Sales Jobs in Berkeley Illinois

Reporting into the EVP/COO Enesco, the Director of Logistics will lead and optimize operations by focusing on managing inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining high service levels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with brokerage services, contract negotiation, customs processes, and distribution center interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimize the flow of goods from suppliers to distribution centers and from distribution centers to retail locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products, minimizing delays and disruptions.
• Leverage brokerage services to facilitate efficient transportation solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate service providers based on performance metrics.
• Negotiate contracts and freight rates with carriers and service providers.
• Monitor market trends to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and manage customs documentation.
• Collaborate with customs brokers to facilitate smooth cross-border shipments.
• Coordinate with distribution centers to ensure alignment with logistics strategies.
• Implement best practices for inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Oversee the order management process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Establish and maintain transloading and cross-docking initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency.
• Analyze and report on project performance, make adjustments as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in logistics management within a retail/wholesale environment.
• Proven expertise in inbound and outbound logistics, brokerage services, and customs processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of managing freight rates and contracts.
• Experience with order management systems and processes.
• Familiarity with transloading and cross-docking projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ad Populum Offers:

• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing company
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

The salary on offer for this hybrid position will be $150,000.00 per year.

Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

ABOUT AD POPULUM: Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its diverse portfolio of legendary brands, including: NECA, the industry leader in pop culture action figures and collectibles, Rubies, the #1 costumes company in the world, Enesco, known for Department 56, a top purveyor of holiday décor, Kidrobot, a globally recognized, premier creator of limited edition art toys, plush and lifestyle accessories, WizKids, a top producer of miniatures and award winning table top games worldwide, JEI, the creators of American icons such as the Chia Pet and Clapper, ExKaliber, an esteemed collective of Amazon brands that ranks among the top 150 Amazon sellers globally, Graceland, Rock n Roll’s top destination and #1 music attraction in the world, Smiffys, a leading global innovator in fancy dress, Halloween and Carnival manufacturing since 1894, and Party City, the global leader in the celebrations industry helping tens of millions of people create unforgettable memories.

Comprised of three wholly-owned business subsidiaries, Enesco is a global leader in the gift, home décor, collectible and accessory industries. Well-known for its Enesco Gift and Department 56 operating businesses, Enesco specializes in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing high-quality contemporary gifts, home accessories, and collectibles to celebrate every occasion and recipient. Enesco Gift and Department 56 customers include large department store chains, mass market channels, online third-party e-tailers, end-consumers, home décor boutiques, and specialty card and gift retailers in over 50 countries. Working with its own sales teams and global distributors, Enesco serves markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia.

Overview:

Establishes, manages, reviews and maintains production schedules for assigned work center to ensure that the master production schedule is being executed. Analyze work center loads for effective capacity planning, and also ensure accurate inventories by effectively addressing any labor reporting issues. Manage the production meetings and handle inquiries from the sales team. Maintains and reviews shop dispatch list, ensuring completion of manufacturing to meet customer shipping requirements. Answer related inquiries for all levels of the organization. Manage local 3rd party manufacturing suppliers including coordinating and arranging for outsourced work required to complete work requirements. Update and maintain the bills of materials and work requirements within our ERP system. This position has a close working relationship with Sales and Engineering. Guidance may be provided on possible sources of information and methods to complete tasks. Able to meet deadlines and exercise judgment regarding related items.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis, planning, and review of work center capacity based on requirements loaded by Sales and Master Scheduler.
• Maintain and review dispatch lists targeting customer promise delivery dates.
• Effective sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to the production floor and interface with shop floor supervisor.
• Communicate with customer service on status of sales orders and estimated completion. Ensure information needed for labeling of finished goods is accurate and correct
• Participate in production meetings and monitor any potential production issues or needs.
• Implement material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit of inventory data as compared to packing slips from material receipts. Corrective action implementation based on issues found.
• Maintain effective communications with internal customers regarding inventory accuracy, engineering changes and shop order closeouts.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships.
• Participate in related staff, team and/or task group meetings to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Participate in in-house training programs.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to health and safety standards.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processed and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree with 4-7 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these. Accuracy is essential to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others, using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize the workload and meet deadlines.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and graphics software. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are looking for a lucrative career in professional design sales, then we are looking for you to join our team! Coordinate and sell floor coverings: carpet, area rugs, hardwood, vinyl, laminate, ceramic tile. Our consultants provide excellent customer service and work with retail customers, designers, builders, property management and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Greets clients on sales floor and qualify them to appropriate products and services
• Complete scaled diagrams, estimate cost and amount of material required while referring to client's floor plans or descriptions, ensuring accurate quotes for clients
• Full sales process of estimating, closing the sale, placing the order, follow up and retention
• Help clients design custom rugs, bathroom/kitchen design and coordinate with paint and other finishes

Benefits:

• commission
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

The ideal candidate:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be outgoing and have a desire to succeed
• Confidence in working both independently and in a team environment, when necessary
• Highly organized & efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments; able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm and accuracy

Sales experience preferred.

Salary: $45,000-$50,000 annually

Full-time

Support the selling function and carry out a variety of tasks and functions. Responsible for maintaining efficient and profitable support for the day-to-day operations of the Product Line.

What you will be responsible for:

• Learn all aspects of the respective product line and or repair group and serve as a technical expert.
• Proactively drive vendor relationships and serve as the primary contact for AAR.
• Maximize sales and margin objectives of respective product line.
• Expand existing traditional business.
• Identify and pursue purchase opportunities available in the marketplace.
• Support existing outside sales force.
• Plan, schedule, and manage inventory for respective product lines.
• Identify inventory acquisition opportunities.
• Identify market trends and coordinate with sales groups to anticipate areas of opportunities.
• Ensure that inventory management and shareholder value is maximized.
• New Product Development Some travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic negotiating, customer support skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers.
• Ability to articulate and compose business opportunities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly technical environment.
• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PC Literate (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Pay range and compensation package:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $63,000 to $65,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

TheCategory Manager, as part of our Category Management team, plays a strategic role supporting HARIBO of America's growth within your assigned retailer accounts/retail channels. Supporting our Sales organization, the Category Manager will deliver insight led strategies to support our fact-based sales and business development teams. In a customer facing capacity, this role will also attend customer meetings with our sales team while working cross-functionally to maximize category growth and drive competitive advantage for HARIBO.

This is a remote, field-based position that requires nation-wide travel, up to 40% of the time (with overnight stays). The ideal Category Manager will have 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry with 3+ of these years in a customer facing role with HQ/headquarters calls experience. Additionally, this candidate will also have a Bachelor's Degree, advanced working knowing of syndicated data and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, SPINS, or other relevant syndicated data tools relevant to the consumer good industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of retailer-specific category growth strategies for assigned customers/retailers
• Deliver actionable 4P insights - Product, Placement, Pricing, Promotion) that directly fuel selling efforts and joint business planning
• Create customer-facing selling stories
• Act as a thought leader in internal strategy discussions
• Participate in sales meetings and HQ/headquarter calls with Sales team
• Build scalable reporting tools and dashboards to drive data-based decision making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Deep expertise in syndicated and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or other related syndicated data tools
• 3+ years of customer facing, headquarters calls experience supporting regional or national retailers (any channel)
• This is a remote, field-based position that requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time, nation-wide, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• This is a remote-field based position. The ideal candidate will live near a major airport due to the extended amount of nation-wide travel required for this role
• Experience in multiple channels of trade (for example: Convenience, Dollar, Value, Mass, Club, Grocery, etc)
• Prior experience in candy, confectionery, snacks, or related fast-moving consumer good

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional ability to simply complex data into compelling, action-oriented selling stories
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen and passion for driving sustainable, insights-led growth
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Compensation

Target Hiring Pay Range: $118,000 - $144,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting.

Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

Senior Legal Counsel

Step into a high impact role with Mitsubishi HC Capital America as a Senior Legal Counsel, where your commercial finance expertise, sharp judgment, and negotiation skills will directly shape complex lending and leasing deals. If you thrive on solving sophisticated legal challenges and partnering closely with the business, this opportunity is built for you.

HYBRID: 3 days/week in Itasca, IL

THE ROLE: STRATEGIC LEGAL PARTNER

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor supporting commercial finance originations, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and day‑to‑day corporate legal needs. You’ll partner with leaders across Sales, Operations, Credit, Capital Markets, and the North American Legal Department to provide actionable legal guidance and ensure compliant, efficient business operations. You will play a key role in balancing legal risk with strategic business objectives while providing business oriented solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transactional Support

• Lead transactions for equipment loans, leases, and commercial financing arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor program agreements, capital markets agreements, customer finance contracts, leasing contracts, loan agreements, and related commercial documentation
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks related to lending, leasing, and commercial finance products

Supplier Management & Third‑Party Risk

• Provide legal guidance on supplier onboarding, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to mitigate risks tied to supplier agreements

Regulatory Monitoring

• Track and advise on U.S. federal and state regulations (commercial lending, leasing, consumer protection, data privacy)
• Collaborate with Compliance to integrate regulatory changes into policies, processes, and documentation

Compliance Support

• Support internal reviews, audits, and compliance inquiries
• Assist in drafting, implementing, and updating compliance policies and procedures

External Counsel Management

• Support selection and oversight of external counsel for transactions and litigation
• Ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality representation aligned with business needs

Department Operations

• Support legal technology, template management, and continuous process improvement
• Contribute to departmental workflow efficiency and operational standards

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Juris Doctorate
• 5+ years of commercial finance legal experience, including equipment leasing, lending, and secured transactions
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state laws, UCC Articles 2 & 9, and commercial regulatory requirements
• Experience in litigation, restructuring, workouts, and distressed asset negotiations
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience across commercial finance sectors
• Ability to research and interpret laws, regulations, and case law, and provide practical guidance
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Skilled in drafting clear, enforceable agreements and refining contract templates
• Technology‑savvy with capability to leverage legal tech and AI tools
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois, or eligible for in‑house counsel licensing
• Willingness to pursue professional development & CLE with emphasis on commercial finance and regulatory compliance
• Occasional travel for industry events and business site visits

COMPENSATION: $177,000 – $195,000; based on experience. This role is also eligible for a year-end bonus.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Experience a comprehensive package designed to fuel your personal and professional journey:

• Top-Tier Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D with low premiums; prescription drug coverage
• Financial Security: 401K with immediate vesting and up to 4.5% match; RSP contributions day one; HSA contributions; flexible-spending accounts
• Time Off: Competitive vacation time, plus 10 scheduled holidays
• Wellness & Lifestyle: Annual fitness reimbursement; virtual fitness membership; Stress management tools; Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and coaching
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement after one year; dedicated development budget
• Culture: Transparent, collaborative environment with a supportive, family-like team

MAKE A VISABLE IMPACT: Apply now or forward your resume directly to:

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Gallagher's HR & Organizational effectiveness team provides expert guidance and hands-on support in HR, Recruiting, and Payroll to help organizations stay focused on achieving their strategic business goals.

Business Development Representative (BDR) (FULL TIME ON SITE)

On-Site | River Grove, IL// 1900 N. 5th Ave.

$60,000 Base | $75,000 OTE

We’ve got the deals. We want more people in the market to know about it.

The Bazaar Inc. is a 65-year-old, family-owned closeout & off-price distributor.

We’re looking for a hungry, energetic, and personable BDR who wants to be part of a growing and successful team — This is a job for someone who wants to dive in and learn how to build a business, and not just make calls.

This role sits at the front of our revenue engine. You create pipeline. You generate opportunity. You fuel growth.

• Follow up on inbound leads daily (speed matters). Our website produces 20-30 warm leads a week.
• Execute outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach. Connect with Key people in our industry.
• Qualify prospects against ICP through onboarding calls.
• Book showroom visits & meetings for Account Managers.
• Maintain clean CRM and track activity.
• Support our account manager team and receive mentorship from them along the way.

• Strong communicator. A true "People Person"
• Comfortable with high-volume outbound.
• Resilient and competitive.
• Organized and process-driven.
• 0–3 years in sales, BDR/SDR, recruiting, or customer-facing roles.
• A drive to be in sales.

• Outbound activity.
• Meetings booked.
• Qualified opportunities created.
• Lead → opportunity conversion.
• Overall company performance- hitting EBITDA Goals.

• 65-year-old family business with big growth ambitions.
• Performance gets rewarded. We promote from within.
• Learn how real distribution, buying, and selling actually works.
• Work directly with experienced sales leaders.
• Fast-paced, high-accountability culture — no corporate red tape.

$60K Base | $75K OTE

High activity. High accountability. Real upside.

• If you want to build a career, not just collect a paycheck — let’s talk.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Retail team is to deliver world-class client experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Your future starts now. Join our high-performance Retail team as we deliver Everyday Luxury to the world. We’re proud to offer industry leading wages starting at $20-$30/hr with unlimited growth potential. You’ll experience a world-class Retail education. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program and ongoing opportunities for continued development through exposure and experience. As a Retail Associate within our boutiques, you will be part of the team responsible for the successful delivery of extraordinary client experiences and support to maximize on sales opportunities. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Retail to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLES

As a Boutique Associate, you will:

• Support the Service Counter team to enable efficient and elevated experiences
• Support the Atelier team to enable Everyday Luxury experiences
• Curate our merchandise assortment and support a seamless retail environment

As a Style Advisor, you will:

• Sell clothes and earn client confidence through unparalleled styling expertise
• Deliver world-class experiences by creating meaningful, memorable moments
• Build deep and personalized connections with our clients, enhancing their loyalty and affinity to Aritzia

As a Service Advisor, you will:

• Welcome clients
• Match clients with their product and direct to the right Service Counter
• Prepare the product to be processed
• Efficiently and accurately process transactions
• Package product for an Everyday Luxury opening experience
• Support operations at the Service Counter

As an Inventory Associate, you will:

• Efficiently and accurately process incoming and outgoing shipments to and from the DC, boutique to boutique, and our clients
• Strategically place product in the backroom
• Uphold the standards of product display
• Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences
• Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the retail space across Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations

As a Merchandiser, you will:

• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments to and from the DC, boutique to boutique, and our clients
• Strategically place product on the sales floor
• Translate the product story in our boutiques
• Validate the standards of product display
• Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences
• Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the boutique space across Clients, Product, Space, Risk, and Operations

THE QUALIFICATIONS

Aritzia Retail Associates have:

• An aspirational sense of individual style
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $20 - $30 per hour. Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with aspirational workspaces, elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now.

Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial.

Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve.

Apply online or in your local store today.

Our client is looking for a Project Manager for their Itasca, IL sales office. In this role, you will manage projects from conceptual design ideas, through manufacturing to final distribution supporting the Sales Manager. Our client looks for highly motivated, energetic, and friendly individuals who understand the keys to success as a Project Manager are communication and organization. The sales office is a fast paced, and deadline driven environment, high accountability and team-oriented goal effort is a must.

Responsibilities:

• You will learn the internal ordering platform and requirements for order entry and need a thorough understanding of multiple manufacturing processes.
• You will be responsible for data analysis and reporting for your team.
• You will interact daily with both clients and manufacturing partners/suppliers building these relationships for long term business.
• You will identify areas of improvement within processes and procedures.
• You will have an opportunity to drive best practice though feedback to partners and clients and receive feedback as well.
• You will have oversight on daily requests from Sales manager, Office manager and Clients and independence, organization, detail orientation and motivation are paramount.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred + 3 years of experience.
• Associates degree + 4 years of experience
• Experience working in a sales and service, corporate or PMO.
• Highly preferred background in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite Experience Adobe Acrobat, PM Software (Planner, Trello, SmartSheet, ) highly preferred!

Submit your resume today!

Nuestra Cocina® is a Women-Owned food company based in Chicago. We make the freshest and highest quality Hispanic products including cheeses, creams, yogurts, desserts and specialty meats under our two Brands: Nuestro Queso and Nuestra Cocina. Our signature and natural products are proudly sold in more than 15 different states.

Our story starts with Nuestro Queso which means OUR CHEESE. Passion, persistence and artisanship developed our brand that was born in 2009. Today, Nuestro Queso is highly recognized as one of the leading Hispanic Dairy Brands in Chicago and throughout the Midwest and it has been awarded as premium in cheese industry competitions winning 15 medals in less than 9 years.

Position Overview

The Senior Account Manager will play a critical role in driving growth and strengthening relationships within the Hispanic food market across Illinois and Wisconsin. This position is responsible for managing key accounts, supporting sales representatives in strategic negotiations, and identifying opportunities to expand market share and profitability. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Hispanic consumer preferences, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in food industry sales.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Customer Engagement

• Manage and grow a portfolio of Hispanic-focused food accounts, including distributors, retailers, and independent grocers
• Build long-term relationships with clients by understanding cultural preferences and delivering tailored solutions
• Conduct regular customer visits to maintain engagement and identify new opportunities

Sales Growth & Profitability

• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales and improve profit margins within assigned territories
• Analyze sales data and market trends to inform pricing, promotions, and product positioning
• Collaborate with marketing to support culturally relevant campaigns and product launches

Sales Team Support & Strategic Negotiations

• Accompany sales representatives on customer visits to support complex negotiations and high-value deals
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior sales staff on negotiation tactics and customer engagement
• Assist in resolving escalated customer issues and ensure timely follow-up

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with logistics, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution of customer orders
• Liaise with product development and R&D to provide feedback on Hispanic market needs and preferences
• Participate in planning meetings to share customer insights and contribute to strategic decision-making

Reporting & Forecasting

• Maintain accurate records of account activity, sales performance, and customer feedback
• Prepare regular reports on account health, revenue trends, and growth opportunities
• Contribute to territory-level forecasting and budgeting processes

Market Development & Cultural Insight

• Stay informed about Hispanic food trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer needs
• Represent the company at Hispanic food trade shows, community events, and industry forums
• Advocate for culturally relevant product offerings and merchandising strategies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food industry sales, preferably within the Hispanic market
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is a requirement for this role.
• Familiarity with regional distribution networks and independent Hispanic retailers
• Ability to travel regularly across Illinois and Wisconsin
• Proficiency in CRM systems and sales reporting tools

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

Top performers regularly earn $105,000+ annually!

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Job Type: Full-time

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