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The Project Development Engineer is a senior, client-facing technical leader responsible for shaping early-stage facility and capital projects from concept through approval. This role serves as a strategic advisor to clients, bridging vision, technical feasibility, and financial discipline. The position requires executive presence, strong consultative instincts, and the ability to translate complex building and infrastructure considerations into clear, actionable recommendations that drive long-term value.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients during early project development and planning phases.
• Partner closely with client executives and internal commercial leaders to support project visioning, feasibility, and decision-making.
• Lead site assessments and facility walk-throughs to identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing solutions.
• Translate complex technical analyses into clear, client-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Bridge sales, technical design, and delivery teams to align vision, scope, budget, and execution strategy.
• Guide group decision-making through strong facilitation, presence, and communication.
• Independently manage project development efforts from initial concept through client approval.
• Develop comprehensive analyses related to building systems, site development, and facility performance.
• Balance innovative problem-solving with practical budget constraints and technical realities.
• Build and sustain long-term, trust-based client relationships through consistent delivery and credibility.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, design, and delivery teams to advance projects toward implementation.
• Contribute to organizational reputation by shaping client visions into achievable, value-driven facility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in building planning, site development, pre-construction design, and construction across building systems.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience building trust-based client relationships through strong communication and executive presence.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to guide group decision-making.
• Experience supporting K–12 facilities, educational programs, or capital planning initiatives is preferred.
• Background in energy analysis, utility evaluation, or energy savings calculations is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), AIA, or comparable professional certification is preferred.
• Consultative mindset with a balance of creativity, analytical rigor, and fiscal responsibility.
• Client-focused, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort with courageous conversations, calculated risk-taking, and managing multiple priorities.

JOB SUMMARY

Master Technology Group (MTG) specializes in designing, installing, and servicing low-voltage commercial property technologies across local and national markets.

The Integrated Security Systems Technician (Traveling) provides customer-focused, workplace technology support to clients, field staff, installation partners, and internal team members. While most support work is performed remotely, occasional on-site assistance may be required locally and nationally.

Supported systems are primarily security-related, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and EAS. Additional support may encompass network programming, fire alarm systems, data infrastructure, AV, and other low-voltage disciplines.

An MTG Integrated Security Systems Technician must deliver exceptional customer service and cultivate strong professional relationships with clients, vendors, Local Service Partners (LSPs), and colleagues. This role requires technical proficiency, extensive knowledge of low-voltage systems, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Candidates must reside in the Twin Cities area and are expected to perform most of their work from our Eden Prairie, MN office. Periodic job site responsibilities may be required locally and nationally, with travel up to 60% supporting client sites, installations, and service operations.

To assist with critical service issues, the role includes on-call duties as part of daily responsibilities, requiring availability after hours on weekdays. Weekend on-call shifts will be rotated on a scheduled basis to ensure support during urgent weekend needs.

This position reports to the Manager of Technical Services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support customers, coordinators, field technicians, and project managers with technical advice, troubleshooting, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with Business Development and Operations to provide pre-sales and post-sales support for MTG solutions and systems
• Deliver remote and hands-on training to field personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, client specifications, and MTG’s quality standards
• Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting, programming, maintaining, and servicing client systems
• Pre-program, build, and stage equipment for installation when practical, to streamline on-site setup
• Provide remote and on-site programming and commissioning for client systems
• Conduct remote and on-site quality assurance audits to verify system performance and installation standards
• Assist installation, service, and coordination teams with technical planning, issue resolution, and commissioning, ensuring systems operate as intended and meet MTG quality standards
• Provide user training to client representatives
• Provide technical training to field personnel and colleagues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback to management on processes, efficiency, and client satisfaction
• Deliver outstanding customer service and build strong, professional relationships with clients, vendors, partners, and colleagues
• Other duties to support the company vision and goals as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience installing, configuring, programming, and servicing video, access control, and intrusion systems
• MN Power Limited Technician License (PLT) required
• Field experience with low-voltage cabling, data infrastructure, fire alarms, EAS, DAS, AV, and other workplace technology systems is advantageous
• Proven ability to design, configure, and program a variety of security-related systems
• Demonstrated experience in delivering user training to client representatives and technical training to field personnel
• Industry certifications such as NICET Video Security Systems Technician, ESA certifications, or equivalent are preferred
• Manufacturer certifications such as Axis Network Video, Milestone, Genetec, Exacq, Bosch, KeyScan, Avigilon, Lenel S2, March Networks, or Open Options are preferred
• Strong interest and motivation to pursue ongoing education and additional certifications
• Solid familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to meet travel and on-call requirements for the position
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Proficiency in Windows-based computer environments, including MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and other standard software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the key duties and responsibilities of the position
• Shows enthusiasm and effort to perform all aspects of the role effectively
• Exhibits competence and capability to execute key duties and responsibilities efficiently
• Consistently meets expected standards of quality and customer satisfaction
• Completes assigned tasks promptly and adheres to project deadlines
• Represents MTG in a professional manner at all times, embodying the company’s standards of conduct
• Demonstrates sound decision-making through practical analysis, effective problem-solving, and good judgment
• Maintains effective working relationships and collaborates well within a team environment
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including emails, reports, and correspondence
• Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks
• Embodies MTG’s Core Values:
• People First: Demonstrates humility, helpfulness, and genuine care for others
• Above and Beyond: Exhibits a “whatever it takes” mindset, actively contributing beyond minimum expectations
• Sense of Urgency: Responds promptly and diligently to organizational and client needs
• Team Player: Demonstrates respect, support, and collaboration, sharing expertise generously
• Do the Right Thing: Operates with honesty, integrity, transparency, and strong ethical standards

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary $85,000 - $110,000+ DOQ

Car Allowance

Phone Stipend

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Nice Healthcare

Life Insurance – Company-provided

STD / LTD – Company-provided

Employee Referral Bonus

Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Master Technology Group (MTG) specializes in designing, installing, and servicing commercial property technologies across local and national markets.

The A/V Technical Systems Designer will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various A/V-related projects and systems to provide our customers and staff with diverse A/V and IT-related technical support.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of audio-visual technologies and familiarity with IP networking. Additional skills required include proficiency in drawing and design software, technical writing, programming, training, and customer service.

Job responsibilities will range from pre-sales design and sales assistance, installation and commissioning, customer training, and post-install support.  

The A/V Technical Systems Designer will report to the A/V Department Manager.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with gathering accurate client business requirements and site specifications
• Discuss alternate options with customers to ensure they will receive the desired functionality
• Create Design, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Scope of Work (SOW) using Bluebeam, Excel, Word
• Create line drawings, schematics, and rack elevations as needed
• Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting support to customers
• Perform site surveys with Account Managers
• Attend sales calls as a SME
• Help create and present proposals
• Establish trusted relationships with customer contacts
• Participate in kickoff/design review meetings with Project Managers and designated field staff
• Perform job site walkthroughs and quality control checks
• Provide technical guidance and support to on-site Technicians and Installers
• Develop test plans and demo environments to ensure full functionality and integration of a variety of equipment
• Coordinate customer network requirements with the customer and the Project Manager
• Schedule and perform customer training on the new system(s)
• Create as-built documentation in AutoCAD or Bluebeam
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong professional relationships with our clients, fellow employees, Local Service Providers, and vendors
• Provide timely and accurate communications to clients, fellow employees, partners and vendors
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and products

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of A/V-related experience and 3+ years of A/V design experience
• Strong knowledge of network topology and the ability to perform, communicate, or coordinate basic network configurations
• Strong knowledge of audio-visual system integration in Windows OS and Microsoft O365 environments
• Installation and design experience with:
• Meeting room A/V systems (Q-SYS, Crestron, Logitech, Yealink)
• Overhead paging (Atlas IED, Biamp)
• Sound masking (Cambridge, Atlas IED)
• Digital signage (BrightSign)
• Room scheduling (Logitech, Crestron, Yealink)
• Proven business development and customer service skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint), CAD, Bluebeam, and other technical programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• AVIXA CTS certification preferred

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Demonstrates understanding and execution of all key duties and responsibilities
• Shows consistent effort, enthusiasm, and follow-through in performing all aspects of the role
• Meets expected levels of responsiveness, communication, customer satisfaction, and deliverable quality
• Completes assignments within required timeframes and meets project deadlines
• Demonstrates strong judgment in analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written form
• Maintains strong working relationships and contributes positively to a team environment
• Demonstrates reliability in meeting commitments, deadlines, attendance, and punctuality

Aligns with and consistently demonstrates MTG’s Core Values:

• People First: Demonstrates humility, helpfulness, and genuine care for others
• Above and Beyond: Exhibits a “whatever it takes” mindset, actively contributing beyond minimum expectations
• Sense of Urgency: Responds promptly and diligently to organizational and client needs
• Team Player: Demonstrates respect, support, and collaboration, sharing expertise generously
• Do the Right Thing: Operates with honesty, integrity, transparency, and strong ethical standards

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary $95k - $105k+

Car Allowance 

Phone Stipend

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Match (50% match up to 6% of salary)

PTO

10 Company Paid Holidays

Nice Healthcare – Company-provided

Life Insurance – Company-provided

STD / LTD – Company-provided

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Development Opportunities

Master Technology Group is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. National Sales Manager K-12 Bid, Foodservice based in Minnetonka, MN.

The Sr. National Sales Manager for K-12 Bid is the subject matter expert responsible for the national K-12 bid strategy, planning, and execution of our Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. Portfolio (Yoplait, GoGURT, Trix Yogurt, & Mountain High) within the K-12 segment. This is a highly analytical and technical commercial role focused on maximizing our participation and profitability in all state and national school district bid cycles, aligning our product portfolio with USDA SBP/NSLP/CACFP regulations. This Leader works in close cooperation with the Trade & Finance Teams internally to set the multi-year bid strategy, and is a key influencer to Marketing & R&D to establish the innovation pipeline in the K-12 channel. This Leader also works closely with the K-12 Bid Specialist team at the Broker to execute the strategy flawlessly nationwide in each cycle.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Bid Strategy & Execution: Develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive multi-year K-12 bid strategy, focusing on the top 250 school districts nationwide. Translation of this strategy into tools for the K-12 Bid Specialist team to execute at the Broker in partnership with Marketing. Direct responsibility to call on the top districts across the U.S. with our Broker partners.

Reporting & P&L Management: Work with the sales operations and data and analytics team to code, scrub, and process all bids to report wins/losses/maintenance of bids annually, so we can strategically monitor regional competitive pricing trends and iterate our strategy.

Channels Expertise: Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for the K-12 segment, considering specific nuances of USDA regulation changes, monitoring state legislation closely to influence product renovation needs, and partnering closely with State & National School Nutrition Association.

Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs of the K-12 and champion the opportunity to keep kids well fed and ready to learn in schools with our portfolio.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
• Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
• Deep understanding of the K-12 procurement process, including bid cycling, commodity processing, audit materials, meal pattern final rules, and federal funding models.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
• Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
• Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
• Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Creative Marketing Coordinator

About our company

ORIJIN STONE is a design-driven high-end natural stone company serving architects, designers, and builders nationwide. From our Minnesota headquarters, our team sources and fabricates exceptional stone for some of the most distinctive residential projects both locally and across the country.

As our company continues to grow, we are creating a new role for a highly organized Creative Marketing Coordinator who will work closely with ownership to help execute and elevate our marketing initiatives.

As a family-owned, founder-led company, we value craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a collaborative team environment.

This role works closely with our Co-Founder & Managing Director and supports the development, organization, and execution of marketing initiatives across the company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into finished marketing materials while keeping creative projects organized and moving forward.

This is a unique opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys both hand-on design execution and project coordination within a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Role Overview

The Creative Marketing Coordinator serves as the operational lead for marketing production — helping translate the ORIJIN brand vision into polished, consistent execution across digital, print, and in-person experiences.

This role blends creative production, project organization, and marketing coordination to ensure thoughtful, detail-driven execution across all brand communications.

Essential Job Functions:

Marketing Production & Design

• Create and produce marketing materials, brochures, advertisements, and promotional pieces to support our sales team and engage our clients
• Execute brand-aligned graphics for digital platforms
• Assist with website updates and content organization
• Support social media & blog planning, content creation, and posting
• Coordinate and assist with product and project photography
• Partner with Sales operations to develop targeted campaigns

Creative & Project Management

• Manage marketing project timelines and priorities
• Coordinate incoming marketing requests from internal teams
• Help establish systems and workflows for marketing organization
• Maintain consistency and quality across all brand touchpoints

Photo & Asset Management

• Organize and maintain extensive photo libraries and digital assets
• Develop improved systems for file organization and retrieval
• Prepare imagery for marketing, web, and sales use

Collaboration

• Work directly alongside ownership on collaborative creative direction and execution
• Participate in brainstorming, planning, and creative development
• Manage and collaborate on annual marketing calendar with campaigns, social media posts, events, and blogs.
• Coordinate special projects and ongoing digital presence maintenance with web developer and SEO specialist team
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop polished, visually compelling project presentations and proposal materials that help communicate design concepts, product selections, and project scope to clients.
• Execute brand-aligned graphics for digital platforms
• Assist with website updates and content organization
• Support social media & blog planning, content creation, and posting
• Coordinate and assist with product and project photography
• Partner with Sales operations to develop targeted campaigns

Ideal Candidate

• 3-5+ years experience in marketing, graphic design, or creative production
• Ability to provide a portfolio of successful past campaigns.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple creative and marketing tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Comfortable working across website platforms and social media tools
• Experience in managing and organizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong aesthetic judgment and attention to detail
• Experience with WordPress and CRM-based marketing platforms (such as HubSpot, MailChimp, or is a plus.
• Experience within design, architecture, interiors, or luxury brands is a plus.

Compensation

• Starting salary range: $65,000–$80,000, based on experience
• Growth opportunity within a rapidly evolving brand-driven company
• Top Benefits

Job Type

• Full-Time

Schedule

• Hybrid
• Monday-Friday

JOIN OUR TEAM:

Email your resume, including links or attachments to 2-3 examples of marketing, design, or content work you’ve helped produce, along with a brief note about your role in each.

To learn more, visit

Who we are:

Energy Management Collaborative (EMC) manages and scales turnkey energy efficiency projects for Fortune 500 clients across their North American portfolios. Since 2003, the company has used its total project management approach, EnergyMAXX® to successfully implement thousands of projects on an annual basis, saving clients across diverse industries billions in kilowatt-hours of energy. Our services and capabilities include lighting, smart building controls, ROI driven IoT solutions, electric vehicle supply equipment and ongoing maintenance and warranty support.

Job Summary:

The National Account Executive position is a high-potential outside sales role with the needed skills, proven success, excitement and drive of authentic business development (hunting), handling inbound leads, and managing and growing their book of business. Substantial compensation to those willing to work hard and thrive as part of a high energy sales team driven by results and high expectations.

We want a minimum of five years’ experience successfully selling enterprise-level clients and solutions, preferably in the energy space. Ideal candidates share our company values of Always Go the Extra Mile, Teamwork, Take Initiative, and Continuously Improve and Drive Change.

Essential Job Functions:

• Fierce desire and excitement to prospect (hunt), qualify and drive growth from new and existing clients.
• Keen ability to manage customer expectations and accelerate the sales cycle to close.
• High business and sales acumen.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for identified targeted accounts and any assigned leads.
• Develop customer relationships with all stakeholders, key decision-makers, and executives.
• Attain or exceed all quota goals and objectives, including pre-sale activities, margin and revenue targets.
• Manage end-to-end sales activities with targeted accounts and contacts within the CRM.
• Lead the end-to-end process of launching and managing new opportunities in the CRM and engage the appropriate cross-functional team members.
• Understand and articulate EMC’s value proposition to new and ongoing prospects and customers.
• Provide periodic reporting of customers and prospects through CRM sales and progress reports.
• Work with target accounts to identify annual revenue targets and forecasts and manage those forecasts throughout the year, providing sales management and leadership updates.
• Work closely with EMC cross-functional team members to provide necessary information and support throughout the end-to-end sales process, ensuring success and profitable execution.
• Have a high degree of competency around your customer’s programs, projects, solutions and proposals to support and make recommendations to improve the end-to-end process internally and externally.
• Attend and perform pre-event functions to ensure successful conferences, trade shows, and other customer and marketing events as needed.
• Successfully complete assigned product and process training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Need for achievement, competitive, optimistic, confident, and persuasive.
• Great listener with excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication.
• Strong and effective presentation skills.
• Proven negotiator and influencer.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, able to organize and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work autonomously, and in a team environment.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), and CRM management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related preferred.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in prospecting (hunting) and selling to large C&I, Retail, Healthcare or specialty markets with a proven track record of delivering new business, sales growth and account management.
• Experience with National Accounts or Corporate decision-makers.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
• Must have solutions selling experience of a technical or capital product.

Experience Preferred/Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of energy efficiency products and services.
• Knowledge of lighting and electrical products a plus.

Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions (include if applicable):

• Travel 30% up to 50%.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer– Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran.

Viking Building Products is a fast-growing wholesale distributor of building materials based in Eden Prairie, MN. We source and move truckload quantities of surplus and secondary building products across North America, serving a nationwide customer base. A division of Viking Forest Products, a $1+ billion company, Viking combines entrepreneurial energy with the strength of an established industry leader.

Due to our continued growth, we are excited to introduce a newly created Sales Coordinator position. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting a high-performing, fast-paced sales team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys being at the center of sales, operations, and customer coordination. You will assist in a successful lifecycle of a sales order—ensuring that vendors are aligned, customers are informed, and logistics are seamless. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can navigate complex problems while maintaining high-quality professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Order Management: Provide high-level administrative support to the sales team, processing sales orders accurately, creating sales quotes, and ensuring all documentation is following company policy
• Issue Resolution & Partnership: Act as the support contact for vendors and customers to resolve order discrepancies or product issues
• Operational Liaison: Collaborate daily with the internal operations team to deliver positive customer experience
• Communication: Maintain timely positive interactions with customers, vendor and internal operations on order updates

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a sales support, sales coordination, or operations- administrative role that requires well organization and detailed-oriented skill set
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills for negotiating with vendors and providing premium customer service
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS)
• Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Join ABM Equipment?

Since 1980, ABM Equipment has been a trusted Midwest leader in hydraulic truck equipment products and custom solutions serving the utility, construction, and municipal industries. Our commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service has fueled record‑breaking growth — and we’re just getting started.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you’ll help shape the next chapter of our operational excellence and expansion. You’ll join a collaborative, hands‑on environment where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your leadership directly contributes to the success of our people, our customers, and our business.

Overview

Serve as a catalyst between sales, engineering and production (both internal and third party vendors). Ensuring timeliness and quality of new equipment builds, service requests and parts fulfillment. Pivotal in developing enhanced protocols to improve efficiency and quality.

• Lead all production operations across multiple locations —both in‑house and outsourced—ensuring projects, Highway builds, and complex custom work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Develop, coach, and manage a high‑performing operations team, shaping department structure, procedures, and workflows that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Set and execute short‑ and long‑range operational goals, policies, KPIs, and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into performance, profitability, and ROI.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective sourcing, accurate fulfillment, and exceptional customer service.
• Champion a culture of safety, training, and employee development, coordinating ongoing learning programs and enhancing safety protocols across all production environments.
• Manage customer service escalations related to installations, parts, sales, and warranty claims while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third‑party builders.
• Evaluate and support facility needs, including satellite location oversight, expansion planning, and cost‑saving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and inventory management.
• Provide financial ownership of Operations department by monitoring budgets, job costing and performance metrics to maximize profitability.

Requirements

• Business-related undergraduate degree highly preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience building, managing, and leading a team of direct reports, including implementation of operational improvements
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment preferred. Several years of operational oversight is required.
• Experience in a proven strategic capacity is a must
• Specific experience with NetSuite is a distinct plus
• Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience desired
• Ability to travel occasionally

Compensation Package

• Base salary DOE plus bonus with competitive benefits offering

Location: Maple Grove, MN - in office

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reports To: Vice President

Our client, a well-established industrial solutions provider serving global OEM and engineering clients is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support its fast-paced manufacturing and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization to meet customer delivery commitments.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing materials, components, supplies, and services required to fulfill customer orders and production schedules. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle, vendor relationships, and ongoing inventory optimization efforts to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Order Management

• Review ERP system data and related reporting to determine purchasing requirements.
• Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including:
• Delivery follow-ups and past-due management
• Schedule changes (expedites and push-outs)
• Line-item modifications and quantity adjustments
• Pricing discrepancies and invoice alignment
• Order cancellations when required

Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation

• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Support cost negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Maintain and continuously improve the approved vendor list.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality metrics and on-time delivery history.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality and Operations to determine appropriate disposition for non-conforming materials or services.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve receiving discrepancies and early shipment issues.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for materials across company locations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimize inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock positions.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Analyze ERP data to identify irregularities or systemic issues.
• Engage internal IT support to resolve system-related discrepancies.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements in purchasing and inventory management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendors and purchased products.
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Perform additional duties aligned with operational priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management practices in production-driven settings.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership.
• Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is an asset.