Sales Jobs in Maple Grove

Primary Objective:

To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers’ technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
• Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
• Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
• Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
• Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
• Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
• Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
• Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist with production activities as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and Production floor
• Occasional travel required.

Position Profile:

The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO’s departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***

Work Responsibilities:

Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.

• Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
• Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
• Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
• Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
• Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
• Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
• Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
• Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
• Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.

Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.

• Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
• Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
• Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
• Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
• Utilize the company’s performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
• Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
• Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.

General Responsibilities:

• Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.

Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
• Four years’ experience in product and packaging development
• Intermediate level supervisory role

Computer and/or software qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• 3D printer experience preferred

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Tolerance for moderate stress
• Self-Driven, able to work independently

Travel Requirement: Less 5%

Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
• Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

About the Role

As the Operations Analyst, you are a data-driven problem solver and operational thought partner. You have deep experience in transforming complex, messy data into actionable insights, a strong understanding of operational processes, KPIs, and performance measurement, and a proven track record of building analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting that enable operations leaders to execute more effectively. This role is critical to improving decision-making, streamlining operations, and strengthening Curio’s ability to scale through insight-driven execution.

**This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our 9th Street SE office in Minneapolis, MN**

You will be handed messy data regarding complex problems with general guidance about what insights would be helpful, but little prescriptive direction on next steps or how to solve the underlying issue. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make an immediate impact and develop quickly in their career.

What You’ll Do

• Work deeply within data and systems, becoming intimately familiar with how our business systems (ERP, Data warehouse, etc.) function
• Leverage data from the multiple sources and systems to create insights and analytics leveraging tools like Excel, SQL and PowerBI that equip functional teams with insights and tools to measure and improve their processes
• Create systems and reports that enable efficient internal data communications
• Execute scrappy analyses on short timelines to answer questions quickly, while also identifying and developing more scalable solutions that will make CURiO successful in the long term
• Collaborate across functions and learn CURiO’s business top-to-bottom. You will engage with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, Finance, Engineering, Brand Marketing, Sales, and more.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You maintain and protect company proprietary information.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience working in an omnichannel retail and/or manufacturing within supply chain, internal operations, or business analyst role.
• Experience supporting forecasting, inventory, demand, sales, or other business planning analysis
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with information systems, data, BI/Data Visualization, reporting and analytics
• Exposure to ERP systems and BI tools preferred, with the ability and willingness to learn new platforms quickly.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical capabilities with a healthy dose of creativity in aggregating data across disparate systems, software programs, and other computer applications
• Energy from being a thought partner for others, excited to spend time translating operational problems into data problems, and then supporting the functional teams that execute on your recommendations
• Comfortable with competing priorities and providing ad-hoc reporting requirements and analysis in Excel, PowerBI or SQL.
• Proactive nature, self-driven and relentless. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move,” you just move. A self-starter who can drive projects and execute results with minimal supervision
• Strong presentation skills that facilitate clear, efficient exchange of information. An effective communicator with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Technical proficiency and the ability to collaborate and convey complex information to non-technical end users across multiple functional areas.
• A quick learner who is passionate about solving complex problems and system inefficiencies.
• Inquisitive and constantly seeking answers
• Ability to speak candidly at all levels about tough issues facing the organization while influencing the work of others and maintaining confidential company data

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We’re committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

bsg is excited to announce a unique opportunity for our next team member. We have an established portfolio in home categories of Target and we are looking for a Sales leader that is creative, passionate for product development, factory knowledgeable, and business growth driven to lead this amazing portfolio to its fullest potential. This position leads efforts among a cross functional team to support growth ideation and core business, and should demonstrate team strategy, mentorship skills, business acumen, and creative fun!

This position job role summary includes:

• Responsible for leading strategy to manage and grow the sales portfolio; developing a mix of new and existing business growth
• Identify white space ideation and opening opportunities for expanded category growth
• Drive and engage in product development ideation with vendor partners that align with growth opportunities and Target’s objectives
• Understands private label and national brand success metrics and can steer a team and vendor partner to be best in class
• Drive negotiations, including creative strategy in value add levers that support differentiation within our factory offerings
• Provide leadership around the pursuit of the sales cycles
• Lead creation of informative and influential presentations, including using market data, competitive intel, and industry knowledge that supports strategy
• Have strong sales and financial acumen
• Engaged in forecast for growth achievement
• Contributes to company culture, team collaboration, and lead by example

Position requires:

Target sales experience, Private Label experience preferred

Demonstrable knowledge of the retail industry, including expertise and results in Target sales

Requires 7+ years of retail sales experience and business development expertise

Must be of high integrity, highly collaborative and independent, and be a self-starter

Reports directly to VP of Sales

bsg is a retail service organization providing sales, strategy, and analytics to our retail partners. Retail is our passion and is the driving force behind our success. 

We take pride in our culture being driven by the one voice, one team mission. We value every team member and believe every person is a contributor to the one team mission, our bsg community, and our success. 

We get asked often what our culture is like and our answer is simple…we believe in work hard, play hard. Our industry is fast paced and demanding, so having a team that brings individualism and collaboration at the same time is imperative. We believe in passion for what we do, high service integrity for our vendor partners, and development, knowledge sharing, and career growth for our team.

We offer base plus 2 bonus structures for incentives, hybrid work environment, full benefit package, holiday and total PTO, free gym membership, parking reimbursement and more.  

Position Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and planning activities within the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, while optimizing inventory and cost. This role involves working closely with supplies, internal teams (including production, logistics, and sales), and other stakeholders to align demand and supply, as well as implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

Job Duties:

1. Lead the sourcing and procurement of materials, components, or services required by the organization.
2. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective purchasing, high-quality standards, and on-time delivery.
3. Monitor supplier performance and address issues such as delays, quality concerns, or pricing discrepancies.
4. Develop and manage procurement strategies based on forecasted demand, historical data, and production schedules.
5. Analyze and maintain inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while avoiding shortages.
6. Coordinate with sales, production, and logistics teams to align on forecast changes, promotions, and lead time considerations.
7. Analyze historical sales and inventory data to create accurate demand forecasts.
8. Review purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to make data-driven decisions.
9. Generate and review procurement reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
10. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align production schedules and material requirements.
11. Develop and maintain a detailed supply plan, adjusting as needed based on market changes, lead times, and production needs.
12. Manage and adjust material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure optimal production flow.
13. Develop cost-effective procurement strategies to minimize supply chain expenses.
14. Work within budget constraints while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
15. Analyze pricing structures, negotiate favorable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
16. Identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., supplier issues, geopolitical disruptions) and develop mitigation strategies.
17. Stay informed about industry trends, commodity pricing fluctuations, and supply chain innovations
18. Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance to senior management.
19. Regularly communicates with Purchasing, Production and other internal/external customers and vendors to gather essential information.
20. Uses company ERP software to create Quotes, and Item Cards, Bill of Materials, and Routings
21. Creates, maintains, and continually reviews Item cards to ensure information is accurate and current
22. Keeps detailed records of source information, quotes from vendors, internal and external information
23. All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field
2. 5+ years of experience in procurement, buying, planning, or supply chain management,
3. 3 years’ experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing distribution environment
4. Strong background in demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning.
5. Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
6. Proficiency in using production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2 years in a senior or lead role.
2. APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
3. ISM CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
4. Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
5. Practitioner of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Environment and Physical Demands:

Work Environment: Standard office environment - desk/computer work, minimal noise

Physical Demands: Light Activity - some walking and light lifting up to 25 lbs

About the Role

As a Product Designer, you are passionate creative, responsible for developing products and packaging for CURiO Brands that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. You have a strong artist hand and are confident in illustration, painting, and other traditional mediums. You’ll leverage your unique talents, such as illustration and surface design, to create and source custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic) and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags), through the opportunity to work on CURiO’s exciting brands Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our office in Minneapolis, MN***

What You’ll Do

Design & Concept:

• Collaborate with Product Design Manager and team, along with Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develop mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Push creative boundaries to drive great design and strong innovation.
• Proactively research market trends and innovation opportunities.
• Work with vendors to source and develop new techniques and manufacturing capabilities.
• Prepare creative presentations and present concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrate systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types.
• Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refine designs across selected product assortment.
• Create 3D renderings, recommend dimensions, and determine materials for product and packaging.
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contribute problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Participate in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability. Organize and label incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attend weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Work closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with vendors, colleagues, and others, maintaining them over time to produce successful results for the design team.
• Request price quotes and work with vendors to ensure target costs are achieved.
• Work closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contribute to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Work with the production artist for execution of final printable files.
• Work closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Work closely with print vendors to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attend press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Cut and mock-up packaging/ product samples to support marketing team with photoshoot and sample needs.
• Provide design specifics and photos of development samples for specification documents.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; emphasis in graphic or industrial design or equivalent work experience
• Two years’ experience in product or packaging development or design
• Brings passion for the creative work and brand storytelling
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Proficient in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Surface design and illustration skills
• 3D printer experience

Core Competencies:

• Committed to development strong ideas and excellent execution
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to present concepts and ideas with exceptional presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Self-Driven, energetic, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain and protect company proprietary information.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We’re committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Health & Welfare Benefits

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Singlewire Software, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is dedicated to shaping a future where every organization can protect its people with confidence. We deliver innovative solutions, including InformaCast critical communication and incident management software, the InformaCast Wearable Alert Badge, and Visitor Aware visitor and safety management software.

Our technology helps organizations instantly reach the right people, coordinate responses, and manage critical events - empowering schools, healthcare systems, manufacturers, enterprises, and public organizations to create safer environments.

Just as important as what we build is how we work. We're a collaborative, supportive team that cares deeply about our mission, our customers, and each other.

An exciting opportunity is available for a SaaS Account Executive to join the Singlewire team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for selling our software solutions in a specific territory. This position could be located in any large Midwest Metro Area or Madison, Wisconsin.

What You'll Do

If you are a master at reading-between-the-lines, probing into and leveraging customer requirements and selling software solutions, you'll love the challenge of this position. You should be quick and flexible to flourish in our fast-paced environment. We are looking for that ideal individual that is motivated to drive results and enjoys meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals. The job responsibilities include:

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• Convince Cisco and Partner teams to sell Singlewire solutions
  
• Develop relationships with key Cisco and Reseller representatives in the region
  
• Support and drive all direct and indirect business opportunities for Singlewire products
  
• Use knowledge of unified communications solutions to convince partners and end users to include Singlewire notification as part of the collaboration stack
  
• Train Singlewire Partner sales teams how to discuss notification with their clients in a business relevant way that will produce leads for our solutions
  
• Engage with Cisco and Partner sales teams on client opportunities
  
• Provide demonstrations of our solutions, both in person and remotely to ultimately help our sales partners to close deals
  
• Pursue direct sales opportunities and successfully perform necessary steps to close the business
  
• Attend and staff various local and national Demand Generation events throughout the year
  
• Adhere to Singlewire standards and procedures such as adherence to pricing approvals, monthly pipeline reviews, forecasts and management of CRM system
  

You May Be Right for Us If You Have:

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• A Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years of outside selling experience in a business- to- business environment
  
• Familiarity with a fast-paced marketplace and a demonstrated ability to successfully sell solutions within it
  
• Excellent relationship building skills
  
• Strong verbal communications and business acumen skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with customers, partners and other members of the Singlewire team
  
• Dedication to detail, organization, and productive time management
  
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of partner and customer trust and confidence
  
• Ability to sell direct and also sell with and for a channel partner
  
• Ability to travel across the multi-state region and to customer/partner events as needed
  
• Professional personal appearance and work ethic
  
• Adequate home office space if located remotely from the Madison Singlewire office
  

Other Skills That Will Make You Stand Out:

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• Experience selling through Cisco and Cisco resellers
  
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications
  
• Knowledge of marketplace and customers in a large Mountain West Metro Area
  
• Knowledge of Notification as a business solution
  

At Singlewire, we believe what we do truly matters. We're passionate about protecting people and helping organizations respond when it counts. We're a team of collaborators who support each other, work hard toward shared goals, and celebrate successes together.

Part time 5001 France Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, US 55410-2034

For the past 25 years, we've committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It's what we do best, and we're on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we're strong, but together we're unstoppable.

As a Brand Associate, you're an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by providing excellent customer service resulting in brand loyalty. You're an expert in product and use your knowledge and experience to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe the customer. Through collaboration with your leadership team, you'll deliver a best-in-class customer experience using an omni-channel approach.

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
• Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.
• Handle all customer interactions and potential issues returns courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
• A customer-focused service provider both on and off the sales floor to help deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.
• Passionate about retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required.
• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Able to utilize retail technology.
• Able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 lbs.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five \"on the clock\" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Hourly Range: $15.97 - $17.00 USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

This individual will develop long term partnerships with our customers to build win/win solutions within an assigned territory and account list. They will focus on compact equipment such as compact utility tractors, skid-loaders, mini-excavators, compact loaders, generators, ground heaters and technology for compact machines while promoting all aspects of RDO Equipment Co. in a professional manner.

$70000 - $100000 / year

Compensation & Benefits:

• Average $70,000 to $100,000 your first year, with top earners well into six figures
• Guaranteed base salary plus commissions
• Comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle
• Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization

Specific Duties Include:

• Use Company provided systems/tools (i.e. S2) to fully document, track, record, follow-up and capture all related sales activity in a timely and accurate manner. Use of the system should contribute directly to the proposal process, winning the sale, volume, territory awareness, participation, and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively understand and use manufacturers' programs and resources to attain acceptable market share levels.

• Sell whole-goods, parts, service and effectively promote and sell machine technology solutions to include Machine Control, telematics and machine maintenance monitoring as a customer solution.
• Build long term relationships within their territory to maximize customer productivity and efficiency as well as company profitability.

• Develop a keen awareness of the competition and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
• Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work site

• Maintain strong knowledge of used equipment values and be able to evaluate properly for trading purposes.
• Work in conjunction with Sales Manager and the Sales Support department, responsible for follow-up and expediting of whole good orders.

• Accountable for timely follow up on each sale to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinating and/or communicating with customers and applicable departments ensuring timely delivery.

• Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.

• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of RDO Equipment Co.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.

• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:

• Prior sales experience and/or training
• Solid understanding of local market conditions
• Knowledge of resale values of particular machinery a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and current health card preferred
• Ability to load and unload equipment
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Our Sales Partners engage with customers and create an exceptional in-store experience. They embody Boot Barn's Mission, Vision and Values in their words and actions while demonstrating selling and service expertise, product knowledge, visual merchandising presentation skills and strong point-of-sale proficiency.

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves \"Partners.\" With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit -- one handshake at a time.

This position is open year-round to address fluctuations in hiring needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team. While we regularly review applications, there is no specific timeline for hiring. Selected candidates will be contacted as positions become available throughout the year.

• Foster a service and selling culture; exceed overall expectations to build long-standing customer relationships.
• Become an expert in our product categories; understand and communicate product knowledge (including features and benefits) to the customer.
• Maintain and achieve measurable goals, including units per transaction (UPT), average dollar per transaction (ADT), item add-ons and customer information capture rates.
• Be informed and understand current merchandise promotions and advertisements.
• Maintain company-merchandising standards and assist in floor moves, display maintenance, merchandising, sales set up, and store housekeeping.
• Assist with processing merchandise as well as monitoring and replenishing floor stock.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at POS registers.
• Actively seek new ways to develop skills and improve metrics by partnering with the store leadership team.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.