Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

ABOUT SPEC OPS TOOLS

Spec Ops Tools is dedicated to setting a new standard of performance and service by creating rugged and reliable tools that ignite the passion of elite trade and craftspeople. Our unwavering commitment extends to serving our nation’s heroes, providing support to veterans and first responders with each product we sell. We are actively seeking exceptional individuals to join our team, individuals who are not afraid to challenge conventions and tackle significant obstacles, embodying our culture of passion, innovation, service, and commitment. Our relentless focus is on delivering the ultimate customer experience, fostering brand loyalty, and establishing a profound emotional connection that drives sustainable long-term growth. We are in search of the best-of-the-best, those who aspire to play an active role in establishing our disruptive professional tool brand as a category leader.

JOB DESCRIPTION: PRODUCT MANAGER / SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER

 We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager or Senior Product Manager to spearhead the research, evaluation, and development of innovative products. In this role, you will take charge of managing product profitability, overseeing product portfolio management, and making crucial global sourcing decisions within assigned product categories. Your exceptional project management skills will be pivotal in successfully driving cross-functional collaboration across all departments, including R&D, channel management, brand marketing, sales, customer service, and supply-chain management.

The ideal candidate for this position is an initiative-taking individual with a strong work ethic, possessing experience in managing the complete life cycle of products and conducting comprehensive market research. A keen financial acumen and the ability to analyze and leverage financial data will be critical to drive strategic decision-making. Preferred candidates will have a proven record of effectively collaborating with international suppliers and factories, leveraging their expertise in sourcing and production processes.

As a Product Manager/Senior Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape our product strategy, drive innovation, and contribute to the company’s overall growth. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional products to the market, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our success. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively contributes to the development of the strategic product plan, encompassing a comprehensive 3-year product roadmap for our core hand tool product lines. This pivotal role involves conducting a thorough situational assessment, competitive analysis, defining strategic goals, conducting portfolio analysis, and devising actionable plans to drive product success. Leverages a holistic approach to ensure that the product plan aligns with market trends, customer needs, and business objectives, paving the way for sustainable growth and market leadership.
• Drives and oversees the cross-functional agile team throughout the complete lifecycle of product development. This crucial role necessitates exceptional skills in facilitating and coordinating a diverse agile team, including R&D, channel management, marketing, brand management, sales, procurement, manufacturing engineering, legal, and supply-chain management to ensure seamless coordination and cohesive and efficient workflow.
• Maintains a keen awareness of industry trends to develop a profound understanding of end-users, leveraging these insights to drive successful new product launches.
• Designs and assists the Field Sales and Marketing Manager in the execution of comprehensive end-user-based research initiatives to develop a deep understanding of relevant product applications and enhance the user experience with the goal of becoming the go-to product expert for all assigned categories.
• Develops comprehensive plans aimed at driving increased sales within existing product categories. This involves strategically identifying opportunities to enhance product functionality through regular improvements, addressing any product quality issues, and actively seeking ways to reduce costs while maximizing value.
• Develops and presents strategic product and commercial plans to major retailers including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and other home center, hardware, lumberyard, industrial, and eCommerce tool distributors.
• Actively contributes to the development of world-class marketing content and materials essential for the successful commercial launch of new products. This entails collaborating with the marketing team to create a wide range of assets, including packaging, presentations, video, imagery, compelling merchandising materials, and other collateral.
• Conducts thorough pricing analysis to strategically position the products in the market in relation to competitors and achieve targeted margins.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for the product portfolio, aligning it with business goals and market trends.
• Proficiency in managing the complete lifecycle of products, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch activities. This includes prioritizing features, defining product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Strong ability to gather and analyze market research and customer feedback, translating them into actionable insights.
• Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, and explore new opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and achieve collective goals.
• Exceptional proficiency in project management methodologies and tools to oversee complex product development projects.
• World-class communication and people skills with inherent ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, customers, and internal teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to retain and recite critical information extemporaneously.
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, passionate, with contagious energy that motivates the company.
• Flexible, with a strong bias for action and speed and a “we can do it,” jump in the trenches type attitude to make it happen.
• A mindset of continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or BA in Marketing, Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science, or related field required. MBA a strong plus.
• 3+ years of product management, engineering, marketing, channel management, sales, or relevant experience in consumer products.
• Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional agile team structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to lead communications with international engineering and manufacturing teams during off-hours, late nights and/or early mornings.
• High proficiency in using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Military experience is a strong plus.

ABOUT SPEC OPS TOOLS

Spec Ops Tools is a Goods iQ company, a leader in the consumer products market with a portfolio of world-class brands including Bostitch® Office, PaperPro®, It is Academic™, Lockermate™, Konnect™, and Black + Decker® Pure Optics LED.

Spec Ops Tools is currently operating in a hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and in person work based out of our modern dog friendly North Kingstown, RI headquarters. Our headquarters is open five days per week and available as often as needed for individual work, collaborative internal meetings and external partner and customer meetings.

BENEFITS

At Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ, our unwavering commitment lies in fostering an exceptional work environment. We passionately believe that our people are the heart and soul of our organization, constituting the most crucial element of our formula for success. To support your personal well-being, we offer a comprehensive and robust benefit package. Moreover, we provide a dynamic and stimulating work atmosphere that encourages engagement, personal growth, and development, ensuring that you feel motivated and highly appreciated.

Our goal is to drive the personal and professional advancement of each team member. We empower individuals to embrace larger challenges that ignite their passion and enable them to reach their full potential and life aspirations. By creating a fulfilling and supportive environment, we strive to inspire and propel our team members towards continuous growth and achievement.

Spec Ops Tools, a Goods iQ company, is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in our workforce. Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ recruit qualified candidates and advances in employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive, and in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.

Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ participates in e-Verify as required by law.

Spec Ops Tools

Net2Source is a Global Workforce Solutions Company headquartered at NJ, USA with its branch offices in Asia Pacific Region. We are one of the fastest growing IT Consulting company across the USA and we are hiring a “Senior Technical Product Manager” for one of our clients. We offer a wide gamut of consulting solutions customized to our 450+ clients ranging from Fortune 500/1000 to Start-ups across various verticals like Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Utilities, Technology, Manufacturing, the Internet, and Engineering.

Company: One of Our Clients

Position: Senior Technical Product Manager

Location: Ashburn VA

Duration: 12 months with Extension

Responsibilities:

• Drive program execution while ensuring that the project activities meet stakeholder requirements.
• Gain technical knowledge of YARD Data Products to facilitate technical product documentation.
• Creating visual and technical documentation of processes and data using 3rd party tools like Lucid Charts
• Making it easier for other users to understand the current data structures and capabilities of the different data products.
• Create processes for updating and maintenance of technical documents created.
• Developing a central repository where documentation can be stored and accessed easily by other product stakeholder.
• Partner with stakeholders and customers to solicit new project opportunities for presentation and approval to the project.
• Ensure effective change control procedures and processes are efficiently used to maintain control on scope, schedule and cost.
• Define and refine best-in-class operating processes, scaling processes from small/scrappy to large/high functioning, working closely with leadership.
• Be accountable for your work.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2-4 years’ experience technical product management experience, working directly with software development teams at a technology or media company creating technical documentation
• Understanding of modern technical architectures
• Lucid Chart experience
• Experience working with cross functional teams, building process and data documentation
• Expert with the Atlassian suite, especially Confluence and Jira
• Ability to create technical documents to define requirements and what has been built to meet those requirements
• Excellent communication, and ability to synthesize and report information to senior management
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Computer Science or similar technical degree
• Relevant certifications such as Atlassian Certified Expert, Scrum Certification
• Experience with Lucid Charts and creating technical documentation
• Experience at a tech company, has worked on technical projects

About Net2Source, Inc.

Net2Source is a total talent management solutions company with its presence in 50+ countries. Our creative solution service offerings aim at becoming your one stop destination for hiring talent needs globally.

Want to read more about Net2Source? Visit us at www.net2source.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Net2Source Inc. is one of the fastest growing Global Workforce Solutions company with a growth of 100% YoY for last consecutive 3 years with over 4100+ employees globally and 30+ locations in US and operations in 50+ countries. With an experience of over a decade we offer unmatched workforce solutions to our clients by developing an in-depth understanding of their business needs. We specialize in Contingent hiring, Direct Hires, Statement of Work, Payroll Management, IC Compliance, VMS, RPO and Managed IT Services.

Fast Facts about Net2Source:

• Founded in 2007
• 100% Minority Owned, Debt Free, Private
• 4100+ consultants globally
• 2550 consultants placed in the US
• 750+ team of in-house staffing team
• 30+ sales offices in the US, and 50+ Offices globally
• Operations in 20 countries (US, Canada, Mexico, APAC, UK, UAE, Europe, , Europe, Latin America, Japan, Australia)

Awards and Accolades:

1. 2020 Fast 100 Asian American Businesses by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC 2019)
2. 2019 & 2018 Ranked 21st Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts
3. 2019 & 2018 Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (Ranked (9th and 27th ).
4. 2019 Top 100 Fastest companies to grow in Dallas by Dallas Business Journal.
5. INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row.
6. America’s Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)
7. 2019 Dallas Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal
8. 2019 Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq
9. 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1
10. 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1
11. 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner
12. 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

Regards

Rakesh Singh

Delivery Manager

Office: (201) 340-8700 x 282 | Cell: (201)-839-3818 | Fax: (201) 221-8131| Email: [email protected]

Net2Source Inc.

Adjoin Us!

At Adjoin, we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We have been in action for 40 years and have worked tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, consider joining our team!

Values:

On a day-to day basis, we work guided by our core values of integrity, people, compassion, innovation, and fun. We are committed to advocacy for our clients’ needs and fulfillment of our mission.

Benefits and Perks:

At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:

• Medical coverage starting at $0 per month for employee-only
• Extremely generous retirement matching
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 3 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
• Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!

Growth Opportunities:

At Adjoin, learning, development and growth are very important to us. Many of our management team are home-grown and have grown with the organization!

Work Culture:

Adjoin is a work community of diverse and passionate individuals who love what we do! We work tirelessly for our clients, but we also take time to have fun and celebrate successes. Our employees might join us on Wednesdays for our weekly meeting with the CEO, get their steps in with our wellness program, take time to meditate on Fridays with the HR team, or participate in some paid volunteer time with our OneFlutter program. We think we have a unique work culture at Adjoin and we invite you to come get to know us!

This position is responsible for managing and creating engaging content for Adjoin’s social media presence, including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused, and seeking out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with audiences. The Social Media Assistant works with the Business Development Manager to plan, create, manage, implement, and evaluate the social media marketing for all Adjoin programs and services.

• Manages company social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Threads, Tik Tok and other relevant platforms
• Engages in social media presence creation on new and emerging social media platforms
• Creates dynamic written, graphic, and video content
• Optimizes content following search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC)
• Completes and implements Social Media Calendar denoting when and where content is to be published.
• Creates content that promotes audience interaction, increases audience presence on company sites; Establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing communities on platforms
• Nurtures and monitors online social communities, providing timely responses to basic inquiries and elevating service issues to designated customer support personnel.
• Assists social media management with large projects, events, new services/programs, and community management
• Works as part of a team to develop large social media campaigns
• Analyses and reports audience information and demographics, and success of existing social media projects
• Proposes new ideas and concepts for social media content
• Works with the social media marketing channels to amplify the content for reaching a wide range of audiences through different media channels and accounts; executes the distribution of customized content appropriate for each channel’s goals and target audiences.
• Works with Business Development Manager and other team members to coordinate ad campaigns with social media strategy
• Assists with writing and distributing e-newsletters to stakeholders
• Uses calendaring, timelines, and scheduled content to create a consistent stream of new content for audience interaction while analyzing, managing, and altering schedules where necessary to optimize visits
• Identify and report real-time trends and opportunities seen across social media that could be used for brand campaigns; monitors, reports and stays up to date with digital media technologies and latest trends and media developments.
• Maintains a strong online company voice through social media; Ensure tone, voice and personality of social media content is always consistent with the company’s brand identity and values
• Utilizes the latest social media tools and best-practices to ensure sustained audience growth and effective channel management
• Designs, edit, and re-size graphics for social media platforms
• Assist in the development of a social media template library, branded flyers, certificates, presentation templates, and feedback and maintains the content center for social media approved graphics
• Manages end-to-end digital projects as assigned
• Maintains comprehensive list of accounts logins and take the necessary security measures to ensure proper protection of all accounts on a consistent basis
• Updates account descriptions, links, and bios any time organizational changes occur that impacts information.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing or a related field.
• Working experience as a Social Media Assistant, Social Media Coordinator, or a similar role.
• 1+ years direct professional experience publishing content across multiple social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms, their functionality, and the evolution of digital communities.
• Strong understanding of social media KPI and metrics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks equally well and able to adapt to changing needs in real time.
• A creative thinker with an ability to think out of the box.
• Ability to understand basic design concepts.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Adobe suite products and good understanding of graphic design principles
• Strong social media writing skills and ability to adhere to a clear brand voice
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills with demonstrated ability in prioritization, initiative, and strategic thinking.
• Hands-on, high-energy work ethic, with an ability to work very effectively as part of a team and with all levels of the company
• Able to work autonomously, but also enjoys and is effective collaborating with peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a nonprofit organization
• Know-how in web designing and publishing
• Experience in animation
• Experience in videography and ad serving tools
• Ability to shoot compelling product photos, GIFs, time lapses, etc.
• Experience or knowledge of community-based services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or homeless veterans.

Adjoin

Category Manager – Raw Materials

The Category Manager’s (CM) foremost responsibility is to manage the USA raw material portfolio, and strategic sourcing and to ensure that the supplier’s performance is at the appropriate level. The position takes a clear leadership role as new sources and production materials are evaluated, selected, and introduced. A CM manages the ongoing performance of suppliers including costs, OTIF metrics, and material quality. Leads savings projects, supplier continuous improvement activity, and corrective action efforts at the site level. They conduct assessments to determine opportunities to improve quality, and service levels, and evaluate future value-driving opportunities. The CM is an essential contributor to the establishment of commodity and supplier strategies.

Supplier Performance

· Manage supplier development efforts critical to site needs

· Lead efforts to implement new or alternative materials and specifications with existing suppliers

· Facilitate timeliness of change control/qualification process

· Benchmark and recommend process improvement & and operational efficiency initiatives

· Work with quality, technical services, and operational groups to determine and aid suppliers with implementing process capability & and reliability measures for key sources

· Support site efforts to drive down total cost and reduce lead times

Sourcing Site Commodities

· For the assigned portfolio, a CM researches the local market to understand source and material options, compares to the current and anticipated needs of the site, and determines the path forward to align and secure optimal pricing and appropriate supplier alignment.

· Leads RFQ/ bidding events on managed commodities to obtain the lowest total cost.

Lead New Source & Material Introduction

· Serve as procurement point of contact and develop costs for new customers or product launch support

· When necessary, leads the discontinuation of outgoing material or suppliers

· Coordinate within various groups for necessary production or line trials for new suppliers and materials

· Define necessary site contacts with suppliers, construct communication process

· Assure necessary change controls are initiated and implemented

· Assure material and supplier qualification process completion

Procurement Strategy and Plans:

· Provide site-based plans & and objectives to help ensure alignment of sourcing strategies

· Ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with business strategies

Education and experience

· Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, and other related business discipline. No degree is required with 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier quality management, or supply chain management. Master’s Degree not required but desirable.

Skills and abilities:

· Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, quality systems and operations, manufacturing, packaging, materials management, or relevant technical discipline is beneficial.

· Previous pharmaceutical and Personal Care (Beauty Segment) industry experience is required.

· SAP experience required and advanced excel skills a plus.

· Candidate should have a good understanding, training, and experience using quality assurance and control methods, tools, and approaches, such as Statistical Process Control, Process mapping, and statistical capability analysis.

· An ideal candidate would have experience working with suppliers towards process and continuous improvement, and implementing solutions to increase levels of supplier quality/reliability and reducing costs.

· Strong project management and communication skills are desired, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional disciplines and with people in various geographies and cultures.

· Candidate should possess effective influence and persuasion skills, and have recent project management experience, with proven ability to lead projects and programs.

Forrest Search LLC

Very top spirits/wine portfolio company (MUST HAVE 1-3 years experience in adult beverage industry) hiring a Market Manager/Georgia. Strong distributor relationships and references.

SUMMARY:

MUST HAVE SPIRITS OR SPIRITS/WINE BLENDED SALES BACKGROUND! Our client, a top spirits/wine company, is currently seeking a Market Manager for Georgia. On/off premise blend. The Market Sales Manager is responsible for delivering volume, distribution, merchandising, and pricing performance across the designated market. Responsibility covers all channels of business, both On and Off-Premise. Inherent in this responsibility is managing wholesaler relationships as well as major customer relationships. The Market Sales Manager is responsible for developing and executing sales programming and pricing as well as managing sales budgets, marketing programs, and wholesaler inventory in the pursuit of achieving both quantitative and qualitative KPIs. Complete on-going training is provided. Excellent team, culture, bonus opportunity on top of base, car allowance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in development and execution of annual sales plan for assigned geographic territory.
• Manage Company brand portfolio within assigned geography. Ensure proper management of depletions and inventory by SKU (prevent out of stocks and plan for future growth).
• Actively develop and manage relationships with wholesaler personnel i.e. GMs, VPs, Account Executives, Merchandising VPs, Sales Managers, and Sales Reps.
• Ensure the planning and implementation of sales programming in all markets.
• Support the State Manager and Regional Sales Manager in the development and efficient management of all sales budgets.
• Ensure the planning and execution of price structures and shelf prices in the market.
• Ensure POS and other marketing assets are utilized in the field with correct programs.
• Participate in the development of program-specific POS.
• Call on and activate Key Accounts in the market under the direction of the State Manager and Regional Sales Manager.
• Implement creative programs to activate the consumer, including product sampling, etc.
• Spend time each month surveying the market to ensure that distribution, pricing, POS, displays, programs, menus and ads are executed to standard.
• Travel when appropriate to observe business conditions and to call on key buyers, distributor personnel, and interact and work with Company sales personnel.
• Participate in Company and wholesaler planning and sales meetings.
• Ensure all Company SKUs are priced properly and within defined standards.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the alcohol beverage industry.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in an intimate, entrepreneurial business environment.
• Objective-oriented, focused, individual who needs little direction or supervision; energy and enthusiasm are critical.
• Excellent planner and organizer.
• Willing to be very “hands-on” to get the job accomplished.
• Financially responsible individual who knows how to manage budgets.
• Computer literate with Excel, Word and Power Point.

Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal, including strong presentation skills

Join this top team and leadership, culture, career opportunity company! Portfolio always expanding and growing! Please send qualified resume to [email protected]

Linda Wertman, Vice President, Judge Executive Search; 610-505-6962

The Judge Group

Build your career with ManpowerGroup as we connect human potential to the power of business. Through regular, honest, and meaningful career conversations, and other tools designed to guide self-discovery, we’ll help you become an expert in the Market Manager field and forge a career path that’s right for you!

What’s In It For You

Getting the rewards, you deserve. Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability insurance.
• 401K with a Company match
• 20 days paid time off.
• Gym membership discounts
• Pet insurance.

Being part of an inspiring culture

We value and encourage the broad range of perspectives and capabilities our employee diversity brings to our organization and to our stakeholders. Fostering an inclusive culture is about more than just policies – it’s about making sure that we create an environment where talent from all backgrounds can thrive and feel comfortable so they can advance their careers and our business.

• Our Business Resource Groups are just one way our employees can continue to build our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Consistently recognized for our diversity as a Best Place to Work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability.
• In 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Building your Career with Purpose!

We know your continued development fuels our future success. We’ll help you grow into an expert in your field. Afterall, unlocking talent is what we do. With training, coaching and mentoring opportunities, we empower our employees with the tools they need to reach their professional goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Market Manager

The Market Manager leads/runs a Manpower business, generating sales and owning the market and the P&L, as an entrepreneurial leader. The primary focus of the role is to drive sales and inspire staff to proactively grow staffing opportunities within owned market.

Do you thrive in an environment that empowers you to make decisions and create a winning culture? As a Manpower Market Manager, you will be known as a world of work leader inspiring a team to provide talent solutions that drive business results for your clients across multiple markets.

The opportunity is limitless! You will:

• Inspire and lead a team of sellers and recruiters to grow the Manpower business in designated markets.
• Add staff and market geography as you build your book of clients and associates.
• Leverage our thought leadership to position yourself as a market and industry leader, known by clients and in communities of relevance and looked to for World of Work expertise.
• Understand market and industry trends and translate into clear strategy and business plan that capitalizes on opportunity.
• Manage a P&L while driving year-over-year growth in revenue and profit margin, as well as improving efficiency.

Results & Strategy:

• P&L owner, accountable for bringing in business and improving efficiency, while aligning to organizational values and established guidelines and budgets. Build strategy that capitalizes on market/industry opportunity in market and translates into clear business plan.
• Operationalize plan into clear direction and expectations for team.

People Leadership:

• Inspire and lead a team of sellers and recruiters to grow the business and delight clients, consultants, and candidates.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing and developing a team. Typical span of control is 5-10 employees.

Client & Candidate:

• Develop strategies and tactics required to direct sales and recruiting activities.
• Oversee execution with hands-on coaching of direct reports, involved with clients and consultants to drive loyalty and resolve escalations.

Thought Leadership:

• Market and industry leader known in communities of relevance and looked to for World of Work expertise.
• Offers customized workforce solutions to clients, by collaborating across teams/brands to leverage the full suite of ManpowerGroup solutions.

What you’ll bring with you:

• 2+ years demonstrated managerial and operational experience
• Sales: 2+ years selling a solution / in a service industry
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• Recruiting: In-depth knowledge or expertise in the staffing industry or full life-cycle recruitment
• P&L: Ownership experience
• Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Join us! Apply Now to begin YOUR Career with Purpose!

About Us

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com.

Our Commitment

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [email protected]

ManpowerGroup

Role Overview: This role works within the Product Development team to help drive calendarized and non-calendarized initiatives by coordinating the product development process for the brand. They will support the development of company products, research and analyze current market/ingredient trends, and communicate with various vendors. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented and organized.

Product Development Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Create competitive analysis on new product launches
• Assist in preparing presentations and other various communications as necessary
• Support in overall completion of production for new product launches , shade extensions and reformulation
• To be trained on color evaluation of production submissions on new launches
• Track ongoing production batches, log and work with category manager to evaluate color and texture performance
• Provide and track product needs for internal and external meetings, project requests, photo shoots and any other PD related needs requested
• Assist with supporting PD team and organization overall with various ad hoc tasks
• Manage tracking and reporting of competitive, beauty and industry trends
• Provide monthly summary of new launches to PD Team
• Track Trends quarterly and report into category leader
• Work with the archivist to organize/log new product submissions
• Maintain PD closets and PD room

Product Development Coordinator Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience within a beauty industry product development environment
• Strong interpersonal, creative, communication and analytical skills
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priority levels for ongoing projects
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions, to work independently, and to take initiative when appropriate
• Open to constructive feedback and revisions on work
• Flexible on work responsibilities and priorities
• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Full-time, on-site

24 Seven Talent

Build your career with Manpower, as we connect human potential to the power of business. Through regular, honest, and meaningful career conversations, and other tools designed to guide self-discovery, we’ll help you become an expert in Market Management and forge a career path that’s right for you.

All while:

What’s In It For You

• Working with our exceptional clients. From Fortune 500 clients to transformational start-ups, our team helps some of the world’s most impactful, innovative, and recognizable organizations.

• Getting the rewards you deserve. Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:

o Competitive base salary

o Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability insurance

o 401K with a Company match

o 20 days paid time off

o Gym membership discounts

o Pet insurance

o An annual paid tropical vacation for our top performers to recognize their contributions

• Being part of an inspiring culture. We value and encourage the broad range of perspectives and capabilities our employee diversity brings to our organization and to our stakeholders. Fostering an inclusive culture is about more than just policies – it’s about making sure that we create an environment where talent from all backgrounds can thrive and feel comfortable so they can advance their careers and our business.

o Our six Business Resource Groups are just one way our employees can continue to build our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

o We are consistently recognized for our diversity as a Best Place to Work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability, and in 2021 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

• Building your Career with Purpose!

o We know your continued development fuels our future success. We’ll help you grow into an expert in your field. Afterall, unlocking talent is what we do. With training, coaching and mentoring opportunities, we empower our employees with the tools they need to reach their professional goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Market Manager

• The Market Manager leads/runs a Manpower business, generating sales and owning the market and the P&L as an entrepreneurial leader. The primary focus of the role is to drive sales and inspire staff to proactively grow staffing opportunities within owned market.

• Inspire and lead a team of sellers and recruiters to grow the business and delight clients, consultants and candidates. Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing and developing a team. Typical span of control is 5-10 employees.

• Develop strategies and tactics required to direct sales and recruiting activities. Oversee execution with hands-on coaching of direct reports, involved with clients and consultants to drive loyalty and resolve escalations.

• Market and industry leader known in communities of relevance and looked to for World of Work expertise. Offers customized workforce solutions to clients by collaborating across team s/brands to leverage the full suite of ManpowerGroup solutions.

Qualifications – External

What you’ll bring with you

AKA candidate requirements:

• Sales: 2+ years selling a solution / in a service industry

• Management: 2+ years demonstrated people and/or project management experience (people management preferred but not required)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

We also look for individuals with these capabilities:

• Recruiting: In-depth knowledge or expertise in the staffing industry or full life-cycle recruitment

• Operations: Experience managing a P&L

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Join us!

Apply Now to begin YOUR Career with Purpose!

About Us

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment. Through our expertise in talent resourcing and workforce management, we provide rapid access to a highly qualified and productive pool of candidates. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. For more information about Manpower, visit www.manpower.com.

Our Commitment

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

ManpowerGroup

Director of eCommerce Website Product Management & Optimization

• Lead a team responsible for user experience, conversion optimization, SEO, and eCommerce website product management.
• Act as the product manager for the website, working closely with the development team to improve website functionality and drive growth, collaborating closely with sales, merchandising, and product development teams.
• Manage relationships with 5-10 external vendor partners, ensuring they deliver results and are held accountable for their performance.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly sales, merchandising, and product development.

• Use strong quantitative skills to analyze website performance, make data-driven decisions to improve user experience and conversion rates, and monitor, report and drive improvement in key performance metrics such as conversion rate, bounce rate, average session duration, page load time, organic search traffic, keyword rankings, and user engagement.
• Leverage AI and machine learning technologies, such as recommendation engines, natural language processing, and automated A/B testing, to optimize website performance and user experience.
• Ensure the team’s technical competencies are up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices, such as proficiency in UX/UI design tools, web analytics tools, SEO tools, and technologies & processes to identify and prioritize customer requirements.
• Monitor, report, and drive improvement in relevant website SEO performance metrics, such as organic search traffic, keyword rankings, and user engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in eCommerce website product management, user experience, and conversion optimization.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, such as experience with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), user behavior analysis, funnel analysis, and site performance tracking.
• Basic web technology skills, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with AI applications in web optimization, such as personalized content, user behavior analysis, and predictive analytics.

Behavioral Traits:

• Exceptional self-starter with a strong sense of accountability
• Driven to achieve results and deliver a strong return on web engineering and development spend.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, private equity-owned environment.
• Highly committed to experimentation and customer-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Documented commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
• Upholds the values of integrity, mastery, purpose, agility, commitment, and teamwork.

Confidential

Our client, a fast-growing, successful DTC Men’s and Women’s Lifestyle Brands, needs an experienced Director of Product and Merchandising. Must have proven success with a competitive brand and a stable career trajectory in this space. The ideal candidate has managed and been directly involved in product development, merchandising, and managing design to oversee the product vision. This role is considered a leadership role and in office 5 days based in the LA area.

• The salary range is 150-200k.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement design and buying strategies across various product lines including mainline product, collaborations, third-party buys, private label, gifting programs, and category expansions.
• Lead, develop, and manage a dynamic team of designers, concept designers, and buyers, ensuring clear goals and milestones. Encourage proactive engagement and cultivate a collaborative environment within the design team.
• Product Development & Management: Take ownership of line plans and collection development, ensuring alignment with the brand vision.
• Manage the entire product development cycle, from the inception of design concepts to sampling and final production.
• Collaborate closely with patternmaking and production teams during daily fittings and drive issue resolutions.
• Trend Analysis & Forecasting: Research, review, and approve new trend stories, ensuring they align with brand ethos and market demand.
• Edit and approve color assortments and design pass-offs, ensuring market relevancy.
• Evaluate daily performance by style to pinpoint design opportunities and adjust styles to optimize sales.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Marketing, Creative, Ecommerce, and Planning teams to comprehend consumer engagement, shopping patterns, conversions, and other key metrics, leveraging these insights for product and merchandising opportunities.
• Business Expansion & Partnership: Strategize and spearhead outreach initiatives for private label and third-party business growth.
• Manage the annual OTB, discover new category opportunities, source and foster relationships with new vendors, and negotiate all terms, including pricing.
• Oversee execution of all partnerships and collaborations, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and high-quality output.
• Lead special projects such as the launch of new product lines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Business, Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within the fashion or retail industry.
• Strong understanding of design processes, buying strategies, product development, and market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams.
• Proven track record of successful collaborations and partnerships.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for identifying and leveraging business opportunities.
• Ability to understand and act on sales, conversion, and consumer behavior data.
• Experience selecting, negotiating, and working with factories/agents overseas.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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