SUMMARY

Would you like to work for a company where you can make an impact on the bottom line?  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team.  The Sr. Analyst is primarily focused on DMPPR (Distribution, Merchandising, Pricing, Promotion, and Replenishment) opportunities through the provisions of technical analysis and fact based selling to deliver against company objectives for retail hardware accounts.  This individual will be responsible for assisting in the development of sales presentations, business reviews, and day to day account/inventory analysis.  In addition, this individual will work on projects and have direct interactions with clients.  This position will require significant cross functional interaction with team members to deliver common goals and objectives.  The physical location of this position will be onsite at a Retail Hardware Corporate office located in Eau Claire.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Develop meaningful sales and consumption reports utilizing accounts POS

 

Monitor progress on share/sales/profits and help manage the flow of tracking new items, special packs, forecast management, and provide "trouble-shooting" for the Account Management team

 

Link data between systems

 

Manage Demand Chain Management (DMC) to obtain and maintain optimal inventory levels and turns

 

Prepare sales forecasts and collect and analyze data to evaluate current sales goals

 

Research and evaluate current economic conditions that may affect the organization's ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace

 

Assist in the development of sales quotas and forecasts for the sales team

 

Present analysis and recommendations to customers

 

Recommend changes to current sales techniques, procedures, or promotional efforts based on market research and new trends

 

Particpate in monthly store visits to ensure use of inventory best practices and identify and solve inventory issues within store sites

 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory or leadership responsibilities.

 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Additional qualifications include:

 - Ability to integrate and analyze data from a variety of data resources

 - Excellent interpersonal skills

 - Strong sense of urgency, planning and organizational skills

 - Excellent analysis skills and written and oral communication skills

- Ability to travel to other store locations monthly

- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 3 to 5 years of analyst experience is preferred; significant related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.  Background in projects and data management preferred.  Experience with customer management and contact.  3 plus years Consumer Package Goods experience preferred. 

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILL BASE

This position requires a working knowledge of computer technology that includes: Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.  Individuals must possess the ability to learn and understand new software and other technology applications as introduced by the Client and Alta Resources.

 

If interested, go to www.joinalta.comto apply for Senior Analyst #1162.

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Founded in Madison, Wisconsin as Dunham Mail Delivery in 1951, Dunham Express has grown from a one vehicle operation to the Midwest’s largest privately held same day delivery company.

Dunham Express utilizes eleven facilities throughout the state of Wisconsin and Minnesota to cover Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and parts of Minnesota, Norht Dakota, Illinois and Iowa. Our continuous investments in technology have helped us become the service leader in our region.  We are proud of our reputation and the integrity we show our customers every day. If we have a challenge, we do everything we can to make it right for you. Our Mission Statement guides us as we continue to grow.
 
As Third Shift Manager of our Oak Creek, WI. facility you will manage the overnight operation to include; sort process for 35 local routes, cross dock functions for local terminal as well as 6 other Company facilities, warehouse receive scanning process.  There are 10-12 direct reports. 

This postion's work week is Sunday thru Thursday, 22:00 to 08:00.     

TDS' reliable, high quality products and responsive customer service don't just happen by accident. They happen as a result of the creativity, dedication, talent, and professionalism of every member of our TDS team. Every day, TDS' 2,700+ employees dedicate themselves to exceeding customer expectations and earning customer loyalty. 'Delighting Customers' are not buzzwords at TDS; they're part of our company's mission.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [AMEX: TDS, TDS.S], the parent company of TDS Telecommunications Corp., earned a ranking of 478 on the 2008 Fortune 500® list of the nation's largest corporations. The company was also ranked at number 12 on Fortune's list of the 50 fastest growing companies according to one-year profit growth.

Employment at TDS is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. EEO/AAP Employer

Are you a sales pro who has the skills and knowledge to not only sell, but to educate your customers?

TDS® is looking for a Strategic Solutions Consultant (Strategic SC) to introduce and sell our enhanced product suite, including multi-location transport via MPLS, business systems, and network security services.

In this quota-based position, you'll introduce and sell our enhanced product suite to prospects and our existing customer base. This enhanced product suite offers a new opportunity to grow revenues by pursuing multi-location opportunities with larger enterprises within and beyond our exchange boundaries.

Through the sales cycle you'll generate leads, create solutions, conduct product demonstrations, prepare proposals, make winning presentations, and close sales. You'll also serve as an expert on our enhanced product suite (i.e., MPLS, Cisco business systems, network security) and act as a mentor and resource for other teams.

In short, you'll need to bring your 'A' game. In return, TDS offers a rewarding base plus commission package with benefits starting day one.

Are you up to the challenge? Apply now!

Job Responsibilities:


Generate prospects for our enhanced product line. Solicit leads from personal contacts, inside and outside sales teams, networking professionals, customer referrals, dealers and referral agents.
Schedule appointments and meet with customers and prospects to conduct a thorough needs analysis, schedule a product demonstration, or refer for other TDS services.
Conduct product demonstrations for customer and prospects to create interest, answer questions, uncover and overcome objections, and'most importantly'move the process forward.
Develop and present a value-based proposal to the customer, as needed. Gather all pertinent background information, configure the enhanced products and/or services, and present the solution and/or respond to the customer's RFP.
Follow up as needed to move the sale forward, including: answering questions, responding to competitive offers, reconfiguring the solution, close the sale and submit the order.
Transition accounts to the account management team for retention and growth. Answer any questions regarding the order and be available to support the customer upgrade.
Serve as the subject matter expert for our enhanced product line in the local market. Work with Regional Marketing to plan and lead sales seminars for the enhanced product line. Perform demos for new employees, dealers, and referral sources. Maintain knowledge of the enhanced product line. Provide valuable feedback to our Commercial Marketing team.
Report work activity as directed by supervisor. Maintain sales process status and current information for prospects and existing customers in the Sales Force Automation system.
Contribute to sales meetings and sales training as directed. Participate in trade shows, industry events, and customer entertainment activities. Maintain relations with industry contacts and lead sources.

Position Type:  Full-Time/Regular

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Humana Specialty Benefits Sales Executive
Wisconsin

Assignment Capsule
Responsible for net revenue growth in the region, including new sales responsibilities, client retention, management strategy and oversight, and overall broker and client relationships. Provides strategic direction for region's growth. The Specialty Benefits Sales Executive will be selling life, std, ltd, stoploss, dental and voluntary benefits.
Develop relationships with brokers and consultants, producing qualified sales opportunities.
Manage the quote process of prospects through qualification of accounts and presentation of Humana product offerings and capabilities.
Manage existing client relationships and revenue persistency by establishing and monitoring ongoing service and renewal approaches with Account Executives and establishing additional client contacts and relations with key customers.
Promote and educate brokers and clients on Humana advantages, capabilities, changes in processes, products and services.
Conduct regional campaigns to improve broker and client relationships through seminars, roundtables and other promotional and educational programs.
Collaborative interaction with operational management team to address global service issues and develop new business positioning of accounts.
Report monthly prospect, new sales and client retention

Key Competencies
Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
Drives for excellence: You are a continuous learner who encourages others to learn. By constantly upgrading your own work, you achieve results and outperform the competition.
Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

Role Essentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or a related field
3 - 8 years of sales and account management experience, all preferably in the TPA industry. Must have experience selling group life, std, ltd, stoploss, dental and voluntary benefits.
Applicable State Life & Health License required.
Strong collaborative management skills required.
Excellent presentation skills required
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

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Job Overview
Customer Managers are responsible for the complete management of customers. This position will report to the VP of Customer Management who works from our Global Headquarters in Neenah, WI. This position can be located anywhere within the United States as a remote opportunity.
Responsibilities
� Customer Manager�s will work with new customers and participate in negotiations to
ensure proper contractual arrangements are made for pricing, material liability.
� They will enforce terms and conditions of agreements with customers to ensure that the
best interests of the company are not compromised.
� Identify and pursue additional Manufacturing, Development, Testing and Prototyping
opportunities from the assigned customer base.
� Work with the Customer Teams to develop new profitable business and then
successfully transition newly assigned it within the company
� Responsible for identifying and resolving conflicts and eliminating barriers that can
threaten the customer relationship.
� Provide Plexus� Functional groups with updates of the assigned customers� needs
(including expectations, technologies, and modes of operations).

Customer Team Management Responsibilities:
� Responsible for establishing/attaining new sales, margin contribution, monitoring
inventory goals, and forecasts for each customer program.
� Provide overall direction to the Customer Teams in establishing strategic and tactical
plans to accomplish the desired program goals.
� Responsible for the review, evaluation and mentoring of the Program Manager(s).
� Promote a professional relationship with the customer by maintaining and protecting the
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