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Located in Zion, IL, Ivanhoe Industries, Inc is a leading manufacturer of foam control agents, emulsifiers, and surfactants for various industries including food, fermentation, agriculture, oilfield, and other industrial market applications. We are looking for experienced salespeople to manage and grow our Midwest territories that are established with long-term customers and are poised for growth with a healthy list of prospective customers. The ideal candidate would be located in the central or upper Midwest.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for commercial sales efforts selling foam control agents, emulsifiers, and surfactants to new and prospective customers into assigned market segments and will report directly to the National Sales Manager. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

–      Prospecting

–      Call Reporting

–      Customer entertainment – when needed

–      Attend tradeshows – as needed

–      Travel required – at least 50%

Job Requirements:

–      Bachelor’s degree in science, food science, business, or marketing

–      5+ years of sales experience in related chemical / food industries with a proven track record of success

–      Experience in working with distributors and channel partners is a plus.

–      Strong interpersonal and communication skills

–      The ability to develop strong, successful business relationships, both internally and externally

–      Effective negotiation skills

–      The ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

–      Experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

–      Clean driving record

Benefits:

–      Car Allowance Program

–      Fully remote – work from home

–      Company cell phone, computer

–      Internet reimbursement for home office

–      Available medical/dental/vision care benefits

–      Competitive pay with commission structure

–      401K with company match

IvanhoeIndustries

Located in Zion, IL, Ivanhoe Industries, Inc is a leading manufacturer of foam control agents, emulsifiers, and surfactants for various industries including food, fermentation, agriculture, oilfield, and other industrial market applications. We are looking for experienced salespeople to manage and grow our Midwest territories that are established with long-term customers and are poised for growth with a healthy list of prospective customers. The ideal candidate would be located in the central or upper Midwest.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for commercial sales efforts selling foam control agents, emulsifiers, and surfactants to new and prospective customers into assigned market segments and will report directly to the National Sales Manager. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

–      Prospecting

–      Call Reporting

–      Customer entertainment – when needed

–      Attend tradeshows – as needed

–      Travel required – at least 50%

Job Requirements:

–      Bachelor’s degree in science, food science, business, or marketing

–      5+ years of sales experience in related chemical / food industries with a proven track record of success

–      Experience in working with distributors and channel partners is a plus.

–      Strong interpersonal and communication skills

–      The ability to develop strong, successful business relationships, both internally and externally

–      Effective negotiation skills

–      The ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

–      Experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

–      Clean driving record

Benefits:

–      Car Allowance Program

–      Fully remote – work from home

–      Company cell phone, computer

–      Internet reimbursement for home office

–      Available medical/dental/vision care benefits

–      Competitive pay with commission structure

–      401K with company match

IvanhoeIndustries

Job Description – Account Manager

The Account Manager will develop and maintain a sales territory consisting of a defined sales goal, which may be subject to change. The Account Manager will be accountable for retaining existing accounts and growing business while maintaining strong and trusting partnerships with customers. The Account Manager will be a strategic partner in expanding Doka USA’s presence within the designated territory and will be accountable for maximizing sales that broaden Doka USA’s position in the market.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers and make cold calls that result in meetings and convert prospects into actual sales.
• Develop both new and existing accounts and expand business through face-to-face contact with the customers.
• Maintains a customer/prospect database that contains the names, addresses and actual phone numbers of actual and prospective accounts as well as all of the names of the officers and key office and field personnel that represent these customer/prospects. Regularly uses and maintains customer/prospect database (Victori).
• Communicates clearly and collaborates with engineering, as required, to insure accurate proposals.
• Prepares proposals and obtains appropriate managerial approval.
• Drafts final proposals, insuring management approval and customer signatures are obtained.
• Presents proposals while selling the features and benefits of our products to close sales.
• Partners with engineering for jobs under contract and obtains approved drawings.
• Conducts regularly scheduled jobsite service visits instructing the workers in the proper and safe utilization of equipment thereby shortening their learning curve. Ensures that the customer is satisfied with the equipment and the production he/she is obtaining and insures proper recording and coordination of shipments and returns.
• Entertains customers as required and as appropriate, in compliance with published company entertainment and expense guidelines.
• Accountable for all credit interactions with the customer including obtaining contractor approval of invoices, making adjustments through credit requests and insuring prompt payment, as well as preparing and distributing monthly account status reports. Additionally, he/she settles accounts as soon as possible after the last major return of a project regarding lost material, damaged product, cleaning, freight and final returns.
• Timely and accurately completes weekly sales reports and provides information as needed for backlog and sales projections.
• Visits job sites as required.
• Handles special projects as assigned including participating in company committees/teams.
• Continually builds product knowledge.
• Assists in ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Conducts day-to-day business related activities in compliance with all Sales, Engineering, and national policies, procedures and business practices.
• Some overnight travel as required. Additionally, he/she may be called upon to make sales or service calls outside of the designated territory as needed.
• Collaborates with the Sales Manager and Area Manager ensuring company and branch sales initiatives are aligned and achieved.

Qualifications

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• High School Graduate.
• Bachelor Degree with a concentration in Business, Engineering or Construction preferred.
• 5-7 years sales/account management experience required. Previous experience within the concrete forming industry a plus.
• Consistently handles confidential information with the highest level of integrity and delivers the highest standards of service to customers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, follow-up and negotiation skills along with a strong numerical aptitude required.
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and handles all responsibilities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Takes initiative, manages time effectively, and manages and adjusts priorities based on business demands.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and its marketplace.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective selling and problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Willing and able to learn new computer systems, products, concepts and techniques as well as an eagerness to keep abreast of customer, industry and competitor developments.
• Self-motivated, assertive, team player with a strong work ethic, able to work independently in a results-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Understands how the branch sales, business development activities and account management of Doka USA impact the corporation worldwide.

Additional Information

Dokaoffers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off(sick/personal,vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays)and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka’s team.

If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industryleader excites you, please submit your resume by clickingbelow. Visit us on-line atwww.dokausa.comfor additional information onDokaUSA, Ltd.

Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

Doka USA

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

We’re looking for talented Account Managers to join our client services team. We need team players who will help out wherever necessary in order to provide value to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary liaison between Americaneagle.com and the client
• Documents all aspects of client’s account through the use of all available tools
• Ensures the successful completion, quality and/or resolution of all client requests
• Provides a high-level of service while always keeping the client’s and Americaneagle.com’s business goals in mind
• Collaborates with other key players in an effort to develop an overall account strategy while strengthening the client relationship
• Able to effectively work with the Client Services director, technical manager, developers, and all other relevant resources in an effort to accurately and efficiently complete all client requests
• Manages all client requests in a timely manner through strategic planning and confirmation of request details, estimates, functional and technical specifications, timelines and written status reports throughout the development process

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of Account Management experience
• Previous experience with website administration or in the IT industry is preferred
• Previous experience dealing directly with clients in a customer relations environment
• Communication, teamwork, passion, pride, adaptability, proactivity, ownership, organization, resourcefulness and positivity are key to being a successful Americaneagle.com account manager

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Americaneagle.com

Job Description

We are seeking an empathetic, solutions-oriented Account Manager to join our team and support the Brand Partnerships team with their growing list of clients. As the Account Manager, you will be a key contributor to the Account Planning team and will be responsible for the successful creation and execution of ad campaigns ultimately ensuring 100% delivery of all programs assigned. 

You will have the opportunity to partner with almost every department at Doing Things, from our Creative Team, to Sales, Finance, Merch, Shows, and Rights Management teams and you will ensure that each campaign is impactful, and organized. You will play a critical role in inter-departmental collaboration and building long-term, strong client relationships. You are professional, polished and articulate, with superior organization and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Excellent, empathetic, and solutions-oriented communication is a must — both internally & externally
• Own the entire account management process, from pre to post sale, specifically = 

Pre-Sale

• Collaborate with sellers & creative team on the entire pre-sale process — including digesting & synthesizing RFPs, ultimately developing innovative & cohesive proposals leveraging DT ad products 
• Experience with audience analysis tools is a plus [Shareablee, Demographics Pro, etc.]
• Brainstorm net new creative big ideas based on RFPs and be able to translate them into slides for clients
• Build media plans in excel
• Experience with media math is preferred
• Build proposal decks, aggregating everyone’s thoughts from the brainstorm and developing a clear, compelling story as the DT solution 

Post-Sale

• Manage all post-sale client communication by establishing, growing, and maintaining strong relationships with client partners
• Guide clients through clear campaign kick off calls and into creative production
• You are extremely detail oriented, proactive, and strategic with your client and internal communication // understanding every step of the path so that everyone else can execute their job seamlessly
• Responsible for coordinating all creative production – requesting new creative, relaying client feedback internally, and aggregating creative to send back to the client for review/approval
• Experience in Slack & Monday.com is a plus
• Organize all content delivery to the client, meticulously ensuring all creative components are greenlit by the client in order to go live by the flight start
• Schedule all approved content
• Experience in Sprout Social is a plus
• Coordinate and manage campaign’s ad operations, successfully launching campaigns directly to social platforms
• Experience in the backend insights of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat is a plus
• Continuously monitor campaign performance and pacing – providing clients with optimization recommendations
• Set up paid programs in Meta Ads Manager
• Coordinate & confirm outside creators for ad campaigns // handle all paperwork, delivery of approved content for them to launch, etc.
• Translate performance to visuals/materials with relevant relative information enabling clients to understand partnership value vs. company and industry benchmarks
• Turn learnings to actionable insights, acting as a consultative partner to our clients
• Ultimately ensure the full delivery of media programs all the way through actualization / reconciliation
• Experience in Boostr and with billing rev recognition is a plus
• Keeping all internal documents and sheets up to date with your portfolio of program’s worth of clean, accurate reporting & information

Qualifications

• 3.5+ years managing campaigns in a media company, agency, or similar industry 
• Bring your own, unique, refreshing and diverse brain to the table — we want to learn from you 
• Adaptable, enthusiastic, comfortable being uncomfortable
• Human characteristics we value – you are extremely organized, detail-oriented, thoughtful, resourceful, resilient, self-aware, excitable, flexible, adaptable, patient, understanding, comfortable being uncomfortable, comfortable with an ever-changing environment, proactive and thorough
• Deep knowledge of the social media landscape regarding content – specifically memes and viral content
• Effective time management and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• Exceptional at client services & external communication
• You can synthesize communication between internal and external stakeholders, you are clear and concise
• High level of comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience building media plans
• Experience creating, monitoring, and optimizing paid campaigns in Meta Ads Manager
• Experience with project management tools – Monday.com, G-Suite, Slack, Sprout 
• Experience with campaign analytics and building client-facing reports – Talkwalker, Kantar
• Loves to laugh & make people laugh 
• Thrives in a high growth, fast paced environment 
• A proven team player who values collaborate on projects in addition to independent work 
• Great at building and presenting materials  

Who We Are

At Doing Things, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. 

Doing Things (DT) is responsible for the funniest, most shareable and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on social, including ShitHeadSteve, TrashCanPaul, MiddleClassFancy, AnimalsDoingThings, Recess Therapy, and BobDoesSports, among others. Through its IP, DT fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV.

Today, DT touts more than 35+ unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 85 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat.

DT works with global brands, publishing and media partners, including Amazon, Anheuser-Busch, Diageo, The Fox Corporation, Inspire Brands, NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, The Walt Disney Company, and Yum! Brands, and Mattress Firm, among others, who are looking to engage audiences with content at the pulse of cultural relevance. 

What We Offer

At Doing Things, you make an immediate impact. Doing Things is a start-up made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising. We offer competitive compensation that includes health care, dental, vision, 401K, cutting edge work, and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product. 

We are the trailblazer in this space. This is just the beginning of meme marketing and the emphasis on brands being a part of social conversation. This is a bespoke, exciting, and an incredibly unique opportunity to be a part of something from the ground up.

Again, at Doing Things, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. Doing Things is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Doing Things

Job Summary: The Regional Manager is a strategic leader representing Company brand across multiple states and acts in a manner reflective of the company culture of high moral standards, Innovation and continuous evolution, trust in the team, and sustainable relationships. In this role, you are responsible for developing and maintaining strong distributor relationships and customers through purposeful interactions. The person is responsible for meeting or exceeding company objectives and sales goals based on budget.

The Regional Manager will oversee (and MUST reside in one of) the following states: (IL,WI, MN, IA)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes and sells all Zonin 1821 brands to meet or exceed company sales quotas through existing distributors and customers, and identifies new sources of business
• Responsible for all aspects of market investments including and not limited to, pricing policies, pricing support, market support, sponsors of local events, POS, and travel and entertainment.
• Develops effective distributor objectives based on plan, monitors, and measures performance versus goals, communicates set objectives and priorities to distributor partners, and takes appropriate corrective action if goals are not being met
• Develops and maintains key account and target lists; develops relationships at top-level accounts both individually as well as with the distributor partners
• Executes assigned programs as directed and, upon approval, introduces creative programs based on market needs and regional budgets
• Schedules and leads effective distributor sales meetings involving all levels of management; coordinates monthly meetings with distributor sales teams
• Executes and or assists in quarterly business reviews with distributors
• Solicits feedback of 1821 products from the distributor market view while keeping up to date on competition and market trends to communicate information to marketing, sales, and senior leaders
• Communicates with the marketing department on the development of effective programming and execution as it relates to their region
• Follows through on the implementations of national programming: I.E. Couponing; competitive set information and pricing surveys
• Manages point of sale (POS) and marketing materials needed for accounts; orders sales tools to ensure a timely and effective market execution
• Responsible for educating distributors and customers on the portfolio, product knowledge, and brand standards
• Conducts wine tastings, fundraisers, trade shows, and other wine events for and with distributors
• Monitors inventory and shipment levels to ensure depletion and profit goals are achieved
• Encourages cross-functional relationships throughout the organization with different departments
• Submits required reports and expenses in a timely manner, meets all prescribed deadlines

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with distributors and customers
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
• Must have analytical, planning, organizational, merchandising, and negotiation skills
• Ability to successfully execute sales plans and marketing strategies
• Ability to understand and apply market intelligence to sales strategy; read and evaluate sales and marketing reports, analysis, and trends
• Ability to stay current with company brands, programs, initiatives, policies, and procedures as well as products offered by the company’s competition
• Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• PC literate with solid knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and knowledge of Nielsen/BDN
• Able to succeed in changing environment
• Ability to stay current with state regulations related to wine distribution and selling

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Sales, and Marketing or a related field is strongly preferred. Work experience may substitute for education
• 3-5 years of combined experience with wine suppliers and/or distributors in selling wines, building brands, and customer relations

Additional Job Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel frequently and flexibility in schedule to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle required with an acceptable driving record.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

ZONIN1821 Group

If you are passionate about creating outstanding relationships, exceeding expectations, enjoy working in a close-knit team environment, and thrive in leadership and client-facing roles, we would love to hear from you!!

Exclaim is a leading creative services agency located in Palatine.   We create outstanding marketing, digital, event, and video solutions for formidable brands that seek effective strategies and deliverables that engage, excites, and entertains audiences. For over 30 years, we’ve grown long-term relationships with clients, employees, partners, and our community because of our strong value-based culture.

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented leader to join our dynamic creative agency. As an Account Manager, you will play a vital role in building and nurturing relationships with our clients, ensuring their needs are met, and their creative projects are executed flawlessly. Your exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in managing client expectations and collaborating with creative and production teams to deliver exceptional results.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, fostering strong relationships built on trust and effective communication.
• Gain a deep understanding of clients’ business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape to effectively develop and execute strategies and tactics.
• Conduct regular meetings, presentations, and status updates to ensure alignment and address any concerns.

Client Strategy and Consultation:

• Identify opportunities for client optimization and growth, align with clients’ business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive marketing and/or campaign plans and present them to clients, highlighting key strategies and tactics.

Client Retention and Growth:

• Proactively identify opportunities to upsell and expand services to assigned clients.
• Address client concerns and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities by networking, attending industry events, and building relationships with potential clients.
• Collaborate with the business development team to prepare proposals, pitch creative ideas, and participate in client presentations.

Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement frameworks and track initiative/project performance and success.
• Analyze initiative/project data, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations to improve marketing effectiveness.
• Prepare regular performance reports, highlighting achievements, areas of improvement, and future opportunities.

Project Management and Execution:

• Collaborate with production and creative teams, including creative directors, art directors, executive producers, producers, and other production specialists, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of creative projects.
• Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with clients’ goals, deadlines, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and proactively resolve them to ensure successful project(s) execution.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project progress reports, highlighting key milestones, deliverables, and budgetary aspects.
• Provide clients with clear and concise updates on project timelines, changes, and potential impacts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a client manager/account manager or a similar client-facing role within a creative services agency.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and marketing strategies.
• Strong experience with digital, event, video, and marketing deliverables. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, negotiate, and effectively convey ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and find solutions to challenges.
• Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and collaboration platforms.
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering exceptional client service.

Exclaim Inc

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions (HMS) is an experiential marketing and lifestyle engagement agency looking to hire a highly organized, energetic, motivated Sr Account Coordinator to work with the National Field Manager on field-facing responsibilities and day-to-day tasks to maintain execution standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to training decks, field roster trackers, on-boarding and off-boarding checklists, ordering and shipping assets to the field. This position will be located in Chicago, IL.

We are looking for an extremely organized and highly detailed individual who can handle working in a collaborative, hybrid agency relationship with the world’s largest and most innovative brewer to execute a robust sampling strategy across the United States. The candidate must be comfortable and confident juggling a range of duties involving multiple teams. Candidate will have agency, customer service and project coordination experience. Candidate must be pro-active, flexible, and have the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with tremendous growth opportunity for the business and professionally.

Responsibilities

·Create and maintain multiple ​trackers

·Strong experience with excel and PowerPoint

·Shipping assets and activation elements to each market

·Own and manage key trackers with market information

·Organizing and storing all weekly recaps

·Managing any internal WhatsApp chats with the team

·Warehouse inventory and management

·Ordering activation elements

·Team travel coordinator​

·Order and maintain team credit cards

Qualifications

·2-3 years of relevant professional/client management experience (preferably in an experiential/event agency setting)

·Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint necessary

·Strong verbal and written communication skills

·Professional demeanor, projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business

·Excellent time/project management and organizational skills

·Understanding of accounting

·Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google programs

·History of establishing effective working relationships across a diverse team

·Flexible schedule including the ability to work long/extended hours (including weekends and holidays) as needed

·College graduate in related discipline or equivalent related work experience

·Experience with event production

·Experience in contracted staff management (Brand Ambassadors, Market Managers, On-site staff)

·Familiarity with project management tools

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED WORK HOURS:

Full time salaried position with a minimum 40hrs per week. Requires periods of extended hours (including weekends and/or holidays) and travel.

WORKING AT HMS

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions is an experiential marketing and lifestyle engagement agency located in Cornelius, NC. Since 2006, industry-leading companies have turned to Hirschfeld to develop creative ways of using sports and entertainment to connect their brands to the consumer. From event marketing and mobile tours to sponsorship and hospitality, Hirschfeld delivers innovative solutions that produce results.

At Hirschfeld, we are passionate about creating awe-inspiring moments, for both clients and employees alike, constantly striving to exceed expectations. We believe that we are “Better Together”, and that a diverse and inclusive company is more innovative and successful, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of our culture and business.

It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to think differently and to be different. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make our team members who they are. We strive to foster a culture where differences are not just appreciated but celebrated. We embrace that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission of bringing one-of-a-kind experiences to our customers where they live, work, and play. We strive to ensure that each team member has an equally valued “seat at the table”. We’re honest, humble, and hungry. Get ready to work hard, work smart, and have fun!

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, CO; and Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact [email protected].

Sentinel is looking for a Sales Coordinator to join our team. As the Sales Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting one of our sales teams that is based out of Downers Grove, IL. This person must demonstrate excellent customer service and have the drive to grow within this position. Our ideal candidate is an energetic, resourceful, take-charge individual who wants to join a successful team. Candidates must be motivated, optimistic, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and have effective problem-solving skills. They must demonstrate high energy, a positive demeanor and be ready to make a positive impact on the team. This position reports onsite in Downers Grove, IL with the ability to work remote 2 days a week.

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred
• Must have Microsoft office experience with strong emphasis in Excel
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have strong customer facing skills to contact customers via phone and e-mail
• Must have excellent follow up skills to conduct quality check calls to customers when needed
• Must be able to multi-task and see tasks through to completion
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Experience assisting in delivery and assembly for bids (RFP responses) is a plus
• Experience assisting in getting pricing from manufacturers for quotes is a plus
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

 We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and discounts for local event entertainment and health clubs.

Sentinel Technologies

Reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales – North, the incumbent will be partnering with a sales force that will help grow his/her talents and meet his/her goals. The incumbent will have the ability to manage the distributor network to ensure that we achieve results (Chains, independents, etc.). The incumbent will also be responsible for developing local chains within the large and small format channels. This position must be located in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN metropolitan area to be considered for the role.

Key Skills Required

• Proactivity and sense of urgency will be imperative to success
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Strong organizational skills required
• Maintain high level of organization, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly, concise, and compelling to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Must be team oriented with the understanding that working as a team is the only path to success

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Responsible for leading assigned distributors and retailers in the state of Minnesota with possible expansion into neighboring states.
• Manage and lead sales representatives and distributors in the assigned region.
• Responsible for penetrating all levels of the DSD network to include brand managers, sales leaders and distributor ownership.
• Develop and maintain a solid business relationship with the good 2 grow account teams in both the immediate consumption and large format channels.
• Responsible for the Implementation & Maintenance of the Annual Distributor Business Planning & Fiscal Budgeting
• Thorough understanding of account’s business and operational strategies
• Execute Business plan to allow for the attainment of assigned targets and objectives
• Manage territory P & L
• Deliver agreed upon volume and market share objectives for good2grow
• Own accurate and timely sales forecasting
• Follow the established Systematic Distributor Management process, which includes pre-visit letters, business reviews, goal setting, inventory management, and post-visit letters.
• Manage chargebacks, deductions, unsalable and logistics to Company standards.
• Manage brokers and accounts to optimize services while maintaining the primary relationship with the customer.
• Conduct joint business alignment reviews with distributors on progress of mutually agreed upon objectives, KPIs, and scorecards.
• Own accurate and timely sales forecasting

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5- 10 years of sales, DSD sales experience
• Efficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

Characteristics Needed to be Successful

• We are looking for someone with a passion for service. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, but you do have to love coming to work every day and you must have an authentic pride in your work.
• You must be a resourceful self-starter. If you wait to be told to do something before you do it, this isn’t the place for you.
• We need someone who is adaptable. The pace of change in our business is rapid. We create plans, but we’re always ready to shift as needed to accomplish our goals.
• You must be able to establish and retain trust across the organization. It’s a small company – there will be several critical relationships that can mean the difference between success and failure.

About Us

good2grow® is a children’s beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners.

We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products include juices, flavored waters and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile.

Why join us?

good2grow® offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package. Through our community involvement and employee engagement initiatives, you will see that we value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture is unmatched, described by our employees as transparent, flexible, inclusive, and team oriented. Other words we’ve heard used to describe us are empowering, nurturing, relaxed, and high performing. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our remote workforce connected. We place value on not only maintaining work-life balance, but also enhancing it by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique circumstances. We are an industrious organization with a penchant for fun!
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