Sales Jobs in Ada, MI
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Join our growing Supply Chain team as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist and play a key role in supporting a stable, healthy, and rapidly expanding food and beverage ingredient distribution business. In this role, you will oversee the full sourcing lifecycle, from supplier identification and contract negotiation to inventory coordination and issue resolution—ensuring reliable supply and strong vendor partnerships.
This position requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and close collaboration with sales, quality, logistics, and finance teams. The ideal candidate understands ingredient markets, proactively manages cost volatility, and ensures reliable supply while protecting margins and customer service levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Tactical Sourcing
- Source bulk and specialty food ingredients (oils, dairy powders, sweeteners, cocoa, starches, flavors, etc.).
- Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, MOQs, freight terms, and payment terms.
- Develop dual-sourcing strategies to reduce supply risk.
- Track commodity and market trends impacting ingredient costs.
- Support margin management by analyzing landed cost and pricing impact.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturers.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to support growth initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness).
- Resolve supply, quality, or logistics issues directly with vendors.
Regulatory & Quality Support
- Collaborate with QA to ensure compliance with:
- FDA and FSMA requirements
- GFSI-recognized food safety programs
- Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal certifications (as applicable)
Inventory & Operations Coordination
- Work closely with operations and warehouse teams to manage:
- Inventory levels and safety stock
- Lead times and replenishment timing
- Slow-moving and aging inventory
- Assist with forecasting in partnership with sales.
Cross-Functional & Commercial Support
- Provide market insight and cost updates to the sales team.
- Assist in pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.
- Support new product launches or customer-specific sourcing requests.
- Participate in customer meetings when supply chain expertise is needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Food Science or related field (preferred but not required with relevant experience)
- 3–8 years of sourcing or procurement experience in: Food ingredients, Food manufacturing, Commodity trading or Ingredient distribution
- Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills
- Knowledge of ingredient market dynamics and price volatility
- Understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small organization
- ERP experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- High accountability and ownership mindset
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented
- Strong relationship builder
- Decisive and able to move quickly
- Understands both operational detail and commercial impact
Benefits | Perks:
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance - Available first of the month following 30days!
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays + Your Birthday!
- 401k with 4% match (Traditional & Roth options)
- Profit Sharing Program
WHO IS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FOODS
We are a team of passionate hustlers that pride ourselves in solving critical needs and providing tremendous value to our customer base. Our mission statement is to “Perpetually create an unsurpassed value in the ingredient distribution business.” Headquartered in West Michigan, we leverage our deep relationships with food ingredient producers around the world to provide the highest quality materials to food and beverage manufactures.
OUR INDUSTRY
Food is a powerful medium. It’s daily, it’s family, it’s cultural, it’s passionate, it’s ever evolving, it’s our connection to earth, and it’s a connection to spirit and a higher power. In the presence of food we have birthdays, first dates, weddings, family discussions, celebrations, we conduct business lunches, and we go out to share beverages with friends. There is not a more impactful and connected industry than this.
Controls Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI
Position Summary
We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC experience who can step into an active automation project and contribute immediately. This role works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to design, program, and support control systems for bulk material handling equipment and integrated automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program and support Siemens PLC and HMI systems
- Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Support FAT, troubleshooting, and system testing
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes
- Assist with documentation and continuous improvement efforts
Current Project Overview:
- Programming phase is underway at 45–50 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Approximately 2–3 weeks of programming remaining
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) begins the week of February 23 and is expected to last about 3 weeks with the customer onsite
- Equipment commissioning is expected to begin around June
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Hands-on Siemens PLC experience (required)
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and NEC/NFPA standards
- Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Additional Details:
- Up to 20% travel, particularly during FAT and commissioning
This is a great opportunity for a Controls Engineer who enjoys hands-on work, active projects, and seeing systems through from programming to commissioning.
Role: Client Executive
Location: Ada, Michigan (in office with travel)
Compensation: Base salary + biannual bonus
Vision:
As a Client Executive, you will be the trusted advisor and partner for independent insurance agencies, driving their success by delivering impactful strategic and operational improvements. This role is pivotal in helping agencies stabilize, grow, and thrive in a competitive market. You will contribute to Atlante’s growth by cultivating long-lasting client relationships and identifying opportunities for expansion. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on making a tangible difference in clients’ businesses while driving innovation and results for the firm.
This is a consultative role that must focus initially on finding and winning new clients through advanced business development strategies – this allows the candidate to understand sales training and processes. The ideal candidate will have significant insurance experience but with an interest in the strategic and operational side of the business. This person will participate in the Atlante Sales Training – a highly concentrated business development training program for highly motivated professionals.
Outcomes:
- Master the Atlante sales model, both in training and implementation.
- Build a book of agency partner clients who rely on the Atlante team for various operational consulting and execution services.
- Facilitate strategic plans that stabilize and grow client agencies, achieving measurable improvements in revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with agency stakeholders, achieving a 90% or higher client satisfaction rate.
- Deliver actionable insights and solutions through in-depth analysis and consultation, driving agency adoption of advanced strategies.
Projects:
- Conduct deep-dive assessments of client agency operations to identify pain points, growth opportunities, and areas for stabilization.
- Lead workshops, training sessions, and strategic planning meetings with client leadership teams to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of recommendations.
- Regularly analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and client performance data to provide proactive insights and updates.
- Partner with the firm’s leadership team to identify and implement process improvements for delivering consulting services.
Routines:
- Weekly: Hold regular check-in calls or meetings with assigned clients to review progress, address concerns, and adjust strategies as needed/required.
- Quarterly: Prepare and deliver performance updates and status reports to clients, highlighting key successes and next steps.
- Annually: Conduct comprehensive business reviews with clients to evaluate outcomes and refine strategies. Assist in the preparation of client renewal plans and contribute to the firm’s strategic planning efforts for expanding service offerings.
- Ongoing: Maintain thorough documentation of client interactions, project progress, and outcomes.
This role is ideal for a results-oriented, relationship-driven professional who excels in problem-solving and has a passion for empowering clients to succeed while contributing to a growing, dynamic consulting firm.
About Atlante Partners:
Atlante Partners is dedicated to empowering independent insurance agencies to maintain their independence and achieve their goals. We cultivate meaningful relationships with agencies, positioning them as employers of choice, attracting top talent, driving new business and organic growth, and mentoring future leaders. Our mission is to ensure that agencies remain at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, securing their success well into the future.
Atlante offers a full suite of benefits including health insurance, PTO, maternity, and many other perks to make working here a great experience.
At Border Foods, our purpose is to Make Lives Better and it is at the foundation of all that we do. We are proud of our family culture that develops people and provides career growth in pristine restaurants where people aspire to work, guests desire to dine… where Live Más comes to life.
Your role as a Team Member is to feed people's lives with Más. You'll feed customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! You're a representation of the brand in everything you do.
What’s in it for you?
-Flexible scheduling
-Top pay in the industry
-Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings
-Scholarship opportunities
-Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time!
-Free food!
-Vacation Time (Paid Time Off)
-Vacation Donation Program
-An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support
Team Member Responsibilities:
Food Champion
- Prepare food ingredients
- Assemble food orders and check to make sure orders are correct
- Package products
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions
Service Champion
- Greet customers in the restaurant
- Take orders
- Handle payments and thank customers
- Maintain a clean, safe working and dining environment
- Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions
Priority Sequence
- Safety
- Service
- Cleaning
- Stocking
Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”
$10 per hour - $20 per hour
#taco
At Border Foods, our purpose is to Make Lives Better and it is at the foundation of all that we do. We are proud of our family culture that develops people and provides career growth in pristine restaurants where people aspire to work, guests desire to dine… where Live Más comes to life.
Your role as a Team Member is to feed people's lives with Más. You'll feed customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! You're a representation of the brand in everything you do.
What’s in it for you?
-Flexible scheduling
-Top pay in the industry
-Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings
-Scholarship opportunities
-Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time!
-Free food!
-Vacation Time (Paid Time Off)
-Vacation Donation Program
-An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support
Team Member Responsibilities:
Food Champion
- Prepare food ingredients
- Assemble food orders and check to make sure orders are correct
- Package products
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions
Service Champion
- Greet customers in the restaurant
- Take orders
- Handle payments and thank customers
- Maintain a clean, safe working and dining environment
- Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions
Priority Sequence
1. Safety
2. Service
3. Cleaning
4. Stocking
Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”
$10 per hour - $20 per hour
#taco
This position offers the opportunity to builds relationships with clients, manage product deliveries, and grow your sales route.
Benefits: Competitive pay with commission opportunities.
Health insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for advancement and training.
- $1,075 per week and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Benefits include: Michigan Paid Sick Pay, Repeat DSM Bonus Program, DSM Seasonal Incentive Program.
Bonus and Pay programs subject to qualifications.
Brand: Spirit Halloween ?The District Sales Manager is a seasonal position, which starts in July and typically ends in November.
The District Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of the store operation (average 3 stores) including, sales, payroll recruiting, training, employee relations, expense control, shrink and all related functions.
Duties also include the construction and opening, operating and closing/tear down of the assigned Spirit stores.
Applicants must be at least 21, have a flexible schedule and have 2 to 5 years experience in a multi-store supervisory position.
The physical demands of the job require in excess of 8 hours of standing, walking, climbing ladders, setting up fixtures, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
We’re offering a part-time opportunity for individuals who want to earn extra cash without disrupting their main job or studies. This role gives you the freedom to work from home at your own pace, learning simple ways to generate additional income.
No sales or special qualifications are required — only basic computer skills and a proactive attitude.
Responsibilities:
Engage with provided training materials and follow clear steps
Apply proven techniques to create small but consistent earnings
Track your results and adapt based on your time and effort
Communicate progress and feedback when requested
Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
Basic internet literacy and access to a device
Attention to detail and willingness to learn
Self-discipline to manage flexible, independent work
Benefits:
Work from anywhere
No quotas or deadlines
Ideal for students, parents, or part-time workers
Opportunity to scale income with experience
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PAID TRAINING PROVIDED – JOB SECURITYThe Postal Service is the largest government related agency in terms of employees. The Postal Service currently employs nearly 1 million people and is hiring nationwide. There is NO experience required, paid training is provided for all job openings. There are MANY different positions available. The job openings range in starting salary from $26.47 to $43.62/hour, $72,400/year average pay with full benefits. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, life insurance, and a retirement plan. Postal Service employment also includes career advancement, good working conditions, and GREAT job security.
The Postal Service is the largest government related agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 million people. There are retail locations, mail distribution centers and Postal hubs within the Postal Service's operations. The Postal Service is currently hiring and there are MANY different positions available. The Postal Service has excellent and challenging employment opportunities. Postal Service employment includes great pay, good working conditions, career advancement, and job security that can lead to a lifetime career. To qualify for employment, you must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or a GED (NO college required) and be a U.S. citizen (or have a Green card).
Postal Service operations are wide ranging from Mail Processing, handling and sorting mail to sales and marketing teams that work with commercial customers. Postal facilities process a large volume of mail. Mail Processor is one of the most important jobs of the Postal Service. Mail Processors sort mail and handle the mail, so that it can be moved to the next destination. There are specific individuals that are responsible for shipping and receiving mail.
The Postal Service currently employs nearly 1 Million people. There are many employment opportunities with the Postal Service from entry level to management. Certain career fields exist in most or all of its departments. Fields such as Mail Processor, administrative, general office, accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, bookkeeper, office assistant, secretary, staff assistant, typist, etc. To allow a better understanding of the Postal Service Mail Processor position, the following is a brief description.
- Mail Processor – Performs a variety of functions to accomplish the processing of mail. Functions may include the sorting and handling of mail and preparing mail for shipment to the next destination.
The Postal Service was created over 200 years ago and is the largest agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 Million people. There are retail locations, mail distribution centers and Postal hubs within the Postal Service's operations. The Postal Service operates over 30,000 post office location. Over 600 million pieces of mail are delivered by the Post Office to as many as 142 million different delivery points. This totals over 170 billion pieces of mail being delivered annually. The Postal Service operates over 200,000 vehicles and has the largest vehicle fleet in the world. Most of the fleet is right hand drive for easier mail delivery. Labor Services is a private employment service that offers assistance in gaining employment and is not affiliated with the USPS. The Postal Service employs nearly 1 million people and is currently hiring nationwide and there are many positions available. There is no experience required. Postal Service employment includes great pay and benefits, good working conditions, career advancement, and great job security that can lead to a lifetime career. The Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PAID TRAINING PROVIDED – JOB SECURITYThe Postal Service is the largest government related agency in terms of employees. The Postal Service currently employs nearly 1 million people and is hiring nationwide. There is NO experience required, paid training is provided for all job openings. There are MANY different positions available. The job openings range in starting salary from $26.47 to $43.62/hour, $72,400/year average pay with full benefits. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, life insurance, and a retirement plan. Postal Service employment also includes career advancement, good working conditions, and GREAT job security.
The Postal Service is the largest government related agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 million people. There are retail locations, mail distribution centers and Postal hubs within the Postal Service's operations. The Postal Service is currently hiring and there are MANY different positions available. The Postal Service has excellent and challenging employment opportunities. Postal Service employment includes great pay, good working conditions, career advancement, and job security that can lead to a lifetime career. To qualify for employment, you must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or a GED (NO college required) and be a U.S. citizen (or have a Green card).
Postal Service operations are wide ranging from Mail Processing, handling and sorting mail to sales and marketing teams that work with commercial customers. Postal facilities process a large volume of mail. Mail Processor is one of the most important jobs of the Postal Service. Mail Processors sort mail and handle the mail, so that it can be moved to the next destination. There are specific individuals that are responsible for shipping and receiving mail.
The Postal Service currently employs nearly 1 Million people. There are many employment opportunities with the Postal Service from entry level to management. Certain career fields exist in most or all of its departments. Fields such as Mail Processor, administrative, general office, accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, bookkeeper, office assistant, secretary, staff assistant, typist, etc. To allow a better understanding of the Postal Service Mail Processor position, the following is a brief description.
- Mail Processor – Performs a variety of functions to accomplish the processing of mail. Functions may include the sorting and handling of mail and preparing mail for shipment to the next destination.
The Postal Service was created over 200 years ago and is the largest agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 Million people. There are retail locations, mail distribution centers and Postal hubs within the Postal Service's operations. The Postal Service operates over 30,000 post office location. Over 600 million pieces of mail are delivered by the Post Office to as many as 142 million different delivery points. This totals over 170 billion pieces of mail being delivered annually. The Postal Service operates over 200,000 vehicles and has the largest vehicle fleet in the world. Most of the fleet is right hand drive for easier mail delivery. Labor Services is a private employment service that offers assistance in gaining employment and is not affiliated with the USPS. The Postal Service employs nearly 1 million people and is currently hiring nationwide and there are many positions available. There is no experience required. Postal Service employment includes great pay and benefits, good working conditions, career advancement, and great job security that can lead to a lifetime career. The Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer.
