Sales Jobs in Hoffman Estates

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining H&R Block as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you'll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
• Experience with tax planning and audit support
• Sales and/or marketing experience

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support
• All certification levels can provide tax notice services
• Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
• Mentor and support teammates
• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment*
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience completing individual returns
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
• Must meet IRS and applicable state requirements
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

• Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
• Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
• Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
• Various discounts on everyday items and services.
• Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The community you will join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

*Enrollment?in?or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

$11.00 - $80.00/Hr.

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Company Overview

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.

Click here to see how you can paint your future!

Job Summary

Benjamin Moore & Co. is currently looking for an ambitious and self-motivated National Account Representative to play a critical role in building relationships with our clients and be able to identify new opportunities to increase sales. You will oversee the development, implementation, and execution of the national account (NA) sales strategy in North America primarily focusing on the franchise painter segment, national account brands, and the architect and design (A&D) segment. Geographical coverage will include, but is not limited to, key franchisee painters, National Accounts, and A&D firms. This role covers the Central market, and the ideal candidate will be based within 30 miles of Carol Stream, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, pursue and maintain corporate National Accounts
• Directly engage with Franchisors, Franchisee Painters, and the A&D community on a one-on-one or group level to monitor the overall effectiveness in meeting their business needs and develop respectful business relationships that promote long-term brand loyalty and drive sales
• Strategize short & long-term goals for developing the Franchise Painter customer segment throughout North America. Strategies include evaluating opportunities, ways to increase customer experience, growing our business with existing customers, and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, field sales, and retailers to identify new account opportunities that will result in sales growth.
• Foster relationships within the A&D community to grow the BM brand with a strong focus on firms that work with National Account opportunities.
• Drive engagement with Benjamin Moore HQ resources, retailers, field sales team, and key customer companies to monitor trends and competitive activity. This will direct the development and innovation of effective new programs and optimize existing ones to drive incremental business from NA customer segments.
• Work closely with the Sales Operations team members to support our customers
• Leverage technology and promote with end users
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility, grow our network and uncover new opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of recent B2B sales experience managing National Accounts in architectural coatings or adjacent trades (e.g., flooring, window treatments, building materials), with a proven ability to leverage existing client relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in the National Account landscape, including client portfolios and market dynamics, with the ability to translate existing relationships into growth opportunities for a premium brand.
• Strong listening, sales, motivation, and leadership skills supporting the development, integration, and execution of National Account opportunities
• Ability to develop valued relationships remotely and in person
• Experience with complex sales cycles
• Effective skillset in the following areas: communication, problem-solving, negotiating skills, time management, training/presentations/public speaking & decision making
• Skilled business plan development, strategy & execution expertise
• Ability to travel overnight as needed,up to 50% of the time during high peak season
• Hands-on experience with CRM and account management systems
• Must reside in the desired geography or be willing to relocate

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.

In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401 (k) match

• PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link:

, Inclusion + Social Impact

At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.

Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in-kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth!

$10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks.

$2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days.

$500 per virtual appointment bonus with food with no bonus limit.

Up to $1500 per week for meeting minimum call and one qualified onsite appointment.

200% of the profit margin for the first 90 days of orders shipped.

40% to 59% of the profit margin after 90 days

Up to $10k new client account credits

Up to $5k new account donation credits

Up to $400 of gift cards for business building activities

GHA Technologies, Inc. has become the #1 Employee-Owned Value-Added Reseller in America. Past rewards have included #1 Microsoft Western Region VAR, #1 fastest growing company in Arizona, #69 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, #15 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List.

We sell the latest AI technologies from Nvidia, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lenovo, Apple, VMWare, Adobe, APC, IBM, Nutanix, EMC, Pure Storage, Samsung, Intel, Eaton, and all the hottest AI and Green Data Center, Virtualization, Energy Conservation, Cloud, Storage, Security, Wireless, SD Wan, Video, Identification, and Power Technologies! We also specialize in mission critical product procurement and integration services for some of the largest Corporate, Government, and Education clients in America! Our client base is a who's who of corporate America!

GHA employee owners will receive stock shares every year on top of our industry’s leading commissions, bonuses, and promotional offerings!

Mission critical, online, vast E Commerce distribution network coast-to-coast warehouse locations support just-in-time delivery.

Super convenient, orders placed by 9:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. CST) can be received the next morning for in-stock items.

Secure, 24-hour access to your own personal portal customized with special pricing on more than 2 million top selling products from 3,500 manufacturers in the USA and across the globe.

We are currently HIRING experienced Sales Professionals nationwide with a minimum of three years direct technology sales experience.

We offer a highly lucrative earnings and benefits package with top salespeople earning between $96,000 to $2,000,000 annually. W-2 Employment, Medical, Dental, and HSA Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, and GHA company stock ownership (ESOP) plan.

Please email your resume to and schedule a strictly confidential interview.

Visit us at:

Chicago Metro (Bloomingdale, IL)

Travel: 50-60%

If you win deals by understanding engineers, earning trust over time, and positioning capability instead of price, keep reading.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision contract manufacturer with a long track record of investment in equipment, quality systems, and long-term customer relationships. They do not chase low-margin, price-driven work. They partner with OEMs that value precision, consistency, and accountability.

They are hiring an experienced Outside Sales Professional to drive new business growth and help expand their footprint in medical, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a salesperson who:

• Enjoys hunting and building relationships from scratch
• Is comfortable with long sales cycles and delayed gratification
• Can navigate engineers, purchasing, and quality teams
• Wants autonomy and ownership rather than micromanagement
• Takes pride in selling something that is genuinely hard to do well

You will step into a strong manufacturing platform with proven capabilities and leadership support, but you will build your own pipeline.

What You Will Do

• Prospect and develop new OEM relationships in targeted industries
• Sell precision machining and contract manufacturing capabilities
• Work directly with engineers and purchasing teams to quote and win complex work
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through long-term production partnership
• Spend significant time in the field visiting customers and prospects
• Collaborate closely with internal teams on quoting, feasibility, and execution
• Represent the company professionally and credibly in the market

This is a true field sales role, not an inside or transactional position.

What Success Looks Like

• Building a healthy pipeline of qualified OEM opportunities
• Getting designed into programs rather than simply responding to RFQs
• Winning repeatable, long-term production work
• Becoming a trusted partner to customers, not just a vendor
• Growing revenue through relationships, not discounts

What Our Client Is Looking For

Required

• Proven success in B2B outside sales within manufacturing or technical environments
• Experience selling contract manufacturing, precision machining, or custom technical solutions
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements
• Strong prospecting and relationship-building skills
• High personal accountability and self-direction
• Willingness to be on-site when not visiting customers

Preferred

• Experience selling into medical, aerospace, or defense OEMs
• Familiarity with precision machining, turned parts, or 5-axis environments
• Existing OEM relationships within targeted industries
• Comfort operating without heavy structure or rigid scripts

Location & Work Style

• Based in the Chicago metro area
• Expected to be on-site full time initially to learn the business
• Increased field time as ramp progresses
• This is not a remote role

Compensation

• Base salary approximately $100,000–$125,000, with bonus
• Ramp support provided due to long sales cycles
• Performance-based upside as the role matures

We are partnering with an industrial solutions company seeking an outside sales manager in the Itasca IL area. The Outside Sales Manager leads and oversees the Illinois outside sales team, driving sales strategy, territory execution, and team performance.

Outside Sales Manager

Location: Itasca, IL

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: 75-110K

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and profitability across assigned territories.
• Lead, coach, and manage the outside sales team to achieve performance goals.
• Oversee territory coverage, customer engagement, and new business development.
• Analyze sales performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain key customer and supplier relationships through in-person and virtual meetings.
• Oversee sales activities and set sales targets across assigned territories
• Review budgets, revenue and profit before approving expenses
• Support pricing, contract, and negotiation activities as needed.
• Approve sales-related transactions, expenses, timecards, and commercial exceptions.
• Provide regular, data-driven sales reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Inside Sales and ensure compliance with company policies.

Travel:

• Minimum 25% overnight travel
• Domestic travel (Illinois, Midwest, Western regions)
• International travel primarily to Mexico, with possible travel to Canada

Qualifications:

• Proven success in product-based sales with measurable results.
• Experience developing and executing territory sales strategies.
• Prior sales management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Automotive or factory automation sales experience preferred.
• Fluent in English; Japanese or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM and reporting tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.

**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted **

 We are currently seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Permanent Display Sales Account Executive to join our dynamic team. As a Permanent Display Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving sales and growing our client base by building strong relationships and providing innovative display solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from retail stores to trade shows, and contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect and generate leads to identify new business opportunities related primarily to permanent displays along with temporary displays and Niven’s suite of services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, and drive revenue on a year-over-year basis.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to create customized display solutions that meet client needs and specifications.
• Present and demonstrate our display products to potential clients, highlighting key features and benefits.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring profitability and adherence to company pricing policies.
• Track and manage sales activities, including preparing sales forecasts, sales reports, and analyzing market trends.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales quotas.
• Lead a project through the entire sales lifecycle by building long-lasting client relationships and collaborating with both key internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Visual Merchandising / POP / Fixture Industry.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within Fortune 1000 companies.
• History of selling customized end-to-end program solutions (design, production, co-packing, warehousing, fulfillment, etc.) .
• Experience negotiating and closing large contractual agreements within complex organizations across varying departments (C-Suite, Procurement, Marketing).
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to identify and respond to client needs effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value proposition of our display solutions and build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop alternative solutions when needed to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Previous experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred.
• Flexible to travel for client meetings, industry events, and trade shows as required.

Base Salary will range $80,000 - $120,000 and will be commensurate with experience, plus participation in the sales commission program.

Niven, a premier shopper-marketing company, offers solution-based, strategic retail merchandising services and solutions. We are a collaborative, employee-owned company that caters to agencies, brand marketers, and retailers alike. Our clientele includes many major retailers and renowned brands. Niven was founded in 1979 and is currently headquartered in Carol Stream, IL.

Niven has a strong legacy of creativity and innovation. We offer a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees, including great health care options, dental, vision, employee assistance program, pet insurance, and generous and flexible paid time off. We understand the challenges of working safely through these difficult times and offer flexible work scheduling.

Join Us as an Account Manager & Drive Growth Inside and Out

Ready to build relationships, hunt new business, and farm existing accounts for maximum growth? Precision Freight is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Account Manager to develop new client opportunities and deepen key partnerships. If you excel at full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing to expanding, this is your chance to grow and earn with a team dedicated to your success.

Your Impact:

As an Account Manager at Precision Freight, you’ll drive revenue growth through a mix of inside and outside sales activities. You’ll hunt new business using the tools and leads we provide, while farming and expanding your assigned accounts—all supported by our internal operations team.

What You’ll Do:

• Generate new business through a combination of inside sales outreach and outside, in-person client meetings.
• Farm and grow existing accounts by building deep relationships and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Utilize provided tools, leads, and CRM to prospect, pipeline, and close new logistics opportunities.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions that meet both prospect and existing client supply chain needs.
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact to negotiation to onboarding and ongoing growth.
• Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure seamless service execution
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets for both new business and account expansion.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management in logistics.
• Hunter-farmer mindset: Proven ability to prospect new business and grow existing accounts.
• Comfort with inside sales outreach and outside client meetings (local travel may be required).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to manage a sales pipeline effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools is a plus, we provide training and tech support.

Why Join Precision Freight?

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus structure.
• Full Sales Support: We provide leads, tools, and an operations team so you can focus on selling.
• No Carrier Management: Internal teams handle execution, you focus on customers and growth.
• Full Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match.
• Career Growth: Clear path to Senior Account Manager and sales leadership roles.
• Supportive Team: Collaborative, employee-first culture with experienced leadership.
• Extra Incentives: Referral bonus program and cross-selling rewards.

Who We Are:

Precision Freight is a trusted logistics partner built on reliability, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. Since 2011, we’ve completed over 60,000 on-time deliveries for 300+ satisfied customers. We’re more than a logistics company, we’re a team dedicated to building careers and delivering results.

Learn more about us: to Grow With Us?

If you’re a motivated sales professional who loves hunting new business and farming long-term relationships we want to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s build the future together.

Questions? Reach out to our hiring team at

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Data & Sales Analyst to join their team. Seeking a data-driven analytics professional who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing operations, business intelligence, and executive decision support. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building insight from the ground up—designing dashboards, automating reporting, owning data integrity, and translating complex information into clear, actionable business outcomes.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to own and evolve enterprise-level analytics and reporting.
• Manufacturing environment where data truly drives strategy.
• Long-term growth potential in a stable, well-capitalized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Data, Analytics & Reporting:

• Design, build, and continuously enhance dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting to support operational and commercial performance.
• Translate raw data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Automate recurring reports and analytics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Analyze trends related to revenue, production performance, forecasting, and product initiatives.

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align data, metrics, and performance goals.
• Support forecasting, planning cycles, and performance reviews with reliable, actionable analytics.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps within data sets and recommend solutions.

Systems & Data Ownership:

• Act as the primary owner of manufacturing and sales-related data systems, ensuring usability, accuracy, and value.
• Lead continuous improvement of reporting tools and system integrations.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance system reporting capabilities.
• Champion data governance, consistency, and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field
• Proven experience building and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and analytics tools.
• Background supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to own data end-to-end—from extraction to interpretation to executive presentation.
• Experience automating reporting and analytics processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, and/or Tableau.
• Experience with IQMS is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Manufacturing Data & Sales Analystlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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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.

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.