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Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is making waves in the Mid-Atlantic with our newest location in Spotsylvania, Virginia, expected to open late 2026. Our fifth resort will feature over 175,000 square feet of indoor waterpark fun, 900 family-friendly suites, and a massive convention center.

Chef De Cuisine

At our newest resort destination in Virginia, we’re not just opening a property—we’re creating an experience. We’re seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to play a key leadership role in launching and elevating our culinary program from day one. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and guest experience of a brand-new resort.

As a leader in a new opening environment, the Chef de Cuisine will be instrumental in hiring, training, menu execution, and establishing best practices that set the tone for long-term success. This role leads with love by fostering a culture of respect, care, and accountability—developing people as passionately as menus, supporting team members through mentorship and feedback, and creating an environment where pride, collaboration, and excellence can thrive.

A full list of our concepts, each needing a Chef de Cuisine, include:

• Double Cut Steak House – Our signature steakhouse serving bold flavors.
• B-LUX Grill & Bar – Deliciously unique burgers and shakes handcrafted from scratch.
• Sortino’s Italian Kitchen – A modern elevated Italian restaurant and bar.
• Cinco Niños - A friendly Mexican outlet and tequila bar featuring sizzle and classic flavors

These positions are scheduled to begin in mid-August.

We’re taking our time to find the right chef—a visionary who leads with both creativity and humility. This process will include discovery calls, casual conversations, and in-person interviews as we get closer to launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a menu that has been designed for you, from Kalahari corporate.
• Overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring cleanliness, consistency, and efficiency.
• Leading, training, and mentoring culinary staff, from prep cooks to sous chefs.
• Managing food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Executing memorable tableside presentations like Prime Rib Carving and Baked Alaska.
• Collaborating with leadership to ensure a seamless front-and-back-of-house experience.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a fine dining, steakhouse, or supper club environment.
• Passion for both traditional Midwestern flavors and modern culinary techniques.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in cost control, purchasing, and kitchen labor management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and a genuine joy for creating exceptional guest experiences.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

| Wisconsin Dells, WI | Sandusky, OH | Pocono Manor, PA | Round Rock, TX | Spotsylvania County, VA |

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY: 

The Associate Buyer is a key member of the team tasked with elevating one of our iconic brands at TR Retail LLC, and successfully growing its business in our retail and ecommerce stores. The role works closely with the Brand Director, Product Merchandising, and Marketing to inform how the buy is built and executed at retail. With support from the Director of Merchandising and Inventory Lifecycle Management (the Director), the Associate Buyer will formulate and execute buying and assortment strategies to maximize sales, net profit, and store performance for the assigned categories. The Associate Buyer is responsible for the overall health of inventory, maintaining proper stock levels and assortments through detailed analysis for the retail and online stores. This role will reallocate and replenish merchandise between warehouse and stores based on sales and stock levels, to optimize sales opportunities with the pursuit of getting the right products to the right place at the right time. This role is also responsible for providing necessary analysis and reports to the Senior Retail team to aid decisions.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Buying 

• Own end to end merchandising and buying strategies, identify and seek opportunities to positively affect company’s overall point of view and financial outcome. 
• Review seasonal collections, strategize investments based on OTB, sales analysis, trend projection, and historical performance for their assigned brand and/or category. 
• Build, evaluate and revise sales plans at category and collection level. 
• Develop monthly allocation and product launch plans in collaboration with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations, in accordance with marketing and promotion strategies. 
• Identify new business opportunities through sales analysis, retail feedback and competitive research. 
• Maintain margin by managing seasonal markdowns and eventual RTV strategy. 
• Ensure all steps of data entry and POs for new collections are accurately entered in the system 
• Attend merchandising, marketing, and product related meetings for the assigned brand and/or category 
• Partner with the Director to formulate and execute assortment plans for seasonal buys, strategize investments based on OTB, sales analysis, trend projection, and historical performance 

Inventory Management and Replenishment 

• Consistently monitor sales and stock for all stores, analyze and execute replenishments, transfers, and consolidations accordingly to provide optimal size integrity, maximize sales opportunity, and minimize leftover stock.  
• Review weekly replenishment/ transfer recommendations made by Retail Support Team and make necessary adjustments 
• Validate all replenishment POs written by Retail Support Team and send to Corporate Customer Service 
• Analyze stock performance and recommend merchandise for markdown and eventual RTV 
• Execute markdowns and other price changes in retail system 
• Manage minimums for auto replenishable stock, review and adjust when necessary 
• Plan and communicate Monthly Delivery Calendar for retail and online stores to ensure merchandise are delivered promptly and according to marketing plans; coordinate and negotiate with Shipping Department to minimize impact on merchandise delays 
• Work with Store Managers, Retail Operations, Customer Service, and Shipping Departments to resolve shipping discrepancies 
• Review and process damage returns, record damage reasons and spot trends for possible defective items or production issues and communicate with the Director and the Corporate Merchandising Team 
• Manage all inventory adjustments and cycle counts 
• Recommend and perform other analyses and actions needed to maintain inventory health 

Business Intelligence 

• Provide necessary reports and analytics to stores and corporate stakeholders  
• Have in depth understanding of retail, online, and business intelligence systems, be the “go-to” person for resolving issues and creating new report modules 
• Provide ad hoc reports as needed in a timely manner 

Retail and Online store support 

• Communicate new product arrivals and business trends 
• Participate in store openings, closings and events as required 
• Attend weekly conference calls, store and manager meetings, and training sessions as required  
• Participate in weekly Online and Merchandising meetings and provide support as necessary 
• Attend monthly Online Target meetings to coordinate product launches in accordance with marketing plans 
• Work with Marketing to develop product knowledge materials for store teams 
• Lead bi-weekly product touch base with store managers, understand each store’s sales trend and adjust strategies accordingly 

Other responsibilities 

• Build strong working relationships across departments throughout corporate and in stores 
• Handle other duties as assigned by the Director 

Work Environment 

• Adhere to company guidelines of dependability, including attendance requirements, professionalism, and conduct, as listed in the employee handbook 

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Base Annual Compensation commensurate with experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• College graduate or equivalent required 
• Minimum two years (2) of retail buying experience 
• Previous inventory control experience necessary 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Meticulous attention to detail and high analytical thinking 
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to exercise strong judgment and decision-making  
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)  
• Prior experience with point-of-sale systems preferred  

Mathematical Skills: 

• Expertise in retail math is required 
• The ability to understand, navigate and create complex calculations and formulas is required 

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to sit for long periods of time. 
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours or duration of scheduled shift 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat and or twist 
• Ability to grasp, push, reach and manipulate objects with right/left hand(s). 
• Ability to bend at waist with some twisting  
• Reaching above or below shoulder level 
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders to store, receive and/or place materials and/or merchandise 

COMMENTS:

Employment at Tori Richard, Ltd. is on an “at will” basis, which means that either the Company or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. Nothing in this document alters this “at will” agreement. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description on the basis of the needs of the business. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws , see Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster ; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Merchandiser to join the Footwear ecommerce/DTC team to support and drive our aggressive growth goals. In this role, you will position and bring to life the seasonal product lines for the channel, with alignment on our business objectives. The person in this role will identify opportunities and execute strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams in Product, Planning, Marketing, Site Merchandising, UX/CX, Data, and more. This role will report to the Director of eCommerce Merchandising, Footwear.

We are a relatively new team with a dynamic business, which means change is a way of life and flexibility is a rule, so you will need to be comfortable operating in an environment with some ambiguity.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Managing pre-season assortment planning for designated product area => 60%.
• Recapping and sharing business insights with Product Managers and cross-functional partners.
• Recommending growth opportunities and Grow/Maintain/Decline guidance at the Category level.
• Directly partnering with Planning on financial targets and strategic direction.
• Collaborating with store team to understand and support cross-channel DTC opportunities.
• Supporting and recommending promotions / marketing stories
• Planning support at the style level
• Assortment editing, style ranking, comp style advising, sorting, and selecting lists for Marketing.
• Collaborating with Marketing and Site Merchandising / Operations to transition pre-season plans to in-season execution => 25%
• Reviewing stories and promotions for purpose and priorities
• Layering in current information to help with optimization (new trends, product or marketing shifts due to timing / inventory / etc.)
• Discussing learnings around optimization to inform upcoming cycles (marketing, launch, assortment planning…)
• Driving recommendations for product-driven special site experience frameworks (e.g. special collections, technology stories, etc.)
• Stand-alone seasonal projects => 15%
• Site Priority lists
• Planning new launches
• Improving sites and CX
• Styling notes (for studio)
• Reviewing and improving processes

*Please note: While there may be isolated exceptions, this is not a product development merchandising role.

About You

• 3-5 years merchandising experience (ecommerce experience preferred, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on translating sales data into business trend / opportunity.
• Fluid and flexible mindset, comfortable iterating and pivoting with new information.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, well-organized & proactive.
• Able to effectively balance creative and operational needs and deliver on deadline.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and willingness to take on responsibilities outside primary job description when necessary.
• Demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful with a creative mindset.
• BA or BS required.

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 per year.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

Please see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information.

Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

Senior FPGA Engineer

Delta Information Systems is seeking a hands-on Senior FPGA Engineer with strong RF communications and DSP experience under our GDP division to design and develop real-world aerospace telemetry hardware.

Job Overview

This role focuses on FPGA/DSP design for RF receivers, taking designs from MATLAB modeling through FPGA implementation, board bring-up, and system integration. You’ll work on mission-critical products used in flight test, missile test, range safety, and space applications.

This is a hardware focused engineering role, not a software only position. Candidates should have hands-on FPGA and board-level experience.

This is an onsite position located in Horsham, PA. Hybrid option may be considered. No employer visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

• FPGA/DSP design and debug for telemetry RF receivers
• VHDL-based FPGA design, simulation, and verification
• MATLAB modeling to support DSP and system architecture
• Board-level development, PCB oversight, and lab bring-up
• Integration of embedded CPU and FPGA designs
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and marketing
• Documentation: requirements, test plans, design reviews
• Jira-based issue tracking and design reviews

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years in DSP-based product development
• Hands-on FPGA design experience (VHDL)
• RF receiver signal processing experience
• Familiarity with modulation schemes (PCM/FM, SOQPSK)
• Familiarity with FEC techniques (LDPC, Viterbi)
• FPGA simulation + MATLAB experience
• Lab experience with test equipment
• Embedded C/C++ a plus
• U.S. Persons Only (ITAR/EAR)

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $135,000-$165,000 (based on experience)
• 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee and Dependents
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
• Life Insurance (company funded)
• Short-Term Disability (company funded)
• Long-Term Disability (company funded)
• 80 hours (Vacation)
• 40 hours (Sick Leave)
• 11 days (Paid Holidays
• HealthCare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

What We Offer

• Opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth.
• A mission-driven culture where your work contributes to national security.
• Exposure to advanced technologies and programs critical to the aerospace and defense sector.

Why Join Delta

• 50+ years in aerospace telemetry
• Engineers own designs end-to-end
• Small, experienced team with minimal bureaucracy
• Hardware that ships, flies, and is used in the field

About Delta Information Systems, Inc.®

Delta Information Systems (DIS) is an industry-leading supplier of high-quality aerospace telemetry products for Flight Test, Missile Test, Range Safety, Launch Support and Satellite Command and Control applications. Their products address the complete telemetry chain from Data Acquisition, Storage, Transport and Distribution to Telemetry Processing and Display. DIS customers include all DoD entities, all Major Primes, Integrators, Gov Labs, Aircraft & Missile Manufacturers, & Launch Facilities.

In addition, Delta Information Systems (DIS) designs and develops sophisticated electronic equipment that is specifically designed to reliably operate in harsh environments. They deliver critical video communications capability for manned and unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs.

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising, online media, and creative events.

We are seeking a new Advertising Manager for Stroll Magazine in your area to join our team. Stroll magazines contain hyper-local content for desirable, affluent communities and are appreciated by the readers because most of the content comes from (and is written by) the residents themselves. Your role will consist of meeting with business owners to sell advertising and meeting with homeowners to gather content.

What You Will Do:

• Meet with local business owners for a consultative meeting to determine if a partnership with our communities is a mutual fit.
• Develop meaningful relationships within the community through a proven model for engagement.
• Connect local businesses with their ideal customers within the Stroll community.

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have a professional, outgoing personality with an entrepreneurial mindset.

What You Will Love:

Though most of the day-to-day for an Advertising Manager revolves around sales-related activity, it is far from a traditional sales role. Many of our Advertising Managers, known as Area Directors, do have prior sales or marketing communications experience, but our unique low-pressure sales approach combined with the other aspects of the opportunity mean our most successful people act more like business owners. We offer the following benefits:

• Uncapped Potential
• Flexible Schedules
• Work From Home and in local market
• Build equity by launching and running your own business
• Award-winning company culture
• Complete virtual training

The average commission for the top 10% of Area Director franchisees with one Stroll publication is $166,000*.

More about The N2 Company:

For 20 years, The N2 Company has created opportunities for our people to work with others they actually like, where they're inspired to grow financially, relationally, and spiritually. This people-first mindset has led to rapid growth we earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 eight years in a row and a company culture recognized by the likes of Entrepreneur, Fortune, Newsweek, and Glassdoor. We help businesses connect with their ideal clients through 800 custom publications and more launching every month. N2's portfolio of award-winning brands includes Stroll, Greet, Real Producers, BeLocal, Uniquely You, Salute, and Hyport Digital.

The average yearly Commission earned for the top 10%, 38 publications (out of 376) in the 2023-2024 Reporting Period was $166,174.00. Of this group, 13 (34%) earned a Commission payment that totaled the average or more, and 25 (66%) earned a Commission payment that totaled less than the average. The median Commission earned for this group was $147,005.00. The highest Commission earned was $308,319.00, and the lowest Commission earned was $122,759.00.

Your financial results may differ from those stated above. Important assumptions and qualifiers relating to this information can be found in Item 19 of our October 11, 2024 franchise disclosure document.

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising, online media, and creative events.

We're seeking a new Advertising Manager for a Greet magazine in your area to join our team. Greet magazines contain local content for desirable, affluent communities and are appreciated by the readers because most of the content comes from (and is written by) the residents. Your role will consist of meeting with business owners to sell advertising and meeting with neighbors in the community to gather content.

Advertising Manager Will:

• Meet with local business owners for a consultative sales meeting to determine if a partnership with our communities is a mutual fit.
• Develop meaningful relationships within the community through a proven model for engagement.
• Connect local businesses with their ideal customers within the local Greet community.

Advertising Manager Will Bring:

• An outgoing, goal-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and business owner mindset.

Advertising Manager Will Love:

Though most of the day to day for an Advertising Manager revolves around sales-related activity, it's far from just a sales role. Many of our Advertising Manager's, known as Area Directors, may have prior sales or marketing / communications experience, but our unique, low-pressure sales approach combined with the other aspects of the opportunity mean our most successful people act more like business owners. We offer the following benefits:

• Uncapped potential
• Flexible schedules
• Work from home and in person within your local market
• Build equity by launching and running your own business
• Award-winning company culture
• Complete virtual training

The average commission for the top 10% of Area Directors with one publication is $166,000*.

More about The N2 Company:

For 20 years, The N2 Company has created opportunities for our people to work with others they actually like, where they're inspired to grow financially, relationally, and spiritually. This people-first mindset has led to rapid growth we earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 eight years in a row and a company culture recognized by the likes of Entrepreneur, Fortune, Newsweek, and Glassdoor. We help businesses connect with their ideal clients through 800 custom publications and more launching every month. N2's portfolio of award-winning brands includes Stroll, Greet, Real Producers, BeLocal, Uniquely You, Salute, and Hyport Digital.

The average yearly Commission earned for the top 10%, 38 publications (out of 376) in the 2023-2024 Reporting Period was $166,174.00. Of this group, 13 (34%) earned a Commission payment that totaled the average or more, and 25 (66%) earned a Commission payment that totaled less than the average. The median Commission earned for this group was $147,005.00. The highest Commission earned was $308,319.00, and the lowest Commission earned was $122,759.00.

Your financial results may differ from those stated above. Important assumptions and qualifiers relating to this information can be found in Item 19 of our October 11, 2024 franchise disclosure document.

Altix Consulting is supporting VILPE USA for the recruitment of this position.

Account Executive, Smart Building Solutions

Location: VILPE USA HQ / Mason Ohio / Greater Cincinnati region

Reports to: CEO

Type: Full-time, individual contributor (no people leadership required)

Overview:

VILPE USA is launching and scaling in the U.S. market, bringing proven Finnish building technology to commercial roofing and smart buildings. Our IoT-enabled roof monitoring solution (“Sense”) helps facilities teams reduce risk, catch issues earlier, and turn roof maintenance into a more predictable, measurable program.

We’re building a high-output sales team focused on winning real accounts fast this role is for someone who likes being in the field, opening doors, and closing business.

About VILPE USA

Innovating the Future of Roofing and Building Technology

VILPE is a family-owned Finnish technology company that has built a strong reputation across Europe as an innovation leader in roof ventilation and building moisture management. Our solutions set a high standard for energy efficiency, sustainability, and long-term building performance.

Now, VILPE is launching its U.S. operations - with an ambitious goal to grow to $30 million in revenue by 2030. We will bring VILPE’s proven European technology and digital solutions to the American commercial roofing and smart building markets.

At VILPE, we combine Finnish engineering excellence with a forward-thinking, customer-first culture. We value clarity, integrity, and initiative - and we empower people to build and shape success.

Why Join VILPE USA?

• Join a fast-scaling international company at the ground floor of its U.S. growth journey.
• Be part of a high-trust, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and ownership.
• Work directly with cutting-edge smart building technologies that are redefining an entire industry.
• Contribute to a bold and clear mission: build a $30M U.S. business by 2030
• VILPE USA will enjoy a lot of local decision autonomy in leading the US market expansion.

Role - Account Executive, Smart Building Solutions

As an Account Executive for Smart Building Solutions, you’ll own a pipeline of target accounts and drive new customer acquisition in facilities and portfolio environments (owners/operators, FM providers, data center operators, and adjacent ecosystems). You’ll sell consultatively—often starting with a pilot and expanding into broader rollouts across sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect and build pipeline within target segments (roofing contractors, facilities management, portfolio owners/operators, data centers, commercial/industrial buildings).
• Run the full sales cycle: outreach → discovery → pilot scope → proposal → close → expansion.
• Sell outcomes, not features (risk reduction, preventive maintenance visibility, faster response, fewer surprises, better planning).
• Coordinate pilots with internal technical resources and customer stakeholders; convert pilots into repeatable multi-site rollouts.
• Build relationships with key influencers: facility directors, maintenance teams, asset managers, construction/retrofit stakeholders, and procurement.
• Work the partner ecosystem where relevant (roofing contractors, service providers, integrators, consultants) to accelerate adoption.
• Maintain strong CRM hygiene (pipeline stages, notes, next steps) and provide Monthly forecasts and updates.
• Gather field feedback to improve messaging and playbooks - early-stage company means your input matters!

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–5+ years of B2B sales, business development, or account management experience
• Direct or adjacent exposure to at least one of:
• Commercial roofing
• Retail/Hospitality construction
• Life sciences/Government construction
• Facilities management
• Data center construction/operations
• Industrial/commercial construction
• Demonstrated ability to open new accounts (not just farm existing relationships).
• Strong discovery skills and comfort running customer conversations with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with tools (CRM, productivity tools)
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed (often 30–60)%, depending on territory and projects).
• Experience with building systems / workflows: CMMS, BMS/BAS, work order processes, service programs, or monitoring/IoT solutions.
• Familiarity with roofing/asset condition assessments, leak response, or building envelope discussions.
• Industry associations exposure (e.g. IIBEC).

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive and attractive compensation package
• Fixed salary and variable compensation based on targets & achievement
• Attractive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, …)
• Additional non-traditional health / wellness / mental health
• Great company & work environment – continuous learning and education
• Growth opportunities and international business environment
• Employee and customer centric culture.

Training and Onboarding:

A comprehensive training and specific on-boarding program will be available.

If your level of ambition meets ours, we want to meet you!

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Product – Last Mile & Delivery will own the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for Ashley’s last mile delivery experience across our manufacturing, distribution, and Ashley HomeStore network. This leader will design and evolve the digital and operational products that power home delivery of big & bulky furniture, white‑glove services, and in‑home technician support.

You will translate Ashley’s growth strategy and operational capabilities into seamless, customer‑obsessed delivery experiences—from scheduling and tracking to room‑of‑choice setup and post‑delivery care—while improving cost, reliability, and scalability across our vertically integrated network.

Impact

This role will be central to how customers experience Ashley, directly influencing NPS, repeat purchase behavior, and brand loyalty. Success means fewer delivery issues, faster and more predictable service, and a differentiated “Ashley experience” in the home, enabled by world‑class digital products and tools used by customers, stores, customer care, drivers, and 3PL partners.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and own the multi‑year product vision and roadmap for last mile and delivery experiences across Ashley’s DTC, HomeStore, marketplace, and retail partners.
• Lead discovery and market research specific to big & bulky, white‑glove furniture delivery, identifying opportunities to delight customers and remove friction.
• Align product strategy with Ashley’s manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations, ensuring solutions work end‑to‑end—from plant, to DC, to customer home.

Product Execution & Operational Excellence

• Translate strategy into clear product requirements and user stories for engineering, design, and data teams (e.g., delivery scheduling, routing intelligence, customer notifications, proof of delivery, returns).
• Partner closely with Transportation, DC Operations, HomeStore Ops, Customer Care, and IT to launch products that improve on‑time delivery, first‑attempt success, and damage rates.
• Define and monitor product KPIs (delivery NPS, reschedule/cancel rates, cost per stop, contact rate) and iterate based on performance.
• Standardize digital and process experiences for home delivery, white glove setups, exchanges/returns, and in‑home service visits across all markets.

Innovation in Last Mile & Technology

• Drive innovation in delivery scheduling, capacity management, self‑service tools, and driver/technician apps that are purpose‑built for furniture and décor.
• Evaluate and integrate technologies (TMS, telematics, routing optimization, SMS/email/app notifications, photo documentation, AI‑based ETA prediction).
• Partner with data science and analytics teams to leverage AI/ML for demand forecasting, route optimization, and exception management.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build strong partnerships with Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain, Stores, E‑Commerce, Customer Care, Finance, and IT to ensure aligned priorities and integrated execution.
• Collaborate with 3PLs, delivery partners, and service providers to ensure Ashley’s product experiences are supported in the field.
• Present product strategy, roadmap updates, and results to Ashley senior leadership, influencing decisions with clear customer and financial impact.

Team Leadership

• Lead and grow a high‑performing product team (Product Managers, Product Owners, Analysts) focused on last mile experiences.
• Establish product operating rhythms (prioritization, planning, discovery, retrospectives) that promote accountability, speed, and quality.
• Foster a culture of customer obsession, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Product, UX, Engineering, and Operations partners.

Financial & Business Impact

• Build robust business cases and ROI models for new last mile products and enhancements (e.g., new service tiers, self‑service flows, automation).
• Influence investment decisions by articulating the impact on revenue, cost, NPS, and repeat rate.
• Support Transportation and Supply Chain in identifying new revenue streams (e.g., premium delivery windows, assembly add‑ons) and cost efficiencies via product design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12+ years of product management experience, with at least 5+ years owning customer‑facing or operations‑facing products at scale.
• Demonstrated success building products in last mile, logistics, e‑commerce, or retail—preferably in big & bulky or home delivery.
• Proven record of end‑to‑end product ownership: discovery, strategy, requirements, launch, and iteration using agile methods.
• Experience working in or with transportation, logistics, or supply chain teams, and familiarity with TMS/WMS/routing technologies.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, comfortable with data, A/B testing, and translating metrics into product decisions.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a matrixed, multi‑location organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in furniture, appliances, or other large item home delivery.
• Background working with white‑glove delivery, installation, or in‑home service providers.
• Hands‑on experience integrating with 3PLs, carriers, and last mile platforms.
• Exposure to Ashley HomeStore or similar store/retail networks, balancing store and digital experiences.

Core Competencies

• Strategic product thinking & execution
• Customer‑centric journey design
• Cross‑functional leadership & influence
• Data‑driven decision making & financial modeling
• Strong communication and storytelling to senior leaders
• Change management in operations‑heavy environments
• Innovation & continuous improvement mindset

Travel & Work Environment

• Ability to travel up to ~30–40% to visit DCs, HomeStores, transportation hubs, and delivery partners.
• Comfortable spending time in warehouses, cross‑docks, and in‑market delivery operations to see products in action.
• Standard hybrid office environment, collaborating across time zones and functions

Join UCSF as a General Urologist — Advance Your Surgical Expertise and Lead the Future of Care

The Department of Urology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a dynamic, skilled General Urologist to join our distinguished faculty in a full-time position within our renowned Urology division. This individual will be responsible for patient care at the UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus or Mission Bay as well as outreach facilities in San Mateo County and the East Bay. The candidate will work in the outpatient clinic and operating room setting and will bring a strong academic interest in either education, research, or both.

Why UCSF?

• Robust Surgical Practice: ?Perform advanced, high-complexity Urologic surgeries with access to cutting-edge robotic technology and multidisciplinary support. 

• Diverse Clinical Opportunities: ?Manage a broad spectrum of conditions in both outpatient and hospital settings, serving a richly diverse patient population.

• Leadership & Growth: ?Ideal for candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of Urology at UCSF.

• Academic Excellence:  Collaborate with world-class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic setting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified/eligible Urologist with a strong General Urologic skill set.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities with a vision for clinical and programmatic excellence.

• Interest in mentorship, education, and administrative responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank and step commensurate with experience).

• Competitive compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health coverage.

• Access to premier facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system.

• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence.

• Opportunities to grow in leadership, education, and research.

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree.

• Candidates must hold a California medical license or be eligible for full, unrestricted licensure by the time of hire.

• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Urology.

Why Live & Work in Parnassus & Mission Bay — A Physician’s Perspective

• Living in Parnassus or Mission Bay means being at the heart of one of the most dynamic medical communities in the country. Whether you're walking to rounds at UCSF or collaborating on research across disciplines, these neighborhoods offer more than just proximity — they offer purpose.

• Parnassus has a quiet, residential feel. It’s tucked into the hills near Golden Gate Park, with leafy streets, old Victorians, and a sense of calm that’s rare in a city. Mission Bay is sleek and modern, built for innovation. It’s where medicine meets biotech, and where new ideas get tested, scaled, and launched.

• But life here isn’t just about work. You’re surrounded by culture — museums, music, food from every corner of the world. You can finish a long shift and be at the symphony or a street food festival within the hour. You can walk through eucalyptus forests, kayak along the bay, or grab dim sum with colleagues before heading home.

• Transit is easy. Muni, Caltrain, BART — it’s all connected. Whether you’re commuting, catching a flight, or just heading across town, you’re covered.

• And most importantly, there’s a sense of community. You’re not just another physician in a big city. You’re part of something — a network of people who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See  Table 5The minimum base salary range for this position is $154,700-$405,900 This position includes membership in the  health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Salary and bonus are dependent upon rank and production ranging from $371,000 to $650.000.

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
•  UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
•  UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
•  APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment