Job Opportunities

Job Title:

Purchasing Specialist

Work Type:

Salary Offered:

$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Benefits:

401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO

Education Required:

Vocational School Diploma/Certificate

Experience Required:

60 Months

Required Skills:

Read, write and comprehend English, strong mathematical and analytical skills, detail oriented, and self-starter. Skilled in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access software. Able to work under pressure and independently.

Preferred Skills:

Has superior listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
Has manufacturing experience
Understands working business to business
Has experience sourcing demestically and globally
Thrives under pressure
Has investigative skills
Has ability to read shop drawings

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for duties relating to purchasing, sourcing, contracting, distrbution and storing of
supplies, materials, equipment and services in a custom job shop manufacturing business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Accountable for adhering to corporate Quality Management System
Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services from domestic and international sources of supply
Purchase or contract for supplies, materials equipment and services required by individual
manufacturing departments according to acceptable purchasing practices
Review requests for purchases to determine if they are reasonable in quantity and quality and to determine whether supplies already on hand in the requesting department or in other departments can be used to fill the request
Responsible for the inspection of all supplies, materials, equipment and services purchased to insure conformance with specifications
Research domestic and international sources of supply
Manage the consignment programs currently in place and monitor their effectiveness
Operate and maintain storage facilities for all supplies, materials and equipment
Maintain proper inventory control records
Maintain records as to the source and supply of purchases
Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, and markets
Managethe purchase and maintenance of existing company vehicles
Responsible for identifying unused, discontinued or obsolete inventory and determining a source of revenue for such inventory
Develop and implement procedures that increase efficiency and effectiveness within the purchasing function guidelines
Assist Customer Service with pricing requirements as requested
Knowledge of the materials used in the manufacture of our products
Prepare and maintain department reports
Comply with all local, state and federal environmental and employee protection laws
Perform special assignments and miscellaneous duties as required
Position requires working extra hours as necessary to meet market demands
DESIRED ABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence others
Strong organizational ability and aptitude for handling multiple projects simultaneously in a
fast-paced environment
Ability to identify business problems and formulate approaches to identifying solutions
Should have strong process and facilitation skills, knowlede of management methods and tools
Should have strong relationship management and negotiating skills
Must be able to maintain professional demeanor when in a pressure situation

Job Title:

National Account Representative

Work Type:

Salary Offered:

$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Benefits:

401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required:

60 Months

Required Skills:

Quoting and maintaining administrative needs needs for clients.
Close deals and achieve sales results.
Forecast annual sales percentage increase expected from target distributors.
Participate with management on developing strategies (short/long term) to stimulate opportunities.
Work with management to develop sales aids and literature.
Maintain CRM system.
Hunt for new business from assigned target lists.
Identify and develop new prospects.
Ability to identify sales opportunities.
Sell and develop approved programs and services for clients.
Professional product presentations.
Adhere to company policies and practices.
Coordinate marketing and advertising information with our Publications department.
Travel 5-10 times annually to tradeshows and networking events.
Responsible for adhering to Company quality program.

Preferred Skills:

Candidate must have strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task successfully.
Responsible for operating within company budget and business plan.
Strong communication skills, written and oral.
Strong process and facilitation skills.
Basic knowledge of marketing/advertising.
Self-motivated with strong leadership skills and strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Ability to meet deadlines and achieve company goals.
Provide creative direction.
Previous experience in trade show planning, sales promotion and strategic planning.

Job Description:

Advance Corporation is more than 70 years old and is a nationally recognized, award-winning
manufacturer of corporate awards, Braille signage, and metal dies for imprinting. We are seeking a new team member for our sales team!

The National Account Representative is responsible for operating within the budget established in the corporate business plan and assisting in the planning and proposing of that budget. Responsible for industry tradeshows, promotions and sales and customer related functions.

Growing, high energy, cutting edge recognition company looking for an account executive to
generate new sales opportunities. Must have sales experience in promotional/recognition market, have integrity and be highly motivated with "can do" attitude. Representative will work with a team of strong professionals at our manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, MN. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple clients and multi-line representatives to develop and execute promotional campaigns. The position entails prospecting new business within existing accounts and networking through accounts to grow the company's business.

Advance Corporation is a proud member of the following organizations: International Sign
Association (ISA); Society of Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD); United States Sign Council
(USSC); Awards and Recognition Association ARA; AIA; CSI; Advertising Specialty Association
(ASI); Promotional Products Association International (PPAI); Upper Midwest Association of
Promotional Products (UMAPP) and Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York
(SAAGNY).

How to Apply:

Mail:

Human Resources
8200 97th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Fax:

Human Resources
(651) 771-2121

Email:

hr@advancecorp.com