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Roofing Sales Hiring Now Training Provided

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Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Sports Director

Company: Area Scouts

Location: Chicago, IL / Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Area Scouts is expanding its team and seeking experienced, self-motivated individuals with a background in coaching or playing various sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, football, volleyball, and lacrosse. The role involves working with youth athletes, maintaining relationships with local and national sports organizations, and conducting evaluations. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and offers flexible full-time, part-time, temporary, internship, and contract positions with salary based on experience.

Full-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cinemark is offering a career opportunity for an Assistant Manager role, which involves assisting in the overall operation of the theatre, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and providing inspirational training to employees. The role includes cross-training in all departments, training and coaching team members, and preparing administrative reports. The Assistant Manager may be promoted to higher positions after six months and completion of the Management Accreditation Program. The job requires an energetic and friendly attitude, excellent guest service, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include an employee discount, 401(k) matching, growth opportunities, education assistance, health benefits, parental leave, and paid time off.

Outside Sales Reps Hiring Immediately

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Location: Oak Park, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in West Chicagoland. These representatives will educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects, offering them protection at reduced costs. The company stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling sales reps to focus on sales without administrative burdens. AmeriPro Roofing offers competitive compensation including a draw against commission, commission on approved sales, a vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, a 401K with employer match, and a training & development program. The role involves prospecting, qualifying, and closing new sales, managing a territory, conducting property inspections, and building customer relationships. Qualifications include 2+ years of full-cycle sales experience, a reliable vehicle, excellent communication skills, and CRM experience.

Construction Safety Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

Company: Leidos

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Leidos NISC program is recruiting for an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist based in Des Plaines, IL. The role involves overseeing safety programs, conducting hazard assessments, and developing abatement plans. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, relevant experience, and FAA security clearance. Preferred qualifications include FAA experience, military aviation background, and safety professional certifications. Leidos offers competitive benefits and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Outside Sales Rep Now Hiring

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Location: Aurora, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Outside Sales Rep Now Hiring

Company:

Location: Oak Park, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in West Chicagoland. These representatives will educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects, offering them protection at reduced costs. The company stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling sales reps to focus on sales without administrative burdens. AmeriPro Roofing offers competitive compensation including a draw against commission, commission on approved sales, a vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, a 401K with employer match, and a training & development program. The role involves prospecting, qualifying, and closing new sales, managing a territory, conducting property inspections, and building customer relationships. Qualifications include 2+ years of full-cycle sales experience, a reliable vehicle, excellent communication skills, and CRM experience.

Roofing Sales Immediately Hiring

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Location: St. Charles, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Account Manager, RWE Clinical Trials Remote

Company: Walgreens

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Walgreens RWE Clinical Trials is hiring an Account Manager with business development, client management, and stakeholder management skills. The role involves driving the success of the Walgreens RWE Clinical Trials business segment, managing client accounts, and developing new business opportunities. The Account Manager will be responsible for achieving budgeted sales, client account development, and strategic account planning. They will also lead the proposal process, coordinate bid defense strategy, and close potential clients for clinical trials. The ideal candidate should have a scientific, sales, or marketing background with a focus on pharmaceutical/biotech, and a proven track record in developing business contacts.

Outside Sales Reps Hiring Immediately

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Location: Orland Park, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Associate Scientist - Sample Management

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Lake Bluff, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering a job opportunity in Lake Bluff, IL. The role involves working with multiple functional groups to meet business needs, accurately performing work assignments, and safely handling biological matrices in a biohazard level 2 laboratory. The employee will log shipments, receive samples, and maintain records in accordance with SOPs and regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in lab sciences and previous experience. Benefits include competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.

Outside Sales Representative

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Location: Romeoville, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

AmeriPro Roofing, a leading residential roofing contractor, is hiring Outside Sales Representatives in South and Southwest Chicagoland areas. These representatives educate homeowners about storm damage entitlements for roofing, siding, and gutter projects. AmeriPro Roofing stands out due to its fully staffed departments, enabling sales reps to focus on selling. The company offers competitive compensation including draw against commission, commission on approved sales, vehicle allowance, quarterly bonuses, full insurance benefits, and a 401K with employer match. Sales reps are expected to prospect, qualify, and close new sales, manage territories, inspect properties for damage, and build relationships with homeowners. Qualifications include 2+ years of sales experience, reliable vehicle, strong communication skills, and CRM experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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