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Territory Account Manager

Company: Hulcher Services Inc.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Nov 15, 2023

from a four-year college or university.Required Cer􀆟fica􀆟on/Licensure: None.Experience Requirements:• Five years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combina􀆟on of educa􀆟on and experience.• Proven track record in account management and establishing rela􀆟onships with key decision-makers responsible for expenditures.• Familiarity with the agriculture industry is highly advantageous.Required Knowledge/ Skills:• Demonstrated proficiency in cold calling and building produc􀆟ve rela􀆟onships with prospects.• Exhibit crea􀆟ve and entrepreneurial acumen in the pursuit of sustained growth.• Ability to deliver persuasive presenta􀆟ons resul􀆟ng in new business closures.• Strong capacity to assimilate technical informa􀆟on and ar􀆟culate our storage cleaning and product transfer processes.• Excep􀆟onal verbal and writen communica􀆟on skills, adeptness in mul􀆟tasking, and a proac􀆟ve approach to prospec􀆟ng.• Confidence in decision-making and analy􀆟cal abili􀆟es.• Problem-solving ap􀆟tude and strong interpersonal skills.• In-depth knowledge and comfort with conceptual and strategic selling methodologies.• Proficiency in influencing and nego􀆟a􀆟ng rates and arrangements.• Confidence in execu􀆟ng tac􀆟cal ini􀆟a􀆟ves while aligning with strategic plans.• Coachability and the ability to contribute effec􀆟vely to a high-performing team.• Eagerness to play a pivotal role in a high-performing team, advancing the company's growth strategy.Physical and Environmental Demands:• Capable of liing/carrying materials up to 50 lbs.• Ability to operate in a home office environment.• Demonstrated proficiency in writen communica􀆟on for proposals and email correspondence, as well as polished verbal skills in face-to-face and telephone interac􀆟ons.Travel:• Able to travel up to 70% of the 􀆟me.• Travel primarily by car for extended dura􀆟ons within the states of Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.Working Condi􀆟ons:Combina􀆟on of indoor and outdoor inclement working environments.Some exposure to varying weather condi􀆟ons, including extreme cold, heat, and humidity.Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious loca􀆟ons, electrical hazards, vibra􀆟ons, airborne par􀆟cles, chemicals, explosives, and radia􀆟on risks.Typically, a quiet work environment (except during on-site crew ac􀆟vi􀆟es).Interac􀆟on with opera􀆟ons leaders, corporate office personnel, sales team members, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and rental companies. The ideal candidate embodies a tenacious and dedicated approach, leveraging crea􀆟vity, enthusiasm, and unwavering determina􀆟on to expand and finalize new business ventures.Du􀆟es and Responsibili􀆟es:• Execute a high-velocity market entry strategy, rapidly establishing impac􀆞ul rela􀆟onships, breaking through entry barriers, and iden􀆟fying and capitalizing on opportuni􀆟es.• Proficiently deliver a targeted elevator pitch with a primary emphasis on planned maintenance services over emergency interven􀆟ons.• Cul􀆟vate robust rela􀆟onships through effec􀆟ve communica􀆟on with prospects, customers, and influen􀆟al decision-makers overseeing expenditures.• Strategize and plan for project and revenue expansion while ensuring adherence to customer service standards, driving profitability, and managing expenses.• Serve as an advocate and adept problem-solver, consistently priori􀆟zing the best interests of customers and prospects.• Collaborate on developing solu􀆟ons for customers and prospects facing equipment or storage challenges.• Iden􀆟fy market trends and customer demands while evalua􀆟ng compe􀆟􀆟ve pressures.• Asser􀆟vely fill and nurture the sales opportunity pipeline.• Successfully clear comprehensive background checks for access to company and customer premises.• Perform addi􀆟onal incidental du􀆟es as required.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Educa􀆟onal Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) This includes specialized response teams equipped to handle emergencies such as grain bin entrapments, silo collapses, and other agricultural-related incidents. Their highly-trained personnel, coupled with cu􀆫ng-edge equipment, ensure a swi and effec􀆟ve response to any crisis on the farm.• Are you a driven professional with a passion for sales and cul􀆟va􀆟ng las􀆟ng rela􀆟onships?• Do you excel at ar􀆟cula􀆟ng the value of our services while maintaining a strategic approach?• Are you driven by achieving targets and driving business growth?• If so, we invite you to explore the opportunity to represent our industry-leading services to agriculture customers.General Summary:The Territory Accounts Manager is entrusted with the responsibility of acquiring new customers and revenue streams. This role focuses on advoca􀆟ng our bin cleaning and product transfer services to agriculture customers in a financially prudent manner. Territory Accounts Manager - Agriculture – North (Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) Territory Accounts Manager - Agriculture Division – North (Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota)Hulcher Resources' Agricultural Division is a specialized branch of the company dedicated to providing essen􀆟al services to the agricultural industry. Hulcher leverages its exper􀆟se to cater specifically to the unique needs of agricultural opera􀆟ons.The Agricultural Division of Hulcher Resources offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to support the agricultural community.

Human Resources Coordinator

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 25, 2023

The HR Coordinator role involves providing administrative support to the HR department, including new hire onboarding, HRIS data input, and reporting. The role also involves forming partnerships across business units to deliver value-added services. Essential duties include coordinating the new employee onboarding program, processing HR changes in the HRIS, assisting with reporting and data extraction, and maintaining HR policies and procedures. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate. A Bachelor's degree and 1 year of HR experience are required. The role involves working collaboratively to foster a positive work environment.

Associate Director, HR Policy

Company: Dotdash Meredith

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 25, 2023

The Associate Director, HR Policy role at Dotdash Meredith involves collaborating with the HR team on employment risk management, policy interpretation, and compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, at least five years of experience in employment claims and affirmative action matters, and strong knowledge of employment laws. The position involves 60% liaison with the legal team and 40% reporting, analysis, and project management. The company offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $115,000, along with comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

Sr Systems Administrator

Company: American Equity

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 16, 2023

Acts as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conducts capacity planning as needed.Designs and implements disaster recovery plan for operating systems, databases, servers, and software applications.Plans and implements server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.Provides web administration support by overseeing and maintaining web server functions, such as assuring logging and metrics data are stable.Recommends and executes modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NA Direct Reports: 0 General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration or related field of study; or a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.High focus on NetApp SAN Administration, AWS EC2 Instances, Azure Active Directory, VMware, and VDI.Experience working with multiple technology platforms and systems.Major vendor technical certifications such as AWS, VMWare VCP, Microsoft, and NetApp are a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong analytical skills with ability to research issues and products.Strong customer service orientation.Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills.Takes initiative; is highly self-motivated and directed.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.Ability to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.Minimal to no travel is required for this position. The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stable operation of the company's computer systems and network; including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, administering, and optimizing server systems and components across the organization in a timely and efficient manner. Develops and maintains server documentation.Conducts research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts.Distributes and supervises server storage space allotments.Provides on-call technical support in call rotation.Performs other related work as assigned. The Senior Administrator is also responsible for backup and disaster recovery, email systems, storage area networks and/or other technical functions as assigned. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years, with satellite offices opened in early 2023 in Charlotte, NC, and New York, NY. ***this position will be onsite in West Des Moines, Iowa*** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure.Monitors and tests system performance and provides performance statistics and reports.Performs file system configuration and management; defines and performs server backups and recovery procedures. Our success comes from hiring people who embody the beliefs that drive our unique, energetic, fast-paced and caring culture of collaboration, ownership and innovation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to quality products, excellent customer service, integrity, safety and delivering on our promises to our policyholders.

Application Developer III (Front-End UI/UX)

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 25, 2023

The Application Developer III is responsible for developing system applications, testing, and debugging them. They also provide guidance and educational support to the development staff. The role requires experience in frontend application development using Angular and AngularJS, UX design, and proficiency in at least one programming language (Java or .NET). The Developer should have advanced skills in SQL, code versioning tools, and problem-solving. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science is required, with 4-6 years of application development experience. The role involves occasional travel and providing 24-hour support for production systems.

Field Safety Specialist

Company: Hulcher Services Inc.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Nov 04, 2023

Hulcher Services, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist/Field Safety Manager for a position based in Des Moines with statewide travel required. The role involves policy development, risk assessment, training, compliance oversight, and accident investigation. The ideal candidate should have recent experience in heavy equipment, construction, oil and gas, and relevant certifications. A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered. Hulcher Services, Inc. is committed to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Senior Database Administrator

Company: American Equity

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 27, 2023

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, known as The Financial Dignity Company, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator. The role involves leading projects, creating requirements, and maintaining database systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, 6+ years of experience, and 5+ years of SQL Server experience. Preferred skills include Azure SQL, AWS, PostgreSQL, and Informatica platform administration. Experience in the Insurance/Investments industry is a plus. The role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

IT Operations / Help Desk

Company: R&D Industries, Inc.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 28, 2023

The Level 1 Support Technician role at R & D Industries, Inc. involves tracking tickets, communicating with customers, and resolving issues on-site or remotely. The position requires strong technical skills, effective communication, and continuous learning. Common duties include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various equipment, responding to network alerts, and completing software installations. The role offers professional development, training opportunities, and competitive benefits. R & D Industries, Inc. is a recognized technology corporation with offices in Milford and Ames, Iowa.

IT Operations / Help Desk

Company: R&D Industries, Inc.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 28, 2023

Key partners include Aruba Networks, Cisco, HP, Dell, VMware, Microsoft, WatchGuard, and Veeam. RDI provides competitive pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid personal days, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and other benefits. RDI boasts highly trained technicians in specialized areas such as servers, networking, virtualization, security, backups, and infrastructure. With 100+ certifications, decades of experience, and partnerships with the world’s best equipment manufacturers, the Audio Engineering team designs, plans, and installs sound and video solutions for houses of worship, all levels of education, businesses, and government facilities. For more details, see: HomeBaseIowa.gov About Ames, IA: Welcome to Iowa's absolutely fabulous city! RDI is comprised of four primary corporate divisions: Thinix® (Thinix.com) serves customers worldwide in hospitality, retail, education, and government and specializes in guest WiFi, secure computing, and managed firewalls. Whether you're in town for business, to catch a game or just a quick visit, you'll enjoy an array of options to meet your needs and expenses. Learn more at: https://www.discoverames.com/ and https://www.cityofames.org/ RDIWorks® (RDIWorks.com) is a regional leader in providing IT infrastructure, architecture, and complete management solutions for IT services. Common Duties and Tasks: Install, configure, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose PCs, operating systems, third-party software, printers, and other equipment.

Commission Specialist

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 06, 2023

    LI-HYBRID   LI-WJ1     Applicants have rights under federal employment laws.     Education:     High School Diploma or Equivalent required.     Working Conditions:     On-Site Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.     Training or Work Experience:     Minimum 1 year of collection or agent administration experience required. To learn more, visit https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/federal-employment-laws/.     Skills and Abilities:     Must have good mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Business Travel: Travel not required/likely. Knowledge of agent state licensing requirements preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, including a high degree of professionalism. Ability to meet attendance and punctuality standards.

Systems Administrator

Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 02, 2023

To learn more, visit https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/federal-and-state-employment-laws/. Skills and Abilities: Must stay current with industry technology changes to make recommendations for new technologies or changes to make in the infrastructure environment.Advanced problem-solving abilities required to perform day-to-day identification and troubleshooting of systems issues.Strong analytical abilities as well as attention to detail and accuracy.Must be able to think independently and make most decisions without additional direction.Highly organized and able to self-manage the workload.In-depth knowledge of Tintri, Commvault, and Dell products preferred.Advanced working knowledge of the following technologies: Bamboo, Draftable, Docker, VisualCron.Advanced experience with database administration activities.Extensive experience with application performance monitoring.Extensive experience with Microsoft Exchange and O365.Advanced knowledge of cloud services, such as Amazon or Azure required.D Training or Work Experience: If High School Diploma or Equivalent: 8 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required.If Associate's Degree: 6 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required.If Bachelor's Degree: 4 years of network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience required. Working Conditions: Business Travel: Infrequent travel (less than 5% of the time). Identifies and produces reports regarding monitoring tool statistics and trends.Participates in the planning, evaluation and purchase of proposed systems/management tools.Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.Assists in the administration and configuration of Accounting system import configuration and jobs.Administers Bamboo and Draftable.Manages the Docker environment.Administers App Performance Monitoring, including but not limited to building and running scripts, as well as managing and monitoring IIS configuration on servers.Administers Cloudflare configurations.Manages EquiTrust's automation/scheduling tool and environment.Configures and administers SharePoint.Assists with database-related tasks, including but not limited to backups, restores, and basic troubleshooting.Upgrades administrative tools and utilities. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate's Degree - Computer Science or a related field of study preferred.Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science or a related field of study preferred. This position is responsible for designing, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting systems and data communication operating systems, components, and software. LI-HYBRID LI-JS1 EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. This individual serves as a strong team member and individual contributor in the support, development, and implementation of new and/or updated technology. Configure and add new services as necessary.Assists in administering cloud-based infrastructure initiatives.Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment.Given that the Company's systems must be supported twenty-four hours a day, this position has on-call responsibilities, including work being performed outside of normal business hours.Supports the Information Technology team and/or other departments on an as-needed basis.Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Project Coordinator- Associate

Company: RSM US LLP

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 21, 2023

RSM, a leading provider of professional services globally, is seeking a Client Service Representative (CSR)/Project Coordinator for its Risk Consulting practice. The role involves client service and administrative functions, requiring strong organization skills, Excel proficiency, and problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations and Project Management teams, managing engagement tracking and reporting, and maintaining a positive client experience. RSM offers a competitive benefits package, flexible schedule, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The compensation range is $52,700 - $94,300.

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What are typical salary ranges by seniority in travel roles?
Entry‑level agents earn $35k‑$55k; mid‑level tour operators $50k‑$70k; senior airline ops managers $70k‑$110k; travel tech developers $80k‑$140k; and sustainable tourism coordinators $50k‑$90k, all varying by region and company size.
What skills and certifications are required for travel professionals?
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