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Purpose of Position:
The Senior Customer Business Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of Mann’s customer plans for the Midwest Region Retail Customers to drive volume, profit and share growth within assigned categories and aligned to our Vision, Mission and Corporate Strategies. Responsibilities include proactively managing, monitoring the Mann’s and/or Customer Private Label portfolio, creating, evaluating, updating and executing business plans across large portfolio platforms to meet all sales objectives. In addition, this position will be responsible for broker management and implementing brand strategies and tactics with customers. They will also develop relationships with key decision makers and utilizing shopper and category initiatives to implement Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) objectives.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and Implement Retail Customer Account Plans for the Midwest region to deliver key sales, profit and share metrics. Must have established relationships with Midwest customers including Roundy’s, Jewel, AWG, Woodmans, Potato King, Giant Eagle, Heartland and Indy Fruit at the Headquarter level and know how to effectively navigate throughout this customer to achieve annual plans.
- Lead and manage your Mann’s portfolio to drive volume, profit and share growth to achieve annual budget. Your portfolio responsibilities include but are not limited to: VAV, Sugar Snap Peas and Veg Trays for both Mann’s products and Customer Private Label items
- Proactively monitor and find solutions for overall business plan, including managing trade budgets, spending and volume, to achieve all sales objectives versus budget with all Midwest accounts.
- Utilize shopper and category management practices to proactively link consumer and shopper trends and opportunities. Leverage Shopper Insights and Category Management resources appropriately to achieve key performance metrics for Customers and when possible share with the rest of Mann’s.
- Highly skilled in cross functional collaboration with Marketing, Operations and Finance departments to develop and implement collaborative strategies, planning and creative solution programs to achieve annual budget.
- Skilled in both broker management and promotional effectiveness to deliver optimal ROI (return on investment) results.
- Regularly conduct category and shopper insight reviews and how it relates to the customers’ business to uncover growth opportunities.
- Understand Mann’s brand strategies and tactics and implement them by working closely with the customer’s key decision makers, including buyers, category managers, merchandising leaders and their operations/replenishment teams.
- Develop accurate monthly forecasts in order to maximize supply chain efficiencies by tracking shipments, consumption data and inventory changes. Proactively call out potential risks or threats to monthly forecasts and demand planning process
- Sell-in new items to Midwest Region customers with a clear launch plans aligned to critical planogram/modular and contract bidding schedules to achieve optimal distribution.
Required:
- ***MUST BE LOCATED IN THE MIDWEST REGION***
- University/College Bachelor’s degree (degrees in finance/logistics preferred but not necessary)
- 7-10 years of combined experiences in the Produce/CPG industry at senior/mid management levels:
- Must have direct selling experience and business relationship with Midwest customers at Headquarter Level.
- Produce sales experience in Retail and/or Commodity preferred or comparable CPG experience leading, managing, and developing annual sales plans in partnership with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operation.
- Previous leadership experience in a produce and/or consumer package goods
- Knowledge and experience in contracting, negotiating, and change management.
- Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have prior Customer P&L experience
- Ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically to solve problems and overcome challenges.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication skills for both internal and external audiences
- Must be customer-oriented and have a passion for serving others, comfortable working in a group setting.
- Travel for this role is less than 30% annually (during normal non-pandemic conditions).
Fresh Del Monte
Job Title: HVAC Design Coordinator
AMS Industries, Inc. is a MEP+ contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of existence, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor with a few employees to a multi-discipline and multi-market MEP contractor with more than 500 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people and improve our communities.
Located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Director of Engineering & Design, the HVAC Design Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of project design utilizing the latest BIM technology.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare HVAC Permit and Design Documents.
- Prepare HVAC Shop Drawings through careful project coordination.
- Prepare HVAC As-built Documents.
- Visit jobsites for Coordination.
- Attend project coordination meetings.
- Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Support design team on project work through modeling and adherence with project standards.
- Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
- Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
- Link BIM to project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.
- Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs.
- Provide support for electronic file submissions.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- 5 years of HVAC design experience.
- Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience in construction or trade experience a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.
AMS Industries, Inc.
Our client, a well-known sports apparel company, is looking for a technical design assistant, who will work with their team in Bannockburn, IL for their seasonal sports collection.
Responsibilities include:
- Support Apparel Tech Designers
- Assist with fit sessions, specifications, and tech packs
- Managing technical corrections/changes during in-house fittings
- Organize samples + trims in the product development room
- Lectra and Illustrator experience required
If interested and qualified for this position please apply with your resume today.
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Company Description
Symmetri Marketing Group is a Chicago-based, full-service, integrated, business-to-business agency that focuses on helping organizations with both traditional and digital communications. With a team that consists of experienced sales, marketing, creative and digital professionals, Symmetri is focused on delivering effective and results-oriented solutions to its business clients that are tailored and specific to each client’s product offerings.
Role Description
This position is a full-time, hybrid role for a Senior Art Director located in Chicago, IL, with some flexibility for remote work. The Senior Art Director is responsible for leading and collaborating with the creative team to execute on client projects, develop design solutions, and produce work that effectively communicates the client’s brand and story. The Senior Art Director is also responsible for ensuring that the creative team is working on brand and in line with the client’s objectives, managing multiple projects and timelines, and collaborating with other team members to create effective and integrated campaigns.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising Design or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative design, branding, and visual communication within an agency or related company
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a creative team, manage timelines and multiple projects, and coordinate and collaborate with other departments within a company
- Excellent communication, presentation skills, and experience working with clients, internal teams, and senior management
- Strong design skills with experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other related tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, manage ambiguity and changing priorities, and produce quality work within tight timelines
- Experience in both traditional and digital design solutions, including print, web and mobile design, and multimedia
Symmetri Marketing Group
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.
Job Title: Executive Events Coordinator on site in Chicago, IL
Payrate: $30/hr to $32/hr on W2
Contract durations: 5-months with possible extensions
The Campus Events Team designs and produces events that bring together executives, partners, customers and employees. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about hospitality and events to join our New York based events team. Our events vary from in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Success in this role requires agility, clear and compelling communications, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. This individual will work closely with Security, Space Planning, Facilities, Workplace and Guest Services Teams to deliver successful events.
Roles & Responsibilities:
-The position is responsible for the operational excellence of our meetings/events and the holistic guest experience including but not limited to: customer meetings, executive receptions, intimate dinners, town halls and employee events
-Continuously research and report innovative and creative event and entertainment options
-Solid office management / workplace environment knowledge
-Strong customer service and executive interaction experience
-Understand *** brand and product positioning with the ability to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging for all events
-Continuous development of team playbooks and standard operating procedures
-Organize logistics, from beginning to end, for customer facing meetings, town halls, etc.
-Pre, onsite and post event logistical management
-Key stakeholder for G-Cal calendar management for internal event space
-Co-Manage vendor relationships (agencies, vendors, caterers, etc.) and work with internal teams.
-Liaise and negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms for goods and services
-Management of event statistics and ad hoc reporting
-Manage various workplace projects as assigned
-Multitask many events and projects at one time
Required Skills:
-Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role
-Highly personable and customer service focused with great attention to detail
-Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to proactively address client’s needs
-Experience in managing budgets, financial planning and tracking
-Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively negotiate demands
-Results-oriented, customer-driven, and organized
-Assess and prioritize workload in a strict deadline centric environment
-Thrive on teamwork and overcoming obstacles
-Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
-In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is necessary
To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
I can be reached on [email protected]/(650) 275-5100
Thanks,
Nazmi Fatima
LeadStack Inc.
Job Summary and Objectives:
The Project Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of large commercial low voltage construction projects, from bidding and contract award through completion. Responsibilities include outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating and adhering to costs, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive client relationships.
The PM collaborates with all other departments within the
organization, including purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety as well as field supervision,
general contractors, construction managers and inspectors.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities and Tasks to Fulfill Duties:
Duty 1: Project & Account Management
Tasks:
· Manage the overall schedule of events as well as milestones
· Oversee financial and labor tracking
· Nurture customer relations and manage customer expectations
· Manage change orders and their impact on the project progression
· Coordinate with Purchasing on cost effective materials with timely deliveries
· Oversee billing
· Effectively engage and collaborate with multiple office personnel on large projects
Duty 2: Estimating
Tasks:
· Determine materials take-off
· Collect enterprise input
· Review project scope and final bid
· Finalize the summary sheet
Duty 3: Business Development
Tasks:
· Maintain customer relationships; entertain customers where appropriate
· Manage large accounts
· Propagate new business
· Adhere to budgets
Duty 4: Site Management
Tasks:
· Visit jobsites
· Conduct job meetings
· Build trust with field staff
· Collaborate with site superintendents
Scope of Role:
· Manage large projects $6 Million and higher
· Manage multiple projects
· Expected revenue per year of $6 Million, generating $1-2 Million of new business a year
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
· Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering or related field
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in construction or a closely
related field.
Licensing / Certifications:
· OSHA 10
· PMP certification a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Professionalism, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
· Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Superior time management skills with a proven ability to manage and satisfy competing
deadlines.
· Superior analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
· Demonstrated influence and leadership abilities.
· Demonstrated Electrical/Low Voltage experience
· High energy and adaptable under pressure
· General construction safety awareness
For additional information on this opportunity and other available opportunities, please visit our website: wideeffect.com
Wide Effect Talent Solutions
Background
Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and office: 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Administration
Reports to: Controller
Overview
Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for over three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:
- Agency Services: brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting
- Properties – owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks
Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Staff Accountant (SA) to its Accounting team. The Intersport Accounting team is integral to providing company-wide day-to-day financial operations.
The SA should have a four-year college degree, ideally in accounting, a minimum of two (2) years of full-time relevant work experience in accounting. The SA will focus on basic accounting principles that help feed into the larger, overarching functions of the Accounting department.
Responsibilities
General
- Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work responsibilities
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
Accounting
- Full responsibility for quarter and year end closing, including project reconciliation and work in progress entries.
- Make journal entries; manage debits/credits
- Understand and take ownership of cash forecasting and reporting
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Responsible for general insurance tracking and reporting
- Responsible for company P&L
- Track and invoice inter-company transactions
- Audit & Review of transactions related to all balance sheet accounts
- Ability to interpret financial information and report variances
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, troubleshoot and draw valid conclusions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Four-year-degree in Accounting/Business or related field preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years’ full-time work experience accounting at the general ledger level
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Attention to detail while maintaining ability to multitask
- Strong organization skills, problem resolution, critical thinking and communication skills
- Independent self-started, but also a team player
- Proactive and anticipatory approach to effectively managing a breadth of responsibilities
- Communicates effectively, in both written and verbal form
- Advanced computer skills, with an aptitude to learn new systems & procedures
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Intersport
- Performs accounting activities for respective LE’s and ERP systems including reporting, ensures smooth and on-time execution of activities, drives resolution of open issues.
- Maintains accurate cash forecasts. Advocate for timely collections. Coordinates all accounts payable activities for respective LE including employee reimbursement of expenses and credit card matching.
- Liaison with Banks to maintain daily operations running.
- Supports internal and external audit activities.
Main accountabilities and tasks
- Execute accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Including issuing and posting journal entries, reconcile accounts, control GRIR, prepaids, amortization schedules, run reports and execute interfaces between SAP-Tagetik. Reconcile and match intercompany balances.
- Prepare accurate cash forecasts, carefully reviewing 3rd Party collection patterns, Intercompany, payables to suppliers, payroll and anticipating future cash needs. Reconcile on a daily basis Banks and if needed initiate loan requests.
- Set up payment proposals, arrange ACH’s, issue checks, and maintain templates in Banking portals.
- Supports preparation of financial data for tax advisors.
- Establish actions and liaise with Banks and Global treasury to keep operations running and execute tactical measures when needed.
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits by facilitating audit reviews, providing documentation, and guidance about financial data.
- Coordinate with our remote finance staff for execution of routine processes for A/P, A/R and G/L.
- Perform regular assessments for internal controls.
- Execute timely processes for Travel and expense application (YOKOY) and credit card reconciliation.
- Monitor and aim for progress of workflows in VIM.
- Ensures that the applied practices and procedures are compliant with applicable policies, laws and regulations.
- Supports Controller.
- Ensures application of accounting policies and procedures; maintains appropriate internal control standards in accordance with medmix Accounting Manual
- Responsible for creating and maintaining all SOPs related to financial transactions: A/P, A/R and G/L.
Desired experience and qualifications
Work experience: Five years of experience in Accounting or Finance
Education: Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Other:
- Communication skills, both oral and written, as required to communicate effectively with others at all levels in the organization and to provide clear and concise information as needed.
- Oriented to achieve goals and deliver results within timeframe.
- Good problem solving and organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and processes.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of business.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, MS office and SAP. Strong emphasis on Excel and skills should be advanced.
- IFRS knowledge or previous experience with a foreign parent company.
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, perform work accurately and thoroughly and to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Benefits we offer:
- An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
- Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
- Opportunity to for hybrid or remote work schedule
- Excellent employee benefits including
- Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
- Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
- Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
- Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
- Employee Assistance Program that provides you and your family with access to legal and financial advice, WorkLife coaches, Wellness coaches and counseling services
- Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle
medmix
McDonald’s Global Impact team is aligned around a vision to make McDonald’s famous for our positive impact on people and the planet. The North American Impact team includes Communications, Government Relations, Sustainability & ESG, and Philanthropy. Read more about McDonald’s Purpose & Impacthere.
We’re looking for a Media Relations Manager to drive earned media strategy for the US market. This person will be critical in translating the US business narrative and strategic priorities in a clear, compelling way for media – ultimately driving brand affinity and trust.
This position will be based in Chicago and report directly to the Director, US Field Communications & PR. You will be a member of the broader North American Impact team.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Lead national media relations strategy and execution across key US business/operations, marketing, community and people initiatives.
- Use data and knowledge of the earned media landscape to develop creative approaches to reach key audiences.
- Draft and review materials including critical communications plans, pitches, press releases, statements, Q&A and more.
- Drive high-impact thought leadership opportunities for McDonald’s US C-Suite, including pitching/securing interviews, developing narratives and briefing executives.
- Triage and handle media issues and crises impacting the US business.
- Partner with the Field Communications team to ensure McDonald’s national priorities and narrative are cascaded locally in all 10 Field Offices.
- In partnership with Global Media Relations, serve as a media relations subject matter expert for the Communications team and other functional partners.
- Build and strengthen reporter relationships on behalf of the brand.
- Constantly mine for potential news angles and data to support opportunistic storytelling.
- Work with the Measurement & Insights team to refine analytics and reporting for earned media coverage.
Qualifications
Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.
- BA/BS degree required
- Natural storyteller with excellent speaking, writing and editing skills
- Ability to navigate, orchestrate and work through sophisticated issues with a strategic lens
- Strong experience and knowledge of the earned media landscape
- Adept at navigating media issues and crises for large brands
- Strong business knowledge with a demonstrated ability to understand business strategy and how to use communications as a mechanism to drive that strategy
- Proven leadership and ability to influence and work with Sr. Leadership and multi-disciplined teams
- On the record media relations experience & experience managing agencies is a plus
Additional Information
McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals withreasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected]
McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
McDonald’s
Manager, Member Engagement
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Chicago, IL
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Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Membership and Corporate Relations, the Manager of Member Engagement is responsible for generating new memberships for the Chamber. The Manager is expected to initiate telephone calls, emails, and meetings to prospect companies in the six-county region and be able to sell Chamber memberships.
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The Manager must have the ability to cold call, qualify profile prospects, and close the sale. Additionally, the Manager must have the ability to listen, uncover the needs of a prospect, and communicate how the Chamber can help meet these needs. The Chamber offers memberships to small, medium, and large corporations. The membership Manager is expected to be able to respond to the needs of each size and style of company.
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The Member Engagement Manager will also work with other members of the Membership Department in developing and executing campaigns, and will be expected to achieve monthly sales goals, while also striving to enhance the overall member experience and grow the membership in terms of count and dollars.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Make calls to and set appointments with prospective members. This includes cold calls, referral calls, prospecting, follow-up calls and/or memos.
- Qualify leads by obtaining information about the contact and extracting information about the business problems to be solved. Probe beyond the surface level to get extensive detail about the prospect’s motivations and business process while responding to their requests for information.
- Prepare sales proposals for prospects which present a menu of opportunity for the company in selecting the appropriate level of involvement with the Chamber.
- Have a working knowledge of all Chamber initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Â Aggressively prospect companies, especially mid-market, and present a compelling reason for them to join.
- Offer suggestions and feedback on areas of improvement or new ideas in the sales process.
- Work with members and the Chamber to ensure any member concerns are promptly, accurately, and efficiently addressed.
- Â Provide Senior Vice President of Membership with scheduled, periodic reports on activities and insights gained regarding members.
- Â Document all client contact and contacts so as to create a lasting record of outreach to the members.
- Â Assist in communication to members regarding event attendance, council participation and retention.
- Â Manage the members for retention.
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Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
·        Minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience in member relations and sales experience.
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·        Experience as an employee of a nonprofit organization a plus.
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·        Working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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·        Must become fluent in the Chamber’s CRM database system to track membership leads.
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·        Excellent administrative, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
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·        Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in dealing with membership and staff.
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·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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·        Familiar with technology to do research.
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·        Work effectively as a team member to contribute to the efficient work-flow and function of all forums and member events.
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·        Ability to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings and evenings.
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·        Must have a passion for the Chamber’s mission.
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Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
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Compensation will be a base salary plus commission
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About the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Â
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that represents more than 1,000 member companies, which collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The Chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. To learn more, visit www.chicagolandchamber.org. Â
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce