Sales Jobs in Independence, MO
45 positions found
Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions.
Store associates Customer Service Specialists are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store.
Customer Service Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store's sales goals.
Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised.
The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes.
Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue to grow by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators.
Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread.
Flynn Panera is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market Leader.
Reporting to the ML are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the cafés in their areas.
Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief Cafe managers responsible for the overall running of their café.
Aiding the management of the Cafe are Assistant Managers, who are responsible for running of their departments and who help with every-day management responsibilities.
Rounding out the cafe leadership are Team Managers.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership.
Our leaders within Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group.
We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn.
It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world.
Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness.
Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands.
We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.
Position Description Our Panera Bread cafes are upscale, friendly cafes which feature baked breads and pastries.
We serve made-to-order soups, salads and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages.
No Fryers and No Late Nights.
We're known for our artisan breads, quality soups, salads and sandwiches which results in a grease and alcohol-free environment for our associates.
As a manager, this means no late nights, but we do hope you're a morning person.
Managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top quality service experience for our guests
- As a Manager at Panera Bread you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
- You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Our Managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management.
At Panera Bread, warmth is our business.
It's what we do best.
We look for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
- We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing concept.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization and day-to-day management activities.
At Panera Bread, restaurant management is fast paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.
Typical work activities for Restaurant Managers:
- Taking responsibility for the overall business performance of the restaurant, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
- Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability
- Creating and executing plans for sustained profitability
- Primary conduit of information between the associate and the management team
- Retaining and developing the team members and managers
- Manages a budget and controlling costs
- Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
- Greeting customers and doing table visits to ensure customer satisfaction
- Inspire associates to have fun and be their authentic selves while generating high productivity
- Coach and mentor associates through One-on-One's, Performance Documentation and Performance Reviews
- Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent them
- Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions
- Serves as a primary specialist within the bakery‐cafe, ensuring associates are properly trained and fully competent in all aspects of food service and customer support:
- Recruiting and training staff to meet staffing par levels
- Ensures objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values and following ethical business practices.
- Exhibits a professional image.
Promotes and embodies our Values and Beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.
Education and Experience
- At least 2-3 years Hospitality Management experience
- A degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred
- Food Management Certifications also a plus
- Must have the "Run it Like you Own It Mentality" Perks for our employees:
- Competitive wages
- Profit Sharing (varies by Market)
- Meal Discounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available the month after you start
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Development opportunities Physical Standards:
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
- Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc.
up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
The associate is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation.
This job description may not list all duties for this position and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.
Flynn Panera, reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know.
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!
Panera Bread
- Boardwalk Square is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Kansas City, MO as full time or part time Shift Leaders.
If you like working in a fast paced, fun environment and you are good with people, look no further! Panera Bread
- Boardwalk Square is the right place for you.
Shift Leader Job Essentials: -Must be able to demonstrate you are committed, hard-working, honest and friendly.
-Excellent customer service skills -Reliable transportation to and from work (daily) -Ability to work with computers -Ability to assist the General Manager with team building -Ability to coach and lead a team with no supervision -Ability to maintain a positive atmosphere of teamwork and full of energy -Ability to communicate to all team members -Sales Skills Additional Responsibilities: -Be professional and courteous with all customers -Promptly handle all customer concerns by delighting each of our customers -Willing to open and close stores -Willing to perform and uphold daily cleaning duties -Willing to maintain a safe and organized restaurant for employees and customers We are actively hiring for a full time or part time Shift Leader to join our team.
We can't wait to meet you.
Apply today!
Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes.
Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue to grow by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators.
Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread.
Flynn Panera is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market Leader.
Reporting to the ML are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the cafés in their areas.
Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief Cafe managers responsible for the overall running of their café.
Aiding the management of the Cafe are Assistant Managers, who are responsible for running of their departments and who help with every-day management responsibilities.
Rounding out the cafe leadership are Team Managers.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership.
Our leaders within Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group.
We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn.
It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world.
Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness.
Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands.
We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.
Position Description Our Panera Bread cafes are upscale, friendly cafes which feature baked breads and pastries.
We serve made-to-order soups, salads and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages.
No Fryers and No Late Nights.
We're known for our artisan breads, quality soups, salads and sandwiches which results in a grease and alcohol-free environment for our associates.
As a manager, this means no late nights, but we do hope you're a morning person.
Managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top quality service experience for our guests
- As a Manager at Panera Bread you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
- You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Our Managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management.
At Panera Bread, warmth is our business.
It's what we do best.
We look for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
- We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing concept.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization and day-to-day management activities.
At Panera Bread, restaurant management is fast paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.
Typical work activities for Restaurant Managers:
- Taking responsibility for the overall business performance of the restaurant, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
- Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability
- Creating and executing plans for sustained profitability
- Primary conduit of information between the associate and the management team
- Retaining and developing the team members and managers
- Manages a budget and controlling costs
- Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
- Greeting customers and doing table visits to ensure customer satisfaction
- Inspire associates to have fun and be their authentic selves while generating high productivity
- Coach and mentor associates through One-on-One's, Performance Documentation and Performance Reviews
- Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent them
- Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions
- Serves as a primary specialist within the bakery‐cafe, ensuring associates are properly trained and fully competent in all aspects of food service and customer support:
- Recruiting and training staff to meet staffing par levels
- Ensures objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values and following ethical business practices.
- Exhibits a professional image.
Promotes and embodies our Values and Beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.
Education and Experience
- At least 2-3 years Hospitality Management experience
- A degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred
- Food Management Certifications also a plus
- Must have the "Run it Like you Own It Mentality" Perks for our employees:
- Competitive wages
- Profit Sharing (varies by Market)
- Meal Discounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available the month after you start
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Development opportunities Physical Standards:
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
- Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc.
up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
The associate is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation.
This job description may not list all duties for this position and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.
Flynn Panera, reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know.
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!
Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes.
Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue to grow by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators.
Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread.
Flynn Panera is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market Leader.
Reporting to the ML are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the cafés in their areas.
Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief Cafe managers responsible for the overall running of their café.
Aiding the management of the Cafe are Assistant Managers, who are responsible for running of their departments and who help with every-day management responsibilities.
Rounding out the cafe leadership are Team Managers.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership.
Our leaders within Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group.
We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn.
It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world.
Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness.
Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands.
We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.
Position Description Our Panera Bread cafes are upscale, friendly cafes which feature baked breads and pastries.
We serve made-to-order soups, salads and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages.
No Fryers and No Late Nights.
We're known for our artisan breads, quality soups, salads and sandwiches which results in a grease and alcohol-free environment for our associates.
As a manager, this means no late nights, but we do hope you're a morning person.
Managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top quality service experience for our guests
- As a Manager at Panera Bread you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
- You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Our Managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management.
At Panera Bread, warmth is our business.
It's what we do best.
We look for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
- We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing concept.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization and day-to-day management activities.
At Panera Bread, restaurant management is fast paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.
Typical work activities for Restaurant Managers:
- Taking responsibility for the overall business performance of the restaurant, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
- Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability
- Creating and executing plans for sustained profitability
- Primary conduit of information between the associate and the management team
- Retaining and developing the team members and managers
- Manages a budget and controlling costs
- Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
- Greeting customers and doing table visits to ensure customer satisfaction
- Inspire associates to have fun and be their authentic selves while generating high productivity
- Coach and mentor associates through One-on-One's, Performance Documentation and Performance Reviews
- Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent them
- Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions
- Serves as a primary specialist within the bakery‐cafe, ensuring associates are properly trained and fully competent in all aspects of food service and customer support:
- Recruiting and training staff to meet staffing par levels
- Ensures objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values and following ethical business practices.
- Exhibits a professional image.
Promotes and embodies our Values and Beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.
Education and Experience
- At least 2-3 years Hospitality Management experience
- A degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred
- Food Management Certifications also a plus
- Must have the "Run it Like you Own It Mentality" Perks for our employees:
- Competitive wages
- Profit Sharing (varies by Market)
- Meal Discounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available the month after you start
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Development opportunities Physical Standards:
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
- Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc.
up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
The associate is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation.
This job description may not list all duties for this position and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.
Flynn Panera, reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know.
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!
Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes.
Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue to grow by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators.
Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread.
Flynn Panera is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market Leader.
Reporting to the ML are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the cafés in their areas.
Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief Cafe managers responsible for the overall running of their café.
Aiding the management of the Cafe are Assistant Managers, who are responsible for running of their departments and who help with every-day management responsibilities.
Rounding out the cafe leadership are Team Managers.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership.
Our leaders within Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group.
We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn.
It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world.
Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness.
Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands.
We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.
Position Description Our Panera Bread cafes are upscale, friendly cafes which feature baked breads and pastries.
We serve made-to-order soups, salads and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages.
No Fryers and No Late Nights.
We're known for our artisan breads, quality soups, salads and sandwiches which results in a grease and alcohol-free environment for our associates.
As a manager, this means no late nights, but we do hope you're a morning person.
Managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top quality service experience for our guests
- As a Manager at Panera Bread you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
- You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Our Managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management.
At Panera Bread, warmth is our business.
It's what we do best.
We look for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
- We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing concept.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization and day-to-day management activities.
At Panera Bread, restaurant management is fast paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.
Typical work activities for Restaurant Managers:
- Taking responsibility for the overall business performance of the restaurant, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
- Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability
- Creating and executing plans for sustained profitability
- Primary conduit of information between the associate and the management team
- Retaining and developing the team members and managers
- Manages a budget and controlling costs
- Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
- Greeting customers and doing table visits to ensure customer satisfaction
- Inspire associates to have fun and be their authentic selves while generating high productivity
- Coach and mentor associates through One-on-One's, Performance Documentation and Performance Reviews
- Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent them
- Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions
- Serves as a primary specialist within the bakery‐cafe, ensuring associates are properly trained and fully competent in all aspects of food service and customer support:
- Recruiting and training staff to meet staffing par levels
- Ensures objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values and following ethical business practices.
- Exhibits a professional image.
Promotes and embodies our Values and Beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.
Education and Experience
- At least 2-3 years Hospitality Management experience
- A degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred
- Food Management Certifications also a plus
- Must have the "Run it Like you Own It Mentality" Perks for our employees:
- Competitive wages
- Profit Sharing (varies by Market)
- Meal Discounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available the month after you start
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Development opportunities Physical Standards:
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
- Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc.
up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
The associate is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation.
This job description may not list all duties for this position and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.
Flynn Panera, reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know.
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!
Job Description:
Position Details:
Pay: Earning potential $100,000+
Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, average dispatch between 3-5am. Day Shift with occasional weekends
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits start day 1!
We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:
Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!
Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent12+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A Must be 21+ years of age
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
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Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.
Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills, and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales.
Hunts within defined territory to prospect and win net new small to medium business customers. B2Bs are also responsible to ramp and onboard net new won accounts to further expanding our customer base. It is a high velocity sales position that leverages a prioritized call list to drive prospect engagement remotely by phone, video, face to face, and utilizing digital tools.
Work Location: This is a remote position with a regional focus. This position supports customers in Arkansas and Missouri. While the role primarily supports working from home, the individual performing this role would live within or adjacent to this region.
What you’ll be doing:
- Exhibit effective appointment setting skills and set the required number of appointments each week with the correct decision makers.
- Effective Selling Skills
- Utilizing professional selling skills
- Discover prospects incremental and programmatic needs
- Effectively communicates Staples value propositions, capabilities, products and assortments including all categories
- Capable of overcoming objections and closing the sale.
- Utilize prescribed selling tools to prioritize activities and drive efficiency, as well as to document customer engagement and information (ex: Priority List, Tenfold, SFDC).
- Internal Partnerships: Effectively work with customer support/set up teams and category specialists to progress deals forward to closed won
- Implements and ramps wins driving compliance to new account/program
- Expertise of prospect industry buying process’ and ability to support product selection and standardization
- Create sticky accounts which will continue to purchase from Staples
- Integrates feedback from prospects into their sales approach
- New customer assortment and pricing
- Internal Teaming: Individual will need to communicate and work closely with Category Specialists, and Support teams
Customer Communications: Individual is responsible to communicate with prospects daily in person and face to face in a professional manner
What you bring to the table:
- Strong drive and a desire to win
- Strong aversion to complacency
- Proven ability to view rejection as a learning opportunity and double down on next best actions
- Experience and proven track record of business development
- Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations virtually and in person
- Consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills
- Ability to work with product category sales team members
- Strong business, financial, operations and technology acumen
- Ability to analyze business and industry trends to create tailored solutions for prospects based upon Staples value proposition
- Ability to function independently with minimal daily supervision
- Ability and motivation to find, develop, and close sales
- Demonstrated work ethic, self-disciplined
- Ability to succeed in a competitive selling or goal-oriented environment
- Ability to be coached and to incorporate feedback
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong organization and time management skills
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of successful sales experience OR success as a Staples B2B Sales Associate
· 3+ years of experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM)
· Industry knowledge, a plus
We Offer:
· Base Pay plus incentive opportunity
· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.
At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations – through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Customer Operations Executive
Location: Kansas City, MO (Power & Light District)
About Avenue Logistics
Avenue Logistics is a fast-growing freight brokerage based in the heart of Kansas City in the Power and Light District. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, while our company operates with the energy and opportunity of a startup. We're building a team of driven individuals who want to grow their careers in logistics while working alongside top performers in the industry.
The Opportunity
As a Customer Operations Executive, you'll support a high-volume book of business while working directly alongside one of our top sales reps. Your role will focus on managing daily shipment operations, ensuring freight moves smoothly, and delivering a high level of service to customers.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in staying organized while managing multiple moving pieces.
What You'll Do
- Manage daily shipment operations across multiple customer accounts
- Build, schedule, and track freight shipments
- Monitor and manage 100+ pickups and deliveries per day
- Troubleshoot delays, appointment changes, and service issues
- Provide consistent updates and support to customers throughout the shipment lifecycle
Who You Are
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Customer-service oriented with strong communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities
Experience
- 2+ years of operations or account management experience at a freight brokerage preferred
- Experience managing high shipment volume
- Familiarity with transportation management systems
What Avenue Offers
- Competitive salary
- Fun, energetic, and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact with a growing company
- Work in the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO (Power and Light District)
- Training and development alongside experts in the logistics industry
- Excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401K matching
Midland Industries seeks a Vice President of Transformation to drive strategic initiatives at the company partnering with the CEO, leadership team, and Gemspring Capital to support and facilitate execution of the Value Creation Plan. The VPT will report directly to the CEO and will help support and influence organic growth, M&A integration, organizational, technological, and operational excellence initiatives to facilitate successful value creation across the company. This includes strategic, commercial, M&A integration, operational, organization, technology, and financial initiatives. The VPT will partner closely with the Finance organization to ensure all critical financial plan parameters are made transparent, and with Gemspring to ensure key milestones are tracked and completed. He or she will also work closely with business leaders and functional experts within the organization to create transparency and visibility, drive accountability, and deliver results that facilitate better and faster decision-making.
Description
- Spearhead management, setting of milestones and KPIs and partner with senior leadership to support the execution of the value creation plan
- Alternate between being a supportive team player and an individual contributor; partner with initiative owners to track results and accountability while also maintaining workstreams directly and functioning as a team of one
- Support CEO and commercial leadership with strategic planning and development / alignment of functional strategies, goals, and objectives
- Alongside the CRO, support GTM execution by operationalizing revenue tools, ensuring data integrity, system alignment and consistent adoption across sales, marketing, and customer success.
- Maintain KPI framework, dashboards and analytics that provide clear visibility into productivity and GTM effectiveness.
- Support M&A efforts by standing up and leading the Integration Management Office; coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet deal-specific strategic goals and project-manage key integration workstreams with functional leaders in the organization. Align processes, systems and workstreams, while establishing measurement frameworks around business integration.
- Maintain and update the strategic plan for Board-level reporting and progress tracking; incorporate market and org insights into materials
- Prepare updates and insights for board meetings, monthly SteerCo presentations, and ad-hoc touchpoints
- Orchestrate complex processes that involve a large number of discrete tasks; coordinate cross-functional initiatives
- Validate all efforts/initiatives with facts, data and independent analysis; provide valued processes and tools
- Act as the internal face of transformation, set the tone, spur enthusiasm; challenge current processes and support the team; help leaders accelerate execution; provide structure and consistency to internal discussions
- Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to provide analytical support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects across key functions and initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- BS in Business, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred but not required
- 8+ years demonstrated leadership experience in transformation programs, project management offices, cross-functional projects, and/or value-creation initiatives
- Minimum five years management consulting, corporate strategy, or equivalent transformation leadership experience
- Experience within industrial and/or distribution businesses preferred but not required
- Track record building relationships with and receiving support from Boards, CEOs, and top management; ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated history of driving strategic initiatives across functions
- Primary areas of experience: Commercial excellence and M&A integration
- Secondary areas of experience: Operational and IT
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Self-starter with active intellectual curiosity and sense of ownership; bias toward action is paramount
- Strong business and financial acumen; ability to produce clear analysis, documents, presentations, and plans
- Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity; org savvy; proven ability to work across a diverse and complex global company
- Ability to influence important internal and external stakeholders; ability to engage people with data (how to develop, utilize, and make decisions based on data)
- Demonstrated strategic planning process management/facilitation experience
- High emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal skills; inspire and leverage the efforts of a range of individual talents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly responsive, thorough, and persistent
- Highly organized; naturally motivated and driven
Company Overview: $150 - 200M Revenue
Midland Industries is an industrial products company headquartered in Kansas City, MO. The Company is a value-added distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, clamps, hoses, and adjacent products into a vast array of industrial applications across various end markets including manufacturing, transportation, plumbing, HVAC, construction, utilities, fluid power, and more. More than just a parts supplier, the Company serves as a crucial supply chain partner for mission-critical and hard-to-source niche products with low cost-to-purchase but high cost-of-failure.Customers count on Midland for its SKU breadth, technical sales acumen, product innovation, and fast delivery times from one of 11 facilities nationwide.
The Company has completed eight acquisitions since 2017 and has developed a playbook that will facilitate increased pace of M&A execution with the backing of new owners and fresh capital. Additionally, the Company developed and moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art distribution facility and office space near Overland Park in August 2023 that has substantial excess capacity for incremental growth.
Midland was acquired in September 2023 by Gemspring Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management. The Company is embarking on an aggressive M&A strategy to acquire other distribution and manufacturing businesses to continue driving scale and cross-sell opportunities, as well as to expand its product offering, end market exposure, and geographic footprint.
Midland Industries: Capital: Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
