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Shermco Industries

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service.

TERRITORY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Territory Account Manager. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education & experience in Engineering or related field. This is desired, not required.
• 3+ years of successful outside B2B sales experience, preferably in an engineering, industrial or heavy commercial industry. Preference given to candidates with a successful sales track record in a power related industry, preferably from the high-voltage (480 VAC to 345 kV) electrical equipment testing & maintenance industry, including electrical field Services, field commissioning & acceptance testing, engineering in general including Arc Flash, Coordination Studies, transient studies, load flow analysis and general power engineering, and small scale electrical T&D or Substations construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated.
• Availability to travel weekdays throughout the geographic account territory.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral presentation skills and solid understanding of profitability and other financial measurements.
• Strong sales skills including and effective negotiation skills, ability to successfully interact with key customer decision makers and influencers, and ability to prospect new customers and forecast future business.
• Must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills.
• Required overnight travel up to 20% of the time.
• Basic computer skills with the following software: Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• The primary role of this position will be to provide account management/sales targeting industrial, utility generations, data center, hospitals, and electrical contractors to sell Shermco’s full line of electrical testing, maintenance, repair & engineering services.
• Perform direct sales and business development activities which contribute to the growth and retention of business so as to meet or exceed targeted sales goals.
• Qualify prospective sales opportunities to determine which opportunities to pursue.
• Accountable for attaining yearly multi-million dollar sales budgets
• Identify, develop and implement sales strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates, sales proposals, and sales presentations.
• Visit assigned account(s) on a regular basis in order to maintain a "strategic relationship" status; identifies necessary account changes and opportunities as quickly as possible.
• Maintain industry knowledge and improve technical knowledge based on market requirements
• Support our key marketing activities necessary to support sales growth in efforts such as, road shows, national conferences, tradeshows, sales trainings, and various sales engagement activities such as trade organizations.
• Manages pricing and channel issues as they arise relating to competitive quotes and cross selling conflicts.
• Support account from sales, securing purchase orders, terms and conditions, and customer relations.
• Perform job walks.
• Be a front line focal point between sales and production to qualify opportunities.
• Be able to support lunch and learns and lead customer discussions.
• Work with Customer Service group to enhance customer’s buying experience.
• Support Shermco training events and trade shows.
• Import sales activity into CRM.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to travel overnight approximately 5 - 10% of the time to visit customers, prospective customers, and attend trade shows.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods, work at a desk/cubicle on a PC, and visit and tour varying customer sites with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

• Manage low voltage projects from kickoff through closeout
• Plan and track project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, and field installation teams
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, and vendors
• Review contracts, drawings, submittals, and change orders
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, local codes, and project specifications
• Schedule inspections, testing, and system acceptance with AHJs
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and closeout packages
• Identify risks and resolve project issues proactively
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

• 3+ years of project management experience in low voltage or life safety systems
• Strong working knowledge of Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, and Burglar Alarm systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and contracts
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and stakeholders
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit job sites

• NICET certification (Fire Alarm Level II–IV)
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi-site projects
• Knowledge of IP networking and structured cabling
• Familiarity with platforms such as Honeywell, Lenel, Genetec, Bosch, Axis, or Avigilon

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Career advancement opportunities

Midland Industries seeks a Vice President of Transformation to drive strategic initiatives at the company partnering with the CEO, leadership team, and Gemspring Capital to support and facilitate execution of the Value Creation Plan. The VPT will report directly to the CEO and will help support and influence organic growth, M&A integration, organizational, technological, and operational excellence initiatives to facilitate successful value creation across the company. This includes strategic, commercial, M&A integration, operational, organization, technology, and financial initiatives. The VPT will partner closely with the Finance organization to ensure all critical financial plan parameters are made transparent, and with Gemspring to ensure key milestones are tracked and completed. He or she will also work closely with business leaders and functional experts within the organization to create transparency and visibility, drive accountability, and deliver results that facilitate better and faster decision-making.

Description

• Spearhead management, setting of milestones and KPIs and partner with senior leadership to support the execution of the value creation plan
• Alternate between being a supportive team player and an individual contributor; partner with initiative owners to track results and accountability while also maintaining workstreams directly and functioning as a team of one
• Support CEO and commercial leadership with strategic planning and development / alignment of functional strategies, goals, and objectives
• Alongside the CRO, support GTM execution by operationalizing revenue tools, ensuring data integrity, system alignment and consistent adoption across sales, marketing, and customer success.
• Maintain KPI framework, dashboards and analytics that provide clear visibility into productivity and GTM effectiveness.
• Support M&A efforts by standing up and leading the Integration Management Office; coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet deal-specific strategic goals and project-manage key integration workstreams with functional leaders in the organization. Align processes, systems and workstreams, while establishing measurement frameworks around business integration.
• Maintain and update the strategic plan for Board-level reporting and progress tracking; incorporate market and org insights into materials
• Prepare updates and insights for board meetings, monthly SteerCo presentations, and ad-hoc touchpoints
• Orchestrate complex processes that involve a large number of discrete tasks; coordinate cross-functional initiatives
• Validate all efforts/initiatives with facts, data and independent analysis; provide valued processes and tools
• Act as the internal face of transformation, set the tone, spur enthusiasm; challenge current processes and support the team; help leaders accelerate execution; provide structure and consistency to internal discussions
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to provide analytical support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects across key functions and initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• BS in Business, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred but not required
• 8+ years demonstrated leadership experience in transformation programs, project management offices, cross-functional projects, and/or value-creation initiatives
• Minimum five years management consulting, corporate strategy, or equivalent transformation leadership experience
• Experience within industrial and/or distribution businesses preferred but not required
• Track record building relationships with and receiving support from Boards, CEOs, and top management; ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated history of driving strategic initiatives across functions
• Primary areas of experience: Commercial excellence and M&A integration
• Secondary areas of experience: Operational and IT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter with active intellectual curiosity and sense of ownership; bias toward action is paramount
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to produce clear analysis, documents, presentations, and plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity; org savvy; proven ability to work across a diverse and complex global company
• Ability to influence important internal and external stakeholders; ability to engage people with data (how to develop, utilize, and make decisions based on data)
• Demonstrated strategic planning process management/facilitation experience
• High emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal skills; inspire and leverage the efforts of a range of individual talents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly responsive, thorough, and persistent
• Highly organized; naturally motivated and driven

Company Overview: $150 - 200M Revenue

Midland Industries is an industrial products company headquartered in Kansas City, MO. The Company is a value-added distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, clamps, hoses, and adjacent products into a vast array of industrial applications across various end markets including manufacturing, transportation, plumbing, HVAC, construction, utilities, fluid power, and more. More than just a parts supplier, the Company serves as a crucial supply chain partner for mission-critical and hard-to-source niche products with low cost-to-purchase but high cost-of-failure.Customers count on Midland for its SKU breadth, technical sales acumen, product innovation, and fast delivery times from one of 11 facilities nationwide.

The Company has completed eight acquisitions since 2017 and has developed a playbook that will facilitate increased pace of M&A execution with the backing of new owners and fresh capital. Additionally, the Company developed and moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art distribution facility and office space near Overland Park in August 2023 that has substantial excess capacity for incremental growth.

Midland was acquired in September 2023 by Gemspring Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management. The Company is embarking on an aggressive M&A strategy to acquire other distribution and manufacturing businesses to continue driving scale and cross-sell opportunities, as well as to expand its product offering, end market exposure, and geographic footprint.

Midland Industries: Capital: Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

We’re looking for someone to join our recruiting team at Advastar—a small, experienced crew based in a sharp office on the Country Club Plaza. We support a wide range of industry leaders, place talent on major construction & engineering projects nationwide, and we are positioning ourselves for growth.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• $52K -$57K+ base salary + unlimited commission (BOE)
• Full-time, M-F, office-based position (Country Club Plaza)
• Vacation, paid holidays, and healthcare benefits
• Top AI-powered recruiting tech to make your job easier
• Amenities include onsite gym, common spaces, patio, covered parking/entrance, etc.

No experience? No problem—we’ll teach you the ropes. What we need is someone who’s eager to learn, ready to put in the work, and excited to build a career. If you’ve got a competitive streak or a knack for getting things done, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities:

• Source Top Talent: Identify and attract both active and passive candidates through networking, industry-specific databases, social media, job boards, and Advastar’s proprietary recruitment processes.
• Understand Client Needs: Partner with clients to gain a deep understanding of their culture, technical requirements, and staffing goals, ensuring perfect candidate matches.
• Screen & Assess: Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and evaluations to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for niche roles in Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades.
• Deliver Personalized Service: Provide individualized attention to clients and candidates through Advastar’s OnePoint Connect™ approach, acting as the main point of contact throughout the hiring process.
• Manage the Process: Coordinate interviews, facilitate offer negotiations, and handle onboarding logistics with efficiency and urgency.
• Build Networks: Leverage Advastar’s deep industry networks and your own relationship-building skills to expand our talent pool and strengthen client partnerships.
• Stay Industry-Savvy: Keep up-to-date on trends, certifications (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, OSHA), and workforce challenges in our core industries to provide expert guidance.
• Drive Results: Meet and exceed recruitment targets by approaching every search with energy, creativity, and a focus on quality outcomes.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with clients and candidates.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, curious, and team-oriented

EEO

Office Admin

Overland Park, KS | Fully Onsite

Full-Time | Direct Hire| $50,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client who is hiring an Office Coordinator / Front Desk Receptionist to be the face of our firm—the first point of contact for clients, partners, and visitors—while also keeping the office running smoothly day-to-day. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys balancing high-touch customer service with behind-the-scenes coordination, and who wants to grow with a well-established, expanding engineering organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Front Desk & Client Experience

· Create a welcoming, professional atmosphere for all visitors and employees; greet guests and notify internal contacts upon arrival.

· Answer and route calls/messages, manage general inquiries, and provide general office information/support.

· Support a polished, client-ready environment—keeping common areas, conference rooms, and front-of-house spaces organized and presentable.

Office Coordination & Daily Operations

· Manage office supply inventory, restock as needed, and place orders within budget.

· Coordinate vendors and service providers (deliveries, courier requests, facility support) and escalate facility issues for repair/maintenance.

· Maintain office organization, including stocking kitchen/pantry and ensuring adequate paper/refreshment supplies.

Meetings, Rooms & Hospitality

· Coordinate meeting room calendars and help ensure spaces are set up appropriately for meetings.

· Process catering requests and execute meeting standards for food and beverages; identify options and help reduce wastefulness.

· Assist with employee events and internal office moments, partnering with stakeholders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2+ years in front desk, receptionist, office coordinator, or administrative support role

· Strong customer service mindset and professional communication skills

· Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through

· Proficiency with Outlook/calendar tools and Microsoft Office (especially Excel/Word)

· Experience coordinating meetings/events or office hospitality (catering, room setup, visitor experience)

· Experience working in a professional services environment (engineering, architecture, construction, legal, accounting)

We are seeking a senior to advanced level software engineer with strong expertise in front-end development. While this role does include full-stack development, the initial project will be primarily focused on frontend delivery. In addition to application delivery, this role serves as a mentor for less experienced development staff, and close collaboration with our User Experience team.

Key Activities

• Collaborates with UX and graphic designers to deliver visually appealing web solutions adhering to 508 compliance standards and standardized design systems.
• Partners with product owners and customers in the development of innovative solutions that achieve business goals.
• Reviews and analyzes business and technical requirements and implements technical solutions to meet those requirements.
• Works in multidisciplinary team with full-stack developers.
• Apply the principles of software engineering to the design, implementation, configuration, and optimization of multiple web-based applications.
• Creates unit and automation tests as part of Continuous Development.
• Cross browser testing new features.
• Conducts peer code reviews, provides recommendations, and works with peers to improve software coding practices.
• Fixes bugs, supports QA and UAT phases of releases.
• Keeps abreast of latest and emerging technologies.
• Fosters an agile mindset enabling high-performing teams.
• Provides coaching, education and advocates for frontend development best practices.
• Experience with API infrastructure and development, and associated tools and best practices.
• Provides on-call support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, incident management, and service request management for supported products and environments.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires 6 – 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Senior to advanced understanding of subject. Has in-depth and/or breadth of knowledge in discipline.
• Proficiency with Java, TypeScript, CSS, HTML methods.
• Senior to Advanced experience with Angular.
• Performs work independently with limited supervision and direction. Serves as a mentor for less experienced staff.
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and adapts quickly to change.
• Amazing attention to detail and pride in delivering consistently pixel perfect work.
• Creation of modern CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, Fortify, Sonar, etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS services and security best practices.
• Cloud networking across numerous accounts, environments, and vendors, and zero trust principles.
• Terraform to deploy AWS cloud services and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in the creation and/or practical application of components in design systems (versus only having exposure to pattern libraries).
• Advanced experience with multiple programming languages (Java, Python, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of some cloud-based platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, etc. and the ability to learn new platforms.
• Willingness to become proficient in any new programming language or tool quickly.
• Experience with centralized application observability and monitoring across disparate tools and services.

Entry-Level Sales Account Executive

Kansas City, MO (Power & Light) | Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

If you’re competitive, coachable, and motivated by performance-based pay, keep reading.

At Avenue Logistics, you’ll build your own book of business, close deals, and earn uncapped commission based on performance — from day one, not tenure.

Training

You don’t need a background in transportation or logistics to succeed here. Many of our top producers started with no logistics experience. We provide hands-on, in-person training and mentorship from experienced leaders. You’ll receive real-time coaching, structured onboarding, and daily support as you build your book.

Compensation

• Base salary + uncapped commission

• Commission structure paying up to 17% of Gross Profit

• Income that scales directly with the book of business you build

• No cap on earnings as production grows

A Day in the Life

• Prospect and build relationships with companies that ship freight

• Develop partnerships with shippers and transportation providers

• Negotiate pricing and protect margin

• Coordinate with internal teams to move freight successfully

• Track revenue and grow your book month over month

Why Reps Join Avenue

We’re a growing company — and that creates opportunity. There are no restricted territory models limiting who you can pursue. What you build is yours. Our commission structure pays up to 17% of the Gross Profit you generate, meaning your income scales directly with your production. In an industry where commission models vary widely, high producers should be compensated accordingly.

Who Thrives Here

• Individuals motivated by performance-based pay

• People comfortable hearing “no” and pushing forward

• Self-starters who want ownership early in their careers

• Professionals who measure success in results

This is a performance-driven environment.

If you want ownership, open opportunity, mentorship, and compensation tied directly to what you build — apply below.

Hybrid | Contract Through End of 2026 | Kansas City, MO

Approx. 25 hours/week (increasing closer to event)

Our client, a respected professional organization based in Kansas City, is seeking a Consultant – Event Project Manager to support the planning and execution of a large-scale annual industry summit. This is a part-time contract role expected to run through the end of the year, with hours increasing significantly as the event approaches.

This role is best suited for someone who sees the full picture of a complex event and can drive timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure all moving parts come together seamlessly. While event coordination experience is helpful, this position leans heavily toward project management and adult learning program development rather than traditional meeting logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall project timelines and ensure cross-functional deliverables stay on track
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and track follow-ups and deadlines
• Support development of event themes, programming structure, and attendee experience
• Lead keynote speaker coordination and related logistics
• Partner with marketing and communications teams on event messaging and website content
• Collaborate with the meetings and events team on space planning and logistics
• Assist with networking event concepts and scheduling structure
• Monitor budget considerations related to programming elements
• Provide onsite support during the summit and assist with post-event evaluation

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, ideally supporting conferences, summits, or educational programs
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex timelines
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently with autonomy while maintaining consistent updates
• Event coordination or adult learning experience is a plus

Shannahan Crane & Hoist, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

We are looking for a Crane Service Technician.

Primary responsibility is to provide quality installations, inspections, fabrication maintenance and repairs of hoist and crane equipment. Breakdowns will require troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components and circuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect overhead industrial cranes and hoists to verify safety and compliance with manufacturer, OSHA and ANSI standards
• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment (strong knowledge of motor skills)
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance activities on equipment
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs
• Provide a high level of communication with both office and customers of repairs performed, future needs, equipment id, etc.
• Take home truck, current model vehicles, DOT register

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good mechanical and electrical skills required
• Minimum one to five years of work experience with similar types of equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Machining and welding skills are a plus
• You will need to pass drug test and periodic drug tests
• Current driver’s license and safe driving record is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• We require you take a mechanical, electrical and a basic knowledge test

Work Environment Considerations:

• Work various environments and working conditions depending on assignment
• Occasional overtime required
• Occasional out of town work required
• Work is at heights
• Some heavy lifting required up to 50 lbs

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Tolerance to work at Heights.
• Tolerance to work in high heat environment at times.

Please note 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.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation details: 30-45 Hourly Wage

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