Sales Jobs in Gilberts, IL

FASTSIGNS #100801 is hiring for an Outside Sales team member to join our team! Have you ever worked in an industry that you could walk into any business and make a sale? Every type of business uses signs and graphics in ways you haven't even noticed...yet. Look around. See the opportunity on every surface. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, potential abounds in the sign and graphics industry.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Commissioned sales

A successful FASTSIGNS Outside Sales team member will:

• Work with customers across many industries and provide solutions that make an impact in their workplace
• Prospect for new business, network, and manage customer relationships
• Sell a unique, exciting product line that changes by the minute - completely based on customer needs and desires

Ideal qualifications for FASTSIGNS Outside Sales team member:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in an outside sales/commission based environment preferred
• Prior B2B consultative sales experience preferred
• Prior experience in a sign and graphics environment a plus

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.

Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.

Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards.

Embrace the customer first strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our customers can find exactly what they need to keep their families healthy and fed. In this role, you are the face of the company and whether you are replenishing shelves, arranging flowers, preparing produce, or receiving freight, you will always have the opportunity to interact with our valued customers. And the icing on the cake is, this is your opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of your customers and community. We build belonging by creating a diverse and inclusive workforce so, if you have smiles to share, we'd love to have you on our team.

What you bring to the table:

• You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small.
• You agree that food is central to all our lives.
• Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy.
• Smiling and making others smile is your favorite.
• You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow.
• You believe that being a part of your community matters.

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better! We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Diverse and Inclusive work culture
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values:

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Full time 1824 S Randall Road, #5200, Algonquin, IL, US 60102-5925

As a FT Brand Associate, you're an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by providing excellent customer service resulting in brand loyalty. You're an expert in product and use your knowledge and experience to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe the customer. Through collaboration with your leadership team, you'll deliver a best-in-class customer experience using an omni-channel approach.

Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.

Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.

Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.

Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.

Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.

Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.

Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.

Handle all customer interactions and potential issues returns courteously and professionally.

Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.

A customer-focused service provider both on and off the sales floor to help deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.

Passionate about retail and thrive in a fastpaced environment.

A problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required.

Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Able to utilize retail technology.

Able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 lbs.

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five \"on the clock\" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

*For eligible employees

National Sales Manager

We are seeking a National Sales Manager to formulate and implement the sales strategy to drive the growth of Ebco's products. This position will be integral in establishing and implementing nationwide product sales strategies with our existing and prospective customers. This person will support sales activity of existing core products and identify new products and technical programs to catalyze profitable growth for Ebco at customer locations across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on management of all Regional Sales Managers (RSM) with a focus on visiting customers and reps.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the RSMs and the sales process for continuous growth.
• Research and identify new opportunities for growth and implement sales and marketing strategy.
• Top-tier organizational leadership to ensure employee participation, training, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication
• Maintain and develop senior leadership relationships with key national and strategic accounts.
• Lead complex negotiations, contract reviews, and long-term agreements in partnership with legal, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Development and implementation of sales policies and procedures in partnership with the Regional Sales Team.
• Form product line strategy with supporting systems and processes to accumulate needed marketing information.
• Develop annual departmental goals, plans and budget.
• Manage commission policy, sales credits, performance assessment, and actions to achieve company sales objectives.
• Communicate with senior leadership on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field, MBA preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered
• 5+ years of sales management experience in B2B industrial sales to OEMs required
• Experience with technical business processes such as RFQ, PPAP, ECR
• Knowledge of JIT, logistics, and supply chain fundamentals
• Proficient with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, and MS Office
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing and global supply chain
• Technical proficiency and the ability to learn new products and solutions
• Willingness to work onsite in Elgin, IL and approximately 25-50% travel across North America

Purchasing Analyst

Job Summary

The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for managing end‑to‑end procurement activities for products, components, and supplies. This role focuses on purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while supporting supply chain efficiency and operational continuity. The analyst partners cross‑functionally to align purchasing strategies with business needs and plays a key role in driving cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships, including evaluating bids and price changes, negotiating contracts and terms (pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times, and volume discounts), issuing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze spend data, purchasing history, market trends, and supplier pricing to identify cost‑saving opportunities, supply risks, and process improvements.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to assess capabilities, pricing competitiveness, quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
• Support contract negotiations by preparing cost analyses, price comparisons, and data‑driven recommendations.
• Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders, and supplier delivery performance; track KPIs such as on‑time delivery, cost variance, and supplier quality.
• Maintain and update supplier records, pricing agreements, purchasing data, and procurement reports.
• Perform audits of purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and transactional data to identify inefficiencies or compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with forecasting, logistics, inventory management, quality, warehouse, finance, and sales teams to ensure alignment on purchasing needs.
• Track and report procurement KPIs, savings achieved, spend analysis, and compliance metrics; prepare reporting for leadership review.
• Stay informed on industry trends, pricing fluctuations, regulatory changes, and procurement best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, systems, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role (preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba).
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, contract fundamentals, and supply chain principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and build strong supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CPSM, CSCP, or APICS credentials are a plus.

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The manager assists in supervising IHOP restaurant's employees. His or her primary responsibilities include managing operations in the front and back of the house with a high concentration on profitability and sales growth, while constantly maintaining IHOP's standards of quality and service.

• Assist in the achievement of budgeted sales and profits.
• Develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with IHOP employees and guests.
• Implement Craft Training program for all restaurant hourly employees to improve unit operations and the guest experience.
• Assist in the execution of annual financial, local restaurant marketing, guest service and human resource objectives, strategies and tactics for assigned unit, as defined by the current IHOP Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and the current operations plan.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations which are applicable to assigned unit.
• Assist in the recruitment, training and retention of employees as defined by the current SOP and operations plan for the assigned unit.
• Ensure adequate levels of food, paper, kitchen, safety, janitorial, uniform, linen, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Ensure the proper operational condition of equipment, building structure and premises according to federal regulations and the SOP.
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices are maintained according to federal, state, and local regulations and the SOP.
• Ensure security practices as defined by the SOP.
• Assist in the completion of all required reports and paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Directly supervise craft employees at assigned unit with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Company unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to speak and read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or restraint employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

A valid Driver's License will be necessary to drive a car on Company business.

Certification through assigned IHOP training courses.

The physical demands 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 regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and be aware of surroundings; and taste or smell. The employee regularly must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

• Bonus pay

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training

What do our Account Executives do?

The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's Commercial Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing Commercial customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. Account Executives call on a full spectrum of market segments including hospitality, food & beverage processing, healthcare, and retail. You will join a results-oriented environment where you will proceed through a comprehensive training program to learn and understand our pest management services and products. You will learn how to inspect and identify infestations (or potential infestations) of all kinds of organisms, insects, birds, and other pests. Once you are knowledgeable in that, you will turn your talents to proposals and presentations that result in sales.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Create new business opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, networking, leads, referrals, and cross-selling
• Visually inspect buildings for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for Commercial customers
• Craft territory development strategies that will result in exceeding sales targets
• Learn and maintain complete knowledge of Rentokil’s programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings
• Build partnerships and collaborate effectively with internal departments to maximize growth opportunities and ensure the delivery of outstanding service solutions
• Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM

Essential Job Functions:

We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean:

• You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you’ll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces
• You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
• You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
• Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live).

What do you need?

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence.
• Strong social, customer service, and communication skills
• Preferred two years of experience in Business to Business sales — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with prospecting skills (cold calling, lead generation, networking)
• Self-motivated, hunter’s mentality with the ability to work independently
• Will be required to obtain any required industry licenses that will be provided and paid for by the company
• Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Companies Overview: Peacock Colors Company (PCC) was founded in 1925 in Chicago, IL as a paint and ink company. For the last 50 years Peacock has manufactured colorants and additives for the plastic processing industry. Vortex Liquid Color Company (VLCC) was founded in 1996 in Sheboygan, WI and provides liquid color concentrates for many engineering and commodity polymers. We create color chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Poly Compounding specializes in toll compounding of heat and shear sensitive engineered plastics with technical know-how and decades of experience in developing customized compounding processes specific to the need of the application. All enterprise companies contribute to the success of our customers by providing them brilliant colors, long stable color life, specialty compounds and draw the attention of consumers. We are leaders in our field and work relentlessly to satisfy our customer needs.

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives:

Summary:

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives: is responsible for the growth of Peacock Color and Vortex Liquid Color product sales in the Americas. Focus on retaining and growing current customers, pipeline of new customer development and closure, forecasting, support customer orders, line scheduling and maintaining all customers within payment terms. Scout new potential customers in previously unknown industrial markets and/or new applications. Create, maintain, and close opportunity in the pipeline to drive above-market growth. Key successes factors include negotiating, project management, networking and ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees as well all customers. Upholds and supports organizational goals and values. Ability to handle multiple activities and must be outgoing, self-driven, pleasant & very personable.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Account Development & Sales Management:

• Own the relationship and projects at core customers and find new opportunities for growth within the accounts. Improve PCC share via gaining competition share.
• Find new/new accounts and drive new business growth by gaining technical specification at customer in the Americas. Understand Customer CTQ’s and relate it back to technical team to develop product for commercial success.
• Balance short term and long-term business objective effectively: drive new business growth and building a strong target position for the future.
• Develop strong technical understanding of Color and liquid color products in traditional and new application area.
• Identify and assess the current customer base and prospects for selling additional PCC. This includes selling price, volume, and customer buying criteria, market/business dynamics and entry strategies.
• Relationships & customer satisfaction.
• Short-term & long-term forecasts.
• Manage complaints.
• Manage credit terms/account receivables.
• Proactively leverage relationships to obtain the Voice of Customers, understand & articulate value propositions, and monitor the competitive landscape.

Project Management:

• Utilize skills to map new business projects and application development (see below)
• Manage projects and developments through the development process and drive completion of milestones per established timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Application Development:

• Utilize specific technical expertise to translate innovations and differentiated products to commercial success.
• Interact with Color development lab and manufacturing organizations to facilitate success by communicating unmet needs in new applications.
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Communicate product quality needs to Manufacturing and technical personnel.

Teamwork is critical due to the diversity of talents involved. Focus of the team on key deliverables and the value of the market dynamic are very important. Development of the capabilities of each direct report is important to the succession options for the company.

Core Competencies (A must have):

• Communication skills: Effectively respond to customer needs, demonstrate listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills.
• Commercial/Negotiating Skills: Build consensus and agreement at customer organization and secure commitments.
• Business Decision Making: Financial acumen, cost and benefits, lean for past experience, problem solving and develop solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute business strategy, understand competitors-strength and weakness, understand and address the needs of multiple customers.
• Results Oriented: Proven commercial track record with sustained business results and topline growth, accountability for target follow up and closure. Ability to break complex problems into manageable task and direct necessary resources to meet and beat deadline.
• Passion for Excellence: Integrity and resilience a must. High level of collaboration, willing to accept constructive criticism/feedback, lead with example, exhibit and expect hard work, deep passion and breed success.

QUALIFYING & REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing in differentiated markets.
• Ability to interact with R&D and manufacturing to facilitate developments, complaint investigations etc.
• Business development, application development, project management, and pull-through marketing experience with proven track record.
• Background in the plastics industry, but not required.
• Proven ability to influence internal and external decision makers.
• Results oriented.
• Strong communication and sales skill.
• Strong team player.
• Comfortable and efficient with working independently.

We’re hiring a Kitchen & Bath Designer (Entry Level)

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented designer looking to grow their career in residential remodeling while working behind the scenes with an experienced design team.

As a Kitchen & Bath Designer, you’ll support the design and production of kitchens, baths, and other residential remodeling projects. You’ll collaborate closely with senior designers to create drawings, specify products, and help bring high-end projects to life — without the pressure of sales.

What you’ll do:

• Support experienced designers throughout the design process

• Create drawings and layouts using CAD-based design software

• Assist with cabinetry design and product specifications

• Help prepare project documentation and presentations

• Work collaboratively with design and project management teams

What we’re looking for:

• 1–5 years of kitchen & bath or related residential design experience

• Design schooling and/or a related degree preferred

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and CAD software (20/20, Chief Architect, AutoCAD, etc.)

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

• Positive attitude and passion for residential design

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Health insurance (supplemented)

• PTO and vacation

• 401(k) with profit sharing

• Bonus incentive plan

Build a career, not just a job. Join an established Design & Build company where you’ll learn, grow, and be part of a successful, collaborative team. Submit your resume for consideration or email us directly at