Sales Jobs in Champlin, MN

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Manager, Foodservice based in Minneapolis, MN or Buffalo, NY preferably.

The Trade Manager for our Foodservice business at Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. (Yoplait, GoGurt, Oui, Ratio, Mountain High) is the financial engine behind our entire Foodservice commercial operation. This leader is responsible for the overall strategic design, financial modeling, governance, and control of all trade promotional funding and spending across every Foodservice channel of business. This includes managing trade spend for National Broadliners (e.g., Sysco, US Foods), National Chains, Power Regional Distributors, Buying Groups (UniPro), FMCs/GPOs, and all highly regulated channels (WIC, K-12). The primary objective is to maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) of every trade dollar, ensure forecasting accuracy, and instill best-in-class trade compliance and deduction management practices across the sales organization.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Trade Investment Strategy & Planning: Own the annual and quarterly trade budget for the entire Foodservice P&L. Design, model, and recommend optimal trade structures by channel (Broadline, Chain, Regional, FMC, GPO, WIC/K-12) to align with commercial objectives and maximize net revenue.

Trade Governance & Compliance: Establish, document, and enforce company policies for all trade spending. Serve as the gatekeeper for all exceptions, ensuring that programs align with legal requirements, internal controls, and trade reporting standards.

Trade System Ownership: Oversee the end-to-end functionality and data integrity of the Trade Management system. Drive continuous improvement in trade planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Deduction Management & Leakage Control: Lead the cross-functional effort to minimize unauthorized deductions and trade leakage. Work closely with Finance and Sales to validate, investigate, and resolve all claims from distributors and customers in a timely manner.

Commercial Performance & ROI Analysis: Conduct robust post-contract analysis on major programs and promotions, providing the Vice President of Sales and executive leadership with actionable insights on where to reallocate funds to drive higher ROI and profitable growth.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field, MBA preferred
• Experience: 7+ years in Trade Management, Sales Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with significant experience in a high-volume, promotional industry (Foodservice, CPG, or related Food Manufacturing).
• Technical Skills (preferred): Expert-level Excel modeling and hands-on experience as a power user of a major TPM platform (e.g., Vistex, SAP, BluePlanner, Blacksmith).
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the P&L from Gross Sales to Operating Income, with proven success in managing and influencing trade spend to drive bottom-line results.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations to ours

NuSil (a part of Avantor) is seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Sales Representative (Remote, MN) to join our team.

The Sales Representative is a growth-focused role responsible for driving new business acquisition and expanding NuSil's presence in the medical device industry within an assigned territory.

This role emphasizes hunting, consultative selling, and business development, while also growing strategic relationships with existing customers.

You will have the opportunity to manage the full sales cycle-from prospecting through close-by identifying customer needs, positioning NuSil's value proposition, and delivering solution-based offerings that drive revenue growth.

** Location: This position operates remotely, from a home office. (Must reside in MN, preferably Minneapolis area).

** Travel: 30-50% travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events. Customer sites will be located in the Midwest, New England and Canada areas. Must be able to travel by car and air as required.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Own revenue performance for an assigned territory, consistently achieving or exceeding sales and growth targets.
• Drive new customer acquisition through active prospecting, lead generation, inbound lead responsiveness, and pipeline management across assigned markets and territory.
• Own and execute the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, and closing.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM and digital prospecting tools (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, technical requirements, and application challenges; recommend NuSil solutions aligned to customer R&D, production, and quality requirements.
• Develop and execute territory and account growth plans focused on revenue expansion, new opportunities, and sales metrics attainment.
• Establish accurate forecasts and deliver annual revenue targets, including targeted growth from new business.
• Position and promote NuSil's broad product portfolio and solutions across multiple applications and market segments.
• Expand NuSil's footprint within existing accounts by identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities aligned with evolving customer needs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Management, Marketing, Research & Development, Product Management, Planning and Operations to support opportunity development and execution.
• Represent NuSil at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
• Serve as a voice of the customer by communicating application requirements, market trends, and competitive insights to internal teams.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction while prioritizing growth-oriented activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree preferred in science, engineering, business, and/or equivalent applicable experience.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-based selling environment.
• Proven track record of new business development and growth achievement.
• Demonstrated success prospecting, closing, and growing revenue in technical or complex selling environments.
• Experience selling into technical, scientific, manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, or advanced materials markets strongly preferred.
• Additional Qualifications:

• Strong commercial mindset, growth oriented, with the ability to prospect, open doors, and close new business.

• Ability to engage and influence business owners, engineers, technical leaders, and executive decision-makers.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and strategic selling capabilities within complex customer organizations.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize high-impact activities within a territory.

• Proficiency with CRM systems ( ) and digital/social selling tools.

• Comfort translating technical information into clear business value propositions.

• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Typically works in a home office environment with extensive regional travel to customer locations.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

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

Why Avantor?

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

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

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

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

This reflects base salary.

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

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

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

EEO Statement:

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

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

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

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

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

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

Company Description

Press Ganey is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries-a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare -perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.

Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world's most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.

Our Mission:

We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.

Our Values:

To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood.

• Energize the customer relationship:Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.

• Success starts with me:Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.

• Commit to learning:Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.

• Dare to innovate:We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.

• Better together:We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.

About the Role

We're seeking avibrant and driven Business Development Associateto join our Inside Sales team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in generating new business opportunities by scheduling product demonstrations, initiating outreach, and supporting our Sales team focused on Health Plan clients. Press Ganey offers a comprehensive suite of Health Plan tools to include Voice of Customer, Regulatory, Stars & regulatory performance improvement, Provider & Network performance, and Clinical quality.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, engaging confidently with prospects and contributing directly to our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Prospecting:Research and qualify leads, initiate outreach, and build meaningful engagement with healthcare organizations.

• Lead Conversion:Overcome objections and secure meetings for Sales Executives using targeted messaging and follow-up.

• Outreach Execution:Leverage email and call campaigns to engage marketing-generated leads and drive interest.

• Pipeline Development:Collaborate with Sales Executives to move opportunities forward and sharpen your sales acumen.

• CRM Management:Maintain accurate records in Salesforce to ensure clean data and effective tracking.

• Performance Goals:Consistently meet or exceed monthly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum1 year of experiencein prospecting and pipeline generation

• Proficiency inCRM systems(Salesforce and preferred)

• Experience withEnterprise accountsandSaaS salesis a plus

• Background inhealthcare,inside sales, orclient-facing rolesis advantageous

• Experience working with or for a Health Plan would be a strong plus

• Strongwritten and verbal communicationskills

• Self-starter with excellenttime managementandcollaborationskills

• Ability tomultitaskand thrive in a quota-driven environment

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 10% or less travel

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company improving healthcare experiences nationwide

• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data

• Collaborate with passionate, innovative professionals

Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Press Ganey we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information for US based jobs:

Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Notice - Press Ganey will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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• Identifying new and existing commercial customers and determines what products and services would best meet their financial needs. Looking for opportunities to cross-sell and refer to other business lines.
  
  
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• Developing a business plan for region to grow and maintain profitable relationships. Including call schedule as part of the plan.
  
  
• Meeting assigned annual sales goals to generate $5 - $10 million in core commercial deposits including DDA, MM and SAV and self-source two or more new commercial relationships.
  
  
• Leading and coordinating RFP requests on institutions, public funds/municipalities, and commercial companies.
  
  
• Ensuring and supporting the timely implementation of business product offerings, ensures the completion of applications and agreements, follows up to make sure everything is on schedule and may assist with installation of equipment.
  
  
• Following all processes and procedures utilizing the appropriate programs and documents customer interactions on a consistent basis.
  
  
• Contributing to attaining the region's annual growth budget for net deposit service charges not including NSF's.
  
  
• Developing a communication and presentation plan for key initiatives, sales training, product knowledge, and treasury management topics. Utilizing all communication channels, in-person branch or market meetings, emails, yammer, fact sheets etc.
  
  
• Staying informed on all commercial products and services to be able to provide the appropriate financial advice to our customers.
  
  
• Uphold Nicolet's philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of services provided by Nicolet.
  
  
• Understand and communicate the value of diversity within the workplace and to work successfully with others without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status or other non-job-related classification, including a commitment to Nicolet's policies on equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination with a willingness to pursue efforts of inclusion and respect toward different perspectives.
  
  
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The Project Development Engineer is a senior, client-facing technical leader responsible for shaping early-stage facility and capital projects from concept through approval. This role serves as a strategic advisor to clients, bridging vision, technical feasibility, and financial discipline. The position requires executive presence, strong consultative instincts, and the ability to translate complex building and infrastructure considerations into clear, actionable recommendations that drive long-term value.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients during early project development and planning phases.
• Partner closely with client executives and internal commercial leaders to support project visioning, feasibility, and decision-making.
• Lead site assessments and facility walk-throughs to identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing solutions.
• Translate complex technical analyses into clear, client-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Bridge sales, technical design, and delivery teams to align vision, scope, budget, and execution strategy.
• Guide group decision-making through strong facilitation, presence, and communication.
• Independently manage project development efforts from initial concept through client approval.
• Develop comprehensive analyses related to building systems, site development, and facility performance.
• Balance innovative problem-solving with practical budget constraints and technical realities.
• Build and sustain long-term, trust-based client relationships through consistent delivery and credibility.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, design, and delivery teams to advance projects toward implementation.
• Contribute to organizational reputation by shaping client visions into achievable, value-driven facility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in building planning, site development, pre-construction design, and construction across building systems.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience building trust-based client relationships through strong communication and executive presence.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to guide group decision-making.
• Experience supporting K–12 facilities, educational programs, or capital planning initiatives is preferred.
• Background in energy analysis, utility evaluation, or energy savings calculations is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), AIA, or comparable professional certification is preferred.
• Consultative mindset with a balance of creativity, analytical rigor, and fiscal responsibility.
• Client-focused, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort with courageous conversations, calculated risk-taking, and managing multiple priorities.

Opportunity available for an Order Coordinator (Spanish Support) to assist the Sales team, including National and Regional Sales Managers. Approximately 30% of this role’s responsibilities involve Spanish-language communication with U.S., Canada, and Latin American markets. Strong written and verbal fluency in Spanish is essential to support email communication and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a sales administration background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, or other channels.
• Maintain professionalism with internal and external customers, ensuring positive interactions.
• Generate and close quotes, process orders, and route website leads.
• Collaborate with sales managers and inside sales representatives, tracking tasks, calls, and activity.
• Resolve product or service issues, escalating when necessary.
• Liaise between production, customer care, and accounting to track orders.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and account analysis for clients.
• Develop processes to ensure customer needs are met within budget and with minimal impact on the bottom line.
• Support trade show and meeting coordination, including material preparation, travel arrangements, and logistics.
• Continuously build knowledge of hospitality products and maintain strong relationships with team members and other departments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; combination of education and relevant work experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Sales administration experience preferred.
• Familiarity with product structures, bill of materials, routers, or technical prints.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with video conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

Event Sales Assistant

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Company: Minnesota Canvas

Minnesota Canvas is currently hiring for one Event Sales Assistant to join our growing team. This is a face-to-face, customer-focused role based at live events and promotional campaigns, where you will represent our clients, showcase products and services, and engage directly with customers.

This position is ideal for someone at the start of their career who enjoys working with people, thrives in social environments, and wants hands-on experience in sales & marketing. No previous experience is required as full product and sales training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent client brands at live events, pop-ups, and promotional locations
• Engage customers in face-to-face conversations to explain products and services
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and answer customer questions
• Generate sales and assist customers with purchasing decisions
• Provide outstanding customer service while building positive brand awareness
• Maintain a professional and confident presence at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with customers and interacting with the public
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Enjoyment of face-to-face customer interaction
• A genuine interest in sales and working toward performance goals
• Reliable, professional, and well-presented

What We Offer:

• Full training in product knowledge, customer engagement, and sales techniques
• Ongoing coaching and development
• A supportive and energetic team environment
• Clear performance-based progression opportunities
• Weekly pay with uncapped earning potential

This is a face-to-face event-based role where sales will be a core part of your responsibilities, making it perfect for outgoing individuals who enjoy engaging with people and building strong customer relationships.

If you’re motivated, people-focused, and ready to launch your career in sales & marketing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Minnesota Canvas as our next Event Sales Assistant.