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Companies Overview: Peacock Colors Company (PCC) was founded in 1925 in Chicago, IL as a paint and ink company. For the last 50 years Peacock has manufactured colorants and additives for the plastic processing industry. Vortex Liquid Color Company (VLCC) was founded in 1996 in Sheboygan, WI and provides liquid color concentrates for many engineering and commodity polymers. We create color chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Poly Compounding specializes in toll compounding of heat and shear sensitive engineered plastics with technical know-how and decades of experience in developing customized compounding processes specific to the need of the application. All enterprise companies contribute to the success of our customers by providing them brilliant colors, long stable color life, specialty compounds and draw the attention of consumers. We are leaders in our field and work relentlessly to satisfy our customer needs.

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives:

Summary:

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives: is responsible for the growth of Peacock Color and Vortex Liquid Color product sales in the Americas. Focus on retaining and growing current customers, pipeline of new customer development and closure, forecasting, support customer orders, line scheduling and maintaining all customers within payment terms. Scout new potential customers in previously unknown industrial markets and/or new applications. Create, maintain, and close opportunity in the pipeline to drive above-market growth. Key successes factors include negotiating, project management, networking and ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees as well all customers. Upholds and supports organizational goals and values. Ability to handle multiple activities and must be outgoing, self-driven, pleasant & very personable.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Account Development & Sales Management:

• Own the relationship and projects at core customers and find new opportunities for growth within the accounts. Improve PCC share via gaining competition share.
• Find new/new accounts and drive new business growth by gaining technical specification at customer in the Americas. Understand Customer CTQ’s and relate it back to technical team to develop product for commercial success.
• Balance short term and long-term business objective effectively: drive new business growth and building a strong target position for the future.
• Develop strong technical understanding of Color and liquid color products in traditional and new application area.
• Identify and assess the current customer base and prospects for selling additional PCC. This includes selling price, volume, and customer buying criteria, market/business dynamics and entry strategies.
• Relationships & customer satisfaction.
• Short-term & long-term forecasts.
• Manage complaints.
• Manage credit terms/account receivables.
• Proactively leverage relationships to obtain the Voice of Customers, understand & articulate value propositions, and monitor the competitive landscape.

Project Management:

• Utilize skills to map new business projects and application development (see below)
• Manage projects and developments through the development process and drive completion of milestones per established timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Application Development:

• Utilize specific technical expertise to translate innovations and differentiated products to commercial success.
• Interact with Color development lab and manufacturing organizations to facilitate success by communicating unmet needs in new applications.
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Communicate product quality needs to Manufacturing and technical personnel.

Teamwork is critical due to the diversity of talents involved. Focus of the team on key deliverables and the value of the market dynamic are very important. Development of the capabilities of each direct report is important to the succession options for the company.

Core Competencies (A must have):

• Communication skills: Effectively respond to customer needs, demonstrate listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills.
• Commercial/Negotiating Skills: Build consensus and agreement at customer organization and secure commitments.
• Business Decision Making: Financial acumen, cost and benefits, lean for past experience, problem solving and develop solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute business strategy, understand competitors-strength and weakness, understand and address the needs of multiple customers.
• Results Oriented: Proven commercial track record with sustained business results and topline growth, accountability for target follow up and closure. Ability to break complex problems into manageable task and direct necessary resources to meet and beat deadline.
• Passion for Excellence: Integrity and resilience a must. High level of collaboration, willing to accept constructive criticism/feedback, lead with example, exhibit and expect hard work, deep passion and breed success.

QUALIFYING & REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing in differentiated markets.
• Ability to interact with R&D and manufacturing to facilitate developments, complaint investigations etc.
• Business development, application development, project management, and pull-through marketing experience with proven track record.
• Background in the plastics industry, but not required.
• Proven ability to influence internal and external decision makers.
• Results oriented.
• Strong communication and sales skill.
• Strong team player.
• Comfortable and efficient with working independently.

Senior Manager, Key Accounts — North America

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid | Reports to: SVP, Sales

Overview: The Senior Manager, Key Accounts, North America is the primary liaison for retailer buyers and planners across the region. This role is responsible for delivering sales plan objectives, including retail, gross, and net targets, while driving strategic growth across key partners.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Account Leadership and Strategic Growth:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners.
• Develop and implement plans that drive growth and maximize revenue.
• Drive revenue growth by uncovering up-sell and cross-sell opportunities and securing new business through strategic prospecting and relationship development.
• Manage travel retail.
• Identify areas of opportunity for new businesses, including gyms, wellness and hotel spas, to grow market share.

• Cross-Functional Partnership and Communication: 

• Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Support marketing, digital, VM, and planning teams.
• Partner with Trade Marketing on go to market retailer strategies.

• Performance management and Insights:

• Lead business reviews and forecast sales.
• Analyze sales trends versus budget and provide actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends.

• Commercial Operations: 

• Negotiation contracts, including terms and pricing. 
• For retail operations, ensure adherence to best-practice guidelines
• Manage launches and optimize assortments.
• Oversee budgets while managing FOC, sampling, GWP budgets and agency field teams.
• Own box programs for marketing opportunities and liquidation.
• Resolve client challenges and offer proactive solutions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- 6–8 years of relevant experience; preferably in the beauty space. 

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

- Highly organized and self‑motivated.

- Familiarity with CRM and Microsoft Office.

- Collaborative and results-driven.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

- Consumer‑centric mindset.

- Thrives in fast‑paced environments.

- Collaborative team player.

- Takes ownership.

- Entrepreneurial and strategic thinker.

- Results‑driven.

- Positive and energetic.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Comprehensive PTO including holidays and Summer Fridays.

- Hybrid work schedule.

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) with a company match.

- Salary range: $135,000–$150,000 (NYC-based).

About Grown Alchemist:

GROWN ALCHEMIST was born from the belief that skin health + wellness is holistic, impacted by the world around us. Our solution; high-performance, clinically proven formulations and services using advanced plant and bio-tech ingredients. Working with your skin biology inside + out. Better absorbed, better utilized, better results - creating optimum conditions for you + your skin to thrive. The Alchemy Of Total Skin Health. Plant Powered. Science Boosted. 

Grown Alchemist is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees’ careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles. One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected and valued. We recruit positive minded people who share our core values and our commitment to sustainability.

Level Up USA is hiring a Key Account Representative to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. The primary responsibility of the Key Account Representative is engaging clients in meaningful conversations about current products to increase overall sales and market penetration. We are looking for a candidate that is aligned with our mission and ready to make an impact. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying on top of market trends, you'll help create impactful experiences that engage our target audiences and drive sales.

Key Account Representative Task and Duties:

• Represent the brand in a positive and professional manner at various events and locations along with promotional marketing campaigns.
• Engage with customers to promote brand awareness and generate interest in products or services by showing expert product knowledge.
• Showcase and offer product demonstrations to showcase the features and benefits of the brand's offerings
• Create excitement and buzz around our brand through creative marketing strategies and demonstrations.
• Distribute promotional materials and samples to potential customers.
• Collect feedback and insights from customers to improve our products and customer experience.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop innovative ways to reach target audiences.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of our products and stay updated on industry trends.
• Represent Level Up USA with integrity and enthusiasm, embodying our brand values at all times.

Key Account Representative Requirements and Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Key Account Manager is a plus
• Superior verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to easily build rapport with customers and clients
• Flexible scheduling availability
• Tech savvy
• Excellent team player

About Us:

Level Up USA, based in Cincinnati, is a marketing, sales, and events company dedicated to helping top-tier brands create impactful experiences and drive meaningful growth. Collaborating with iconic and innovative companies, we specialize in delivering bold and results-driven campaigns. At our core, it’s our people that set us apart—developing talent through mentorship, hands-on experience, and leadership opportunities. We are deeply invested in our community, fostering local talent and creating careers while driving sustainable growth for our team and our partners. At Level Up USA, we pride ourselves on turning big ideas into action while maintaining a fun and rewarding workplace.

Join Level Up USA today! Please submit your resumé or profile to apply. Level Up USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary: As an Industrial Key Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic development and sales growth within HellermannTyton's Industrial Automation market, with a key focus on Factory and Manufacturing Automation. This role focuses on developing a specific market area while crafting and executing targeted sales strategies for opportunities and accounts. Success in this position hinges on a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing comprehensive program plans that leverage the HellermannTyton product portfolio to deliver robust, tailored solutions. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation

Essential Functions

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• Accelerate revenue growth through the development of larger-scale market-specific accounts and opportunities.
  
  
• Specify HellermannTyton wire management and identification solutions with a goal of maximizing HellermannTyton content with new customers and applications.
  
  
• Build a cohesive strategy with other HellermannTyton salespeople, ensuring a uniform strategy across the customer enterprise.
  
  
• Drive, manage, and close multiple project opportunities across a broad customer base.
  
  
• Development and execution of market-based pricing strategies.
  
  
• Proactively communicate opportunity milestones and changes to strategies across all relevant stakeholder groups.
  
  
• Contribute to marketing content as requested.
  
  

Success in the role requires

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• Customer Focus Demonstrated ability to form meaningful partnerships (internal/external) at all organizational levels, resulting in meaningful solutions to complex problems.
  
  
• Strategic Vision The ability to see the big picture, contribute to the HellermannTyton strategic plan, align and develop and execute customer strategic plans.
  
  

Sales Skills & Knowledge: Proven experience specifying components with customers and experience applying a program/platform/model year approach to gaining sales.

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• Technical Capabilities - Ability to understand plastics, materials, and benefits of different plastic fasteners, as well as understand wire and component labeling opportunities.
  
  
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  
  
• Communication / Interpersonal Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., engineering, supply chain, marketing, finance, etc.) at all levels.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to recognize and customize communications to different audiences, including utilizing diverse information from a variety of sources to present the HellermannTyton value proposition in an effective manner.
  
  
• Persistent yet reasonable approach to communicating and driving results. Ability to utilize and leverage relevant social media platforms, trade organizations, etc., to penetrate and expand business opportunities.
  
  
• Leadership - Foster a team atmosphere and lead people through influence who are not direct reports.
  
  
• Results Oriented - Must be effective at both directly closing sales opportunities and presenting opportunities for local sales teams to develop and close. Demonstrated detail orientation and disciplined time management to drive multiple activities to the established timelines.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement - Change agent for internal process improvements.
  
  

What You'll Bring

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• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a manufacturer in a sales, marketing, or business development role. Must have proven specification abilities.
  
  
• Experience working within the market of factory or manufacturing automation / integration.
  
  
• Proficient at reading and working with engineering drawings.
  
  
• Experience working with electrical harnessing, routing, or electrical design preferred.
  
  
• Polished presentation skills, with sincere demeanor.
  
  
• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels within a customer organization. * Ability to travel 50% time.
  
  
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position. HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Description

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  Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across various teams, including Client Acquisition, Client Success, CX, Training, Global Support, and Product, to provide a tailored and flawless experience for your accounts.
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  Demonstrate strong leadership within account teams, guiding internal stakeholders to deliver seamless onboarding experiences.
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  Coordinate internally and within clients all tasks and actions to develop a comprehensive onboarding experience
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  Initiate and nurture relationships with clients within the first 30 to 45 days of their subscription.
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  Lead and manage enterprise-level clients, including Fortune 500 accounts ensuring strategic alignment, smooth onboarding, and measurable adoption of Meltwater's AI-powered solutions.
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  Champion innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies across implementation practices
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  Establish yourself as a trusted advisor and expert across Meltwater's SaaS AI platforms.
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  Leverage AI-driven tools and data insights to enhance onboarding efficiency, optimize workflows, and deliver smarter client solutions.
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  Assist in configuring and setting up the application to meet clients' desired outcomes effectively.
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  Construct and manage complex Boolean logic queries and analytics for insightful data extraction.
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  Develop customized reports and dashboards tailored to individual client parameters to assess the impact of their marketing, public relations, and social media outreach campaigns.
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  Proactively identify potential risks or blockers in implementations and escalate appropriately to maintain timelines and quality.
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  Conduct both online and in-person training sessions to facilitate platform proficiency among clients.
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  Coordinate and prioritize project tasks, manage timelines, and maintain comprehensive project plans.
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  Drive engagement and adoption, fostering enthusiasm and passion through meaningful client interactions.
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  Effectively communicate project status and deliverables with internal and external teams to ensure project success.
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  Uphold client satisfaction through proactive follow-up, responsiveness, and clear communication.
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  Track milestones and document client interactions and insights to enhance overall client experience and relationship management.
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  Identify opportunities to streamline and improve internal processes for greater scalability and client satisfaction.

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  A Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a client-facing role within software support
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  A strong executive presence, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills, enables you to effectively convey ideas and build rapport.
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  Empathy and an innate ability to understand customer needs, fostering rapid relationship development.
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  A keen interest in AI technologies and an understanding of how they can enhance client onboarding and operational efficiency.
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  Business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of diverse departmental and industry requirements.
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  Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
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  Strong multitasking capability - comfortable managing several client projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
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  A customer-centric mindset, recognizing the significance of maintaining robust customer relationships.
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  Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional organizational abilities, encompassing prioritization, scheduling, and time management.
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  Demonstrated proficiency in presentation skills, adept at facilitating online meetings, delivering comprehensive training sessions, and collaborating with clients to address concerns.
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  A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance team collaboration and implementation effectiveness.
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  A deep understanding of and passion for media, news, and current affairs.
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  Experience in crafting complex Boolean queries, underscoring your proficiency in data analysis and extraction techniques.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish or another language is a plus.
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  The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

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  Enjoy comprehensive paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
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  Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
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  401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
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  Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
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  Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

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  Hourly Salary $35 an hour USD + discretionary 5% annual bonus subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan. Earnings are dependent on individual sales performance.

About Us:

Loloi Rugs is a leading textile brand that designs and crafts rugs, pillows, and throws for the thoughtfully layered home. Family-owned and led since 2004, Loloi is growing more quickly than ever. To date, we’ve expanded our diverse team to hundreds of employees, invested in multiple distribution facilities, introduced thousands of products, and earned the respect and business of retailers and designers worldwide. A testament to our products and our team, Loloi has earned the ARTS Award for “Best Rug Manufacturer” in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025.

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At Loloi, carrying the right amount of inventory—at the right time and at the right place—is critical to our success. As our Director of Planning for Key Accounts and Exclusive Products, you will help lead a team responsible for forecasting, planning, and managing the inventory of over 10,000 SKUs in multiple textile categories from around the world. Our ideal candidate has years of experience and expertise in leading planning and inventory management for a mid-sized and fast-growing company with multiple sales channels.

This role will partner with the VP of Planning and Inventory Management to maximize sales, profitability, and optimize inventory levels to support our multiple category channels. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to establish processes, systems, and collaborative relationships needed for the effective delivery, replenishment, sell-through, and mark downs of merchandise. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic merchandise business plan with the support of the Vice President of Planning and Inventory Management.

The Director of Planning will develop comprehensive merchandise strategy, budgeting and forecasting, derived from analysis of customer analytics, historical data and client demands to provide accurate financial inputs to the leaders of Loloi. Act as a change leader to support company initiatives, actively participate in strategic decision making, proactively challenge the status quo, present alternative approaches, and highlight potential issues. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the Loloi Inventory Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall financial plans, class plans, flow and bottoms-up assortment plan that execute the merchandise strategy while maintaining financial objective.
• Continuously improve related business tools, systems and methodologies to help deliver results in inventory management.
• Oversee the process and communication with vendors, suppliers, and factories to ensure on time PO commitments and delivery dates are met.
• In partnership with Finance develop a financial model for new product categories, including forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning.
• Partner with key stakeholders to build a collaborative planning process to increase visibility, drive performance, and achieve short and long-term company objectives.
• Manage inventory cash flow in partnership with finance and merchandising, accurately forecasting inventory needs that align with open-to-buy while optimizing cash out-flow by month.
• Collaborate with key business partners on ways to mitigate forecast risks and maximize sales opportunities.
• Responsible for continually improving forecast and inventory accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and lead various other reporting projects including decision support, metrics and analytics.
• Manage building, leading and motivating a team and making recommendations on future team needs and structure.

Experience, Skills, & Ability Requirements

• 8+ years minimum of Planning experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Merchandising, Business Management,
• Preferably held a management position with a digitally native, high-growth, eCommerce-first retail brand.
• Experience in home furnishings preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Willing to roll up sleeves; no job is too small an attitude.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• A culture of meritocracy that fosters ongoing growth opportunities
• A stable, growing family-owned company that looks after its employees

Loloi Rugs does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.

This role supports an eCommerce fulfillment environment that manages pickup, third-party delivery (Instacart and DoorDash), and operations. The team is building a platform focused on order submission, selection, and routing, with an emphasis on operational reporting, process optimization, and demand forecasting.

About the Role

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of product through product lifecycle
• Work directly and indirectly with business stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure execution of deliverables
• Create, maintain and communicate product catalog and technology roadmaps, including near-term delivery, to engage stakeholders across the organization
• Identify, measure and improve key product catalog metrics to enhance the customer experience, and create a compelling, relevant product vision using web metrics, customer insights, feedback, research and internal operational metrics
• Elicit, define and analyze medium to complex requirements in various formats ensuring they are testable, measurable and traceable
• Set criteria for minimum viable product to increase the speed/frequency with which enhancements and new capabilities are delivered
• Lead the appropriate teams to refine, prioritize and manage requirements using various tools (e.g., templates, team backlogs, requirements management or agile task management applications)
• Lead requirement walk-throughs with key stakeholders using various methods (e.g., team demos, workshops, sprint planning and backlog refinement sessions)
• Identify and estimate anticipated work efforts based on priority using requirement work plans, program increment (PI) planning, and sprint planning
• Define and resolve dependencies, issues and risks and identify impacted areas through team collaboration
• Break down a medium to complex vision into smaller projects, initiatives or features

Qualifications

Skills: Must-Have

• Product strategy & prioritization
• Data platform fundamentals
• ML literacy
• Stakeholder communication
• Designing for expert users without alienating new ones
• Clear documentation and onboarding flows
• Understanding user workflows—not just APIs

Strong Differentiators

• MLOps understanding
• Experimentation and metrics fluency
• Responsible AI leadership
• Platform UX thinking
• Stakeholder Management

Required Skills

• Align business leaders, engineers, data scientists, legal/compliance, and ops
• Translate technical constraints into business-relevant language
• Manage expectations around ML uncertainty and iteration

Preferred Skills

• Data Concepts You Should Be Fluent In
• Data types: structured, semi-structured, unstructured
• Data pipelines (batch vs. streaming)
• Data quality dimensions: accuracy, completeness, timeliness
• Data lineage and observability
• Metadata, schemas, and versioning
• Platform Thinking
• APIs, SDKs, and self-service capabilities
• Multi-tenant vs. single-tenant design
• Performance, scalability, and cost tradeoffs
• Internal vs. external (customer-facing) platforms
• Machine Learning Fundamentals Every PM Should Know
• Supervised vs. unsupervised learning
• Training vs. inference
• Features, labels, and training data
• Model evaluation metrics (precision, recall, AUC, RMSE, etc.)
• Overfitting vs. generalization
• ML Product Realities
• ML outputs are probabilistic, not deterministic
• Model performance degrades over time (data drift, concept drift)
• Improving models often requires better data, not better algorithms
• ML development is experimental and iterative
• Areas that must be understood
• Model training pipelines
• Model deployment patterns (batch, real-time, edge)
• Model monitoring and retraining
• Versioning of models and data
• Rollbacks and experimentation (A/B tests, canary releases)

At Theory, we create clothes that matter, that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live.

Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York’s Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.

In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.

The Responsibilities

A Key Holder works within the store management team to help achieve store sales goals and maximize profitability. Through effective management in partnership with Store Manager, the Key Holder works to create a store experience for our clients that results in sales growth. As a key holder, you will be responsible for continuously improving and developing management skills, taking ownership of the responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager, and acting as a role model to the sales team.

Business Leader

• Meet personal and store sales and KPI goals
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the product to support the brand goals
• Develop sales techniques that are relevant to the market
• Establish and maintain client-base
• Leverage company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leverage KPI’s to support business-driving strategies

People Leader

• Ensure effective communication between store manager & other team members
• Identify ways to keep the team motivated and engaged
• Present new & innovative ideas to support meeting business goals
• Coach team on sales floor providing relevant and consistent feedback to improve performance

Operations Leader

• Ensure all functions of the store are maintained to support a superior shopping-experiences
• Assist in all areas of stock, shipping, receiving protocols/policies, procedures and all related processes inclusive of paperwork
• Collaborate with store managers in areas of risk management, physical security, store cash control and inventory control.
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support inventory goals

Customer Focus

• Ensure the highest level of customer service to each and all individuals in the store
• Build meaningful relationships with clients through strong-interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with all team members to support a superior shopping experience
• Be present on and off the floor as a Theory Brand Ambassador

The Essentials

• 3-4 years’ prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Independent work ethic, time management skills
• Computer skills to operate point of sale system, experiences with teamwork is a plus

Salary: $22/hour - $25/hour

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ensure your Theory job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Theory never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for an interview and ensure your communication is coming from a Theory or sister company email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our direct job posting.

At Theory, we create clothes that matter, that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live.

Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York’s Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.

In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.

The Responsibilities

A Key Holder works within the store management team to help achieve store sales goals and maximize profitability. Through effective management in partnership with Store Manager, the Key Holder works to create a store experience for our clients that results in sales growth. As a key holder, you will be responsible for continuously improving and developing management skills, taking ownership of the responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager, and acting as a role model to the sales team.

Business Leader

• Meet personal and store sales and KPI goals
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the product to support the brand goals
• Develop sales techniques that are relevant to the market
• Establish and maintain client-base
• Leverage company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leverage KPI’s to support business-driving strategies

People Leader

• Ensure effective communication between store manager & other team members
• Identify ways to keep the team motivated and engaged
• Present new & innovative ideas to support meeting business goals
• Coach team on sales floor providing relevant and consistent feedback to improve performance

Operations Leader

• Ensure all functions of the store are maintained to support a superior shopping-experiences
• Assist in all areas of stock, shipping, receiving protocols/policies, procedures and all related processes inclusive of paperwork
• Collaborate with store managers in areas of risk management, physical security, store cash control and inventory control.
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support inventory goals

Customer Focus

• Ensure the highest level of customer service to each and all individuals in the store
• Build meaningful relationships with clients through strong-interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with all team members to support a superior shopping experience
• Be present on and off the floor as a Theory Brand Ambassador

The Essentials

• 3-4 years’ prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Independent work ethic, time management skills
• Computer skills to operate point of sale system, experiences with teamwork is a plus

Salary: $20/hr- $23/hr *

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Join our team as a Key Sales Associate and have a positive impact on many lives. Our Key Sales Associates are responsible for engaging customers in conversation to understand their needs and objections; presenting merchandise and detailed information on features and benefits; offering extended service plans and financing options; working with the entire sales team to provide a superior experience to all of our valued customers and meeting individual and team sales goals. May also assist the Store Manager and/or Assistant Manager with supervisory duties.

We value integrity, diversity, teamwork and opportunities for advancement maintaining our promotion from within philosophy. We provide training on sales techniques, product knowledge, and skills to take your career to the next level. In return, we ask that you bring your commitment to excellence, desire to grow and ability to provide a superior customer experience.

Job Requirements:

• One year of sales, retail and/or jewelry experience is preferred, but not required.

A Sampling of our Total Rewards:

• Base pay, $18.00 $19.00 plus commission on sales. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance (Full Time Team Members)
• 401 (k)
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays (Full Time Team Members)
• Tuition Reimbursement and DCA courses based on position
• Training - Associate Training System, Management Training System, Career Development and more
• Team Member Merchandise Discounts
• Incentive Trips and Contests

Signet Jewelers operates mall-based Banter by Piercing Pagoda kiosks throughout the United States.

Signet Jewelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of all levels of employees. Please know that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.