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Organization: Master Builders of Iowa

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Location: West Des Moines, IA

Department: Communications/Marketing

Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our small but dynamic and growing association. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive communication strategies that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and drive organizational goals. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and external stakeholders to craft compelling messages across various platforms, ensuring consistent and impactful communication. This candidate will demonstrate strong videography, design, social media management and graphics skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that align with the company’s objectives, vision, and brand identity. We are embarking on a 5-year strategic plan, and this role will play an integral part in executing that plan.   
• Content Creation: Assist and organize the creation of high-quality content for multiple channels including press releases, podcast, videos, newsletters, blogs, social media, and both external and internal communications.
• Newsletter and Email Communications: Lead and organize our internal and external communications to members and the building industry in Iowa. 
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent messaging across all communications and uphold the organization’s brand voice, tone, and visual identity.
• Media Relations: Opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Pitch story ideas and manage press inquiries.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, and other departments to align communication efforts and drive cohesive messaging.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns. Provide regular reports with actionable insights to leadership.
• Social Media Management: Oversee the company’s social media presence, including content creation and scheduling posts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in communications, public relations, or marketing, with a focus on strategy development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in social media platforms and tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and driving engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to take creative direction and understand constructive feedback in development phase.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and proficiency with Adobe Suite (In-Design, Photo Shop, Illustrator, Light Room)
• Experience with video platforms like Premier Pro
• A developed eye for photography and design

Why Join Us?

At Master Builders of Iowa, our core values are engrained in everything we do. We are an engaged, team of professionals, in service to others. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation as a way of serving our members who are all building Iowa’s landscapes.

Master Builders of Iowa is the recognized leader of the construction industry in the state of Iowa. Founded in 1912, MBI is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the most influential and widely respected construction association in the country. MBI’s members perform the majority of the state’s commercial, industrial, and public works building projects. The association provides its members with a comprehensive array of educational, safety, environmental, labor, legal, professional development, and legislative services.

As a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our communication efforts, make an impact, and be part of a forward-thinking team. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefit packages and a supportive work environment that allows you to be a creative genius!

If you are a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting strategic, impactful messaging, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Company Description

We are a leading provider of commercial EV charging station solutions, delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure projects nationwide. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility through expert execution, innovative workflows, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We live by our core values: Sustainability, Communication, Craftsmanship, Resilience, Integrity, Preparation, and Thermopylae—standing firm with disciplined resolve in the face of challenges.

We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to step into a critical role managing a portfolio of commercial EV charging projects. This is a rare opportunity to lead complex, multi-site installations where deep EVSE industry knowledge directly drives success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Manager role, based in Austin, TX. As our EVSE Infrastructure Project Manager, you will oversee multiple commercial EV charging station projects simultaneously—from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout. You will serve as the central expert on EVSE workflows, OEM-specific commissioning procedures, utility coordination, permitting, and field execution. Like our team members and leaders, you will be HUNGRY, HUMBLE & SMART and deeply aligned with our values, ensuring EVery project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability. 95% of Smart Charge America's commercial EV infrastructure deployment consist of lEVel 2, 208/240V charging systems, whereas 5% would be related to DCFC, 480V charging systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Project Management, including the ability to oversee all phases of a project from planning to execution.
• Experience with Expediting and Logistics Management to ensure timely delivery of materials and streamlined project workflows.
• Knowledge of Inspection processes and ensuring compliance with local codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extremely meticulous attention to detail thus prEVenting items from slipping through the cracks.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in EV charging, renewable energy, or electrical systems is highly desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, PMP certification or a related field is STRONGLY preferred.

District Sales Representative

Have fun at work! / Love what you do!

When you have fun and love what you do, is it really work? Our District Sales Representatives love what they do! We hire self-motivated individuals that want to be in a culture of winning. They have a passion for helping solve customer issues, finding new customers and enjoy the foodservice industry. At Smart Care, we value you! We provide the support and coaching you need and celebrate your successes.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing customers with customized programs to keep their kitchens up and running

Touring and developing new business for unique properties and their foodservice operations such as, universities, stadiums, arenas, restaurants, and hospitals

Providing world-class kitchen equipment repair solutions to help customers continue to serve great food

What you need:

Energetic, self-motivated – driven to succeed

Enjoy the thrill of the hunt for new customers and problem solving

What’s in it for you:

Excellent base pay with uncapped commissions program

Continuous training and development

Comprehensive benefits package including a company car

We are passionate about what we do – helping our customers serve great food to their customers. Smart Care is an industry leader in providing kitchen equipment repair, HVAC and refrigeration services to customers across the foodservice industry. Your time selling for us will be exciting, challenging and fun.

Want to love what you do? Join our team today!

COMPANY OVERVIEW - Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at .

JOB OVERVIEW - The Regulatory Affairs Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Policy and supports ABC’s federal regulatory and advocacy initiatives. This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing federal regulatory activity affecting ABC members and the construction industry, drafting policy communications and advocacy materials, and assisting in the planning and execution of regulatory and legal conferences and related events.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Monitor, track, and summarize federal regulatory issues, guidance, and policy developments affecting ABC members. Federal regulatory issues include, but are not limited to, employment, labor, workplace safety, workforce development, federal contracting, permitting and environmental policy.
• Attend coalition meetings, congressional hearings, federal agency proceedings, and industry events on behalf of the regulatory affairs team.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing regulatory comment letters, policy briefs, one-pagers, and other advocacy materials.
• Maintain and update government affairs webpages, including regulatory updates and compliance resources.
• Draft grassroots action alerts, member communications, surveys, and other regulatory engagement materials.
• Support the development and execution of webinars for ABC chapters and members related to regulatory and policy matters.
• Assist in the planning and execution of ABC conferences and events, including the annual Virtual Legal Conference, by preparing materials, coordinating with speakers, and supporting promotional efforts.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Senior Director of Policy and the Director of Federal Contracting and Regulatory Affairs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of ABC’s strategic priorities.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with the ability to respond to employee and stakeholder needs in a timely, respectful, and solutions-focused manner.
• Maintains patience and professionalism when handling sensitive situations, high-volume requests, or complex inquiries, ensuring a positive experience for all parties.
• Shows persistence and follow-through in resolving issues, completing tasks, and meeting deadlines, even when faced with challenges or shifting priorities.
• Ability to coordinate projects, meetings, and events, including scheduling, logistics, communication, and follow-up to ensure successful execution.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Works accurately with close attention to detail, ensuring information, documentation, and deliverables are complete, correct, and compliant with organizational standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, communications, government affairs or a related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least one year of professional experience in a coordinator, assistant or support role.
• Familiarity with the federal regulatory or legislative process preferred.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

At ABC, we believe great work starts with great people. To help us achieve our strategic priorities, we seek energetic, positive, and team-driven individuals who bring the following strengths:

• Organized and Self-Motivated: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Self-starter who takes ownership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Effective Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across diverse audiences. Trusted communicator who earns respect at all levels
• Collaborative and Professional: Team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Strategic and Solutions-Oriented: Capable of developing and executing strategic goals, with awareness of organizational dynamics and a resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Technically Proficient: Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint; leverages tools effectively for efficiency
• High Ethical Standards: Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and the highest level of personal and ethical conduct.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Nondiscrimination: ABC is committed to fostering a respectful, professional workplace and making employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent from a broad and competitive candidate pool.

Employment Accommodations: ABC is committed to complying with all applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It is the Association’s policy not to discriminate against a qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's disability or perceived disability, so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. ABC provides reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others would result.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to:

• Move throughout the office or other work locations, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Hear and understand verbal communication at normal speaking levels, with or without assistance, and communicate clearly in person and over the phone.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, handle documents, and control tools or office equipment.
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required by the task or location.
• Visually read and interpret information on computer screens, printed documents, and visual aids both near and far, including distinguishing colors when necessary.
• Safely navigate construction sites or event locations, which may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and standing for extended periods.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety vests, eye protection, or other safety gear, as appropriate to the site or activity.

Work Environment: This role is primarily performed in a standard office setting with minimal noise and typical working conditions.

• Depending on job responsibilities, work may also be conducted at off-site locations such as construction sites, industry events, or partner facilities. These environments may involve variable weather, uneven terrain, or other safety considerations.
• ABC supports flexible work schedules to accommodate various lifestyles and promote a healthy work-life balance. With manager approval, a hybrid remote work arrangement may be available, with the ABC office as the primary work location.
• Employee health and safety are top priorities. All applicable health, safety, and site-specific protocols must be followed—whether working in the office, remotely, or at off-site locations.

COMPANY OVERVIEW - Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at .

JOB OVERVIEW - Reporting to the Senior Director of State and Local Affairs, the Manager of State and Local Affairs will lead ABC National’s engagement with state and local governments and coordinate across the broader government affairs team. This role requires a strong understanding of the association’s policy priorities, the legislative process, and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with lawmakers, association partners, and industry stakeholders across the country.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Carries out ABC National’s state and local government affairs program under the supervision of ABC National’s Senior Director, State and Local Affairs and Vice President, Government Affairs.
• Promotes the merit shop agenda to state and local political organizations, private construction owners/users/contractors and state and local lawmakers via educational outreach and direct lobbying.
• Manages and works with contract lobbyists assisting ABC chapters at state and local level.
• Engages in state political groups in which staff has membership and access alongside other members of the ABC National Government Affairs team, developing relationships with state elected officials and other industry stakeholders to promote ABC’s mission and augment chapter and ABC National policy and political advocacy efforts.
• Identifies and monitors key legislation and alerts ABC National and ABC chapter staff about legislative, regulatory and political developments in a timely manner.
• Produces ABC National state and local government affairs publications.
• Addresses state and local government needs and requests from ABC members and chapter staff related to core ABC issues.
• Partners with National and ABC chapter staff on efforts to eliminate project labor agreements and other discriminatory requirements on federal, state and local projects.
• Assists chapters and ABC National staff with advocacy campaigns and other long-term initiatives alongside ABC chapters and membership around core ABC issues.
• Monitors the development and upkeep of key ABC National resources, including a blog and several publications.
• Guides ABC chapters in developing outreach materials, including creating and managing grassroots advocacy campaigns.
• Monitors government proposals and media for stories related to core ABC issues, engages in social media, relays intelligence and suggests strategy to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensures ABC stakeholders have necessary resources and expertise to address core ABC issues.
• Contributes to fundraising efforts for ABC National’s PAC and Free Enterprise Alliance advocacy activities.
• Stays informed about federal legislation and regulations that will impact state and local governments, members and chapters.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of legislative process at the state and local levels.
• Ability to research and analyze issues related to governmental actions and policy proposals.
• Public speaking before industry and association stakeholders and lawmakers.
• This position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires a moderate amount of travel to ABC National and chapter conferences, industry events, state legislative conferences and state legislatures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated success in a Congressional or state legislative office, a legislative monitoring/consulting firm, a public policy advocacy organization, or a government/Congressional affairs office.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including local and out-of-state travel, by ground or air as needed.
• Experience working with a trade or professional association is preferred.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

At ABC, we believe great work starts with great people. To help us achieve our strategic priorities, we seek energetic, positive, and team-driven individuals who bring the following strengths:

• Organized and Self-Motivated: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Self-starter who takes ownership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Effective Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across diverse audiences. Trusted communicator who earns respect at all levels
• Collaborative and Professional: Team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Strategic and Solutions-Oriented: Capable of developing and executing strategic goals, with awareness of organizational dynamics and a resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Technically Proficient: Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint; leverages tools effectively for efficiency
• High Ethical Standards: Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and the highest level of personal and ethical conduct.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Nondiscrimination: ABC is committed to fostering a respectful, professional workplace and making employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent from a broad and competitive candidate pool.

Employment Accommodations: ABC is committed to complying with all applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It is the Association’s policy not to discriminate against a qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's disability or perceived disability, so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. ABC provides reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others would result.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to:

• Move throughout the office or other work locations, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Hear and understand verbal communication at normal speaking levels, with or without assistance, and communicate clearly in person and over the phone.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, handle documents, and control tools or office equipment.
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required by the task or location.
• Visually read and interpret information on computer screens, printed documents, and visual aids both near and far, including distinguishing colors when necessary.
• Safely navigate construction sites or event locations, which may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and standing for extended periods.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety vests, eye protection, or other safety gear, as appropriate to the site or activity.

Work Environment: This role is primarily performed in a standard office setting with minimal noise and typical working conditions.

• Depending on job responsibilities, work may also be conducted at off-site locations such as construction sites, industry events, or partner facilities. These environments may involve variable weather, uneven terrain, or other safety considerations.
• ABC supports flexible work schedules to accommodate various lifestyles and promote a healthy work-life balance. With manager approval, a hybrid remote work arrangement may be available, with the ABC office as the primary work location.
• Employee health and safety are top priorities. All applicable health, safety, and site-specific protocols must be followed—whether working in the office, remotely, or at off-site locations.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Kirkwood, PA

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on designing, troubleshooting, and improving innovative equipment from the ground up?

At Earth and Turf products, we build and service compact, high-performing compost and manure spreaders for landscaping, market gardening, and small-scale agriculture professionals. We're committed to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction as a faith-based, fast-growing company with small business values and globally competitive products. We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and support of our machines and help bring industry-changing ideas to life.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Faith-Based Values: Join a team committed to integrity, service, and treating people with respect—customers and coworkers alike.
• Small Company Feel, Global Reach: Join a fast-growing team with small business values and industry-leading innovation, making a worldwide impact.
• Product You Can Be Proud Of: Work with equipment that's new, different, and engineered to serve professionals in composting, landscaping, and market gardening.
• Customer-First Mindset: Help uphold a standard where every customer experience is 5-star—or we will keep working until it is.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Thrive in a workplace that values communication, mutual support, and hands-on problem-solving.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experienced: 3+ years in a mechanical engineering role; familiar with agricultural or off-road equipment; understanding of electrical wiring, hydraulics, welded structured design, mechanical systems, and able to read and create schematics; welding experience preferred; Associate's degree in engineering technology with equivalent experience or a Bachelor's in degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field preferred.
• Tech Savvy: 3+ years of experience in SolidWorks or similar software in 2-D and 3-D drawings, and manufacturing documentation tools; experience with sheet metal design is strongly preferred.
• Mechanically Inclined: Experience in assembling and dissembling mechanical components; can troubleshoot equipment failures, familiar with manufacturing equipment, including press brake, shear, milling machine, lathe, handsaw, and welder
• Problem-solver: Brings a hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains precision in design, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, service, and engineering.
• Strong Communicator: Able to clearly explain technical concepts and field issues to internal teams, dealers, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & improve mechanical systems for compact agricultural equipment, focusing on sheet metal design with integrated electrical and hydraulic components.
• Create & revise schematics, technical drawings, and product specifications using CAD/SolidWorks software.
• Build & test prototypes on the shop floor, contributing to hands-on development and design validation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-efficiency of designs.
• Support new product development and the continuous improvement of existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide technical support to dealers, service teams, and end-users.
• Create & maintain documentation, including service manuals, installation guides, and support case logs.
• Work a 40-hour work week focusing on efficient, high-quality output.

What We Offer Our Mechanical Engineer:

• $75k-$85k/year, DOE
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• A stable 40-hour work week with a focus on work-life balance
• The chance to work on cutting-edge, compact ag equipment with global reach
• A small team that values integrity, customer satisfaction, and constant innovation
• A faith-based company culture that puts people and purpose before profits

To Apply

We'd love to hear from you if you're a mechanically minded problem-solver ready to design innovative equipment that makes a difference. Please submit your resume for consideration through this job ad. We look forward to learning how you can contribute to Earth and Turf's mission.

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• 100% remote based in the US
• Help shape the AI transformation of public sector services
• Lead initiatives that ship real impact, not just prototypes
• Greenfield development on a proven, profitable platform
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, Dental coverage for individuals and families

• Build and tune vector-based retrieval pipelines using OpenAI embeddings and Azure AI Search
• Design prompt strategies and agents to translate parsed PDF data into form component schemas
• Fine-tune LLMs for structured output generation with low-latency performance in mind
• Lead the development of an RLHF loop that incorporates builder UI feedback and audit data
• Help architect systems that blend traditional APIs and probabilistic inference reliably
• Work alongside full-stack and platform engineers to get it all running in production
• Stay plugged into the latest model capabilities, and make smart calls on what to adopt

• Azure AI Studio, Azure OpenAI, GPT-4o
• Python (for agents, functions, orchestration), .NET 8 (for integration layers)
• Azure AI Search, CosmosDB, MSSQL
• Kubernetes (AKS), Azure Blob, Octopus for CI/CD
• for structured PDF parsing

• 5+ years in applied ML, including experience with retrieval, embeddings, and prompt engineering
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with production-grade ML pipelines
• Experience designing and tuning RAG workflows with hybrid search
• Familiarity with RLHF and fine-tuning on structured JSON output
• Solid grasp of system-level thinking—how to bring ML into product environments cleanly

• You’ve shipped a working vector search + RAG pipeline integrated into our form builder
• You’ve scoped and kicked off our first LLM fine-tuning cycle
• We’re collecting human feedback to improve model accuracy
• You’ve helped define the roadmap for AI integrations across the platform

General Manager – Americas

Onsite, Orange County, CA 92782

Paid Relocation Offered

$380k/yr + DOE + 100% Paid Benefits for Family

We are a market player for smart home appliances and consumer electronics with a global presence. Our mission is to create connected lifestyles with smarter products, making life better at home and beyond.

Position Summary

The General Manager for Americas holds full responsibility for the regional P&L up to contribution margin, leading a high-performing cross-functional team and aligning execution with global strategic objectives.

This pivotal role will drive transformational growth, develop an elite leadership bench, and embed a disciplined, data-driven culture across the region. Success requires a builder mindset, strong operational discipline, and the ability to influence and inspire across a matrixed, global environment.

In essence, this role is about being both:

1. A Strategic Builder – shifting the region from support mode to true business ownership, shaping omnichannel growth, and serving as the primary growth driver.
2. A Results-Oriented Operator – seizing opportunities in commercial execution, improving contribution margin, and elevating the capability and performance of the regional team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Translate global strategy into clear, actionable regional initiatives and measurable goals.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to ensure seamless alignment and long-term impact.
• Champion a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement across the Americas.

Business & Operational Management

• Hold full P&L accountability for the Americas region, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead disciplined execution through robust performance management and KPI tracking.
• Drive the Americas omnichannel transformation in close partnership with the Global Amazon team.
• Ensure cross-functional excellence across Marketing, Sales (Retail + Amazon), Product Marketing, and Go-to-Market teams to guarantee market fit and launch success.

Team & Culture Building

• Build, lead, and develop a world-class regional leadership team.
• Foster a values-based culture grounded in consumer obsession, accountability, collaboration, and humility.
• Establish talent development and succession plans to match the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.

Customer & Market Focus

• Ensure global brand-building and product strategies are successfully executed and localized for the Americas market.
• Support innovation and new product launches through seamless cross-functional coordination.
• Stay ahead of market trends, channel dynamics, and competitor activity to anticipate opportunities and inform decision-making.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in consumer products, ideally in DTC or omnichannel environments.
• Proven success managing a regional P&L and leading complex, cross-functional organizations.
• Background in high-growth or transformation-stage companies with demonstrated ability to scale.

Capabilities

• Entrepreneurial and hands-on with strong business acumen.
• Skilled at implementing structure, process discipline, and performance frameworks.
• Adept at driving cultural transformation and building collaborative, empowered teams.

Traits

• Detailed & Organized – brings structure to ambiguity and ensures strong operational cadence.
• Collaborative – builds partnerships across teams while upholding accountability.
• Consumer-First – keeps customer experience and brand at the center of all decisions.
• Low Ego / Open-Minded – coachable, feedback-driven, and business-first.
• Proactive & Ownership-Driven – takes initiative, ensures flawless execution, and follows through.
• Results-Oriented – defines success through tangible business outcomes.
• People Developer – invests in building, mentoring, and empowering top talent.

Account Director, Community Solutions (Bulk Acquisition) | Ripple Fiber

Location: Michigan

Team: Bulk Community Solutions

Reports to: VP, MDU (Mike Tarrant)

Type: Full-time

Travel: Up to 50% (primarily day trips; occasional overnights)

About Ripple Fiber

At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We’re creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America’s most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.

We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.

About Our Culture

We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.

About the Role

You’ll spearhead Ripple Fiber’s growth in multi-dwelling unit (MDU) communities by identifying, developing, and closing bulk agreements with builders, property managers, ownership groups, and HOA/board stakeholders. This is a strategic, field-heavy role requiring strong business development skills, contract negotiation expertise, and technical fluency. You will navigate Right of Entry (ROE) and Bulk Internet Master Services Agreements (MSAs), coordinate with internal build teams, and ensure successful community launches.

Responsibilities:

Deal Strategy & Prospecting

• Develop territory plans to source and progress MDU bulk opportunities (new build and brownfield), owning the funnel from first touch to signed ROE.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with key decision-makers and consultants across the MDU ecosystem, including property owners, HOA boards, developers, VP of Construction, building operations leaders, asset managers, multifamily brokers, property managers, and specialized consultants (legal, finance, IT managed services). Engage these stakeholders to influence complex, multi-party decisions and drive bulk agreements through long sales cycles.
• Generate leads through proactive networking, referrals, and on-site engagement, as well as participation in industry trade shows, multifamily conferences, and association events. Build visibility through memberships in key real estate and property management organizations, and leverage relationships with consultants (legal, finance, IT managed services) to uncover opportunities. Utilize CRM systems and market intelligence tools to identify and prioritize high-value accounts, including national and regional builders, developers, and ownership groups. Drive outreach campaigns targeting decision-makers and influencers across the MDU ecosystem to consistently feed the top of the funnel.
• Solution Design & Value Story: Create and deliver compelling value presentations that position Ripple Fiber as a trusted advisor to national and regional developer teams. Highlight fiber’s long-term reliability and future-proof performance, its impact on property resale value, and the strategic advantage of locked-in revenue streams through bulk agreements. Connect technical benefits to financial outcomes to influence key stakeholders.
• Diagnose property needs (construction timelines, riser/fiber paths, Wi-Fi architecture, TV/streaming preferences, billing models) and propose tailored solutions.
• Partner with Construction, Engineering, and Sales Ops to produce compelling proposals that include detailed scope, pricing, SLAs, launch plans, and network designs optimized for futureproofing and IoT readiness. Ensure proposals clearly communicate technical advantages and long-term scalability to meet evolving smart-building and connected community needs.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead negotiations for bulk service agreements and ROE; manage the legal redline process with internal counsel and stakeholders.
• Secure long-term agreements that optimize product penetration (managed Wi-Fi, HSI, video/streaming) and protect exclusivity where appropriate.

Launch & Post-Sale

• Orchestrate a frictionless handoff to delivery teams; stay engaged through install/launch to ensure resident activation and property satisfaction.
• Track results and course-correct to hit unit goals; assist in early lifecycle upsell/cross-sell (premium speed tiers, add-on services).

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasts, and activity in CRM; prepare weekly territory updates and quarterly account reviews.
• Monitor competition and market dynamics; feed insights to leadership to refine offers and playbooks.

Qualifications:

Required

• 3–5+ years of field sales or account acquisition experience with complex, multi-stakeholder deals (telecom, multifamily, community sales, or related).
• Documented success exceeding quotas and closing contracts with property owners/PMs; comfort with long sales cycles.
• Proven negotiation and contract proficiency (proposals, ROE terms, pricing constructs); detail orientation for forecasting.
• Working knowledge of fiber networks, managed Wi-Fi; able to translate technical concepts into business outcomes for non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication (in-person presentations, phone/email/Teams) and executive presence with boards and C-suite stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience selling bulk MDU agreements; familiarity with HOA governance and legal review cycles (redlines, exhibits, SLAs).
• Prior work with new construction timelines and coordination across Engineering/Construction/Sales Ops.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New Bulk Contracts Executed (per quarter)
• Units Under Agreement and Revenue Booked (against quota)
• Resident Penetration/Activation Rate at launch + 90 days
• Cycle Time from first meeting to signed ROE
• Pipeline Health: coverage ratio, stage conversion, forecast accuracy

Take the Lead & Grow with Ripple Fiber!

If you’re a motivated business development professional looking for an exciting opportunity to interact with property owners and grow your sales career, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you.

Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Role Summary

The Trade Sales Consultant is responsible for building the Pella brand within the trade industry as their premier choice for window and door solutions. Achieve individual sales goals through a relational selling model throughout all active Pella product offerings. Provide well-rounded solutions, market expertise, and partnership by understanding customer needs and developing relationships with builders, contractors, architects, professional remodelers and trade organizations. Proactively originates new customer relationships through networking, referrals and face-to-face meetings. Help customers grow their business and offer a single point of contact for their ongoing needs. Continually strives for 100% “Very Satisfied” customers, growth as measured by market share/net sales and profitability.

The Trade Sales Consultant’s (TSC) primary duty is outside sales within their assigned market of Northern New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have outside sales experience, some industry knowledge, and live in Northern New Jersey or Rockland County NY.

The TSC is required to:

• Spend over 50% of their time at customer sites generating account growth with planned quality meetings, as well as prospecting to develop new business.
• Independently sets their own work hours.

What Pella has to offer:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission

• Monthly bonus opportunities

• Milage reimbursement

• 401k plus 4% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision plan

• Health savings and flex spending plans

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short/long term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development/growth opportunities

• Home office and build your own schedule

The salary range for a Trade Sales Consultant can vary based on experience. The salary range is $57,000–$75,000 plus uncapped commission, and reflects factors such as experience, skills, certifications, education, location, and market conditions. This position includes standard IRS mileage reimbursement, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K match, and more). This is a performance-based role with unlimited earning potential—our compensation plan rewards results. You’ll represent premium, well-known products backed by a trusted, privately held company with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, so you can sell with confidence.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Achieving individual sales and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Networking, lead and referral generation.
• Actively represent Pella at company sponsored events, professional group’s invitations to discuss and/or present Pella products, trade association meetings and/or builder home shows.
• Generating sales by acquiring new customers while building loyalty within existing customer relationships.
• Responding to client concerns and applies independent decision making while striving for first-time resolution on all client problems/issues.
• Maintaining exceptional level of expertise of products/services relating to Pella’s customers, as well as staying abreast of the competitive landscape.
• Striving to build strong customer relationships by engaging in a consultative sales approach to recommend the products, total solutions and consistent follow up that satisfy the needs of the customer.
• Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales procedure.
• Educating customers on manufacturer installation guidelines and measuring of openings to ensure accuracy of product ordering and applications.
• Leveraging other Pella team members/departments to assist with specific product requirements.
• Thanking clients and encourage a continuing relationship by acting as their central point of contact.
• Understanding of and adherence to the Trade Selling Process in all aspects of sales related interactions.
• Collaborating with the Operations teams to ensure successful after sale service requirements and installations.
• Interacting with Account Receivable department to address any potential billing/payment issues of customer.
• Strong CRM systems tools capabilities leveraged to manage all customer interactions and proactively communicate to customers.
• Occasionally working variable, non-traditional hours and making themselves available for customers during evenings and weekends.

Skills/Knowledge

• Able to develop partnerships with other businesses that serve the same customers
• Provide superb customer service and generate referrals from one customer to others
• Create a sense of trust and reliability with customers
• Skilled at relating to a variety of customers- balances poise and integrity with a service mentality
• Able to negotiate, build value and address objections towards closing a sale
• Work collaboratively with Pella team members and customers
• Enjoys working in fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Energized by meeting and engaging new people, skilled networker
• Demonstrates confidence balanced with humility
• Tenacious, able to persevere through sales challenges and setbacks
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible about hours, responsive to customer needs, willing to be available
• Excellent influencer- can sell something new, shift paradigms, convey the value proposition
• Seeks out internal experts and utilizes their knowledge
• Able to accurately read, interpret and take-off blueprints
• Adaptable to changing processes and priorities
• Works well without close supervision but always keeps their manager informed.
• Focused on details and follow through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and smart devices, and ability to learn internal software programs and applications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual’s motor vehicle record must also comply with company requirements. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able to prioritize responsibilities.

Language and Communication Skills

Ability to read and analyze documents related to contracts and work documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to verbally present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and the general public.

Professional Skills

Must present a clean and neat physical appearance and strictly abide by company dress code serving as a role model for other employees, customer and visitors.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to solve practical and arithmetic problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive an automobile, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment varies between low to moderate in administrative offices and to moderate on constructions sites.

Travel

The vast majority of travel will be local. Must be able to drive to showrooms, job sites and customer/contractor locations and required company functions at various locations.