We are currently looking for an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team. Reporting to the Trade Marketing Manager, you’ll be fully embedded in our drinks wholesale and on trade focused team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the wider marketing strategy for our drinks wholesale arm of the business, as well as assisting on the headline on trade beer brand campaigns.

From planning and managing all elements of the trade marketing mix, with a focus on digital, and supporting our key customers, you’ll be a passionate ambassador of our brands and have a flexible approach to duties and working hours.

Helping drive how we positively engage with our customers - both on and offline - the role will span SEO, e-marketing, website content management, social media and direct customer support e.g. point of sale support and internal staff engagement brand showcase days.

You’ll be excited about product innovation in our industry, always keeping an eye out on what competitors are doing, and new and emerging trends, and feeding these back to the wider team. You’ll also lead on the logistics and project management of our annual cask club programme – a dynamic showcase of cask innovation

The role will include dealing with a range of relationships both internally and externally; it’s a key position to help engage our beer brand and wholesale marketing plans to our customers.

About You

• Well versed across all aspects of digital marketing.
• Experienced with SEO, e-marketing, website content creation, and social media management.
• Be a competent writer with a creative eye.
• Resourceful and a self-starter. Ability to take ownership of projects with post-review reports.
• Understanding of a trade marketing environment desirable.
• Confident at communicating and able to network with a variety of people.
• Knowledge of beer, brands, or pubs (hospitality sector) advantageous, but not essential.
• Enthusiastic and passionate team player, who will be able to create excitement around our beers.
• An excellent team player who can ensure on-trade campaigns and promotions are delivered as required.
• A great eye for detail.
• Comfortable contributing ideas to develop our brands.

What we offer in return

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• 30% discount on food & drink in our managed pubs & Visitors Centre
• 50% discount on accommodation within our managed pubs
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities
• Pension Scheme - 5% Employee and Employer.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
• Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

For more information or for a detailed Job Description, please email recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 17,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

What does the Merchandise Manager do?

Under the leadership of the Store Manager, directly leads the Freight team, and all associates of the store while the Manager on Duty. The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for executing merchandising standards throughout the store. The Merchandise Manager is also responsible to “Wow the Customer”, operational controls, inventory integrity, asset protection, cleanliness, safety and driving sales.

How do they do it?

As a Five Below leader, your first priority is to contribute to the success of your store.  This means that you not only deliver in your role as the Merchandise Manager, but you also model leadership behaviors and deliver as a manager on duty.  As the Manager on Duty, you deliver results during your assigned time, drive key performance indicators and brand loyalty by leading through your team.  The Merchandise Manager is part of the management team that sets the tone by embracing and living the Five Below Value! These values translate into creating the coolest brand on the plant, where talented people want to grow their careers…and here is how!

Wow the Customer: Put the customer first and make a difference in people’s lives

Unleash Passion: Check your ego at the door and do what you say you will do

Hold the Penny Hostage: Treat Five Below like your own business and hire talent that will do the same

Achieve the Impossible: Set the bar high for self and team and make sure to take risks

Work Hard, Have Fun, Build a Career: Come to work ready to take on the day, create a fun atmosphere and recognize the team for all the efforts

Key Attributes of MM:

• Leadership
• Trainer/Developer/Motivator
• Communication
• Ownership/Commitment
• Accountability/Delegation/Follow Up
• Sales Driver/Goal Oriented
• Professionalism
• Emerging Skill - Planning/Time Management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures Merchandise Movement Process is flawlessly executed
• Responsible for merchandising, signing, and resets in Now, Style, Room, Tech, and Party
• Responsible for opening and closing store procedures
• Responsible for performing SM duties in their absence
• Assists in supervising all Associates
• Assists in training all Associates
• Assists in coaching all Associates
• Assists in developing all Associates
• Assists in staff scheduling
• Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly
• Partners with supervisors or corporate office regarding store issues
• Drives store sales and controls expenses
• Drives store sales which may include performing in all Five Below services (ear piercing, balloons, buy online pick up in store, etc.)
• Uses financial reporting to drive business opportunities
• Assists payroll process and ensures budget is in line with plan
• Assists in merchandising procedures
• Responsible for maintaining assigned zone
• Sets and maintains Market Plan, Signage, and other Merchandise Sets
• Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process
• Adheres to and holds associates accountable to all Five Below’s Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
• Responsible for cash handling procedures including but not limited to preparing and dropping bank deposits
• Authorizes register functions including post voids, returns and discounts
• Complies with Human Resources policies and procedures
• Leads Asset Protection and Safety processes and holds associates accountable
• Delivers exceptional customer service through personal contact with customers
• Assists in receiving and stocking procedures

• Unloads merchandise from trucks
• Checks in shipments
• Stages merchandise for the sales floor
• Packs out merchandise
• Leads and ensures Five Below’s Packaway Process is completed within timeframes provided
• Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.

Key Measurables:

• Sales
• AP Audits
• Shrink Results
• Expense Control
• ADS
• CSAT scores

Essential Job Functions:

• Frequently operate cash register
• Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
• Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
• Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
• Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
• Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• College experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Creative thinking
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below’s Careers Site at www.fivebelow.com/info/careers to verify the posting.

About This Role

The Associate Marketing Manager – Digital SEM is responsible for developing, managing, executing and analyzing Ace’s Search Engine Marketing programs on Google and Bing. 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Specifically, there are 4 key responsibilities for this role to own and lead:

• Manage the strategy, execution and analysis of Ace’s SEM programs to reach/exceed revenue goals and KPIs while maximizing ROAS/ROI (both online and omni).

• Manage SEM budgets and lead planning, forecasting and reporting efforts for these channels.

• Manage relationships with search engine partners and SEM performance marketing agency partners.

• Manage other digital marketing or acehardware.com initiatives or projects as directed by the Digital Marketing Manager

What You’ll Do

• Manage strategy, execution and analysis of Ace’s $100+M budget SEM program across Text and PerformanceMax For Retail campaigns supporting a product portfolio of 80k+ SKUs

• Execute Omni Channel SEM strategy through annual, quarterly, monthly, daily and seasonal plans maximize ROAS (both online and omni)

• Manages agency and partner relationships relative to SEM to ensure they’re meeting Key Performance Indicators

• Manages product, inventory and supplemental feeds within Google Merchant Center to support PerformanceMax campaigns through close partnership with Ace IT, search engines and performance agency partners

• Works with ecommerce merchants, merchandising team and operations team to:

  • Ensure SEM coverage on key categories and products

  • Manages SEM strategies and proposed budgets for new product launches and other key brand/product initiatives

  • Identify inventory, pricing, fulfillment and shipping improvement opportunities

• Manages SEM bid strategy and optimization model to support omni channel revenue growth nationally

• Works with category marketing team to:

  • Forecast incremental SEM spend opportunity vendor funded opportunitiesd

  • Implement strategy for vendor-funded SEM campaigns

  • Provide reporting and analysis for incremental spend opportunities to present to vendor and/or cross-functional teams

• Works collaboratively with Local Marketing team on local SEM strategy and execution to ensure centralized and local SEM work together seamlessly

• Manage development of reporting, dashboards and analytics of channel and campaign performance across various platforms such as Google Analytics 360, Google Ads, Bing and Search Ads 360

Who You Are

You are highly analytical and curious when when it comes to using data to inform decisions. You are eager and willing to collaborate with both agency and internal cross-functional partners to achieve desired business outcomes.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in Search Engine Marketing/Digital Marketing required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.  Master’s degree a plus

• Documented experience managing retail or direct response SEM programs and performance marketing channels

• Experience in Search Ads 360, Google Analytics 360/Google Analytics 4, Google Merchant Center and Google Ads

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and result oriented

• Documented ability to proactively make recommendations and successfully implement plans

Preferred Skills

• Product feed management and optimization

• Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Strong Excel skills, particularly in the use of formulas, pivot tables, and vlookups

• Previous agency experience a plus

• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills to promptly navigate obstacles, propose solutions, and resolve issues

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Compensation Details:

$84600 - $106000 Per Year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing advice and valuable financial solutions to complex Business Banking clients and prospects. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact/trusted advisor and acquiring, deepening, and maintaining profitable relationships, collaborating with teammates and facilitating client relationships with Product Specialists. Job expectations include having knowledge of the bank's products and services in order to identify cross-selling opportunities and increase overall client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manages an extensive portfolio of complex clients and prospects with annual revenues of $5-50 million and helps companies save, borrow, and invest for their current and future needs
• Acquires, deepens, and maintains profitable client relationships through sales, prospecting and enhancing existing relationships
• Understands and interprets financial and cash flow statements to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends
• Collaborates with local market stakeholders and teammates throughout the bank, including Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, and Wealth Management and facilitates client relationships with Product Specialists in Credit, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services in order to design and deliver financial solutions to clients and prospects
• Leads and facilitates dialogue with a variety of complex clients and prospects regarding topics such as the client and prospect industry, alternative capital structures, and general business issues
• Coaches and mentors peers, while utilizing leadership skills
• Adapts to changes in sales practices and broader market and industry conditions as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ experience in commercial lending, business development, commercial credit and portfolio management in business banking or middle market sector required
• Management of an extensive portfolio of clients with annual revenues of $5-$50 million
• Proven track record of sales, prospecting new business and enhancing existing relationships
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis to assess and analyze financial conditions of companies and industry trends

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Economics preferred or equivalent relevant work experience

Skills:

• Business Development
• Client Experience Branding
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Account Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Loan Structuring
• Referral Identification
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management

This position is posted as a Senior Relationship Manager but is flexible and can be filled as a Relationship Manager if the posted qualifications are met by a strong, less experienced candidate.

Shift:

Hours Per Week: 

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 17,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

What does the Merchandise Manager do?

Under the leadership of the Store Manager, directly leads the Freight team, and all associates of the store while the Manager on Duty. The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for executing merchandising standards throughout the store. The Merchandise Manager is also responsible to “Wow the Customer”, operational controls, inventory integrity, asset protection, cleanliness, safety and driving sales.

How do they do it?

As a Five Below leader, your first priority is to contribute to the success of your store.  This means that you not only deliver in your role as the Merchandise Manager, but you also model leadership behaviors and deliver as a manager on duty.  As the Manager on Duty, you deliver results during your assigned time, drive key performance indicators and brand loyalty by leading through your team.  The Merchandise Manager is part of the management team that sets the tone by embracing and living the Five Below Value! These values translate into creating the coolest brand on the plant, where talented people want to grow their careers…and here is how!

Wow the Customer: Put the customer first and make a difference in people’s lives

Unleash Passion: Check your ego at the door and do what you say you will do

Hold the Penny Hostage: Treat Five Below like your own business and hire talent that will do the same

Achieve the Impossible: Set the bar high for self and team and make sure to take risks

Work Hard, Have Fun, Build a Career: Come to work ready to take on the day, create a fun atmosphere and recognize the team for all the efforts

Key Attributes of MM:

• Leadership
• Trainer/Developer/Motivator
• Communication
• Ownership/Commitment
• Accountability/Delegation/Follow Up
• Sales Driver/Goal Oriented
• Professionalism
• Emerging Skill - Planning/Time Management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures Merchandise Movement Process is flawlessly executed
• Responsible for merchandising, signing, and resets in Now, Style, Room, Tech, and Party
• Responsible for opening and closing store procedures
• Responsible for performing SM duties in their absence
• Assists in supervising all Associates
• Assists in training all Associates
• Assists in coaching all Associates
• Assists in developing all Associates
• Assists in staff scheduling
• Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly
• Partners with supervisors or corporate office regarding store issues
• Drives store sales and controls expenses
• Drives store sales which may include performing in all Five Below services (ear piercing, balloons, buy online pick up in store, etc.)
• Uses financial reporting to drive business opportunities
• Assists payroll process and ensures budget is in line with plan
• Assists in merchandising procedures
• Responsible for maintaining assigned zone
• Sets and maintains Market Plan, Signage, and other Merchandise Sets
• Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process
• Adheres to and holds associates accountable to all Five Below’s Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
• Responsible for cash handling procedures including but not limited to preparing and dropping bank deposits
• Authorizes register functions including post voids, returns and discounts
• Complies with Human Resources policies and procedures
• Leads Asset Protection and Safety processes and holds associates accountable
• Delivers exceptional customer service through personal contact with customers
• Assists in receiving and stocking procedures

• Unloads merchandise from trucks
• Checks in shipments
• Stages merchandise for the sales floor
• Packs out merchandise
• Leads and ensures Five Below’s Packaway Process is completed within timeframes provided
• Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.

Key Measurables:

• Sales
• AP Audits
• Shrink Results
• Expense Control
• ADS
• CSAT scores

Essential Job Functions:

• Frequently operate cash register
• Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
• Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
• Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
• Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
• Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• College experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Creative thinking
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below’s Careers Site at www.fivebelow.com/info/careers to verify the posting.

Job Posting:

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across commercial, residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Ferguson is currently seeking a Sales Project Manager to join our team! This position will focus on Commercial, Hospitality, and Multi-family projects. As a Sales Project Manager you will be an expert in process efficiency and organization. You will be committed to customer satisfaction, cultivation of strong partnerships with vendors and manufacturers, and work closely with Account Managers. With an eye for detail and strategic approach to scheduling and deliveries, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project
• Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment
• Provide a high level of assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of inside sales and Project Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree is a plus
• Commercial plumbing finish and rough knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge in Project management, estimation, fixture quotations, or purchasing of plumbing goods is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Access, etc.)
• Detail-orientated with a proven ability to organize and prioritize work

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

An Area Deployment & Business Partner Manager works on the finance operations team to ensure proper business partner between KBS and the business to ensure that processes are managed in accordance with the appropriate KONE Way requirements as well as meeting KONE quality requirements.  This position will guide area team members to the development, implementation, utilization and constant improvement of finance processes.  

Your responsibilities will be:

• Drive harmonization and standardization with Global Process Owners for specific finance process (O2C/P2P) reporting to the Operations and Development Director

• Provide guidance with process design.

• Design, develop, and test automation workflows.

• Deploy RPA components including bots, robots, development tools, code repositories and logging tools.

• Support the launch and implementation of RPA solutions.

• Ensure the acceptance and successful implementation of new business processes and supporting tools in the area.

• Support KONE units in using KPIs to improve their daily operations.

• Share best practices within and between the areas, as prescribed in the KONE operating model.

• Ensure that global finance processes have a feedback loop for continuous improvement.

• Help solve local issues and manages the local special cases or process exceptions together with local business.

• Additional duties assigned by leadership, as required.

The desired candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four- year college or university.

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience, on individual contributor basis.

• Preferred, training and/or experience in project management or business process design.

• Proven track record of business transformation projects or process.

• Able to execute as an automation developer and define solutions with automation routines.

• Possess hands on experience on RPA tools and cognitive platforms.

• Able to design technical specification documents for RPA Projects.

• Experience with Agile development methodology.

• Possess strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Possess business communication skills to present technical details to non-technical audiences.

What can KONE offer you?

• A chance to work with products that are used by millions of people every day; products and services that are widely recognized for their quality and innovation; and the opportunity to develop our existing product family and customer offering

• An excellent opportunity to work with leading technologies and partners on a truly global scale and within a global portfolio

• International career opportunities

• A genuinely multicultural work environment - we have colleagues from 25 countries

• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunities

• Career Development

• Competitive medical benefits

• Matching 401K and Pension Plan

• 20 days PTO plus 10 holidays

• KONE’s elevate your health program

*Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

This Leader role within Global Procurement is responsible for the development and execution of category management strategies, aligning with both long-term goals and immediate business plans. The key responsibilities encompass overseeing the creation and delivery of value from the supplier base, strategically mitigating risks, reducing costs, and consistently surpassing business and customer expectations.

Accountability extends to managing a $200 million expenditure for Corporate HR and Professional Services. This includes Corporate Communications, HR, Pension, Finance, and global consulting agreements. Additionally, it covers Total Rewards, incorporating Compensation, Medical & Dental Insurance, and other benefits, with a primary focus on the North and South Americas.

The role also involves the vigilant oversight and cross-business stewardship of a $500 million global spend. This spans Professional Services, HR, Marketing, Communications, Legal, and Travel, demanding a comprehensive approach to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.

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WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Collaborate with department management,  contributors, and senior leadership to develop and apply multi-year strategies for market conditions and organizational needs.
• Drive projects by guiding stakeholders, utilizing project management principles, and meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Evaluate cross-region opportunities, drive global initiatives, and provide consultation across multiple regions.
• Negotiate agreements with other organizations, establishing clear strategies and responses to various tactics.
• Systematically identify and evaluate risks within the category, implementing strategies for continuity of supply.
• Identify, forecast, and execute cost-out opportunities using a multi-year strategy.
• Create industry-wide networks, internal relationships, and subject matter expertise in the category.
• Use Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Apply expertise and seek input regarding technical, legal, geographic, and commercial facets.
• Guide stakeholders in multi-level negotiations to achieve desired business results.
• Negotiate contract language, provide recommendations, and ensure contracts with key suppliers.
• Regularly utilize a strategic sourcing process from planning through performance monitoring.
• Create market intelligence on global markets, suppliers, and key material indexes within the category

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s degree required for role; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 8-10  years of strategic procurement experience, or relevant technical / business leadership experience.
• Professional certification from related professional body desired.
• Experience leading strategic supplier negotiations with Big Four accountancies as well as Management Consulting firms.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement category management, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and the strategic sourcing process.
• Skilled at presenting and interacting with C-Suite Individuals

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Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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