Sales Jobs in Lyons Illinois

Job Title: Materials Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Downtown)

Salary: $90,000- $120,000+ Bonus

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Materials Manager to join our client's organization in the Chicago, IL area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain materials management strategies aligned with production requirements and organizational goals.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages, overstocking, and production delays.
• Oversee purchasing activities, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Coordinate receiving, warehousing, stocking, and distribution activities to ensure efficient material flow.
• Implement process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.
• Partner with engineering, production, and sales teams to align material needs with production schedules and customer demand.
• Lead, train, and mentor materials team members, including buyers and inventory specialists.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to material handling.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding and developing teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong overall computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate challenges and implement effective solutions.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 3 Weeks PTO(negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton LifeLock

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About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You'll Contribute:

This remote based Associate Legal Counsel position provides accurate and timely counsel to our sales and operations organizations to address and resolve legal issues, supporting commercial transactions and customer management. The successful candidate must have the ability to deal with complex matters while operating in a fast-paced environment, providing effective and practical counsel on a variety of commercial transactional legal matters.

What You'll Do:

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• The job responsibilities of the Associate Legal Counsel include:
  
  
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including domestic and international product and services agreements, vendor/dealer agreements, and strategic relationship agreements.
  
  
• Provide legal advice on intellectual property issues, data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
• Collaborate with the sales and operations teams providing contract interpretation and support understanding and addressing legal and business concerns associated with commercial transactions.
  
  
• Execute and maintain the company's business and contractor licenses, ensuring compliance and tracking renewals when and if needed as a backup on this task.
  
  
• Assist in the development and monitoring of operational internal governance policies and authorities.
  
  
• Provide legal support to purchasing, sales, finance, and various internal departments with a variety of legal matters ranging from subcontractor disputes, vendor related issues, and process improvement initiatives.
  
  
• Support collection efforts.
  
  
• Perform other legal tasks as directed by the General Counsel and leadership.
  
  

Required Skills/Qualifications:

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• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  
  
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more states.
  
  
• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters, with a focus on commercial transactions.
  
  
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws.
  
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
  
  
• A high level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently with a commitment to client services and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  
  
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
• Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
  
  
• Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions. International and/or governmental contract experience helpful.
  
  
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
  
  

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

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• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
  
  
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  
  
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  
  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  
• 401k with Employer Match
  
  
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  
  
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
  
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
  
• And much more
  
  

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at .

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

We’re unique.  You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day.  For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts?  Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMPETENCIES:

• Begins to nurture, build and cultivate direct-to-seniors and business-to-business partnerships to generate new patient opportunities year-round.
• Meets with individual seniors and groups in their homes, workplaces, houses of worship, senior centers or living communities to share the ChenMed value proposition.
• Start planing, coordinating and executing local events within the community (e.g., information tables, health fairs, doc talks, etc.) to help reach our ideal patients (i.e., medically underserved, Medicare-eligible seniors, age 55 and older).
• Start cultivateing strong relationships with health plan agents, individual insurance agents, social workers, case workers, senior housing managers, senior centers and related community providers to keep ChenMed/JenCare Medical Centers as their top provider choice for senior healthcare when referring patients to a primary care physician.
• Partners with community officials, businesses and senior outreach programs to develop initiatives that will appropriately drive new patient growth.
• Schedules one-on-one sales meetings, referral relationships with Plan agents, independent brokers and the senior community to delivers solutions on immediate customer requests. Manages vendors as related to event planning and negotiating contracts with venues where events are taking place.
• Ensures insurance agents and/or brokers are invited to community events to ensure timely patient assignment to ChenMed/JenCare Medical Centers.
• Learns to use  marketing and sales tools to identify solutions and sell to new customers. Maintains up-to-date client information in designated customer relationship management (CRM) tool (i.e., SalesForce). Utilizes CRM tool to document interactions with clients and ensures effective management of leads.
• Provides monthly activity calendar reflecting community access points and new tabletop venues. Creates penetration plans and initiatives in key target markets and channels.
• Recovers dormant customers via sales tools and marketing campaigns.
• Drives new member growth by appropriately educating potential patients on our value proposition and healthcare model. Delivers prescribed presentation in front of large audiences.
• Develops distribution channels to support new patient enrollment growth. Uses all sales tools provided to ensure efficiency and collection of pertinent data.
• Partners with sales leadership to improve effectiveness of engagements with distributors, vendors and community partners.
• Builds trusting relationships with brokers/insurance agents/case workers/third party vendors associated with seniors with supervision Develops and executes specific broker and partner strategies and plans.
• Engages with new patients through and beyond their first appointment. Maintains relationships with enrolled patients to positively impact retention. Helps address and resolve customer complaints and issues as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Instills trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

• Follows through on commitments
• Is seen as direct and trustful
• Keeps confidences
• Practices what he/she preaches
• Shows consistency between words and actions

Results driven

Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

• Has a strong bottom-line orientation
• Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks
• Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully
• Pushes others

Action oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

• Readily acts on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
• Identifies and seizes on new opportunities
• Displays a can-do attitude in good and tough times
• Steps up to handle tough issues

Effective communication

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels
• Attentively listens to others
• Adjusts to fit the audience and the message
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
• Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions

Resiliency

Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

• Is confident under pressure
• Handles and manages crises effectively
• Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity
• Bounces back from setbacks
• Grows from hardships and negative experiences

Networking

Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization

• Builds strong formal and informal networks.
• Maintains relationships across a variety of functions and locations
• Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how

Customer focus

Building strong customer centric relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

• Gains insight into customer needs
• Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer
• Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
• Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships

Persuasiveness

Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

• Positions views and arguments appropriately to win support
• Convinces others to take action
• Negotiates skillfully in tough situations
• Wins concessions without damaging relationships
• Responds effectively to the reactions and positions of others

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High business acumen and acuity

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Demonstrated knowledge ofnegotiation, probing skills, closing skills and handling objections

• Detail-oriented and proficient in MS office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook), CRM tools (Salesforce) plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software

• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Must have the patience and ability to engage customers in conversation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a clear, confident speaking voice and a friendly rapport with customers. (e.g., pitch letters, outbound calls, effective one-on-one meetings, group presentations, etc.)

• Must have the ability to be flexible and creative in dealing with customers. Positive attitude and the ability to attract patients with a warm, gentle disposition as it relates to our target market and their caregivers. Must be persuasive and highly motivated to make sales, with the ability to close sales without being perceived as pushy

• Good keyboarding skills are needed. Ability to accurately type a significant number of words per minute

• Spoken and written fluency in English

• Bilingual is a plus

• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 75%; work is primarily conducted off ChenMed premises

• This position required use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field preferred OR additional combination of formal education, training and experience above the minimum will be considered in lieu of the education on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of 2 years of successful sales experience is required. Working with seniors a plus, as is a general understanding of Medicare Advantage
• A minimum of 2 years of business-to-business experience or equivalent management experience preferred
• Relevant sales experience with establishing and maintaining relationships with business/vendor partners
• Experience in telesales to input sales data into a computer while on the telephone with a customer
• This position requires possession and maintenance of a current, valid Driver’s License

PAY RANGE:

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.  Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. 

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.  With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.  Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

Job Summary: As an Industrial Key Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic development and sales growth within HellermannTyton's Industrial Automation market, with a key focus on Factory and Manufacturing Automation. This role focuses on developing a specific market area while crafting and executing targeted sales strategies for opportunities and accounts. Success in this position hinges on a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing comprehensive program plans that leverage the HellermannTyton product portfolio to deliver robust, tailored solutions. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation

Essential Functions

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• Accelerate revenue growth through the development of larger-scale market-specific accounts and opportunities.
  
  
• Specify HellermannTyton wire management and identification solutions with a goal of maximizing HellermannTyton content with new customers and applications.
  
  
• Build a cohesive strategy with other HellermannTyton salespeople, ensuring a uniform strategy across the customer enterprise.
  
  
• Drive, manage, and close multiple project opportunities across a broad customer base.
  
  
• Development and execution of market-based pricing strategies.
  
  
• Proactively communicate opportunity milestones and changes to strategies across all relevant stakeholder groups.
  
  
• Contribute to marketing content as requested.
  
  

Success in the role requires

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• Customer Focus Demonstrated ability to form meaningful partnerships (internal/external) at all organizational levels, resulting in meaningful solutions to complex problems.
  
  
• Strategic Vision The ability to see the big picture, contribute to the HellermannTyton strategic plan, align and develop and execute customer strategic plans.
  
  

Sales Skills & Knowledge: Proven experience specifying components with customers and experience applying a program/platform/model year approach to gaining sales.

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• Technical Capabilities - Ability to understand plastics, materials, and benefits of different plastic fasteners, as well as understand wire and component labeling opportunities.
  
  
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  
  
• Communication / Interpersonal Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., engineering, supply chain, marketing, finance, etc.) at all levels.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to recognize and customize communications to different audiences, including utilizing diverse information from a variety of sources to present the HellermannTyton value proposition in an effective manner.
  
  
• Persistent yet reasonable approach to communicating and driving results. Ability to utilize and leverage relevant social media platforms, trade organizations, etc., to penetrate and expand business opportunities.
  
  
• Leadership - Foster a team atmosphere and lead people through influence who are not direct reports.
  
  
• Results Oriented - Must be effective at both directly closing sales opportunities and presenting opportunities for local sales teams to develop and close. Demonstrated detail orientation and disciplined time management to drive multiple activities to the established timelines.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement - Change agent for internal process improvements.
  
  

What You'll Bring

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• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a manufacturer in a sales, marketing, or business development role. Must have proven specification abilities.
  
  
• Experience working within the market of factory or manufacturing automation / integration.
  
  
• Proficient at reading and working with engineering drawings.
  
  
• Experience working with electrical harnessing, routing, or electrical design preferred.
  
  
• Polished presentation skills, with sincere demeanor.
  
  
• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels within a customer organization. * Ability to travel 50% time.
  
  
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position. HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.

The Associate Manager, Programmatic is responsible for effectively supervising a team and set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. This individual will act as a subject matter expert on Programmatic strategy and execution, assuming a client facing role during pre-sales activity and enterprise level client meetings. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager, Programmatic will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting. Additionally, this individual is an expert at process/project management, efficiently creating processes that can be scaled across multiple accounts or teams.

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• Act as direct supervisor for up to (4) direct reports in Chicago, Buenos Aires, and/or Mexico City
  
• Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including: employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention
  
• Maintain target utilization for assigned work and for direct reports work.
  
• Onboard, maintain and grow assigned client base: coordinate with Account Management & Media Strategy on long term strategic roadmap
  
• Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and Rise 5 on all assigned clients.
  
• Quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues
  
• Act as a liaison between internal rise teams and programmatic team for all matters related to assigned clients.
  
• Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team and clients. Scale processes across a greater Programmatic team.
  
• Lead weekly team and individual meetings with programmatic team members, other Rise employees, and outside vendors.
  
• Collaborate with Programmatic managers on team wide initiatives
  
• Stay up to date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies.
  

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• Education: Bachelor\'s degree required
  
• Experience: 2-3 Years Digital Marketing Experience
  
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  

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• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting media strategy directly to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Experience creating clear and concise media proposals (media plans, media strategies, powerpoint presentations) that showcase thought leadership and creative thinking.
  
• Detail Oriented: ability to execute digital media campaigns flawlessly while providing robust insights and analysis.
  
• Developed multiple processes that impacted the profitability/efficiency of an account/team.
  
• Establishes him/herself as trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  
• Understands technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results.
  
• Possesses leadership skills necessary to independently manage potential issues while knowing when to manage up.
  

The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) leverages deep functional and industry expertise to think beyond borders and provide essential tools to help drive decision making, reveal insights, and gain business advantage. This "think tank" of experts conducts fact-based research; performs advanced data analytics; creates thought leadership; and consults with clients on pressing issues, measuring business performance, building business cases and designing roadmaps to drive value. The IBV is recognized as the top thought leadership producer globally.

Your role and responsibilities

The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) is seeking a highly motivated university student for a 10-week summer internship focused on research-driven storytelling, content creation, and digital communications. The ideal candidate will have strong interest in business, economics, and emerging technologies, paired with foundational skills in writing, strategic communication, and social media engagement.

Reporting to the Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence, the intern will work within the IBV Analytics, Creative, Editorial, and Engagement (ACEE) team, and collaborate across the broader IBV. The intern will support the creation and amplification of thought leadership content across digital channels.

High School Diploma/GED

• Academic Program Enrollment: Currently enrolled at a university or educational institution, or recently completed qualification.
• Basic Understanding of Business Operations: Familiarity with general business concepts and principles, with a willingness to learn and expand knowledge.
• Exposure to Teamwork: Basic understanding of teamwork and communication skills, with a desire to develop these skills in a professional setting.
• Interest in Professional Development: Desire to gain hands-on experience and build skills in a real-world setting, with a focus on personal and professional growth.
• Curiosity about Industry Trends: Interest in learning about industry trends and developments, with a willingness to explore and learn from experienced professionals.

Specific IBV responsibilities include:

• Translating research findings into clear and compelling narratives for broad audiences
• Supporting development of blogs, social media posts, infographics, and executive-ready summaries
• Assisting in shaping outreach strategies for newly published IBV insights
• Helping ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with IBV brand and tone
• Participating in IBV webinars and synthesizing key takeaways for internal and external communication
• Engaging with IBV experts to understand research themes and support content mapping across channels

No preferred qualifications specified

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

IBV thought leadership producer intern

Date posted

13-Mar-2026

Job ID

103033

City / Township / Village

Chicago

State / Province

Illinois

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

54,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

99,000.00

Position type

Internship

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Salary Range: $90k -$110k plus Sales Incentives

We’re looking for a results-driven Territory Sales Representative to join our Facades Sales Team! Reporting to the Northeast District Sales Manager, this role focuses on generating and growing new business by targeting builders, architects, applicators, and distributors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a territory-specific sales strategy
• Identify and engage key prospects to drive sales growth
• Secure appointments and close sales with target builders and applicators
• Promote high-value products and ensure quality standards are met
• Deliver product presentations and job-site support to contractors and partners
• Build relationships with dealers to generate leads and referrals
• Provide market insights and identify growth opportunities
• Conduct in-store and on-site product demonstrations
• Approximately 70% travel is expected

We’re seeking someone with strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and a passion for growing market share. If that’s you—apply today!

Education/Experience Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related building products experience and/or
• 5 or more years of successful sales experience selling commodity and value-added, whole solution products to customers within the consumer segment.
• Experience with market development concepts [adoption lifecycle, market development checklist, and STP (segmenting / targeting / positioning) based on sustaining products and innovations.
• Sales management and market development experience (preferred).

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in territory management and new business development
• Results-driven with excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Confident presenter with ability to engage both small and large groups
• Up-to-date on industry trends and sales best practices
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently from a home office
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel overnight as needed
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

JOB DETAILS:

The Builders Sales Associate is a high-impact, revenue-driving role responsible for both capturing new builder business and cultivating lasting partnerships. Success in this position comes from combining aggressive business development with exceptional relationship management to fuel long-term growth in the Builder Sales segment.

Essential Functions:

• Own and aggressively grow an individual book of business within the builder, contractor, and project-based appliance sales segment
• Serve as both a hunter and a farmer — relentlessly pursuing new builder opportunities while strategically expanding long-term partnerships with existing accounts
• Hunt for new business through proactive prospecting, cold outreach, networking, jobsite visits, and consistent pipeline development
• Drive market expansion by identifying emerging builder projects, targeting high-potential accounts, and converting opportunities into loyal customers
• Farm and deepen relationships with established builder partners by delivering exceptional service, trusted expertise, and repeatable project success
• Become a go-to resource for builders by managing accounts with a long-term, relationship-first mindset that fuels retention and recurring revenue
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales volume and profitability goals through a balanced approach of new account acquisition and account growth
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial opportunity through contract pricing, quoting, ordering, and final project execution
• Execute manufacturer sales programs and pricing initiatives designed to win targeted builder business segments
• Partner directly with builders, project managers, and job site decision-makers to ensure product specifications, schedules, and project needs are met with precision
• Coordinate closely with delivery and installation teams to ensure seamless execution, jobsite readiness, and an outstanding customer experience
• Utilize builder-specific processes such as contract pricing forms, ordering matrices, project delivery guidelines, and punch lists to create consistency and trust
• Act as the primary relationship owner and problem-solver — resolving concerns quickly, managing expectations, and protecting long-term partnerships
• Participate in product training, customer events, and builder-focused sales initiatives to strengthen expertise and visibility in the marketplace
• Maintain strong awareness of competitive offerings, industry trends, and local builder market dynamics
• Additional tasks and projects as needed

Requirements:

• Must have proven business-to-business sales experience with success independently managing and growing accounts
• Demonstrated ability to win new business while also retaining and expanding established customer relationships
• Strong hunter mentality: driven, competitive, and comfortable building a pipeline from the ground up
• Strong farmer mentality: relationship-focused, service-minded, and committed to long-term customer success
• Appliance industry or builder/construction sales experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to manage conflict, change, and multiple personality types with professionalism and confidence
• Skilled negotiator with clients, vendors, and internal teams to reach mutually beneficial outcomes
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active projects, deadlines, and customer priorities simultaneously
• 4-year college degree preferred