Sales Jobs in Lyons, IL

Client Engagement Coordinator

Client Engagement Operations & Sales Support (Onshore)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Client Engagement Coordinator to support client engagement operations, lead management, and sales execution. This role works closely with Client Partners and cross-functional teams to help track leads, maintain pipeline visibility, and ensure follow-through across client engagement activities.

This position is ideal for someone early to mid-career who is looking to grow in sales operations, client engagement, or consulting operations, and who thrives in an organized, execution-focused role.

This is an onshore, Chicago-based role reporting to the VP of Client Engagement, with a hybrid work model out of our Westmont, IL office. Client Engagement Manager Onsho…

Core Role Purpose

Support Client Engagement operations by coordinating leads, maintaining CRM accuracy, and assisting Client Partners with pipeline tracking and follow-ups.

Help ensure consistency, organization, and visibility across sales and client engagement activities.

Reduce administrative and operational burden on Client Partners so they can focus on client relationships and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Coordination & Pipeline Support

• Assist in managing incoming leads from various sources (marketing, partners, referrals, events, etc.).
• Support lead assignment, tracking, and status updates within Salesforce and HubSpot.
• Work with Client Partners to:
• Track follow-ups and next steps
• Monitor pipeline movement and aging
• Ensure activities and notes are properly logged
• Help maintain accurate CRM data to support reporting and forecasting.

Sales Operations & Reporting Support

• Assist with preparation of pipeline reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Support weekly and monthly pipeline review processes.
• Help identify gaps in follow-up, data quality, or process adherence.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to sales and engagement leadership.

SOW & Renewal Coordination (Support Role)

• Assist with the preparation and tracking of Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Help monitor renewal timelines and flag upcoming renewals.
• Coordinate documentation and approvals with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Delivery teams.

Pre-Sales & Proposal Support

• Support proposal development, pricing inputs, and deal coordination.
• Help gather inputs from internal teams and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with staffing models and deal documentation.

RFP / RFI / RFQ Support

• Assist in coordinating RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses.
• Track deadlines, inputs, and submission requirements.
• Help ensure responses are complete and submitted on time.

Salesforce Hygiene & Process Support

• Support Salesforce data hygiene by:
• Updating lead and opportunity records
• Logging activities and notes
• Assisting with forecast updates
• Help maintain standard sales and engagement processes.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and escalate opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a coordination point between Client Partners and internal teams including:
• Delivery & Practice Leaders
• Finance, Legal, Talent, and Operations
• Help ensure information flows smoothly across teams during sales and engagement cycles.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sales operations, client engagement, account coordination, or a related role
• Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data, tracking tasks, and managing follow-ups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in client engagement, sales operations, or consulting
• Background or exposure to IT consulting, technology services, or B2B environments is a plus
• Local to Chicago, IL with ability to work hybrid from the Westmont office

Benefits

• 100% free medical insurance, including dental and vision
• 50% contribution for dependents
• 401K Option
• Paid holidays, Sick leaves, Accrued holidays etc.

LAZ Parking, North America’s largest tech-enabled parking, transportation, and mobility company, is proud to be partnering with Freight Ninja Truck Parking Solutions—a rapidly growing leader in truck, trailer, and fleet parking management.

Freight Ninja operates a nationwide network of over 50 Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) locations, providing essential parking solutions for fleet operators and small businesses navigating the increasing demand for secure, scalable parking.

As part of this exciting collaboration, LAZ is supporting Freight Ninja’s continued growth by bringing our operational expertise, cutting-edge technology, and national infrastructure to the table. Together, we’re transforming the landscape of IOS parking across the country—and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help lead the way.

• Compensation: $50-55K (after 90 days - salary + commission structure)
• Location: on-site, 5 days a week

The Spirit of the Position:

As an Account Manager at Freight Ninja, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and expanding our client base. We are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for logistics, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in sales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and contribute to the evolution of the logistics landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Client Acquisition: Identify and prospect potential clients in the logistics and industrial sectors, fostering strong relationships to drive new business.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed about Freight Ninja's services and solutions, effectively communicating their value propositions to clients.
• Sales Presentations: Conduct engaging and informative sales presentations to showcase our services, addressing client needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring timely follow-ups and efficient communication.
• Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate terms and agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new opportunities and stay ahead in the market.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.

Requirements:

Travel:

• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related fields is preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.
• Comfortable making 250+ outbound calls a week from a large database of contacts.

Skills:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Familiarity with CRM software such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10lbs.

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.

Join MD Newsline

Empowering Healthcare Professionals & Advocates Through Engaging Content and Technological Innovation

Are you passionate about healthcare, technology, and sales? Join us in shaping the future of medical media as Sales Director. We create cutting-edge, engaging content for healthcare professionals and patient advocates, blending expertise in media with next-generation technology to drive better outcomes in healthcare communication.

Looking for applicants in Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia.

We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director to lead our commercial strategy, grow our book of pharmaceutical clients, and drive revenue across our media, content, and campaign offerings. This is a leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in pharmaceutical media sales or marketing partnerships, who thrives on building lasting relationships and leading high-performing teams.

About MD Newsline

MD Newsline is a health communications and technology company dedicated to providing essential medical resources to healthcare professionals and health advocates. Our platform offers a wide range of content focused on disease education, clinical trial updates, medical research insights, patient adherence strategies, and industry best practices. Our mission is to elevate patient outcomes and empower healthcare providers with vital medical knowledge.

What You’ll Do

As Sales Director, you will:

• Develop and lead the overall sales strategy, including annual planning, goal-setting, and forecasting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across pharmaceutical and biotech companies, agencies, and media partners
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients across medical content, custom programs, and digital advertising
• Lead, grow, and mentor a sales team to meet and exceed revenue goals
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and editorial teams to shape go-to-market plans and elevate offerings
• Represent MD Newsline at major medical conferences and industry events
• Partner with leadership to develop strategic pricing, packaging, and account expansion strategies
• Track pipeline performance and client KPIs, adjusting tactics to maximize results
• Serve as the voice of the client internally, ensuring delivery of best-in-class service and solutions

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking candidates with:

• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry sales, preferably within medical media, marketing services, or digital publishing
• Proven track record of securing and growing large-scale partnerships with pharma clients and/or agencies
• Strong understanding of HCP marketing and pharmaceutical commercialization
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills
• Comfortable leading high-stakes conversations with brand leads, agency buyers, and executive stakeholders
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with CRM and sales enablement tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Ability to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience selling medical education, peer-to-peer campaigns, or unbranded content
• Familiarity with healthcare media or marketing solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding talent with a competitive and comprehensive compensation package:

Base ($100,000 to $200,000/year) + Bonus + Sales Incentives + Profit Sharing + Long-Term Incentive Plan + Benefits + 401K Match

• Performance Bonuses: Annual bonuses tied to your success, with significant earning potential.
• Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): Be a part of the company’s long-term growth and success.
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the company through our profit-sharing plan.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Time Off: Policies designed to let you take time off to be at your best, both at work and in life.

Why Join Us?

At MD Newsline, you’ll be at the forefront of healthcare media innovation, working with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where creativity thrives and careers flourish.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Ready to Transform Healthcare Communication?

If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us!

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With a network of more than 295 offices and over 5,500 employees across five continents, Savino Del Bene is a leading freight forwarding company and we are currently looking for an experienced Customs Entry Writer to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the freight forwarding industry and customs brokerage. We are looking for one candidate to join our high paced team to assist in the process of clearing goods through US Customs within the United States for all import shipments in a timely, seamless and economical manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Filing of entry/entry summaries, customer contact, electronic PGA, prior notification, electronic FCC, USDA, TSCA billing, RLF filing all over the country.
• Provide HTS to clients, ISF filing, provide clients with air and ocean import freight quotes, research for new clients, make sure files are in compliance.
• Classify all goods being imported and then request or compile the necessary documentation, including cargo-control papers, customs invoices and certificates of origin.
• Arranging for the transportation and storage of goods that have cleared customs brokers only file. Communicate with the customer service team for proper documentations.
• Know the ACE/ABI system.
• Monitor all processes and ensure compliance to all Federal regulations and custom duties.
• Coordinate with various departments and maintain compliance to all import operations.
• Prepare required documents and procedures according to company standards and ensure compliance to service requirements.
• Ensure that freight paperwork are completed and approved before transportation.
• Maintain knowledge on all industry rules and regulations and perform all custom duties.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with transportation agencies and sales.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy
• Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
• Assisting as backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work on site, this is not a remote position
• Expected to maintain conformance to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 integrated management systems.

• Must have knowledge of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Must have knowledge in food and beverage commodities as well as general commodities
• Must be able to anticipate problems and be able to liaise with governmental companies to solve them
• Must be able File and follow ISF’s
• Must have knowledge of FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, EPA, and other government agencies when applicable
• Follow up with Customs and OGA, to ensure customs releases.
• Perform and Audit of the file to ensure all customs formalities have being satisfied

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years Brokerage experience
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
• Highly organized
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Displays a flexible and open minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player.
• Must have good ethical standards.

Offering:

• Competitive Salary
• Great medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with Company match
• Vacation, PTO & Sick Time
• Great Company culture, fun environment

About Charter Steel Trading:

Charter Steel is a premier steel service center distributing premium ferrous metals. Value added processing capabilities include slitting, cut-to-length, blanking, shearing, and mechanical tubing. We use our expertise to align the global supply chain to provide the insight and the solutions that lower your metal supply cost.

Industries,

Charter Steel serves a diverse customer base. Our metal can be found in the automotive, construction, agriculture, livestock, energy, lawn and garden, appliance, truck trailer, waste handling, HVAC, and mining industries.

We are currently looking for Full-Time Logistics Coordinator Manager to join our Team within the Sales department.

Position Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and management of a company’s supply chain, ensuring efficient movement, storage, delivery of goods, and customer satisfaction.

Job Location: Chicago headquarters

Workplace Type: On-site

Base Salary: To be determined, based on experience level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, and maintain warehouse inventory, implement storage systems, and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Select carriers, negotiate rates, plan delivery routes, and ensure timely and cost-effective shipment of goods
• Oversee the processing and distribution of incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring correct quantities and timely delivery.
• Coordinate shipments-Inbound and Outbound, track deliveries, and ensure time transportation of goods and services.
• Coordinate purchase receipts – (Inbound)
• Address and resolve logistical issues, including shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and transportation breakdowns. Also, tracking/monitoring trucks deliveries.
• Interaction with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to assist in the Profit Decision Systems Enhancement, Implementation, and Maintenance.
• Track mileage, gallons and other costs for Charter fleet
• Special projects as deemed necessary

Specific Functions Managed:

• Administration of Traffic Department Policies and Procedures.
• Bills of Lading generation and verification.
• Prepare and maintain detailed logistics records, including shipping documents, cost reports, and compliance records.
• Ensure all shipping, receiving, and storage procedures comply with health, safety, and labor regulations.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years Excel/Microsoft experience

Charter Steel offers a competitive total rewards package including health and wellness programs, retirement programs, paid time off, and a casual work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In this position, you will underwrite new and renewal business which includes solicitation, selection and pricing of highly complex multi-line risks (workers compensation, commercial auto, general liability). You will actively and creatively pursue new commercial insurance solutions including guaranteed cost, large deductible and retro account opportunities throughout the territory through your network of national and regional brokers and agents. Maintain and develop prospects in order to have a strong base of future opportunities to build your large account book. Contribute to the development of broker and agency management strategies and lead the development and execution of relationship management plans.

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• Analyze underwriting & marketing activities and corresponding results; prepare reports to management.
  
  
• Mentor and provide technical training and guidance to coworkers.
  
  
• Determine, coordinate and direct account management activities with various departments.
  
  
• Negotiate and deliver proposals to producers and buyers.
  
  
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• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  
  
• 7 years of casualty underwriting with an insurance carrier required.
  
  
• Advanced understanding and technical knowledge of underwriting mechanics and fundamentals.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of casualty coverage and loss sensitive deal structures (retrospective rating, large deductible, captive, and self-insurance). Additional knowledge in financial analysis, account management and collateral management is desired.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of local and regional market conditions as well as industry trends.
  
  
• Prior experience in or knowledge of Midwest markets and ability to travel within these markets is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting territory and strong relationships with the local distribution network (local and regional agents, national and regional brokers, and select consultants).
  
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in the successful marketing and prospecting of business opportunities, as well as, relationship building and agency management skills.
  
  
• Ability to create a presence that conveys interest, conviction, and energy in maintaining relationships with external business partners.
  
  
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• Strong desire to work collaboratively and foster a team oriented environment with Claims, Risk Control and other departments.
  
  
• Willingness to travel for business purposes. Underwriters are expected to be visible with their agents and brokers in order to develop and maintain solid relationships and generate an adequate flow of qualified business.
  
  
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management designation or other professional designations are desired.
  
  

Job Title: Project Manager



Compensation:

Salary: $85,000

Bonus:10%-30% based on hitting EBITDA goals

Department: Operations - Reports To: COO Location:

Full time On-site – River Grove, IL

FLSA Status: Exempt ---

Position Summary

The Project Manager supports the wholesale business by leading cross-functional projects that improve efficiency, customer service, inventory performance, and profitability. This role partners with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounting, and Customer Service to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope. The Project Manager is responsible for managing timelines, communicating updates, tracking risks, and ensuring teams stay aligned from kickoff through completion.

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Key Responsibilities

· Lead end-to-end wholesale projects from planning through execution and closeout, including process improvements, system updates, operational rollouts, and customer initiatives.

· Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics; build project plans and drive accountability across teams.

· Facilitate project meetings, track action items, remove roadblocks, and keep stakeholders aligned.

· Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory, Finance, and IT to translate business needs into clear workflows and deliverables.

· Identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across ordering, receiving, picking/packing, shipping, and invoicing; support scalable continuous improvement.

· Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and communication plans to support successful rollouts and adoption.

· Track progress through dashboards and KPIs, document decisions/risks/changes, and provide clear updates to leadership.

· Support customer onboarding and fulfillment improvements; coordinate with vendors and third-party partners (freight, warehousing, packaging, systems).

· Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and scope changes, communicating impacts to cost, timeline, and resources.

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Required Qualifications

· 4+ years of project management experience (operations, distribution, wholesale, or supply chain preferred).

· Strong ability to organize complex work and manage priorities.

· Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

· Proficiency in project tools and reporting (Excel/Google Sheets, Smartsheet, Asana, , Trello, or similar).

· Comfortable working with data and operational metrics to drive decisions.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in wholesale distribution, warehousing, logistics, retail supply chain, or B2B fulfillment.

· Familiarity with ERP systems (examples: NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).

· Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

· PMP certification or equivalent training (preferred, not required).

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Core Competencies

· Ownership and follow-through

· Operational mindset and process discipline

· Strong stakeholder management

· Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

· Attention to detail with “big picture” awareness

· Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage change

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Work Environment / Physical Requirements

· Ability to work in an office and warehouse environment as needed.

· May require walking warehouse floors, observing workflows, and supporting implementations.

· Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use standard office equipment.

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Why Join Us

· Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly improve customer experience and operational performance.

· Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure to Sales, Operations, and Finance.

· A chance to build scalable systems and processes as the wholesale business

Overview:

The Visual Brand Merchandiser will be responsible for executing a compelling brand story based on the global visual directive provided to drive brand awareness, meet sales objectives and maximize profitability across both wholesale and retail. This role will manage the maintenance of both store and wholesale environments which promote the VB brand and deliver the ultimate customer experience. They will host all product knowledge, brand and visual merchandising trainings in both wholesale and retail locations. This person will need to have a well-developed understanding of the VB visual presentation standards and strong business acumen, effectively balancing aesthetics with productivity, and be extremely creative as well as an effective communicator and trainer.

The preferred candidate will live in the Chicago, Illinois area.

Responsibilities:

Visual Merchandising and Brand Excellence:

• This role will be responsible for executing retail and wholesale visual directives, ensuring key products are selected and displayed to maximize business opportunities.
• Responsible for driving consistency, quality and sophistication of the visual merchandising implementation on all product categories within retail and wholesale environments.
• Responsible for implementing all VB visual merchandising standards, product mapping and brand storytelling while promoting nuances in key demographics, crafting the VB story line to drive sales based on weather, location, product exclusives, clientele and environment layout.
• Lead and coordinate scheduling for display installations and brand activations in territory to meet brand exceptions and deadlines.
• Responsible for collaborating with retail and wholesale partners on all brand and product launches, trunk shows and events effectively executing corporate guidelines, product knowledge trainings and signage.
• Responsible for maintaining wholesale and retail environments to VB standards including scent, furniture, fixtures, lighting, plant life, prop layer, etc. and effectively communicating to key partners based on individual location needs.
• Manage visual BOH providing communication on distribution or discard list and organizational needs to ensure ease of access and cleanliness.
• Responsible for developing and managing travel budget, schedule alignment, and communication with retail and wholesale partners.

Training and Communication:

• Train retail stores and wholesale partners on visual merchandising standards, best practices, upkeep, key seasonal brand messages, product knowledge, communication, time + organization, floor set management and adaptation to space/environment based on local business. Hold all teams accountable to these expectations.
• Reasonable for all training documentation and communication from corporate partners.
• Conduct comp explorations and communicate competition across product categories, visual strategies, display and seasonal time cadence.
• Responsible for communicating product take-ways to appropriate cross functional and corporate departments, including sell-thru, assortment wins and misses, and attending key meetings and line passes to impact product and business in territory.
• Craft impactful relationships with area managers, wholesale partners and brand specialists to support global initiates and align on strategies to drive revenue, standards and trainings.
• Keep a clear line of communication with retails store teams and wholesale partners on any orders, floor set executions and visual display arrivals.
• Attend all visual merchandising meetings to stay up to date on department priorities, initiatives and trends.
• Responsible for reporting all visual and product recaps, and visual impact photos to visual brand managers and corporate wholesale managers in a timely and concise manner.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years' experience leading visual execution in a fast paced, retail or wholesale environment, multi-unit experience ideal.
• Expert knowledge implementing visual merchandising strategies and standards across multiple categories.
• Experience training teams on product knowledge, brand awareness and visual exceptions.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time and work a flexible schedule based on visual execution needs, ability to drive is ideal.
• Experience working independently and with a team while handling multiple projects concurrently.
• Capable of independently problem solving in a timing manner.
• High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, prioritization, organization and time-management skills.

The maximum base salary for this role is $65,000. The relevant salary will vary depending on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About the Company - BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has partnered with the fastest growing women's apparel, footwear, and accessories retailer in the country. Experiencing store for store comparable growth in the high double digits, opening new stores quarterly, expanding nationally - and becoming a wholesale sensation - this company is seeking the best and brightest merchants/product developers.

About the Role - Our client is seeking a SENIOR BUYER/MERCHANT

Responsibilities -

• Build and execute detailed annual plans (sales, margin, turn, and inventory composition) that support the company’s business strategy
• Seasonal planning of open-to-buy budget in accordance with company sales plan. Reconcile receipts to OTB plan
• Develop, plan, and execute strategy for assortment and allocation
• Coach and mentor Assistant Buyers to maximize sales, margins, and turns
• Leverage merchandising team's skills at recognizing new fashion trends, items, looks, etc., early in their life cycles; maximize these opportunities
• Understand and develop buying strategy for branded and private label
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, improve margins, optimize inventories, and decrease markdowns
• Compile and present financial analysis including category sell-through, margins, and key product performance; recap and analyze business results versus plan
• Develop intimate understanding of the customer. Leverage customer knowledge for product development, category, assortment, and allocation optimization
• Ensure financial goals and timelines are met
• Communicate necessary actions to maximize profit/reduce risk

Qualifications -

• Minimum 4-6 years of buying experience and product development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or something similar
• Proven track record of merchandising multi-category, large SKU product lines
• Proven ability to synthesize sales data, customer insights, competitive and market trends, and market data into merchandising strategies
• Existing relationships with current or potential market brands and/or private label resources
• Ability to recognize and understand the magnitude of an opportunity and respond quickly
• Strong technical aptitude, including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and improve profitability

Required Skills - The Ideal Candidate Has/Is:

• Exceptional work ethic and motivation to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Outstanding organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and diligent task follow-through
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Highly collaborative, responsive team player
• Ability to prioritize efficiently in response to changing needs and situations

Manager of Analytics

LENDING | ORIGINATIONS STRATEGY | CREDIT PERFORMANCE | DECISION ANALYTICS

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$115,000 – $130,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an analytically sharp professional looking to own core lending strategy?

A growing financial services organization is hiring a Manager of Analytics to help shape originations strategy, from who to market to, to who progresses through underwriting, to how performance is monitored across the lending lifecycle.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will work across Credit, Sales, Operations, and Leadership to deliver insights that directly influence approval strategy, risk performance, and profitability.

The Role

As Manager of Analytics, you will sit within the Credit & Analytics function and play a key role in evolving credit acquisition and decision strategy.

You will analyze applicant and portfolio performance, evaluate underwriting or rule changes, and assess how strategic adjustments impact approval rates, risk exposure, and unit economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze acquisition and approval performance across the lending funnel
• Evaluate the impact of underwriting or policy changes on portfolio risk and profitability
• Monitor early risk indicators and performance trends across originated accounts
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track originations health and commercial outcomes
• Partner with model development teams on scorecards and decision strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Legal on strategic initiatives
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Your Skills & Experience

You will thrive in this role if you combine strong technical analytics with a commercial understanding of lending economics.

Essential

• 3 to 7 years of experience in credit analytics, lending strategy, or risk analytics
• Strong SQL proficiency and experience working with large datasets
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Clear understanding of lending economics and risk trade-offs
• Experience analyzing customer acquisition, segmentation, or lifecycle performance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience working with underwriting models or credit decision systems
• Python or R experience
• Background in consumer lending or financial services

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid working model

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Clear progression within a growing, analytics-driven lending organization