
• Build and maintain a vetted network of tradespeople and service providers to support projects nationally
• Partner with executive leadership on construction strategy, vendor management, and operational scalability
• Ensure projects meet quality, compliance, and safety standards

Ideal Background

• Senior leadership experience in construction, project management, or facilities development
• Strong experience managing multi-site remodels, rollouts, or retail construction programs
• Proven track record leading and developing project management teams
• Experience building contractor/vendor networks across multiple regions
• Strategic and operational mindset with the ability to scale construction programs

If you or someone in your network could be a strong fit, feel free to reach out. Happy to share more details about the opportunity.

Bankers Life®, one of the most respected brands in the Financial Services industry, is seeking ambitious individuals to grow our team of Insurance Professionals. We offer award-winning training, access to mentors, and a workday that can be built around your lifestyle and an opportunity to advance your career within a leadership role.

As an Insurance Professional, you will:

• Build a client base by growing relationships with your network and providing guidance
• Gain expertise through sponsored coursework and proprietary agent development training
• Guide clients through important financial decisions using the latest software and our expansive product portfolio
• Own your career by utilizing company sponsored leadership development programs to increase your potential for advancement to our mid or upper-level management roles
• Build manage, and lead teams of Insurance Professionals

What makes a great Insurance Professional?

• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Self-motivation to network and prospect for new clients, while demonstrating strong time management skills
• A competitive and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve success both for yourself and others
• The ability to present complicated concepts effectively

What we offer:

• Highly competitive commission structure designed to grow with you
• Passive income opportunities and bonus programs
• Fully paid study programs for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®
• Award-winning training - Bankers Life has been named as a Training Apex Award Winner for the twelfth consecutive year
• Flexible in-office schedules once you complete your agent training
• Progressive advancement opportunities
• Retirement savings program and more

Bankers Life®, a subsidiary of CNO Financial, is a Fortune 500 company with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone's different viewpoints bring new successes! Please visit our career site to learn more about our mission:

• 
  
  
• Confers with Subject Matter Experts at all levels to obtain a complete understanding of business practices and procedures. Quickly learns and then translates business products and procedures into clear, concise training modules in a timely manner.
  
  
• Selects or develops teaching aids (handbooks, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials) to ensure training is accurate and effective.
  
  
• Organizes and implements structured approach to delivery of training materials. Conducts and coordinates delivery of training. Uses presentation skills to create excitement and motivate audience.
  
  
• Creates and continually modifies training materials to meet the needs of audience. Maintains inventory of training materials.
  
  
• Evaluates, designs and develops a wide range of methods for delivery of training including but not limited to instructor led, self-guided, virtual classroom, web-based and other eLearning methodologies.
  
  
• Maintains and updates training records
  
  
• Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate the effectiveness of sessions delivered, and provide feedback to management regarding the results.
  
  
• Interacts effectively with all levels of personnel.
  
  
• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.
  
  

• 
  
  
• Previous experience as a Commercial Lines Rater or Underwriting Assistant.
  
  
• Ability to successfully develop and deliver training programs using skills in instruction design, program design and development
  
  
• Strong organization, planning, problem resolution, facilitation, attention to detail and level of quality, collaboration and influencing skills
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential
  
  
• Computer literate. Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Word) and visual aids technology.
  
  
• Prior experience as a Trainer or member of a training team strongly preferred.
  
  
• Previous experience working with the Insurity/Policy Decisions application a plus.
  
  

Relationship Development: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing strong relationships. Add value in every interaction by working together with customers and internal teams to develop beneficial solutions for their business. Provide higher and differentiating value not by what you sell - but by 'How' you sell.

Targets: Meet/exceed IOP for sales and margin. Develop awareness / sales in the VWR Private Label range to increase margin.

Strategy Implementation: Demonstrate strategic agility in approach to customers and projects (solutions must be tailored to meet individual customer needs). Implement agreed strategies across defined accounts while maintaining and developing existing business.

Business Development: Drive new and existing opportunities by managing territory appropriately to maximise number of customer visits. Call customers frequently to create opportunities for selling the VWR portfolio of products. Understand customer profile, be able to identify trends and opportunities that will generate sales.

Utilize VWR Resources: Utilize local and global internal (cross-functional) and external contacts to help achieve targets. Utilise VWR CRM database to manage customer relationships, interactions and information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.
Planning/Forecasting: Plan, forecast and achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators in territory/ accounts, using pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned

Who you are:
BA/BSc or equivalent essential
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment, where multiple clients are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach plus 1 year leadership experience
A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach Experienced in working in a fast paced and targeted environment, with high team interaction, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers and colleagues
Business-to-business sales experience, preference may be given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment
Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Consultative Selling) and technology platforms including CRM Tools
Mandatory attendance of appropriate VWR Sales Trainings

What we are looking for:

Knowledge
A good understanding of company' products, promotions, services- and solution offerings for customers
Must have an in-depth understanding of relationship types and buyer behaviors
Broad understanding of VWR Product & Service portfolio
In-depth understanding of the different VWR functions and their role
Fluent in oral and written English, preferably 1 or 2 more languages

Skills
Ability to take content and structure it in a way that is most appropriate for the audience and objective
Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive strategic conversations with Customers
A clear ability to manage customer interactions professionally by demonstrating excellent listening and organisational skills, and by using probing questions and reflective language to engage customers and build trust
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various buyer types and personalities (e.g. technical-, user-, and economic buyers)
Strong organisational skills that drive projects forward
Is able to synthesise and integrate sales data to support management decisions
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Strong ability to negotiate large account pricing strategies / contracts
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively

How you will thrive and make an impact:
Builds and maintains clients trust through continuous and transparent engagements throughout projects
Engages in conversations regarding long term strategies and aligns effectively with buyers at every stage of their purchase decision process Is responsible for understanding the strategy of every customer
Innately customer focused and motivated to deliver value in every interaction
Proactive, Inspirational and Team Focused
A natural desire to share knowledge and work with the wider VWR Network and seeks to consistently develop internal and external relationships
Keeps up to date with relevant market trends
Uses specialists to offer valuable insights into addressing problems
Collaborates (with) and orchestrates the broader internal network
Commits to agreed actions on agreed timelines with customers
Focuses on outcomes that they can support and taps into the power of the broader VWR network to support customer projects
Helps to quantify the benefits of the solution to the customer
Develops credibility by challenging the client's thinking to co-create valuable solutions
Drives meaningful conversations with the customer that help to develop a vision including solutions to problems

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

• 
  
• You will work with Riggers in dry docking and launching operations.
  
• You will direct operations of cranes and similar equipment capacities using standard signals.
  
• You will determine the placement of gear to assure loads are secure and balanced.
  
• You will perform spot checks to assure established rigging methods and safety practices are being followed.
  
• You will utilize protective equipment and clothing for work assignments.
  
• You will demonstrate proficient knowledge of rigging to assist Journeymen Riggers, or lead lesser skilled workers, in installation, removal, and repositioning of machinery, structural members of ships or buildings, heavy equipment or other loads.
  

• 
  
• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• This may be a bargaining unit position.
  
• You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing.
  
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  
• This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
  
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  
• This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.