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field and trade marketing manager

Big Grove Brewery

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  FIELD &amp; TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
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  Classification Compensation
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  Exempt $65k-$75k&nbsp;
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  Department/Reports To
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  Marketing / Director of Marketing
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  JOB DESCRIPTION
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  Summary/Objective&nbsp;
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  We are seeking a dynamic Sales Specialist to drive execution, visibility, and growth for Climbing Kites at the retail level. The Sales Specialist is the frontline representative of the brand, responsible for visiting accounts daily; ensuring distribution, visibility, and execution excellence; and building strong relationships with distributor sales teams and retail partners. This role exists to ensure our products are not only available but also seen, understood, and loved by wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.&nbsp;
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  The ideal candidate is located in the Midwest, is a highly-motivated self starter that has strong follow-through skills. The ideal candidate also has a strong understanding of beverage sales, experience working with beverage and alcohol wholesalers and retailers, and is able to execute event marketing, trade programming, and local brand building.
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 Key ResponsibilitiesField Marketing &amp; Brand Activation
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    Develop and execute localized marketing plans to drive brand awareness, trial, and consumer engagement.
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    Identify, plan, and manage experiential marketing opportunities, including events, festivals, sampling programs, and partnerships.
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    Train and oversee brand ambassadors, ensuring consistent messaging and proper brand representation in alignment with brand standards.
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    Build relationships with local influencers, community partners, and event organizers to extend brand presence.
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 Trade Marketing &amp; Sales Support
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    Manage the point of sale and trade marketing programs to support sell-in and sell-through, including promotions, point-of-sale (POS) materials, and merchandising displays.
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    Collaborate with the sales team to identify priority accounts and tailor programs for key retail partners.
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    Manage the ordering and procurement of POS materials, ensuring timely delivery and brand compliance.
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    Track, measure, and optimize trade programs and event activations to maximize ROI.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
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    Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of field and trade initiatives.
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    Provide market feedback to inform product development, pricing, and positioning strategies.
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    Work closely with creative teams to develop compelling, on-brand materials for both field and trade use.
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 Budget &amp; Reporting
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    Manage budgets for field and trade marketing programs, ensuring cost-effective execution.
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    Monitor and report on program performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
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    Maintain accurate records of field activities, event outcomes, and promotional impact.
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  Competencies
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   High attention to detail and high accuracy&nbsp;
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   Understands the principles of marketing and brand identity&nbsp;
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   Willingness to work and be happy in a team environment - but can flourish independently&nbsp;
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   Results driven/High achieving
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   Accountable
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   Timely
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  Be high performing with the ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals. Contribute to and exemplify Climbing Kites values, vision, standards, and culture.
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  Physical Demands
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  This position may require in-field work and/or at events and activations.. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Additionally extended periods of standing or sitting as it relates to events and travel may be needed.
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  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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  Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
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  This is a full-time position estimating 40+ hours of work/ days and may vary from week-to-week. &nbsp;Due to the nature of the business events and nights/weekends may be needed.
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  Travel
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  Occasional travel between locations or out in the market is required for this position. &nbsp;A valid driver&rsquo;s license and method of transportation is required for this role.
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  Qualifications
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    Experience: 4-6 years in field marketing, trade marketing or brand activation preferably in the beverage, hospitality and/or CPG industries.
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    Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
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    Strong project management and organizational skills
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    Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.&nbsp;
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    Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure and analyze campaign performance.
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    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and CRM tools; familiarity with VIP iDig and industry standard software is a plus.
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  Additional Requirements
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    Willingness to travel (30-50%) for events, retail visits and market activations.
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 Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to ~50lbs)
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Field and Trade Marketing Manager

Grant Thornton

<div><p><b>Grant Thornton is seeking an Integrated Marketing Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
</b></p><p>As a Manager, Integrated Marketing, you will lead the planning and execution of priority go-to-market (GTM) campaigns that support key business initiatives across the firm, including service line (ex: Advisory) and select alliance marketing programs.
</p><p>This role is focused on campaign orchestration and delivery excellence - partnering with business and marketing leaders to translate strategy into structured campaign plans, coordinated execution, and measurable outcomes. You will serve as the central point of coordination for complex, high-visibility campaigns, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering programs on time and with impact.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end planning and execution of integrated GTM campaigns, translating business priorities into clear campaign plans (objectives, audiences, messaging, channels, timelines, and success metrics).
</li><li>Own campaign project management, establishing detailed plans, milestones, roles/responsibilities, and timelines to ensure coordinated, on-time delivery.
</li><li>Partner with the Advisory and Alliance Marketing Lead to intake strategy, clarify requirements, and ensure alignment throughout campaign execution.
</li><li>Orchestrate cross-functional teams (service lines, industries, field marketing, brand, content, digital, PR/comms, alliances), managing dependencies, aligning priorities, and removing blockers.
</li><li>Drive integrated, multi-channel execution across email, web, content, social, paid media, events, and nurture programs to deliver cohesive campaign experiences.
</li><li>Ensure consistency and quality of messaging and assets, aligning to firm narratives and, where applicable, alliance partner guidelines.
</li><li>Support executive and alliance activation efforts by coordinating development of messaging, thought leadership, and activation toolkits (e.g., social, email, events, co-branded initiatives).
</li><li>Maintain strong execution discipline through status tracking, stakeholder communications, risk management, and documentation of decisions and deliverables.
</li><li>Build and apply repeatable campaign frameworks and playbooks to improve speed, scalability, and consistency of GTM execution.
</li><li>Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, including engagement, meeting generation, and pipeline influence, and drive continuous optimization.
</li><li>Leverage AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve efficiency in planning, content development, and performance reporting.
</li>Other duties as assigned.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Experience &amp; Capabilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
</li><li>6&ndash;8+ years of B2B marketing experience in complex, matrixed environments (professional services preferred)
</li><li>Proven experience planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels
</li><li>Strong project/program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
</li><li>Experience supporting alliance or partner marketing initiatives (e.g., co-branded campaigns) is a plus
</li><li>Ability to translate business strategy into actionable marketing plans and deliverables
</li><li>Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority
</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and drive alignment
</li><li>Data-driven mindset, with experience tracking and interpreting performance metrics (e.g., engagement, pipeline, ROI)
</li><li>High attention to detail and commitment to execution quality in fast-paced environments
</li><li>Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance marketing workflows, content development, and reporting is strongly preferred
</li></ul><p>The base salary range for this position in the firm&rsquo;s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Cleveland, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Reno, NV, and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $104,000 and $156,000 per year.
</p><p>The base salary range for this position in the firm&rsquo;s Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Edison, NJ, and New York, NY, and Melville, NY offices only is between $112,300 and $168,500 per year.</p></div>

Manager, Integrated Marketing

SmithGroup

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.</div><br>
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<div>The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Director of Business Development to join our team.</div><br>
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<div>Working with us, you will:</div>
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<li>Lead the development of business development strategy by working alongside key partners.
</li><li>Monitor industry trends and collect market intelligence on clients and competitors by monitoring websites, collateral presentations, trade journals and discussion lists.</li>
<li>Facilitate strategic partner collaborations including pre-positioning sessions and strategic alliances with partners like contractors, developers, organizations, or other key consultants.</li>
<li>Perform market trends analysis and lead coordination of introductory meetings with prospective clients.</li>
<li>Attend industry events for networking and relationship building.</li>
<li>Participate in committees or other active roles in external industry-related organizations.</li>
<li>Actively research project opportunities for associated studios through networking, personal relationships, cold calls, reading of publications, attending community events, and participating in industry organizations.</li>
<li>Build and implement capture plans for key target clients.</li>
<li>Collaborate with management and technical staff to identify project opportunities, strengthen current business ties and client relationships, and formulate business development strategies to expand SmithGroup market sectors.</li>
<li>Conduct and analyze debrief surveys throughout the pursuit and project process.</li>
<li>Update and maintain lead tracking databases with relevant information on targeted clients, contacts, and opportunities.</li>
<li>Develop project pursuit strategies and position SmithGroup for projects before Requests for Proposals are issued.</li>
<li>Actively engage in proposal strategy development and contribute to key proposal sections for target client pursuits.</li>
<li>Lead and develop local events including client outreach, relationship building at events, and post-event follow up.</li>
<li>Build and implement a strategy for conference engagement, industry/trade organizations, and memberships/sponsorships.</li></ul><br>
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An ideal candidate has:</div>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of related experience required, including a minimum of seven years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
</li><li>The ability to think creatively and strategically.</li>
<li>Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for effective presentations and interactions with internal/external clients.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div>At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $129,000 to $152,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!</div><br>
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<div><b><i>
Equal Opportunity Employer</i></b></div>
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to </i><i>careers@smithgroup.com</i><i>.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Director of Business Development

TGG Accounting

<div><p><b>Assistant Property Manager - Commercial</b></p>
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Chicago, IL (Northern Suburbs) | On-site</p>
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Compensation: Up to $75K base + bonus + benefits</p><br>
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<p><b>
The Role</b></p>
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We&rsquo;re looking for an Assistant Property Manager to support the day-to-day operations of a diverse portfolio including medical office, retail, industrial, and multifamily assets.</p><br>
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This is a hands-on, high-visibility role ideal for someone who understands property operations, enjoys being in the field, and can balance tenant relations, financial tracking, and vendor coordination.</p><br>
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<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<p><b>
Property Operations &amp; Tenant Relations</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary point of contact for tenants; handle service requests, issues, and day-to-day communication</li>
<li>Coordinate tenant move-ins/move-outs including access, COIs, and logistics</li>
<li>Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance or operational issues</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Maintenance &amp; Vendor Coordination</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Create and manage work orders for internal teams and third-party vendors</li>
<li>Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)</li>
<li>Source bids, track vendor performance, and maintain compliance documentation</li>
<li>Assist with emergency response and after-hours issues as needed</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Financial &amp; Administrative Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist with annual budgets and capital planning</li>
<li>Support monthly reporting and CAM reconciliations</li>
<li>Track security deposits and help maintain accurate financial records</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Lease Administration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain rent rolls and track key lease dates (renewals, expirations, options)</li>
<li>Ensure lease data accuracy and flag discrepancies</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Projects &amp; CapEx Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist with tenant improvements and capital projects</li>
<li>Coordinate with contractors, architects, and tenants</li>
<li>Track budgets, timelines, and project completion</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Leasing &amp; Marketing Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Help maintain marketing materials and property listings</li>
<li>Coordinate tours and support leasing activity tracking</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p>
<ul>
<li>2&ndash;5 years of commercial property management experience (medical office a plus)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of lease administration, CAM reconciliations, and property financials</li>
<li>Experience working with vendors, tenants, and ownership groups</li>
<li>Proficiency in Excel and property management/accounting systems (QuickBooks a plus)</li>
<li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li></ul></div>

Assistant Property Manager - Commercial

The Home Depot

<div><p><b>This role will cover all of Central and Northern Plains Regions major metros to include Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Minneapolis.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Position Purpose:</b></p><p>
The Rental Field Operations Manager (RFOM) is the acting operational leader within their assigned region. The goal of the RFOM is to increase operational performance and profitability in their assigned regions. The RFOM leads their team through influence to excel in all safety measures, excellent customer service, and operational metrics. The RFOM does this by ensuring their team is knowledgeable, empowered, and efficient, so as to keep all associates and customers safe, and fleet rent ready.</p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
40%</li><li>
. Drives overall operations of the region, including personnel management, equipment maintenance and repair, rental performance of the fleet, Home Depot store and associate relationships, equipment delivery, revenue and expense control, and any other key performance areas as defined by the Regional Rental Manager or Divisional Leader.</li><li>
.Supports Regional Rental Manager with the hiring and training of support staff.</li><li>
.Evaluate operational success through the lens of taking care of our customers. Manage regional brand awareness by building and bridging the relationships with districts, stores, and field rental team associates.</li><li>
.Manages equipment maintenance and repair for the region, ensuring that all fleet in assigned stores is properly maintained to maximize the rental-readiness and utilization of the equipment.</li><li>
30%</li><li>
.Promotes a safety culture through appropriate training, positive behaviors, communication and decisions</li><li>
.Manages operational compliance of all tech work performed in the region, including store inspections, lift inspections, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment deliveries, and new equipment deployment.</li><li>
.Maintain regulatory compliance</li><li>
30%</li><li>
.Ensure technicians are executing tasking of down equipment and open inspections.</li><li>
.Ensure quality service to all HD Rental customers by driving sales and customer service behaviors with all associates and proper execution.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b></p><ul><li>
This position reports into the Regional Rental Manager (RRM)</li><li>
This role has up to 30 direct reports.</li><li>
This position may require overnight travel 50%</li></ul><p><b><br>
Travel Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).</li></ul><p><b><br>
Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li><li>
This position is very active and requires standing and walking daily. Employee is required to talk and hear. Driving for extended periods of time. Working conditions may include working indoors and outdoors in cold, hot and damp areas. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be done by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Associates Degree or higher preferred, must have High School Diploma or GED / Technical or Trade School</li><li>
Three (3+) years or more of management experience, rental industry experience is a plus.</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to performance manage a team.</li><li>
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, doing what is necessary to exceed customer expectations, and optimize and grow the business.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with store level and field level colleagues in order to create the best customer experience possible.</li><li>
Effective verbal and written communication with managers, customers and peers.</li><li>
Ability to interpret financial statements and performance reporting, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate operational changes in response.</li><li>
Working knowledge of key categories of rental equipment, including basic applications, features, benefits and safety issues.</li><li>
General knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair, including gas and diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.</li><li>
Proficient in the use of MS Office products and technology ie: smart phone, laptop, tablet, desktop.</li><li>
Valid driver's license for the state in which you live and work.</li><li>
Good driving record.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Education:</b></p><ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Education:</b></p><ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
3</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Certifications:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul></div><p></p>

Rental Field Operations Manager - Chicago

<div></div><div><div><div>Chicago
</div></div><div><div>IL - Illinois
</div></div><div><div>Sales, Customer Service &amp; Origination
</div></div><div><p><b>Job Description</b></p>
<div><b>Foodservice Strategic Account Manager - Remote</b><br>
This is an exempt level position.<br>
<br>
<b>Position Summary:</b> The Nutrition Division of Archer Daniels Midland Co. is actively seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Strategic Sales Account Manager to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in sales, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of customer relationship management.<br>
Individual will be responsible for managing foodservice brokers, selling Pasteurized Process Cheese and custom cheese sauce to foodservice operators, broadline distributors, and food manufacturers. Additional responsibilities include identifying opportunities for food flavorings, specialty ingredients, and complete formula solutions from the ADM Nutrition portfolio to customers. This role is responsible for driving sales growth, opening new markets, managing distributor marketing programs and promotions, operator pricing requests and developing long-term relationships.<br>
<br>
<b>Job Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Account Management:<ul><li>
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.</li><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, brokers, and distributors, the demands of the business promptly</li><li>
Monitor customer satisfaction and work to resolve any issues that arise.</li></ul></li><li>
Sales Strategy and Execution:<ul><li>
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives</li><li>
Drive expansion into new markets and penetrate further into existing territories.</li><li>
Identify new business opportunities and potential customers</li><li>
Conduct product cuttings and trade show demonstrations with creativity, showing the value of versatility of products</li></ul></li><li>
Revenue Growth:<ul><li>
Drive revenue growth by onboarding new distributors, operators, and industrial accounts.</li><li>
Negotiate marketing programs and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales quotas</li></ul></li><li>
Product Knowledge:<ul><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact for product knowledge, manufacturing process, and application of product line.</li><li>
Provide insights and recommendations to improve sales strategies and product offerings</li></ul></li><li>
Team Collaboration:<ul><li>
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to ensure seamless customer experience</li><li>
Mentor and support brokers, distributor sales representatives, sharing application best practices and providing guidance</li></ul></li><li>
Reporting and Documentation:<ul><li>
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities, customer interactions, and account information</li><li>
Prepare regular reports on sales performance, account status, and market trends for senior management</li><li>
Demonstrate strong organization, time management and communication skills</li></ul></li></ul><b>
Required Skills:</b><ul><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with brokers and customers</li><li>
Ability to rapidly assimilate CRM software and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>
Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed</li></ul><b>
Education Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Culinary Arts</li></ul><b>
Required Experience:</b><ul><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer-facing activity with focus on account and business opportunity management.</li><li>
Experience in specialty foodservice channel sales, ingredient sales</li><li>
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets</li></ul><b>
Desired Experience:</b><ul><li>
Culinary arts experience as a Chef or similar executive position</li><li>
Conversational Spanish is a plus</li><li>
Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, SAP</li></ul>
Excited about this role but don&rsquo;t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.<br>
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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.<br>
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</div><p></p><div><div>Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
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If hired, employees will be in an &ldquo;at-will position&rdquo; and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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The pay range for this position is expected to be between:</div>
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<div>The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and commissions
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Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
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<ul><li><b>Physical wellness</b> &ndash; medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).</li>
<li><b>Financial wellness</b> &ndash; flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers&rsquo; compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.</li>
<li><b>Mental and social wellness</b> &ndash; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).</li></ul>
Additional benefits include:
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<ul><li>Paid time off including paid holidays.</li>
<li>Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.</li>
<li>Tuition assistance.</li>
<li>Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.</li></ul></div>
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM&rsquo;s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments &mdash; environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.<br>
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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law</div>
</div><p></p><div><div><b>About ADM</b>
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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We&rsquo;re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world&rsquo;s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.</div>
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Foodservice Strategic Account Manager - Remote

Love’s Travel Stops

<div><ul><li><b>This is an onsite role located in Oklahoma City</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Benefits: </b><i>*</i><i> Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance </i><i>* Paid Time Off * 401(k) &ndash; 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *</i></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Welcome to Love's: </b>The Category Manager (Merchant) is responsible for leading the selection and purchasing of products that align with the company&rsquo;s sales strategy and customer preferences. This role involves analyzing market trends, forecasting demand, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and profitability. By reviewing and interpreting market and customer insight data, the Merchant builds strategic plans that enhance the department&rsquo;s competitive advantages.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Functions</b>:
</p><ul><li>Oversee assigned categories within the Merchandise Department</li><li>
Full ownership to develop, plan, and implement multi-year strategic plans for given categories</li><li>
Leverage data and resources to make informed product-level and category-level decisions. Regularly review data to measure impacts of implemented strategies.</li><li>
Deploy tests (product, fixture, vendor, distribution, etc.) and measure success metrics</li><li>
Strategize, manage, support private brand consumable products. Work with Brand Managers to develop strategies for assortment, price, and promotion.</li><li>
Own the 4 P&rsquo;s of Marketing for given categories (product, place, price, promotion)</li><li>
Develop &amp; improve a set review process/Joint Business Planning Process (JBP)/LAB (yearly planning) for the merchandising department</li><li>
Responsible for providing year-over-year growth and for exceeding budget and P&amp;L goals</li><li>
Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional team leaders. Partner with marketing, support, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising strategies and campaigns.</li><li>
Evaluate and select vendors based on performance metrics, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. Own relationships of higher volume vendors, keeping the Supervisor/Manager informed of recent developments, challenges, support needed.</li><li>
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and recommendations</li><li>
Manage, train, and develop Merchandise Planners</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Experience and Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
HS Diploma or equivalent required</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, fashion merchandising or a related field is preferred</li><li>
3-5 years of category management experience in a retail setting</li><li>
Experience managing vendor relations, 3rd party suppliers and distributors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) required</li><li>
Personnel supervision preferred</li><li>
Accounts Receivable/Rebate. SAP, back office systems, and C-Store experience a plus</li><li>
Product and brand development experience ideal</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
 </b><b>Skills and Physical Demands:</b></p><ul><li>
Hard skills: Knowledgeable and proficient within Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint etc), Data Tools</li><li>
Soft Skills: Stable work history, good written and verbal communications skills, team player, attention to detail, self-motivated and responsible, ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and strong analytical skills</li><li>
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping</li><li>
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator</li></ul><p><b>
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</p><p><b>Our Culture:</b><br>
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Love&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.</p><p></p><p><br>
Job Category: Corporate</p></div>

Category Manager (Merchant)

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