Sales Jobs in Kenosha

What you'll do:

Our sales team is highly collaborative and works together towards a common goal. The Sales Associate would work out of our manufactured home community, Westwood Estates, located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The position is going to be hourly, with a commission piece attached to the compensation.

Your job will include:

• Selling, processing, and closing homes in accordance with company business plans.
• Showing homes and highlighting the features and benefits of the homes and the community. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent showing homes.
• Adhering to the company’s selling philosophy when serving our customers while utilizing all selling and organizational tools provided to include accompanying them through model homes, undecorated models (which may be at various stages of construction), and/or available homesites.
• Providing timely and consistent follow-through with current customers from initial contact to after closing. Records must be maintained of all communication.
• Developing an in-depth knowledge of the competitive marketplace, including product, site, local community, sales, advertising, and demographics.
• Monitoring and recording daily customer traffic utilizing company-designated tracking tools and sending “Thank You” notes to all potential customers, along with continued follow-up.
• Accomplishing required administrative tasks accurately, expertly, and promptly, while handling priorities.
• Creating sales agreements that may include the calculation of sales tax and monthly payment plans, as well as running credit checks.
• Attending regular rally meetings to review sales and marketing strategies.
• Meeting with residents and buyers to list and sell homes, and keeping a database of available homes for sale.
• Collaborating with the Community Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and/or Regional Manager to develop the community sales and marketing plans.
• Participating in regional call campaigns and community events.
• As part of community outreach, building strong resident relations with ongoing communications and an all-encompassing attitude of courtesy, respect, and customer service to self-generate sales.

Experience & skills you need:

• Strong customer service and sales skills with a proven history of success.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills when interacting with potential customers, sales leadership, and the operations team.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, resourceful, professional, and capable of achieving goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-centered environment.
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis.
• Strong math skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and commissions.
• Ability to problem solve and be detail-oriented.
• Understand and follow the company's established policies and procedures.
• Enjoy collaborating, being a team player with a strong work ethic, accepting constructive feedback, and following directions from a manager.
• Committed to self-development of sales, marketing, and technological advancements.
• Enjoy self-generating sales through outreach and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Outlook and Excel.
• You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. This is required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Scientist- Applications works under the guidance of the Applications Manager on developing new formulations to showcase ingredients. This position operates within FDA, FSMA and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements, defining food safety standards for the safe production of food in the plant and offices i.e. within the standards of defined risk levels by area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Butter Buds' products and their use in various applications, while following all company SOPs and GMPs.
• Complete assignments by due dates, while communicating clear and correct results.
• Utilize suggestions from sales staff to create complete demos and document shelf life, shipping and trade show logistics.
• Develop formulations (with precise calculations) to showcase ingredients, with curiosity and drive to find workable solutions to meet customer needs.
• Perform daily bench top duties.
• Document and record detailed project results, including but not limited to products utilized, dates, number of trials, results (whether favorable or a learning opportunity) and provide a monthly synopsis of projects.
• Set up weekly tastings and document all findings.
• Maintain accurate batch sheets.
• Co-lead training of new sales personnel, distributors and brokers.
• With oversight from management, suggest product and solutions, while providing technical expertise and leadership to internal and external customers.
• With oversight from management, support sales efforts, instruct and provide technical expertise.
• Proficient in cooking techniques.
• Proactive creation and organization of a clean and safe working environment.
• Co-lead in introductory presentations, open houses and training seminars to customers, brokers and distributors, while utilizing excellent verbal, communication and proficient presentation skills.
• Organize and prepare samples and demonstrations for trade shows.
• Research emerging cultural, dairy and food industry trends and provide input on marketing materials.
• Support new product development efforts from screening of products to usage development.
• Travel as needed for both Domestic and International sales trips.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced degree in food science or related field of study (food chemistry and/or product development a plus).

Experience: 4-8 years technical experience in a food laboratory. Working knowledge of food chemistry: protein, carbohydrates, fats and their interactions.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience, plus bonus

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Food Scientist - R&D will lead and execute research projects focused on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation. This position requires a strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process. In addition, this role is responsible for designing and conducting experiments, performing instrumental and analytical testing, interpreting data, and supporting product development initiatives for scale-up and commercialization. While not a managerial position, the Sr. Scientist will oversee one direct report, the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and experimental support. improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research & Development:

• Design and execute laboratory experiments, including enzyme hydrolysis, testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.

• Formulate and optimize food ingredient products using dairy materials, enzymes, flavor compounds, and other functional ingredients.

• Develop and refine analytical methods to assess product stability, functionality, and quality attributes.

• Create nutritional labeling, product specification development, and basic food regulations.

• Investigate new technologies and process improvements related to enzyme hydrolysis, spray drying, and food ingredient functionality.

Technical Leadership & Support:

• Provide technical expertise in dairy ingredient applications and analytical methodologies.

• Maintain detailed project documentation, including batch sheets, test results, graphs, and project closure reports.

• Participate in sensory evaluations to assess flavor, texture, and overall product performance.

• Stay informed about emerging trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes in food science and biotechnology.

• Apply knowledge of ingredient functionalities - including dairy components, oils, carbohydrates, proteins, flavors, and emulsifiers - for effective troubleshooting and formulation support.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:

• Work closely with the Head of R&D on strategic research initiatives and new product development.

• Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to support sample testing, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal teams, including production, sales, and marketing.

• Support production scale-up by optimizing formulations and assisting with process modifications.

Supervision & Lab Management:

• Oversee and mentor the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring laboratory tasks are completed efficiently.

• Maintain an organized and well-documented lab environment, including inventory management and equipment calibration.

• Ensure adherence to food safety and regulatory guidelines, including FDA, FSMA, and GFSI standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelors in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Master's or Ph. D is a plus but not required.

• Experience: 3-5 years' experience in related field preferred.

• Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, or food science is required; experience with spray drying is a plus but not mandatory.

• Experience in developing and optimizing analytical testing methods based on literature and available lab equipment, preferably with hands-on experience.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

• Proven track record of initiating and managing new R&D projects.

• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily carried out in a laboratory and office environment.

SALARY RANGE

$100,000 - $130,000 annual salary, commensurate on experience, plus bonus

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To oversee, provide direct leadership and continual evaluation of the Pleasant Prairie site’s operating departments, including the maintenance, safety, quality and compliance, and fabrication manufacturing with the goal to improve throughput and productivity, increase efficiency and profitability, and optimize customer and employee relations.

• Lead and oversee production, quality, safety, maintenance, materials management and distribution ensuring an efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation.
• Plan, develop, and oversee implementation of comprehensive operating plans with the goals of continually increased throughput, consistent quality process control, and on time delivery, especially where needed to support increased demand from current accounts.
• Evaluate and act on new purchasing/design/manufacturing/distribution ideas and champions. Continuous Improvement programs like 5S, Lean, 6 Sigma, etc. looking always to improve our operations and processes in order to become more efficient.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, including ongoing review of needs and evaluation of all CAPEX spending related to the plant including ensuring on-budget, on-time delivery of all approved capital projects.
• Lead site management team in establishing long-term growth and profitability goals for the company, as well as professional and leadership development in the organization. Vital contributor to assessment/selection for senior plant leaders and other critical plant positions.
• Must shape the plant culture through example and key leadership events, engaging, enabling and energizing staff at all levels. Bring issues that may arise in a plant environment to prompt and fair resolution.
• Identifies long-term planning and priorities to inform financial budgeting process to support the forecast prepared by sales and controls expenditures within approved budgetary parameters.
• Utilizes a system of key performance indicators to measure plant performance to ensure that product demand is manufactured and delivered on time and in compliance, recommending actions necessary to improve results.
• Drives compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements in the safety, quality and labor area and sets the tone for plant readiness and compliance for internal and external audits.
• Supports transition of new product development to manufacturing through Production Readiness and Production Transfer phases. Ensure reliable revenue stream from funded Development projects with appropriate purchasing management through all design stages.
• Promotes new product quotations and sustains current customer relationships, acting as key contributor to pipeline opportunities and onsite customer visits. Enables the company to be able to secure new business from pipeline opportunities by supplying technical packages where required to accompany RFQ.
• Performs other accountabilities as apparent or assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Engineering Degree is highly recommended. Management, Business and/or Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of experience managing production of medical components and/or finished devices.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and experience with materials used in medical extrusion and molding.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of ISO13485 standards and experience in successfully passing customer third-party audits.
• Leads communication initiatives with superior oral and written communication skills; creates new and different forums for communicating effectively.
• Strong strategic skills with demonstrated experience helping the plant team prioritize and implement organizational objectives.
• Inspiring leader willing to embrace change as a great opportunity for growth with ability to apply considerable judgment, expertise, and experience in handling problems and opportunities.
• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to assist Production activities as required.
• Work Environment:
• Office and Production floor.
• Occasional travel required.

Putzmeister Inc

Business Project Manager

Sturtevant, WI

Summary: The Business Project Manager will report to the President and lead the completion of key business initiatives. These initiatives will focus on areas such as sales channel development, product marketing projects, product launch projects, business efficiency initiatives, and organizational development efforts. The Business Project Manager will collaborate across departments to ensure projects stay on schedule and achieve their objectives. These projects are typically large, lasting between 6 months and 18 months. This is a crucial role, a role of internal consultant for key business initiatives, that will support the company's growth and offer valuable cross-departmental experience for the Business Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with departments.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets that ensure compliance with standards.

• Facilitate and collaborate with departments to complete projects on time.

• Execution, monitoring, and tracking project progress and performance, managing changes, and maintaining quality standards.

• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership.

• Identify potential issues, develop improvement strategies, and resolve obstacles.

• Improve company efficiency, reduce costs, and increase business growth.

• Serve as the key link to ensure alignment with company strategy.

• Drive engagement and influence decision-making to align project results with business objectives.

• Performs additional duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

• Business consultancy experience preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the manufacturing industry.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects

• High-level analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Solid technical skills combined with a strong business understanding

• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently and in team settings

• Strong work ethic

• Willing and able to travel up to 35% as needed

Education/Certification/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering with a minor in business

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office or shop environment; occasionally exposed to noise, dust, and chemicals.

 Safety glasses/goggles must always be worn while in the shop or yard.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The above information includes the general details necessary to describe the principal duties of the job identified. It shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.