Sales Jobs in Middlesex

The Perishable Merchandising Manager (Buyer) is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of regionally managed products to support business goals. This role focuses on building and optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing solutions, and maintaining a steady flow of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing market trends, driving operational efficiency, and delivering results that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Select products based on market trends, performance, supplier reliability, and consumer demand.
• Manage the product life cycle, understanding consumer preferences and competitive dynamics.
• Provide product and pricing recommendations to regional store teams, ensuring an effective balance of volume and margin.
• Continuously assess and select vendors based on quality, reliability, cost competitiveness, and market expertise.
• Negotiate pricing, order quantities, discounts, and terms with suppliers based on demand, promotions, and market conditions.
• Foster strong vendor relationships by addressing issues related to invoicing, product quality, or delivery.
• Develop and implement ordering policies, lead-time strategies, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Plan and process daily requisitions and purchase orders to meet store demand, expediting orders as required.
• Conduct data analysis to interpret financial performance, track category performance, and identify key business indicators.
• Implement category reviews and performance improvement plans to enhance procurement and sales effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Monitor market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for product development and competitive advantage.
• Participate in trade shows, supplier visits, and market research to maintain a competitive edge.
• Merchandising Manager will be responsible for conducting routine visits to all stores in the East Coast region. This includes ensuring proper product placement, managing inventory levels, overseeing promotional displays, and maintaining store standards. Regular store visits will be essential to monitor compliance with merchandising strategies and resolve any operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or retail merchandising is required; entry-level roles may be available for candidates with relevant education or internships.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is preferred.
• Familiarity with Asian grocery products, cultural preferences, and market trends is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong negotiation skills for securing optimal contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Proficient in analyzing sales data and market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory.
• Experienced in building and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely execution of purchasing and merchandising strategies.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This job may require standing or walking for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive motions.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: 561 U.S. Rte 1 , Edison, NJ 088178

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Services Award.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid Time Off.

Compensation:

The pay range for this job starts at $65,000 - $75,000 per year. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Event Sales Manager

The Palace at Somerset Park — Somerset, NJ

Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday

About The Palace at Somerset Park

The Palace at Somerset Park is one of New Jersey’s premier wedding and event venues, known for creating unforgettable celebrations, corporate events, and luxury experiences. Our team is dedicated to exceptional service, detailed planning, and delivering world-class hospitality.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to lead and grow our corporate events portfolio. This role is responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and overseeing the sales process from initial inquiry through event execution. The ideal candidate is strategic, polished, and comfortable working with (corporate) decision-makers, planners, and executive-level client.

Corporate Sales & Development

·      Respond to inbound inquiries via phone, email, and in-person tours

·      Actively prospect and develop new corporate event business, including meetings, conferences, fundraisers, galas, holiday parties, and large-scale corporate celebrations

·      Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and convert leads into confirmed events

·      Conduct site tours and presentations tailored to corporate clients and planners

·      Prepare customized proposals, pricing structures, and contracts

·      Build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and referral

Client Management & Event Planning

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients throughout the sales and planning process

·       Collaborate with clients to define event goals, scope, timelines, and budgets

·       Oversee event documentation including contracts, BEOs, layouts, and timelines

·       Coordinate closely with culinary, operations, and production teams to ensure seamless execution

·       Ensure all event details align with client expectations and venue standards

Revenue & Performance

·       Meet or exceed individual and departmental sales goals

·       Identify opportunities for upgrades, enhancements, and added services to maximize revenue

·       Track sales activity and maintain accurate records within the event management systems

Qualifications

·       3+ years of experience in corporate event sales or hospitality sales (venue, hotel, catering, or special events preferred) Strong communication and customer service skills

·       Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

·       Experience with event software (Caterease, Social Tables, Cvent) is a plus

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Daytime hours

Why Join Our Team?

·       Work at one of NJ’s most respected event venues

·       Collaborative and supportive team culture

·       Professional growth opportunities in luxury hospitality

·       Competitive pay and benefits

Compensation & Benefits

·       Salary $70K plus commission ($100k+)

·       Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

·       Paid time off (PTO)

·       401(k) retirement plan

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Suppression Service Technician to inspect, service, test, and maintain suppression systems, including, but not limited to fire extinguisher and kitchen hoods. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written are important elements of the position.

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems, including fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods.
• Complete basic to standard level complexity repair of fire extinguishers, systems cylinders, and DOT-specified cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution.
• Responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ensure facility and inventory is kept in a safe and orderly state.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire protection industry and products.
• Work with customer(s) to perform deficiency repairs.
• Identify opportunities to perform inspections at new customer sites.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade current equipment according to code requirements.
• Maintain and in-depth knowledge of complete line of products/services and customer requirements through in-house training, networking, and research.
• Utilize approved marketing materials to present sales presentations and proposals to prospects, ensuring the customer understands our value proposition, positive features, and advantages of our products and services over those of the competition.
• Independently establish call plans and customer follow up strategies and tactics; consistently apply time and territory management techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines
• Knowledgeable in fire suppression or related code requirements.
• Able to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving record screening according to required guidelines.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of yourself or others.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Our client, an apparel and home company, is looking for a Graphic/Packaging Designer to join their hard home team in NJ!

Responsibilities

• Design and execute compelling packaging concepts, branding elements, and in-box graphics for hard home goods and pet accessories, ensuring alignment with brand identity and retail requirements.
• Develop print-ready artwork, dielines, and mechanical files; collaborate with vendors and production partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Create product graphics, labels, instruction manuals, and marketing collateral that clearly communicate features, benefits, and usage.
• Partner cross-functionally with product development, sourcing, compliance, and sales teams to balance creative vision with cost, material constraints, and retail specifications.
• Review proofs, conduct press checks when needed, and troubleshoot pre-production or packaging challenges to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in packaging and graphic design, preferably within hard goods, home, or pet categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); strong understanding of print production and packaging dielines.
• Knowledge of materials, substrates, printing techniques, and regulatory labeling requirements for consumer goods.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple SKUs and deadlines in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy observability frameworks leveraging tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk, etc. Define best practices for monitoring, alerting, and visualization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Develop strategies for monitoring KPIs tied to business outcomes (e.g., sales performance, supply chain efficiency, customer experience).
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to identify key metrics and integrate them into dashboards and alerting systems.
• Implement AIOps solutions using industry-leading platforms like OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, and similar technologies.
• Develop predictive analytics and anomaly detection models to proactively identify and resolve operational issues.
• Integrate observability tools with ITSM platforms and automation workflows. Enable automated root cause analysis and remediation using AI/ML models.
• Provide observability strategies for infrastructure (servers, storage, cloud), applications (microservices, APIs), and networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN). Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and IT operations teams to ensure end-to-end visibility and reliability.
• Establish observability standards, KPIs, and SLAs for performance and availability. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in monitoring solutions.
• Develop scalable architecture using LLMs, agentic frameworks, and multi-modal AI technologies.
• Build AI-powered analytics platforms for IT operations analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Architect and deploy intelligent chatbots for IT support and self-service capabilities.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing IT operations tools and workflows.
• Implement automated remediation and root cause analysis using AI/ML models.

Qualifications:

• 10-13 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Grafana, Dynatrace, and other monitoring platforms.
• Practical experience implementing AI-based solutions for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automated remediation. Familiarity with OpenAI, Bedrock, Gemini, Anthropic, or similar AI platforms.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, application architectures, and networking. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation and integration.
• Strong experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock) and agentic AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience in designing AI architectures for enterprise IT environments.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages for AI model integration and automation.

About Us:

Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. has been a leading international producer of home fashions for over 70 years. Our products include whimsical and stylish bedding, pillows, throws, towels, and accessories for popular licensed properties, including Disney, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and many more. Franco products can be found at major mass market retailers, specialty stores, discount stores, department stores and on-line retailers.

Responsibilities:

In this highly visible position, you will manage and oversee daily order processing operations to ensure orders are entered, reviewed and released accurately and on-time. Duties include:

1. Ensure that inventory and/or product allocation issues are addressed with Planning, Sales, Production Planning, Receiving and/or Distribution management. Ensures accuracy of order confirmation and billing.
2. Manages the order pipeline updating ship windows and planned ship dates to give an accurate shipping forecast. Monitor order status, back orders, and exceptions. Proactively address delays or discrepancies.
3. Manage the on-boarding of new accounts including reviewing account requirements and sales forecast. Communicate requirements with internal teams to ensure that orders can be processed by the required date.
4. Ensures that current routing and compliance requirements are maintained for assigned customers and updates are coordinated with IT.
5. Research compliance charge backs and provide Accounts Receivable with supporting documents to handle disputes. Work with VP Operations to develop processes to avoid re-occuring chargebacks
6. Ensures that all necessary documents are provided to Order Processing to release and batch customer orders. Ensure that assigned ship dates are communicated and routing is set up.
7. Regularly communicate with Sales to ensure they are aware of account and order processing issues.
8. Coordinates with warehouse management to prepare production schedules for reworks and pallet assembly projects.
9. Oversee the flow of customer shipping orders to warehouses in accordance with customer compliance guidelines. Establishes priorities and assists in planning work center capacity and establishing receiving priorities.
10. Maintain NMFC freight class and SCAC codes in operating system.
11. Coordinates with Sales, Production, and Logistics teams and implements process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must have 5+ years’ experience managing a Customer Service or Order Processing team in a high-volume consumer products environment
• Previous experience working with major retail accounts including Walmart, Target, and/or Amazon
• Understanding of customer routing through major retail portals
• Experience building and calculating truck volumes and scheduling shipments
• Hands-on experience managing customer compliance and chargeback resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Email) and experience with ERP and WMS systems
• Experience with the Blue Cherry ERP system is a plus