Sales Jobs in Powell

Job Summary

The Program Manager (AC Power) is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Manager coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule and resources. The Project Manager must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.

This position will be based onsite at our Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed upon scope
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
• Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
• Assist project team members as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other technical degree; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a new product development environment (experience with NPDI)
• Proven ability to lead others to achieve common goals and to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, project planning
• Experience leading cross functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
• Ability to quickly develop cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Process and results oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or UPS systems is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to

About Us

Thomas-Fenner-Woods Agency, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, OH, has been serving the insurance and risk management needs of clients since 1932. We offer a complete program of insurance and risk management services including commercial, personal, employee benefits, life, and health coverage. We are committed to protecting our customers and providing them with the best service possible. Through experience, education and training, we are continuing to analyze the source of risk and address them in the most comprehensive and cost-effective means available. As an independent agency, we represent the most reputable and financially sound insurance companies in the world, while maintaining our customers as our number one priority. Through proper planning and dedicated service, we make insurance work for you.

Commercial Lines Producer

Position Summary:

The primary function of this role is to drive revenue and agency growth by generating new business, cultivating strong client relationships, and providing tailored insurance and risk management solutions. This role plays a critical part in expanding the agency’s presence within target markets and acts as a trusted advisor for commercial clients. The Producer executes proactive sales strategies and ensures the delivery of exceptional service throughout the client lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold calling, digital engagement, and community involvement.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through consistent prospecting and lead qualification.
• Create and present tailored insurance proposals aligned with clients’ risk exposures, operational needs, and financial objectives.
• Represent the agency at industry functions and community events to build brand visibility and strengthen referral networks.

Sales Execution

• Market and sell insurance products across commercial lines and, where licensed personal, life, and health products, in accordance with agency offerings.
• Meet or exceed established individual production goals related to premium volume, new business, policy count, and retention.
• Prepare and submit accurate applications, quotes, coverage comparisons, and binding documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date opportunity tracking and sales activity documentation within the agency’s CRM and management systems.

Client Relationship Management

• Build long-term client relationships by maintaining consistent and proactive communication.
• Conduct annual policy reviews to assess coverage adequacy, identify emerging exposures, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by educating them on risk exposure, coverage options, and policy features.
• Provide responsive, high-quality support to promote client satisfaction and retention.

Collaboration and Compliance

• Collaborate with underwriting, service, and claims teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery.
• Ensure all sales activities are compliant with state licensing regulations and internal agency protocols.
• Stay informed of industry trends, carrier appetites, regulatory changes, and competitive product offerings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• 1-2 years of sales or client-facing experience, ideally within insurance, financial services, or related field
• Active Ohio Property & Casualty license required, or the ability to obtain the license within 90 days of hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms; experience with Applied Epic or comparable agency management systems preferred
• Demonstrated success in sales, with strong negotiation and consultative selling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal effectiveness
• Client-focused mindset with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage pipeline activity and deadlines
• Sound ethical judgment and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Willingness to travel locally as needed
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, as permitted by law

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Office Location: 155 E. Broad Street, Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43215 (Hybrid Work Options)

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health Insurance Plans (PPO, HSA, Copay Options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

No Solicitation Notification to Agencies: Please note that Keystone and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.

Program Administrator, Infrastructure Solutions

open for both Pelzer and Westerville location.

Must be willing to work on-site at either location-5 days a week

• Support the Program Manager as required on ad-hoc requests/issues requiring sales order management.
• Support the Program Manager as required on ad-hoc requests/issues requiring Smartsheet Administration/Configuration.
• Setting up Procore or other designated project management and collaboration system for each project.
• Data Analysis to ensure System information concur with real Manufacturing progress.
• Support the Program Manager in the preparation, design updating and communication of project reports including sourcing up to date Financial KPI information.
• Where required, record project or site change orders held for the project team and ensure the actions are allocated, communicated, and reviewed on a progressive basis.
• Establish and manage coordinated process for recording manufacturing progress to ensure accurate invoice and revenue recognition.
• Establish effective communication routes with key project reps, Vertiv executives and customer representatives to identify information that is at variance to our plan. Report such information to the Program Manager for resolution/escalation.
• Support the Program Manager in developing a data center standard project life cycle and process for use on future projects.
• Act as a support for Program Managers to identify key project information/records/procedures.
• Ensure that project records are uploaded to the project intranet and designated project management system to ensure good practice is maintained.
• Highlight areas where records are not up to standard.
• Maintain & communicate a regular holiday tracker for the project team, key client representatives and Vertiv executives to support effective planning and coordination of resources.
• Maintaining the workflows and ensuring they are followed where documentation is issued between internal Vertiv departments.
• Coordinate Project Finance based meetings by coordinating meetings and liaising with attendees to ensure presence, advise of meeting clashes to enable resolution.
• Track Cost, Budget, and Revenue for Original, Current and Forecast evaluation on assigned Infrastructure Solutions Projects.
• Identify and Fix Sales Orders Accounting issues.

Required:

• 7-10 years of experience in project, manufacturing, or construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or project management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint internet-based principles.
• Proficient ERP and/or CRM experience is a bonus
• Smartsheet and PoweBI knowledge is a bonus.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, set priorities, organizes and coordinates work with others.
• Demonstrates good customer relation skills by providing prompt personalized service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. This role provides full lifecycle ownership of scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk management for complex fire protection systems within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client interface, drives strategic execution plans, oversees multi-disciplinary coordination, and ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and owner specifications. This position provides leadership to projects while maintaining accountability for financial performance, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately define project requirements.
• Create job schedules.
• Coordinate the delivery of tools and fabrication.
• Identify and manage the personnel assigned to each project and track their labor efficiency.
• Represent the company at job progress meetings.
• Initiate change orders as needed.
• Complete contract progress billings as required.
• Estimate remaining “cost-to-complete” for monthly WIP reporting.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Work with clients to brainstorm creative solutions to problems to ensure their needs are met through our customized solutions.
• Monitor assigned projects following established guidelines to ensure they are completed as efficiently as possible.
• Communicate with team members regarding project needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Read and analyze job cost reports.
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from management.
• Assist with collections as required.
• Communicate daily with foremen.
• Consistently overlook the design progress.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will provide direct supervision to the individuals assigned to the projects being managed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in the fire protection industry, working in sales, estimating, project management, and/or design.
• 3+ years of experience in project management with significant experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in high-pressure, accelerated environments.
• Knowledge of NFPA and industry standards.
• A degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications.
• Experience with Project Software, i.e. Procore, Clearstory, ACC.
• Knowledge of scheduling programs.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs.
• Ability to delegate when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, pull/push, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The strength rating for this position is classified as medium work which entails exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position frequently requires protective equipment for eyes, feet, and head. Occasionally requiring protective equipment for arms, hearing, full body, leg, respirator, and skin. Operations of a computer, telephone, a hand calculator, and copiers/fax machine are required. Understanding advanced math (Calculus, Algebra, & Geometry), shop math, simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, financial reports, layout work, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. Writing or presenting simple memos, summaries, business letters, and technical reports is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to customer and company locations by land and air.

Industrial Sales Representative

Konecranes

Konecranes is looking for an Industrial Service Sales Representative for a Columbus, OH Territory. As a Service Sales Representative, your primary duties are to sell Overhead Cranes and Overhead Crane services to new clients and an existing customer base to improve safety and productivity. This individual will be responsible for meeting assigned sales targets for all lifting equipment including but not limited to; repairs, retrofits, hoists, spare parts, general overhauls and consultation services. Organizational skills are required to monitor the workload of our service department and ensure that all open time slots are filled with sold work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will be engaging with existing customers. If you think your attributes are a fit and you are interested in working in a fast paced, safety first type of environment, apply today!

Position includes:

• $66,000 salary plus commission
• Uncapped commission
• OTE first year: $100,000-$120,000
• Full Benefits
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days, holidays
• Company Vehicle, plus more

Phone Interviews are being scheduled.

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Requirements Include:

• Previous Industrial Sales Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred
• Familiarity or education in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills; PC skills
• Prior experience with cranes is a plus
• Good driving record
• Willing and able to work off the ground on occasion

Principal Responsibilities Include:

• Engage in various sales activities to sell safety and productive retrofits, components, modernization and new equipment to existing customers and develop new accounts to meet minimum established sales quotas.
• Prepare or assist in preparing price estimates for service work using established tools, guidelines and input from the service department.
• Maintain personal contact with all existing accounts in your area. Prepare related monthly reports.
• When required, maintain monthly contact with assigned accounts to develop relationships. Document activity with key accounts. Prepare account plans with appropriate actions and forward to District Manager. Schedule and conduct business reviews for customers on an annual basis or as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a log in CRM software of all activities, business opportunities and offers submitted to customers and provide report to manager weekly.
• Monitor workload of service department and ensure all open time slots are filled with sold work.
• Qualify all any projects or credit worthiness as needed. Check D&B ratings and obtain credit application, if appropriate. Obtain tax-exempt certificate, if required.
• Monitor the credit control list and assist in collection efforts of problem accounts, as needed.
• Monitor the contract renewal process to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner and opportunities are not lost.
• Maintain customer and contact information in the CRM software, as required.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer.

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FindLaw is the leading provider of online legal marketing services, widely recognized and trusted by legal professionals, consumers, and businesses. We empower our audience with comprehensive legal resources through our public and private online portals and FindLaw publications. Our platforms offer engaging, relevant, and credible legal information, personalized tools, and access to professional legal communities.

Our mission is to help attorneys and law firms grow their practices confidently, providing proven services that increase awareness, improve reputation management and ultimately drive case volumes across many different practice areas. Our network of solutions include , , , , Super Lawyers print publication and many other digital solutions.

Sr. Sales Executive Role: Are you passionate about the chance to bring your sales experience to a world class company that is market leading for both content and technology? Does hearing that we are completely committed to organic growth and that we have extensive investments to expand our sales capability excite you? Do you have previous experience driving sales and revenue growth within a specific territory? Are you motivated by uncapped commissions? We are looking for you!

What You’ll Do: As a Sr. Sales Executive you will be responsible for developing and growing new customer accounts in the legal community within an assigned territory. Each territory consists of a large base of small-mid law firms. You will utilize your prospecting and consultative selling skills, high energy and initiative to identify opportunities to provide FindLaw web-based marketing and advertising solutions. You will also be responsible to partner with our internal Account Management team related to the post-sales satisfaction and retention of existing FindLaw customers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the attainment of sales targets and quota on a monthly basis in assigned territory. *Must reside in Ohio area*
• Consult with the client regarding web-based marketing strategies and solutions that will meet their business needs and will improve their ability to generate business.
• Strategically grow a customer base through prospecting and cold calling.
• Technical aptitude (MS Office, internet applications, ).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding existing and new clients to identify and resolve client concerns; establish and maintain current and potential client relationships.

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in outside sales in a professional B2B environment.
• Proven track record of sales success, fast growth and consistently achieving performance at 100%+.
• Previous sales experience in online/advertising environment a plus.
• Working knowledge of sales process, methods and techniques.
• Strong Interpersonal skills, ability to interpret marketplace needs and translate them into products and/or services.
• Proven organization skills, effective time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to be actively in the field on most business days with some overnight travel based on territory to various client sites.

What’s in it for You?

At FindLaw, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Innovative Culture: Embracing the "IB Way," the company fosters a culture that encourages rapid experimentation, flexibility, collaboration, and a relentless focus on developing winning strategies.
• Professional Growth: Internet Brands emphasizes internal growth, providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, casual dress code, 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO).
• Work-Life Balance: The company promotes a healthy work-life balance, allowing employees to maintain personal well-being alongside professional responsibilities.
• Collaborative Environment: With a focus on flexibility and collaboration, Internet Brands creates an atmosphere where teamwork and open communication are valued.
• Global Presence: Operating in over 30 office locations worldwide, the company offers diverse opportunities across various regions.
• Stability and Innovation: Combining the innovation of a start-up with the stability and profitability of an established corporation, Internet Brands provides a unique and secure working environment.
• Industry-Leading Expertise: Internet Brands excels in a variety of verticals, including healthcare, legal, automotive, and home services, leveraging deep industry knowledge to create innovative and impactful solutions for clients and consumers alike.
• Compensation: $75,000 base + with uncapped commission, averaging $80,000-$150,00. At quota, our top earners are well over $200K OTE.

In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.

Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands and its wholly-owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

Working at Goosehead

We've worked hard to earn the trust of our clients, so we are highly selective in our hiring process. If you think you have what it takes to grow with our company, we would love to meet you.

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to build a book of business through:
• Prospecting and establishing referral partner relationships with professionals from the real estate and mortgage industry.
• Work with clients to understand their insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk.

Compensation Summary

The Account Executive position has a first-year average on-target earnings of $90,000. Our compensation package consists of a base salary plus uncapped variable commissions, and a one-time conditional sign-on bonus.

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements:

• Goosehead will cover one-time costs of all training courses and exam fees to obtain your insurance license
• This role is contingent on you passing your licensing exam, obtaining the state issued license, and successfully completing the Goosehead training program, which will commence on your start date
• Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in , sales process management, business development and more, no previous experience is required.
• Professional development opportunities from the Account Executive role include, but are not limited to, corporate leadership, flexibility with a proven track record, and an apprenticeship program leading to business ownership.

Benefits Summary

• Comprehensive health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
• 401K Matching Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree, 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Passing the state licensing exam, once hired
• Legally authorized to work the United States

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• B2B or B2C sales experience or related college major
• Competitive attitude
• Networking abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Problem-solving mentality
• Self-motivated, proactive, and ready to take initiative
• Strong time management
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement
• High integrity and honest communication

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

As a Sr Food Scientist (Grain & Dough), this role directly shapes the innovation pipeline, owning ideation through commercialization—not only to create novel bakery products, but to drive topline growth, define pipeline metrics, and deliver share/margin gains. The individual will serve as a catalyst for innovation across bakery channels and consumer segments, setting measurable growth targets (e.g. new product revenue or margin) and delivering to brand performance goals.

• Product & Process Development:
• Responsible for Grain & Dough projects in the Retail and Food Service businesses.
• Provide strategic leadership for the end to end innovation process, from consumer-insight-driven ideation through commercialization, with defined growth KPIs (e.g. percent of annual revenue from new launches, incremental margins, speed to market).
• Optimize formulations and processes for taste, texture, shelf-life, and cost effectiveness.
• Explore emerging ingredient technologies (e.g., enzymes, stabilizers, flavors) to enhance product performance and drive margin enhancement.

• Technical Leadership & Expertise:
• Serve as the technical resource for bakery product development.
• Partners with Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to validate, commission, and optimize raw materials, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship with a growth mindset—mentoring R&D teams on innovation methods, impact-focused experimentation, and commercial success factors.

• Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
• Ensure all formulations comply with FDA, FSMA, and relevant food safety regulations.
• Work closely with regulatory affairs to develop accurate ingredient declarations and compliant nutrition panels.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to verify product specifications and maintain consistency through production.

• Commercialization & Process Optimization:
• Lead plant trials and support production launches.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to seamlessly transition formulations from lab-scale to commercial production.
• Partner with Operations teams to optimize production processes and meet/maintain product specifications.

• Cross Functional Collaboration & Industry Engagement:
• Collaborate with internal cross functional project teams: Culinary, Brand Management/Consumer Insights, Procurement, and Sales to align product and customer strategies with business objectives.
• Engage with supplier and industry partners to stay ahead of emerging ingredient technologies and global food trends.

Travel up to 40% associated with this role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Science, Food Engineering, Bakery Science or a related field.
• Experience in Bakery or Grain-based applications.
• Experience with Stage Gate process in relation to product and process development.
• Strong background in experimental design, COGS, and bakery ingredient functionality
• Proven track record of innovation led business growth
• Demonstrated success in shaping or leading innovation pipelines, working with cross-functional teams to deliver growth targets
• Experience working with commercial / Brand / Sales functions to translate R&D efforts into measurable growth outcomes; familiar with stage-gate commercialization tied to P&L performance.