Sales Jobs in Redford, MI

Job Title: Rebate Manager

Location: Southfield, MI or Skokie, IL

Position Summary

The Rebate Manager will oversee the end-to-end management of customer rebate programs within the DRiV Aftermarket business unit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role is pivotal in driving profitability, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting commercial teams with financial insights that enhance decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of rebate programs, including planning, implementation, validation, and reconciliation of rebates with suppliers and customers.
• Manage monthly accruals, reporting, and analysis of rebate activity to ensure timely and accurate financial recognition.
• Review and negotiate rebate agreements, terms, and conditions to maximize business benefit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, pricing, product, and legal, to ensure rebate programs support strategic business objectives.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced rebate tracking and reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of rebate agreements, approvals, and communications for audit readiness.
• Provide insights to management on trends, rebate program performance, and potential risks impacting financial outcomes.
• Support financial planning by providing accurate rebate forecasts and budget inputs.
• Train and mentor team members on rebate processes, policies, and systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in rebate management, financial analysis, or pricing programs within a distribution, aftermarket, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier rebates, customer incentive programs, and financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and influence decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of Ace Retail Group.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations:

• Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
• Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
  • WINNING In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun.
  • EXCELLENCE Striving to be our best through continuous improvement and inspiration.
  • LOVE Love the people, love the work and love the results.
  • INTEGRITY Honesty, reliability, high character and ethical behavior.
  • GRATITUDE Appreciating being in the business of serving others.
  • HUMILITY A modest and respectful approach to leadership and work.
  • TEAMWORK Collaboration over control or credit; together we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details:

$13 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.

Stryker's Neurovascular division is focused on advancing the practice of minimally invasive stroke therapies. We are mission driven to make health care better by providing innovative stroke care solutions, including clinical education and support to help physicians deliver better patient outcomes.

The Stroke Territory Manager is responsible for sales and customer support for the Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) portfolio in a designated territory. This role will partner closely with other Stryker Neurovascular Territory Managers in the designated geographic market to create and implement strategic plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivers on the established annual sales quota for the defined territory.

Implements and executes the launch strategies developed by the Sales and Marketing organization by providing product introductions and in-services for customers with Stryker NV Arterial Ischemic Stroke (AIS) portfolio.

Partners with local Territory Manager to effectively grow the market, earn share, and serve the shared customer base.

Completes a thorough analysis of the territory and identifies key target accounts.

Establishes a quarterly business plan that outlines key activities and strategies to support product adoption

Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing (for both existing and new products), delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.

On a daily basis, builds relationships with multiple customers within an account, and keeps them informed of new products, supply/inventory, and pricing trends.

Supports Marketing in the development of education programs for physicians and other health professionals involved in the use of Company products in order to accelerate the adoption rates of the new techniques and products which Stryker offers.

Participates in professional society meetings/trade shows, which promote Stryker's products.

Maintains and increases professional and technical knowledge by on-the-job training, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Responsible for the storage, handling and traceability of rep stock inventory.

Ensures appropriate communication processes are established within and across functional groups. Communicates information related to quality management system effectiveness.

Works in accordance with quality system procedures.

Requirements:

5 years in an outside sales position (medical related experience preferred).

A minimum education level of a bachelor's degree or equivalent of five (5) years of commercial sales experience or medical field experience including operating room experience.

Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.

Must have a fundamental understanding of all products and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customers.

Must be able to effectively respond to customer questions and resolve challenges.

Ability to analyze and prioritize market potential based call patterns.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.

Proven ability to present / demonstrate technical products in customer or clinical setting

Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and electronic means (i.e., email, text, etc.).

Must be able to drive an automobile and travel to customer site by conventional means

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of Ace Retail Group.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations:

• Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
• Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
• WINNING In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun.
• EXCELLENCE Striving to be our best through continuous improvement and inspiration.
• LOVE Love the people, love the work and love the results.
• INTEGRITY Honesty, reliability, high character and ethical behavior.
• GRATITUDE Appreciating being in the business of serving others.
• HUMILITY A modest and respectful approach to leadership and work.
• TEAMWORK Collaboration over control or credit; together we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details:

$12.50 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.

The Associate Lead is primarily responsible for supporting management in general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability. Performs various sales and register transactions.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs basic operations activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, merchandise handling, and open and closing duties; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate.
• Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve full.
• Maintains an awareness of customers to both increase service levels and reduce security risks; remains current on operational policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; presents and displays merchandise in accordance with current promotions and standards.
• Supports and administers receipt and dispatch of inventory and supplies according to company policy.
• Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
• Models sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
• Participates in and facilitates visual directives including monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.
• Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists in the development of store associates; interprets Key Performance Indicator reports and delivers coaching as needed; provides feedback to Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.

Competencies:

• Culture Living the Chico's FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Manages Complexity Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum 2 years prior retail or sales management experience preferred
• Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills
• Able to travel to stores throughout the district
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations
• Communicate with customers, standing and maneuvering on sales floor and stockroom, operate register, lift and carry 50 pounds, hand/fold merchandise, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling
• Regular attendance is essential to this position in order to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team members thrive in a competitive atmosphere where hard work and dedication directly influence success. This role provides rewarding professional development and advancement opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment. Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career.

In the Role

• Effectively multitask and adapt to the dynamic demands of the role, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Exceed customer expectations through ease, empathy and encouragement, delivering results related to individual and branch goals
• Develop new connections and maintain ones by engaging customers throughout the loan process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs
• Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Engage with customers and other departments through multiple technological channels, including phone, email, chat and our in-house systems
• Exhibit passion for achievement, bringing an internal drive to succeed and goal oriented attitude
• Clearly educate and inform customers on optional insurance products, ensuring customers have a thorough understanding of the loans, terms and their options

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Sales, Collections or Customer Service experience
• Bilingual - Spanish

Location: On site

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday during standard business hours, with some extended hours during the week as needed which may include Saturday.

Who we Are

A career with OneMain offers you the potential to earn an annual salary plus incentives. You can steer your career toward leadership roles such as Branch Manager and District Manager by taking advantage of a variety of robust training programs and opportunities to advance. Other team member benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days' vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.

In our more than 1,300 community branches and across the U.S., team members help millions of customers solve critical financial needs, including debt consolidation, home and auto repairs, medical procedures and extending household budgets. We meet customers where they want to be -- in person, by phone and online.

At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.

Key Word Tags

Sales, Collections, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, New Grad, Newly Graduated, Entry level, Financial Sales, Management Development, Management Trainee, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer experience, Financial Representative, Credit, Leadership, Manager Trainee

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team members thrive in a competitive atmosphere where hard work and dedication directly influence success. This role provides rewarding professional development and advancement opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment. Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career.

In the Role

• Effectively multitask and adapt to the dynamic demands of the role, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Exceed customer expectations through ease, empathy and encouragement, delivering results related to individual and branch goals
• Develop new connections and maintain ones by engaging customers throughout the loan process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs
• Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Engage with customers and other departments through multiple technological channels, including phone, email, chat and our in-house systems
• Exhibit passion for achievement, bringing an internal drive to succeed and goal oriented attitude
• Clearly educate and inform customers on optional insurance products, ensuring customers have a thorough understanding of the loans, terms and their options

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Sales, Collections or Customer Service experience
• Bilingual - Spanish

Location: On site

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday during standard business hours, with some extended hours during the week as needed which may include Saturday.

Who we Are

A career with OneMain offers you the potential to earn an annual salary plus incentives. You can steer your career toward leadership roles such as Branch Manager and District Manager by taking advantage of a variety of robust training programs and opportunities to advance. Other team member benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days' vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.

In our more than 1,300 community branches and across the U.S., team members help millions of customers solve critical financial needs, including debt consolidation, home and auto repairs, medical procedures and extending household budgets. We meet customers where they want to be -- in person, by phone and online.

At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.

Key Word Tags

Sales, Collections, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, New Grad, Newly Graduated, Entry level, Financial Sales, Management Development, Management Trainee, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer experience, Financial Representative, Credit, Leadership, Manager Trainee

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team members thrive in a competitive atmosphere where hard work and dedication directly influence success. This role provides rewarding professional development and advancement opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment. Loan Sales Specialists enjoy competitive compensation that recognizes both individual achievements and team success, all while growing their career.

In the Role

• Effectively multitask and adapt to the dynamic demands of the role, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Exceed customer expectations through ease, empathy and encouragement, delivering results related to individual and branch goals
• Develop new connections and maintain ones by engaging customers throughout the loan process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs
• Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Engage with customers and other departments through multiple technological channels, including phone, email, chat and our in-house systems
• Exhibit passion for achievement, bringing an internal drive to succeed and goal oriented attitude
• Clearly educate and inform customers on optional insurance products, ensuring customers have a thorough understanding of the loans, terms and their options

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Sales, Collections or Customer Service experience
• Bilingual - Spanish

Location: On site

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday during standard business hours, with some extended hours during the week as needed which may include Saturday.

Who we Are

A career with OneMain offers you the potential to earn an annual salary plus incentives. You can steer your career toward leadership roles such as Branch Manager and District Manager by taking advantage of a variety of robust training programs and opportunities to advance. Other team member benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days' vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.

In our more than 1,300 community branches and across the U.S., team members help millions of customers solve critical financial needs, including debt consolidation, home and auto repairs, medical procedures and extending household budgets. We meet customers where they want to be -- in person, by phone and online.

At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.

Key Word Tags

Sales, Collections, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, New Grad, Newly Graduated, Entry level, Financial Sales, Management Development, Management Trainee, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer experience, Financial Representative, Credit, Leadership, Manager Trainee

Company

Birdstop, Inc. (“Birdstop”, “Company”) builds the next generation of American drones. Birdstop’s recently launched Fealty product line delivers the fastest rapid response drone product ever built - fully compliant with national security regulations and manufactured in-house in Detroit. Enabled by recent breakthroughs in FAA approvals and AI-driven autonomy, Birdstop drones can operate continuously in a fully automated mode without personnel onsite. These systems actively serve our nation's critical infrastructure and public safety organizations with real-time aerial capabilities.

Role 

Birdstop is entering a phase of rapid commercial expansion and this role will play a critical part in that. You will be responsible for closing revenue opportunities with both new and existing clients. You will be building assets and having discussions that not only service Birdstop clients and regulators, but also set how the industry itself evolves. You will work closely with the CEO, sales, marketing, and implementation on client engagements as well as building the systems and processes to grow the go-to-market organization.

Candidate

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running on enterprise sales to new customers. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of outbound driven sales. Experience driving deals to closing and shortening sales cycles are highly valued. Existing knowledge of the industries we sell into and the technologies we deploy will be preferred. The candidate must be highly responsive and fast to act (measured in minutes and hours) on customer and regulator requests for information. Ability to produce written deliverables quickly and succinctly is a must in this role. The candidate must be able to meet unprecedented problems head on, make sound judgements, and act quickly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and target potential clients.
2. Experiment and validate sales channels.
3. Qualify leads and assess their suitability for product adoption.
4. Understand clients' needs, pain points, and goals to provide the right offering.
5. Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients or partners.
6. Negotiate terms and agreements to secure new business opportunities.
7. Close deals that minimize the steps and effort necessary.
8. Achieve or exceed revenue targets and sales quotas.
9. Continuously monitor and report on sales pipeline and business development activities.
10. Translate customer and regulator needs into actionable work items.
11. Ensure work items are feasible from engineering and regulatory perspectives.
12. Support on content about Birdstop, including but not limited to case studies, social media posts, website content, and press articles.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years working in enterprise sales in a fast-growing nimble organization.
• Experience closing deals independently and quickly.
• Familiarity with negotiation of enterprise contracts.
• Strong written communication skills and actual enjoyment of writing.
• Ability to meet rapid timelines and communicate any deviations to timeline expediently.
• Experience as the point person for company presentations, financial models, and other key company materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and oral communication with English.
• Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to work from Birdstop’s headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the sensors and/or unmanned systems domain.
• Experience working at a fast growth technology startup.

What we offer

• High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role.
• Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales rapidly.
• Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy.
• Pizza, once a month.
• Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission.
• Opportunity to define the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace.

Compensation Range

$75,000 - $95,000 Base + Commissions

Director of Product Marketing / Building Materials

ONSITE ONLY / (near) Detroit,/Ann Arbor, Michigan area

Salary: $180K, bonus up to 25%, company equity

Relocation Provided

Job Overview:

We're looking for a driven Director of Product Marketing to shape strategy, build the infrastructure, and accelerate growth across our clients’ channel ecosystem of glaziers, fabricators, toll manufacturers, and OEMs. This role equips partners with the tools, training, and support they need to perform at their best and drive long-term market success.

Position Responsibilities:

Channel Partner Program Leadership

• Build, lead, and expand the channel partner ecosystem.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new channel partners.
• Develop and manage onboarding and ramp-up programs.
• Create partner toolkits and track partner KPIs.

Sales & Partner Enablement

• Create best-in-class sales enablement assets.
• Lead product marketing programs and co-marketing initiatives.
• Train internal teams and external partners.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Partner with R&D and Executive Leadership to maintain a multi-year product roadmap.
• Translate field and partner feedback into actionable product requirements.
• Own product-level positioning, IP maintenance, and differentiation strategies.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Ownership

• Own end-to-end GTM strategy for product offerings and specification pathways.
• Build and execute launch plans.
• Partner with Sales, R&D, and Executive Leadership on pricing, packaging, segmentation, and channel-specific offerings.

Client Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Serve as a hands-on product expert.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitive analyses.
• Maintain a continuous feedback loop between channel partners, clients, R&D, Sales, and Marketing.

Storytelling & Thought Leadership

• Shape the product narrative across channels.
• Develop messaging frameworks, case studies, application notes, and thought-leadership content.

MUST HAVES

• Minimum 10 years of marketing experience with at least 3 years in glass and 5 years in product (management and/or marketing)
• Experience marketing across multi-step channels (at least 3 steps)
• Experience building channel partner marketing/sales enablement go-to-market programs (needs to be able to articulate the strategy, not just the deliverables executed – This ties to experience with demand gen)
• Career history of promotions and long-term stability at companies (3+ years)
• Demonstration of critical thinking and intelligence (asking thorough questions, understanding the why, etc)
• Willingness to work on-site
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (ie success at a previous startup, strong revenue results for a new market category in a short timeframe, etc)

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or technical marketing, with at least 4+ years in building materials (building envelope specifically)
• Proven experience building and managing channel partner programs
• Experience working directly with glaziers, fabricators, OEMs, or similar channel ecosystems strongly preferred
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign or Illustrator), a plus
• Thrives in high-growth, evolving environments and is comfortable shifting between strategic planning and hands-on execution
• A passion for innovation and improving how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated

To apply, please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio or case studies for immediate consideration.

This is a full-time position working onsite in the Ann Arbor, MI area. Our client is offering a competitive relocation package as the role is on-site in the Ann Arbor, MI area

All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening and background check. Our process is a 10-panel drug screen, which includes marijuana.

While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted via email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

i creatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in our commitment to fostering creativity through diversity.