Sales Jobs in Mn

Event Sales Assistant

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Company: Minnesota Canvas

Minnesota Canvas is currently hiring for one Event Sales Assistant to join our growing team. This is a face-to-face, customer-focused role based at live events and promotional campaigns, where you will represent our clients, showcase products and services, and engage directly with customers.

This position is ideal for someone at the start of their career who enjoys working with people, thrives in social environments, and wants hands-on experience in sales & marketing. No previous experience is required as full product and sales training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent client brands at live events, pop-ups, and promotional locations
• Engage customers in face-to-face conversations to explain products and services
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and answer customer questions
• Generate sales and assist customers with purchasing decisions
• Provide outstanding customer service while building positive brand awareness
• Maintain a professional and confident presence at all times

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with customers and interacting with the public
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Enjoyment of face-to-face customer interaction
• A genuine interest in sales and working toward performance goals
• Reliable, professional, and well-presented

What We Offer:

• Full training in product knowledge, customer engagement, and sales techniques
• Ongoing coaching and development
• A supportive and energetic team environment
• Clear performance-based progression opportunities
• Weekly pay with uncapped earning potential

This is a face-to-face event-based role where sales will be a core part of your responsibilities, making it perfect for outgoing individuals who enjoy engaging with people and building strong customer relationships.

If you're motivated, people-focused, and ready to launch your career in sales & marketing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Minnesota Canvas as our next Event Sales Assistant.

Position Summary:

The Senior Food Scientist will lead technical projects that support Karlsburger Foods' strategic business goals, including new product development, product optimization, cost savings, quality improvement, and troubleshooting. This role will focus on a range of product forms including dry powders, broths concentrate, stocks concentrate, sauces, and gravies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep experience in savory product development and commercialization, especially in powdered and concentrated formats.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development projects with emphasis on dry powders, soup/broth bases, and seasoning blends.
• Optimize existing powdered, liquid and paste products for quality, shelf-life, and cost.
• Execute plant trials, product validations, and troubleshooting in both dry and wet processing environments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation, including formulations, batching instructions, and product specifications.
• Participate in sensory panels and lead evaluations for taste, appearance, and texture.
• Serve as a technical resource for powder blending, ingredient functionality, and processing parameters to operations and sales.
• Partner with supply chain, operations, and procurement to support scale-up and identify alternative ingredients.
• Apply food science principles to support sensory performance and commercializability.
• Ensure formulations meet food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering on time and within scope.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to ideation and concept development for new powdered and liquid product formats.
• Collaborate with culinary, QA, and sales teams to align technical execution with customer needs.
• Mentor junior scientists and support continuous improvement in lab and pilot operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 6+ years of food product development experience
• Proven track record leading projects from benchtop through commercialization.
• Strong formulation and process development skills, especially with food bases and/or powders.
• Hands-on experience in pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, works well cross-functionally, and thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Tools and Technology:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Specification and PLM systems.
• Lab and pilot-scale powder blending equipment.
• Moisture analyzers, sieves, and sensory evaluation tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with savory product building blocks including bases, bouillons, seasonings, and dry mixes.
• Knowledge of powder flow, agglomeration, and moisture control in dry blends.
• Familiarity with aseptic, retort, and spray drying processes.
• Experience collaborating with chefs or other culinary professionals.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA labeling standards.
• Experience with products requiring Organic, Kosher, NON GMO, GAP certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and work at lab bench or pilot area for extended periods.
• Use hands to operate blending and lab equipment.
• Lift and carry containers of powder ingredients (up to 25 lbs.).
• Occasional travel to support trials or customer meetings (up to 20%).

Must be able to work in the office M-F in Bloomington, MN.

Schoenfelder Renovations has been estimating and managing commercial renovation projects nationwide for 34+ years. We empower Estimators to increase their earnings with commissions on profitable renovation projects. Schoenfelder is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to add to our team.

Estimators must understand building science (what's inside the wall type) to produce competitive bids w/organized backup documentation. The goal is to be awarded the project while maintaining profitability for the entire team.

SKILL SET

•Proficient at blueprint reading

•Understand the RFI process for clarifications BEFORE assigning costs

•Assume 10% travel via air to attend bid walks for hotels, senior living, retail, multi housing projects nationwide.

•Deconstruct plans into component parts for detailed, accurate estimates; labor, material, equipment, etc...work with

•Perform take offs w/accurate measurements & counts. Solid experience using Microsoft 365, Excel, Stack, Bluebeam, ProCore, scales, scientific calculators, fractions, ratios, proportions

•Source contractors and materials.

•Writing skills to prepare scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications.

•Coordinate with sales team to communicate estimate accurately, provide detailed backup info on how you arrived at the cost estimate.

•Possess strong communication skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization.

•Multi-tasking and prioritizing a must to independently manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously in a time sensitive environment

•Perform as a self-starter who takes ownership in your work, excels in time management and organization.

Earning Potential: Year 1=$90K-$125K; Year 2=$90K-$150K

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Schoenfelder does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire.

Opportunity Overview

The Director of Manufacturing will lead all facets of the manufacturing strategy and performance of two connected sites that produce rigid flex circuits and large format, thin film flexible circuits. The selected candidate will lead the execution of business objectives and strategic goals, including capital investment plans, continuous improvement, and the directional leadership of production and operational support teams. This role supports safety initiatives throughout plant operations and provides hands-on direction and support on the production floor.

This is a significant opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader to build upon the company’s history of growth by capitalizing on opportunities for product and market expansion and continuing to help grow top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability.

All Flex Solutions is a Granite Company, sharing the Granite Partners objective of 100-year sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who appreciates and embraces the entrepreneurial environment surrounding All Flex Solutions as well as the benefits and support of being a Granite Company. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with other leaders throughout the Granite community and serve as a member of the Lean & Operations Affinity.

The Position

Reporting to the SVP of Operations & Supply Chain, the Director of Manufacturing will lead the production and operational support teams to produce quality products in a safe manner, on time, economically, and at the desired level of customer care. This role supports safety initiatives throughout plant operations and provides continuous improvement direction and support on the production floor.

The Director of Manufacturing will lead the planning, directing, and controlling of connected-site activities to ensure a high performing organization that delivers high quality, consistent products that meet or exceed customer expectations. The Director of Manufacturing is a key position for All Flex Solutions, responsible for enhancing and evolving a world-class manufacturing approach that optimizes employee safety, customer satisfaction, quality, efficiency, employee relations, and performance measures. The Director of Manufacturing will develop and execute manufacturing strategies that meet or exceed operational business objectives and optimize capital and human resources.

As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Manufacturing is responsible for integrating all functions from order entry to successful delivery with a continuous focus on improvement and efficiency. This position requires a strong, interactive leader who is fully competent in manufacturing systems that produce components and final assemblies to specific customer requirements in a high-mix environment. This individual will work collaboratively to increase the value of the business with other functions and customers to align operational capabilities with short- and long-term needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead production and operational support teams to achieve plant safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity goals. Contribute to corporate strategy and culture as a key member of the leadership team.
• Lead operations strategy and planning for the sites, including participation in the development of annual business objectives and strategies. Establish annual operating budgets, inventory control targets, and performance goals and own the annual capital planning process for the facilities.
• Establish and execute operational objectives and KPIs in alignment with strategic business plans, annual financial performance, and corporate objectives. Be responsible for increasing the value of the business through operations execution improvement and cost optimization measures.
• Develop and implement a capital spending plan to achieve targeted growth, process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost savings, in addition to addressing current maintenance and growth.
• Direct and align manufacturing execution in accordance with Quality Management System, production planning, maintenance, and logistics.
• Assist and support new product development by advising on design manufacturability. Effectively plan resource utilization to ensure the successful launch and implementation of new products, platforms, processes, and controls to meet or exceed demand schedules.
• Champion, promote, and motivate teams to execute ongoing continuous improvement and value-add project efforts. Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and lead participation in implementing and sustaining initiatives that impact quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support all health and safety initiatives related to the facility by providing leadership for all policies and procedures and continually improving safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Enable regular collaboration among cross-functional departments, including engineering and quality, to identify, correct, and prevent non-conformance issues and engage with Business Development, Sales, and Product/Program Management to align customer visits, tours, meetings, “lunch & learns,” and manufacturing needs.
• Manage the wet process waste treatment for Rigid Flex and work in conjunction with the EHS Manager to deliver personnel training and compliance reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong employee relations at all levels of the company, while also motivating, coaching, and developing a diverse, high-performing leadership team. Ensure that the operations departments are staffed with highly motivated and skilled professionals who contribute to the company’s overall mission.
• Lead and manage the site operations team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management by setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee employee training and development programs to ensure that the site operations team is equipped with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and retention while maintaining high standards of performance.

Candidate Profile

The Director of Manufacturing will have a proven track record of success leading manufacturing activities. This key position requires a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a job shop manufacturing environment. The Director of Manufacturing must possess an understanding and passion for developing people. The preferred candidate will possess an understanding of medical and defense industry standards for how PCBA interconnect flex circuits and Thermofoil heating solutions are produced. An undergraduate degree, ideally with a technical or business management focus (e.g. Manufacturing Management, Engineering, Business Administration) is required; an advanced degree is desired.

Qualified candidates will possess a strong operations and manufacturing background with a broad understanding of customer relations, product specifications, and market conditions that affect competitiveness when dealing with engineered products. Experience managing production within a Quality Management System, holding certifications (QMAS, ISO, NadCap, IPC, etc.), and having a proven track record of leading Lean manufacturing improvements, implementing and sustaining 5S, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Cell Manufacturing. NetSuite (or broad ERP) experience is a significant plus, along with a proven ability to manage resources and schedules within the system.

The successful candidate must have excellent business acumen and an operations aptitude with strong communication skills and the ability to think strategically. He or she will have an outstanding track record and reputation for driving improvement with business judgment, leadership skills, and integrity. This individual must have the ability to establish immediate credibility at all levels, inside and outside the organization. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, characterized by a drive to succeed through staff development.

Additionally, this individual must have the capacity to collaborate with other leaders within All Flex Solutions and Granite Partners, taking advantage of resources throughout the organization and becoming an integral part of the team and serving the organization as a whole.

Location

All Flex Solutions is headquartered in Northfield, Minnesota, and has four Minnesota manufacturing facilities: one in Northfield and three in Bloomington. The Director of Manufacturing will be based in Bloomington.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary in the $165,000 to $180,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual bonus and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentives, including a stock appreciation rights (SARs) program.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

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Retail Sales Associate Full Time

About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

Benefits that benefit you

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Career pathing 
• Development opportunities 

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Associate (Retail Sales Associate) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness and maintenance, and pet safety standards as well as the direct care of pets within our store. 

Essential Responsibilities 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs: 

• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online.  
• Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store.  
• Prepares online orders for pick-up in store and ensures a smooth, positive, pick-up experience.  
• Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets, which includes feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (bird, reptile, small animal, cricket, and fish aquariums).   
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards. 
• Supports the store with weekly price changes and monthly promotional pricing. 
• Stages and sorts new product to match sales floor planners. 
• Faces, fills, and recovers products to meet sales floor standards. 
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and live pets. 
• Administers store owned pet medications as directed by veterinarian 
• Promotes special events such as adoption weekends, Treats enrollment, charity events, etc.   
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents. 
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed. 
• Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services) as required. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.   
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. 

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.  

Essential physical demands and work environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. 

Do what you love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets. 

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you!  Apply Now!

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.        

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)   

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law   

*In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.

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Pet Trainer

About Life at PetSmart 

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

Benefits that benefit you 

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Career pathing 
• Development opportunities 

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. They will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and will deliver pet training services in accordance with PetSmart’s curriculum.   

Essential Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs: 

• Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.  
• Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone and online. 
• Educates pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.  
• Maintains all paperwork related to pet training. 
• Educates fellow associates and acts as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.  
• Schedules training classes as outlined by the Company expectations. 
• Responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.   
• Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. 
• Recognize associates for their contributions to selling pet training. 
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.  
• Recommends, informs and sells merchandise and services.  
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.   
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. 

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment. 
• Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.  
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Essential physical demands and work environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. 
• While performing this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. 

Do what you love 

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.  

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!  

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.        

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage.  This position is also eligible for train pay which is based on a percent of training sales (which is 0% for Pet Training Instructor Trainees, 20% of training sales for Pet Training Instructor 2, 25% of training sales for Pet Training Instructor 3, and 30% of training sales for Area Pet Training Instructor), as well as benefits, as described at  must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)   

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

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Pet Bather

About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

Benefits that benefit you

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Career pathing 
• Development opportunities 

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Professional Bather is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon specific services and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness, recommending of solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.  

Essential Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs: 

• Successful completion of PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification program. 
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register. 
• Greets pet parents, answers their questions and assists with making reservations in the salon. 
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures. 
• Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services, as well as standalone services for cats*, in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures. 
• Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs. 
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents. 
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed. 
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services. 
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards. 
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.   
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. 

*Providing standalone grooming services for cats is required for associates hired on or after March 2nd, 2026. Associates hired prior to this date may elect to be trained in cat grooming, once trained, cat grooming becomes an essential function of the role. 

Qualifications 

• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.  
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Essential physical demands and work environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. 

Do what you love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets. 

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now! 

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.        

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)   

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law   

*In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.

PetSmart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM! 

Pet Groomer Trainee

About Life at PetSmart 

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

Benefits that benefit you 

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Career pathing 
• Development opportunities 

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Stylist in Training is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and best in class salon services. This position will receive training and guidance from our experienced Professional Styling teams, learning from the best in the industry on proper grooming techniques. This position is also responsible for upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness, recommending of solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.  

Pet Stylist in Training role is obtained once the associate has successfully completed the PetSmart Grooming Academy.  

Essential Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs: 

• While under supervision, performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures. 
• Develop and display safe technical skills that will meet or exceed the company's minimum expectations. 
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with Pet Parents based on pet’s needs. 
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.  
• Greets pet parents, answers their questions, and assists with making reservations in the salon. 
• Conducts salon appointment reminder calls, maintains client records and consults with pet parents on services offered.  
• Performs check-in and check-out procedures for grooming appointments, including applicable paperwork and rebooking.  
• Promotes opportunities to grow salon sales to help achieve sales targets and productivity, and any other relevant salon metrics. 
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services. 
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area, by performing maintenance throughout the day including end of day cleaning in accordance with the maintenance checklist. 
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.  
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.  
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures. 

Qualifications

• Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification program.  
• Prior grooming experience preferred; may be asked to complete a technical exam.  
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.  
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Essential physical demands and work environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. 

Do what you love 

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.  

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!  

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.        

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact base rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. Pay for this position is the greater of the base pay rate or groom pay (a designated percentage of the associate’s grooming sales based on the job code) and can vary by pay period. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits, as described at  must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)   

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law   

*In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.

Technical Manufacturing Account Executive

An emerging leader in industrial AI solutions is transforming how manufacturing teams leverage real-time insights from their production floors. They are actively seeking a driven and tech-savvy Technical Manufacturing Account Executive to lead complex sales cycles in high-tech environments. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge Vision AI platforms used to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and safety standards in industrial settings.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about innovation in manufacturing and confident in leading technical conversations without the support of a Sales Engineer. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to operations, quality, and plant management teams as they digitize their facilities.

About the Role:

• Own and manage full sales cycles from outreach and discovery to demo, negotiation, and close.
• Conduct in-depth discovery with plant-level stakeholders including quality, operations, and engineering teams.
• Deliver impactful demos of an AI-based vision platform that’s improving factory floor visibility.
• Translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes and operational improvements.
• Navigate complex, multi-site buying groups in industrial environments.
• Maintain and build a strong, predictable sales pipeline through consultative selling and pipeline hygiene.
• Travel as needed to client manufacturing sites across the U.S. and Canada.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in quota-carrying B2B sales roles, ideally involving technical or consultative selling.
• Experience working with manufacturing clients or within industrial verticals.
• Strong understanding of how to articulate technical solutions in business terms without relying on a Sales Engineer.
• Skilled at building trust and credibility with technical audiences and decision-makers.
• Proven success leading complex deal cycles and meeting/exceeding sales quotas.

Bonus Experience:

• Familiarity with AI, computer vision, factory automation, or edge computing.
• Experience selling without dedicated presales or technical support.
• Technical education, hands-on engineering experience, or prior exposure to industrial software systems.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at /46Gs4yS

*This position is hybrid out of our Minneapolis, MN Office*

Life Sciences Sales Trainee

Who we are:

At Medix, we’re on a mission to positively impact lives—and that starts with you. As a national leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce solutions across healthcare, life sciences, and technology, we connect top talent with organizations that are shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

Phase 1: Learn the fundamentals of the Medix recruiting process

• Source and identify qualified candidates using diverse channels, including job boards, networking groups, and other creative outlets.
• Evaluate candidates through phone screens, virtual interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks.
• Consistently meet and exceed weekly performance quotas for screenings, interviews, reference checks, and resume submissions.
• Generate and pursue sales leads to expand business opportunities.
• Engage in weekly progress meetings to strengthen product knowledge and recruitment strategies.

Phase 2: Sales Development

• Participate in sales role plays to strengthen communication and closing skills.
• Engage in progress meetings to enhance product and sales knowledge.
• Shadow account executives during client meetings to gain hands-on experience.
• Take part in ongoing coaching sessions, role plays, and weekly progress meetings.
• Conduct cold calls to secure new meetings with prospective clients.
• Build and develop territory by identifying and qualifying potential prospects.

Phase 3: Move into Account Executive role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and prospective clients through networking associations, groups, and social media engagement.
• Generate new business opportunities by sourcing leads and securing meetings via cold calling, email campaigns, and direct outreach.
• Present and effectively sell Medix staffing solutions to meet client needs.
• Develop and execute strategic territory plans to drive growth and market presence.
• Negotiate and manage client contracts to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals and deliver results.
• Consistently meet or exceed weekly performance quotas for outreach, calls, and client meetings.
• Act as a primary point of contact for candidates and clients, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of issues.

What you’ll need:

• 0-3+ years experience in inside or outside sales
• Proven track record of success in previous role
• Experience prospecting and developing a territory plan
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Phone allowance
• Mental health days
• Pet insurance
• Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan repayment program
• Stock opportunities
• Generous PTO and 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer sponsored Day of Service

*Base ranges DOE*

Please apply even if the base is lower than your expected compensation.