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Merge

<div><div><p><b>Merge Storytelling and Technology</b></p>
<p>
We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers.</p>
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Promote Health, Wellness &amp; Happiness</b></p>
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We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.</p>
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Emerge to the Top of Your Career</b></p>
<p>
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.</p></div><p><b>
As our Account Director, Client Services, you will...</b></p>
<p>
Sit at the intersection of omni-channel marketing, data, and project management for one or more of our marquee Life Sciences accounts. Your role will be to understand your clients' business objectives and formulate strategies and tactics to bring those goals to life. Your role will also include identifying, leading, and inspiring the right cross-functional talent in order to produce the desired outcomes. Life Sciences experience and insights will be critical in formulating digital solutions. You will also play a role in creating client roadmaps for long-term growth and relationship continuity.</p>
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Be Accountable and Responsible</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Establish credibility with a variety of client stakeholder groups from Marketing, Analytics, IT, and Commercial/Sales orgs within your client organizations</li>
<li>Formulate omni-channel strategies based on client goals across strategy, digital transformation, experience, creative, and front-end/back-end development</li>
<li>Understand how technical platforms and solutions (i.e. Google and Adobe Analytics, SFMC/Marketo, Google Marketing Platforms) can enable client business goals, and be prepared to conduct due diligence on third-party technologies in partnership with Technology and Experience leadership</li>
<li>Demonstrate ability to manage multiple pieces of business and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Ability to evaluate contemporary marketing and customer experience programs across brands and channels</li>
<li>Grow and diversify client relationships by identifying additional business needs, from brand to communication with a focus on data-driven marketing, experience design, and innovation</li>
<li>Understand digital marketing trends, and bring innovative ideas and solutions to both MERGE teams and clients</li>
<li>Understand Life Sciences headwinds, tailwinds, and market forces, and help clients anticipate changes in their category and the market at large</li>
<li>Recalibrate marketing strategy based on data-driven and industry insights</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>
Client Services/Business Development/Thought Leadership/Project Management:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate and lead internal <b>and</b> external cross-functional teams to drive client projects forward</li>
<li>Proactive communication hub, alerting key stakeholders about interdependencies and implications in omnichannel campaign execution</li>
<li>Become a go-to resource where our client and client partners seek our thought leadership and through that rapport guarantee a greater involvement across all marketing and branding endeavors</li>
<li>Effectively communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Data and Analytics Stewardship:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Take ownership of your client's data analytics infrastructure to guide their data strategy/BI Roadmaps</li>
<li>Own and maintain a primary data lake for the client, sourcing new data and maintaining legacy data schemas across a variety of Media and Performance data inputs.</li>
<li><ul><li>Google and Adobe Analytics</li>
<li>Display/Email/Search/Social media platform performance data streams</li>
</ul></li><li>Interface directly with client as an internal stakeholder to understand their data needs and provide them the right outputs to drive their business decisions</li>
<li>Ongoing data quality control and proactive data cleansing guidance</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>10+ years of experience in an advertising agency, marketing services, or consulting experience.</li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience</li>
<li>Life Science Industry experience a plus</li>
<li>Deep understanding of digital strategy and execution across channels</li>
<li>Experience in developing multi-touch, targeted customer journeys - Marketo and CDP experience a plus</li>
<li>Advanced client management and relationship skills, especially as it relates to expanding business within existing clients</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in data analytics/business intelligence/data visualization - SQL experience a plus</li>
<li><ul><li>Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Domo, Tableau, Qlik, Looker)</li>
</ul></li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of contemporary marketing and customer experience initiatives</li>
<li>Emphasis on building relationships across client departments, from marketing to commercial, to IS, and procurement</li>
<li>Commitment to the client, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability&ndash;energized by growing a client business</li></ul><br>
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At MERGE, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.</p>
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MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we're proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.</p>
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The salary range for this role is <b>$98,000-$118,000</b>, based on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.</p>
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MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life &amp; Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off &amp; Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.</p>
<p>
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.</p><div><p><b>
And here's how we live our values at MERGE</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Ability. </b>Mastering our craft</li>
<li><b>Agility.</b> Delivering with a growth mindset</li>
<li><b>Humility. </b>Collaborating for shared success</li>
</ul>
<p><b>MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p>
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MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!</p></div></div>

Account Director

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

<div><div><p>Sales Director</p><p></p><div><br>
</div></div><p><b>Date: </b>Oct 8, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Chicago, Illinois, United States
</p><p><b>Company: </b>Super Micro Computer
</p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Req ID: 27508</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>About Supermicro:</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Supermicro&reg; is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.<br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Supermicro Computer, Inc. is looking for a Sales Director responsible for maintaining the quality, efficiency, and integrity of Supermicro's sales process through various means of marketing activities and working with cross functional teams, including Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Programs. This position evaluates new and existing opportunities for the company's computing solutions and works with prospects to understand their needs and goals -ultimately negotiating the terms of a successful partnership.</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></div>
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Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):</b><br>
<ul><li>Develop new accounts in the region assigned</li><li>Approach customers in Government, Data centers/Cloud, Gaming, and HPC</li><li>Responsible for outbound cold calls and potential customers (e.g. System Integrators, VARs, OEMs)</li><li>Identify and develop new accounts, create target lists for vertical markets</li><li>Initiate outbound calls direct and indirect to potential customers</li><li>Successfully manage, overcome objections, and create superior customer service relationship</li><li>Qualify opportunities; create target list for vertical market</li><li>Develop relationship with strong communications regarding product and marketing information</li><li>Monitor inventory, negotiate price, enter and monitor orders, facilitate credit issues and negotiate returns</li></ul></div>
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Qualifications:</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering or similar fields preferred</li><li>Minimum of 12 years of sales experience in the computer market industries including: cold calling, lead qualifying, ability to negotiate contracts and close deals preferred</li><li>Passionate for sales activities</li><li>Experience tracking and reporting data on lead activity</li><li>Successful experience selling technology into corporate accounts</li><li>Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies</li><li>Track record of successful, credible cold calling and follow-up to executives and decision makers within an organization</li><li>Good understanding of OEM, Web 2.0, Larger Enterprise, and Data Center market</li><li>Demonstrated ability in the following areas: pre-call planning, opportunity qualification and objection handling, call structure and control, time and territory management</li><li>Experience entering, tracking, and reporting data on lead activity</li><li>Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets</li><li>Proficient in English in speaking and writing; bilingual will be a plus</li></ul>
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Salary Range</b></div>
</div><div><div>
$159,000- $193,000</div>
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The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
EEO Statement</b></div>
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Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Sales Director

One Design Company

<div><p>You model strategic thinking when solving technical issues and understand the importance of asking &ldquo;why&rdquo; in order to make informed decisions. You enjoy producing resilient, well-structured code that adheres to industry-wide standards and best practices. Attention to detail, usability, accessibility, and performance are of the utmost importance to you. You value learning as a lifelong practice and desire to continually evolve your skill set. You are self-motivated, proactive, and excited to learn and help grow our studio processes through exposure to different teams, clients, and projects.</p><br>
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Primary Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Translate bespoke, static design mockups into systems of discrete, reusable components that can adapt to a variety of viewports and devices</li>
<li>Collaborate with the design team to ideate and refine interactive components, ensuring accessibility and performance</li>
<li>Advocate for usability and accessibility throughout the development process</li>
<li>Collaborate with Project Managers and other teammates to provide estimates for development tasks</li>
<li>Assist in the definition of technical requirements through research and collaboration with project Stakeholders</li>
<li>Extend core CMS functionality, when needed to accommodate a client&rsquo;s unique needs (e.g. plugin development)</li>
<li>Lead client-facing demos and meetings, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams</li>
<li>Provide peer code reviews, offering non-dogmatic feedback in an effort to produce resilient, well-structured, and maintainable code</li>
<li>Attend development team meetings, offering opinions and feedback when possible</li>
<li>Facilitate pair programming sessions with team members as a way to learn through hands-on training</li>
<li>Assist in the creation and maintenance of internal tools and standards</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Account team and others in the studio to offer technical recommendations</li>
<li>Perform quarterly maintenance and updates on legacy projects</li></ul><br>
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<p>
Key Qualities</p>
<ul>
<li>3-5 years experience working in an agency or similar setting</li>
<li>Cares deeply about design and branding and understands the developer&rsquo;s role in bringing that to life&ndash;with a portfolio of work reflective of this and your attention to craft and detail</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, able to translate static design mock-ups into maintainable, performant websites and web applications that effectively communicate the spirit of the design</li>
<li>Experience working with a CMS, preferably Craft CMS, or similar PHP-based platforms; Wordpress experience a plus</li>
<li>Interest in highly interactive and design-led experiences on the web</li>
<li>Highly proficient front-end developer familiar with modern build systems (e.g. Vite, Webpack)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiar with modern libraries and frameworks (e.g. Twig, Javascript, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS), and an understanding of their benefits and limitations when it comes to producing efficient, maintainable code</li>
<li>Mobile-first development expertise and knowledge of common cross-browser issues</li>
<li>Familiar with front-end performance and creating sites that make efficient use of resources</li>
<li>Experience &amp; expertise using GSAP and animation libraries like Lottie.js or Rive</li>
<li>Familiar with PHP or similar backend language</li>
<li>Experience using Git and Git Workflows</li>
<li>Experience with or interest in learning best practices around website deployment and server setup (DevOps and CI/CD workflows)</li>
<li>Familiar with AI coding tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience building accessible web applications that work across browsers/devices for a variety of user needs.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of WCAG guidelines (we strive for AA compliance on most of our websites)</li>
<li>Experience designing an efficient and intuitive content authoring experience</li>
</ul><ul><li>Gives and receives feedback with empathy to ensure work is always aligned to the core idea and meets quality standards. Sets the pace of velocity and efficiency through every step of the process, course correcting based on feedback and improving how we work together</li>
<li>Respect and strive for diversity, inclusion, and equity both at work and in your work</li>
<li>Non-traditional development backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged. We find that developers with diverse skill sets and experiences make for a more well-rounded team</li></ul><br>
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<p>
Relationships</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Manager:</b> Executive Director, Operations</li>
<li><b>Mentors:</b> Principal Developers</li>
<li><b>Peers:</b> Developers, Senior Developers</li>
<li><b>Collaborates with:</b> Associate Creative Directors, Creative Directors, Project Managers, Account Directors, SEO/Analytics Experts</li></ul><br>
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<p>
Expectations</p>
<p>
This application will be open until October 20, 2025 for you to apply and for us to review your application. All interviews will be via video chat, with our team including the Executive Director of Operations. We generally do 2-3 rounds of interviews including a code review, but when we reach out, we&rsquo;ll let you know what to expect along the way. Our goal is to make an offer in November with a start date in November.</p><p></p><p><br>
This position is ideally filled by a candidate in the Chicago area or open to relocating, though we operate as a hybrid team. Despite the preference for a local candidate, we welcome and encourage applicants outside of Chicago to apply. We also ask that only applicants located in and legally able to work in the United States apply.</p><br>
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Pay &amp; Benefits</p>
<p>
We ask a lot of our people&mdash;but we give a lot, too. We offer a competitive salary in the range of $85,000 - $115,000 for this role and full health benefits, matching 401k, unlimited time off and other paid leaves to support individual or family needs, flexibility in work schedule and location, and an inclusive and inspiring work environment.</p></div>

Senior Developer

QUAD

<div><div><b>GENERAL PURPOSE</b><br>
The Director, Marketplaces is responsible for overseeing the strategy, planning, execution, and performance of retail media programs across eCommerce ecosystems. This leader will serve as the agency&rsquo;s expert in marketplace advertising&mdash;guiding client strategies, managing vendor relationships, optimizing performance, participating in new business opportunities and building a high-performing team of specialists. This role requires a hybrid of performance marketing, retail media, and client leadership skills. The successful Director is both analytical and strategic, with deep experience in digital marketplaces and a proven ability to scale retail media programs across multiple clients.<br>
The Director is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally, and will provide strategic direction to team members in all aspects of media planning, performance and budget forecasting, campaign management, performance analysis, and partner outreach.<br>
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<b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>Lead the development and execution of paid media strategies across retail media platforms including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, Target Roundel, and others.</li><li>Serve as the agency&rsquo;s primary expert in digital marketplaces, educating clients and internal teams on marketplace dynamics, trends, ad formats, targeting capabilities, and attribution models.</li><li>Own senior-level relationships with marketplace media partners and negotiate strategic deals that benefit client performance and agency efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with media planning and investment teams to integrate marketplace strategies into broader media plans and omnichannel customer journeys.</li><li>Oversee performance analysis, optimizations, reporting, and insights development to drive continuous improvement and client ROI.</li><li>Manage a team (remote and across all Rise locations, onshore and offshore) of marketplace strategists and buyers; mentor and support team development, quality control, and workload prioritization; accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention</li><li>Develop and refine SOPs, workflows, and best practices for marketplace media execution, reporting, and data integration.</li><li>Stay ahead of industry developments and platform updates; assess and pilot new tools, betas, and data partnerships that enhance performance.</li><li>Lead retail media pitches and client onboarding efforts, establishing clear strategies, KPIs, and expectations for new business.</li><li>Partner with analytics, eCommerce, and brand teams to deliver cohesive and measurable commerce media programs.</li></ul><br>
<b>
JOB REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
Appropriate education and / or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis</div><br>
<div><b>
Education:</b><br>
o Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, eCommerce, or related field required; MBA or advanced certification in retail media platforms is a plus.<br>
o Ability to speak, read and write the English language<br>
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<b>Certification:</b><br>
<ul><li>AMS Certification preferred</li></ul></div>
<div><b>
Experience:</b><br>
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in performance media, with at least 5 years focused on retail/eCommerce marketplaces such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, or equivalent.</li><li>10+ years of AMS specific experience; additional experience with Amazon DSP or other retailers (PromoteIQ, Criteo, Wayfair, etc) a plus</li><li>Deep knowledge of retail media platforms, self-service ad tools (e.g., Amazon DSP, Walmart Luminate), product detail page (PDP) optimization, and retail media metrics (ROAS, TACoS, etc.).</li><li>Familiarity with Skai, Pacvue, Vendor &amp; Seller Central and other relevant Marketplaces technologies</li><li>Advanced level understanding of marketplace tactics including sponsored products, sponsored brands, sponsored display, and DSP ad formats</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, pacing, attribution models, and performance goals across multiple clients or categories.</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with experience using tools such as Skai, Pacvue, Vendor &amp; Seller Central, CommerceIQ, or similar.</li><li>Effective communicator and presenter, capable of leading client strategy sessions, vendor negotiations, and executive briefings.</li><li>Proven leadership ability in managing and developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving media landscape</li></ul>
.&bull; Experience with Microsoft Office suite; significant experience with Excel and SQL a plus</div><br>
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Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</b><br>
<ul><li>Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives</li><li>Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives</li><li>Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies</li><li>Experience building pitch decks and pitching potential new business or upsell opportunities</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations</li><li>Experience with new business development and upsells</li><li>Proven ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships</li><li>Travel: &lt;10%</li></ul></div></div>

Director, Investment Marketplaces

botanicaSEATTLE

<p><b>Who are we?</b></p><p>At Botanica we reimagine the possibilities of cannabis and empower people to achieve wellness, health, and happiness on their terms. We strive to make the most of life. Botanica is a market-leading branded edibles business with ten years of experience in the most competitive cannabis markets in the world. We have an outstanding collection of brands including Mr. Moxey&rsquo;s and Journeyman sold in select states throughout the country.</p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>Botanica is seeking a high-energy, sociable candidate to become our next Outside Sales Representative. If selling delicious Journeyman shots to dispensaries across the state sounds appealing to you, this could be a great fit. As the the primary point of contact for retailers statewide, it'll be your job to maintain excellent relationships with buyers while working to increase revenue within those accounts through promoting budtender education and enthusiasm, securing great merchandising for our products, capturing reorders, etc. Consistent account visits and sales calls are a prerequisite for success in this position.</p><p>We are looking for someone already embedded in the Illinois cannabis market, with established relationships and contacts among retailers that can be applied on day one. This is an outside sales opportunity, so willingness to travel regularly is a must. Once or twice a month there may be an overnight stay depending on store visits. This role has a base salary along with sales-based commission.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Work with the Director of Regional Sales to develop sales strategy, set monthly forecasts and strive to meet or exceed targeted forecasts</li><li>Monitor and interpret broader market trends and monitor competitor products to help inform development of new products, training and marketing points of emphasis</li><li>Help manage the Botanica sales process, which involves coordinating deliveries with retailers, inventory management, etc.</li><li>Collaborate and coordinate with field marketing team, including direct management of the Illinois Field Marketing Manager and Brand Ambassadors</li><li>Collaborate with the marketing team to create content for budtender training and engagement. Work closely to align engagement with sampling, POS, and merchandising programs.</li><li>Represent company at vendor and other marketing events</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>3 years in cannabis sales or retail ideal</li><li>Ability to analyze data and use the numbers to create effective sales engagement with retail buyers</li><li>An upbeat, personable, and proactive attitude</li><li>Ambition and the desire to achieve results</li><li>Excellent communicator, written and verbal</li><li>Cannabis advocate who believes cannabis has a role in improving people's lives</li><li>Comfort using spreadsheets, CRM software, Gmail, etc.</li><li>Must be 21 years of age or older in accordance with Illinois cannabis laws.</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and acceptable driving record.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Base salary of $62,000 per year plus commission opportunities based on sales performance.</p><p>Successful sales representatives typically earn between $62,000 and $100,000 annually (including commissions).</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health, Dental and Vision insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days employment.</li><li>Mileage and travel reimbursement</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of direct cannabis industry sales or retail experience within the Illinois Cannabis market.</li></ul><p>Additional Information:</p><p>No pre-employment or random drug testing is required for this position. Employees are expected to report to work unimpaired and in compliance with applicable state cannabis laws.</p><p>Final candidates will undergo a post-offer background check consistent with Illinois law.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $62,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Expense account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Mileage reimbursement</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Travel reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you at least 21 years of age, as required by Illinois cannabis laws to work in this role?</li><li>Do you have at least 3 years Cannabis Retail Sales experience?</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Chicago, IL 60603 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Outside Sales Representative

Writer

<div><p><b>About this role</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re looking for a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to build and guide our deal strategy &amp; operations function. As the Director of deal desk strategy &amp; operations, you will be a player-coach, responsible for shaping the function's long-term vision while simultaneously rolling up your sleeves to support complex, high-value deals. You will lead a growing team, define our strategic framework for deal execution, and serve as a critical partner to our Go-To-Market (GTM) leadership, all while operating at WRITER speed.</p><p>
This is a unique opportunity to build a pivotal function from the ground up, establishing the processes, team, and systems that will underpin our commercial success as we scale. You will be a key member of the GTM Strategic Ops leadership team, driving initiatives that help us move faster, adapt to change, and win in the market. We are looking for a leader who embodies our company values of Connect, Challenge, and Own, and who is passionate about building a world-class deal desk organization.</p><p></p><p><b>
Your responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
Drive GTM strategy: </b>act as a strategic partner to Sales, Revenue Operations, BizOps, Finance, Legal, and Product leadership, providing executive-level guidance on complex deal structures, pricing, and non-standard terms to maximize revenue and accelerate deal velocity.</p></li><li><p><b>
Lead and mentor: </b>build, manage, and develop a high-performing deal strategy &amp; operations team, fostering a culture of autonomy, high-quality execution, and continuous learning.</p></li><li><p><b>
Build scalable processes: </b>design, implement, and optimize the end-to-end quote-to-cash process. You will architect the systems and workflows that enable the team to operate efficiently at scale while maintaining accuracy and compliance.</p></li><li><p><b>
Be a hands-on expert: </b>serve as the ultimate point of escalation for the most strategic and complex deals, getting deep in the weeds with your team to find creative solutions and ensure successful closure.</p></li><li><p><b>
Generate actionable insights</b>: leverage data from deal cycles to provide the executive team with critical insights that will shape our GTM strategy, influence future pricing and packaging decisions, and inform product development.</p></li><li><p><b>
Develop strategic relationships: </b>cultivate strong, trust-based partnerships across the organization, establishing the deal strategy &amp; ops team as the central hub of expertise for all commercial matters.</p></li><li><p><b>
Drive quote-to-cash systems strategy:</b> advise on the evolution of our quote-to-cash technology stack, ensuring our tools are optimized for our current needs and prepared for future scale.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
&#65039; Is this you?</b></p><ul><li><p>
Proven experience in a deal desk, sales operations, or revenue operations leadership role, preferably within a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.</p></li><li><p>
A &quot;player-coach&quot; mindset with a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team while also directly contributing to hands-on operational work.</p></li><li><p>
Deep expertise in structuring complex, multi-product deals, with a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and commercial legal terms.</p></li><li><p>
A problem-solving and strategic mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and build new processes and functions from the ground up.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.</p></li><li><p>
Extensive experience with Salesforce CPQ or other quote-to-cash systems.</p></li><li><p>
A passion for creating an AI-driven operational powerhouse that drives business growth and a reputation for being a collaborative, high-impact leader.</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with revenue recognition principles and US GAAP.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Benefits &amp; perks (US Full-time employees)</b></p><ul><li><p>
Generous PTO, plus company holidays</p></li><li><p>
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family</p></li><li><p>
Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)</p></li><li><p>
Fertility and family planning support</p></li><li><p>
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri</p></li><li><p>
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options</p></li><li><p>
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution</p></li><li><p>
Annual work-life stipends for:</p><ul><li><p>
Home office setup, cell phone, internet</p></li><li><p>
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.</p></li><li><p>
Learning and development stipend</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites</p></li><li><p>
Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k</p></li></ul><p><i>
WRITER is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</i></p><p>
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Compensation Range: $183.7K - $232.3K</p></div>

Director, deal desk strategy & operations

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<div><p>Job Type: Contract</p>
<p>Job Category: IT</p>
<p>Job Description</p>
<p></p><div><b>Role name: Program Director</b></div><div><b>
Location : Chicago, IL</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Role Description:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Experienced and well-seasoned Cloud Program Director to lead and manage a complex.</li><li> enterprise-level Azure Cloud Remediation Program 20 years of experience in large IT Project Management wherein a minimum of 7 years of experience over cloud transformation remediation programs, preferably with Azure</li><li> Efficient capabilities in managing several cross-functional teams, business teams, senior technical architects, c-level executives and other key stakeholders</li><li> Profound experience in program management, risk mitigation, governance, status reporting, security regulatory compliance, cloud architecture and technology exposure</li><li> Proactively manage change and communicate track updates and drive enterprise-wise adoption of the cloud remediation or transformational strategies</li><li> Facilitate and manage executive steerco meetings and senior leadership meetings with precise updates over the health, progress, budget, risks and challenges</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Competencies:</b></div><div></div><p><br>
Digital : Cloud Application Migration, Growth and Transformation Concepts &amp; Practices, Azure Data Factory, Capital Markets - Risk Operations</p><p></p>
<p>Required Skills</p>
<p>PROGRAM MANAGER</p> <p>PROGRAMMER ANALYST</p></div>

Program Director (Locals Only)-2

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