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We are seeking a Director of Marketing who thrives in vibrant, fast paced environments where bold ideas are celebrated and innovation is encouraged. This is a high energy leadership opportunity within a respected, family owned convenience store company that has been a leader in its space for more than 50 years. With 80+ locations across Indiana and continued rapid growth, the company is not only expanding its footprint but also actively shaping the future of the convenience and fuel industry. Through proprietary brands and a differentiated foodservice program, the organization stands apart from its competitors and continues to elevate the customer experience.

The Director of Digital Marketing provides strategic leadership for the digital customer experience across web, mobile app, CRM, loyalty, social media, digital advertising, and digital commerce. This position leads the digital marketing team and develops integrated strategies that strengthen customer engagement, grow digital and off-premise sales, and support overall business performance. The Director owns the P&L for assigned digital channels and is accountable for the growth and performance of digital and off-premise sales across owned channels, catering, and third-party delivery platforms. As a key member of the Center of Excellence, the Director partners across the organization to develop cross-category business plans and the innovation calendar, translating approved initiatives into coordinated digital strategies and customer experiences.

Responsibilities

•Owns the P&L for digital and off-premise sales across own channels, catering, third party delivery systems and is accountable for revenue growth, profitability, and overall financial performance.

•Provides strategic leadership and direction for the digital customer experience across web, mobile app, CRM, loyalty, social media, and digital advertising.

•Serves as a key member of the Center of Excellence, partnering across the organization to develop cross-category business plans and the company innovation calendar for executive leadership review and approval.

•Translates approved business plans and innovation initiatives into integrated digital strategies that support customer engagement, revenue growth, and overall business performance.

•Develops and maintains the digital marketing strategy and roadmap, establishing priorities, goals, performance measures, and business outcomes for digital initiatives.

•Owns the strategy, performance, and growth of customer-facing digital and off-premise sales channels, including the website, mobile app, online ordering, catering, third-party delivery platforms, and other assigned digital commerce channels, while overseeing digital assets including digital menu boards and Watchfire signs.

•Leads CRM and loyalty strategy, including customer segmentation, personalization, lifecycle marketing, and opportunities to strengthen customer engagement, retention, and customer value.

•Provides strategic direction for digital campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels, ensuring coordinated execution across the digital team.

•Uses customer insights, engagement data, digital performance analytics, and financial measures to evaluate results, identify growth opportunities, and guide future strategies and investment decisions.

•Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Food & Beverage, Operations, IT, Finance, and other areas of the organization to support business initiatives and deliver cohesive customer experiences.

•Leads strategic vendor, agency, and technology partner relationships supporting digital platforms, capabilities, and advertising.

•Develops and presents digital performance reporting, business insights, financial impacts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related discipline, graduate degree a plus

•Seven (7) or more years of progressive experience in digital marketing, customer engagement, CRM, loyalty, or related areas

•Three (3) or more years of leadership experience, including responsibility for leading and developing team members

•Experience leading digital strategy across multiple customer-facing digital platforms and channels

•Experience within convenience retail, retail, restaurant, hospitality, or another consumer-facing industry

•Experience supporting digital strategy within a multi-location business

•Experience leading e-commerce, digital sales, growth marketing, off-premise sales, or other digitally enabled revenue-generating initiatives

•Experience with P&L ownership and accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and return on investment

•Experience with digital commerce, online ordering, catering, or third-party delivery platforms

•Experience participating in cross-functional business planning, innovation planning, or a Center of Excellence model

•Experience managing digital platform vendors, agencies, or technology partners

We are representing an established outdoor brand founded in Australia in 1999. Their growing line of outdoor and garden products are focused on creating high-quality, problem-solving products that help customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. They are a digitally led consumer brand with a strong focus on product quality, customer experience and sustainable growth.

The company expanded into the U.S. in 2019 and the business is entering an important next stage of scale. We are continuing to grow our direct-to-consumer business while expanding into priority U.S. regions, developing new products and building a wholesale and retail channel.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator will execute across two key levers of USA growth: lifecycle marketing through Klaviyo and paid media across Meta, Google and Amazon. Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the role spans the full customer journey – from acquisition through to engagement, repeat purchase and long-term customer value.

This is a hands-on execution role with meaningful ownership and room to develop. The Digital Marketing Manager owns channel strategy, budgets, targets and direction; the Coordinator owns day-to-day execution, QA, reporting and testing, and is expected to identify and recommend optimisation opportunities.

Responsibilities are split roughly 60% lifecycle and 40% paid media. You’ll own day-to-day email and SMS execution and improvement, alongside paid campaign execution, creative coordination and performance monitoring within the strategy, budgets and targets set by the Digital Marketing Manager.

Email & SMS Lifecycle Marketing

•Build, deploy and optimize promotional campaigns and automated lifecycle flows across email and SMS using Klaviyo.

•Write clear, on-brand email and SMS copy, including subject lines, preview text, headlines and body copy.

•Brief graphic designers on email creative and review designs for accuracy and brand alignment before deployment.

•Manage segmentation, personalization, and QA to ensure communications are accurate, relevant and on-brand.

•Identify and implement opportunities to improve key lifecycle stages, including acquisition, conversion, post-purchase, repeat purchase and re-engagement.

•Analyse campaign and flow performance across revenue, engagement, conversion and unsubscribe metrics, translating findings into practical improvements.

•Own ongoing email and SMS testing across messaging, creative, offers, timing and audiences, documenting learnings and applying successful results.

•Maintain the lifecycle campaign calendar and keep campaigns, flows, briefs, approvals and deployment deadlines on track.

Paid Media Execution & Optimization

•Set up and launch campaigns across Meta, Google and Amazon Ads, including QA and budget pacing, within the strategy, budgets and targets set by the Digital Marketing Manager.

•Develop and iterate ad creative concepts, primarily for Meta, and brief graphic designers and video editors.

•Write ad copy for Meta and Google Ads, including primary text, headlines and descriptions.

•Track spend, CPA, ROAS, CTR and CVR, proactively flagging material changes, risks or opportunities.

•Review campaign and creative performance, bringing optimisation recommendations to the Digital Marketing Manager.

Reporting & Insights

•Compile accurate, timely monthly and campaign reporting across email, SMS and paid digital channels.

•Apply campaign and testing learnings to improve future lifecycle and paid media execution.

•Identify trends, risks and opportunities, with clear commentary on what happened, why it matters and recommended next steps.

Qualifications

•Approximately 2-4 years of digital marketing experience, ideally within an eCommerce, DTC or consumer brand.

•Hands-on Klaviyo experience preferred, or strong experience with a comparable lifecycle marketing platform.

•Hands-on experience working in Meta Ads Manager.

•Google Ads and/or Amazon Ads experience is a plus.

•Strong understanding of eCommerce metrics including CPA, ROAS, conversion rate, revenue and engagement.

•A creative eye for email and ad creative, with the ability to generate or refine on-brand, conversion-focused concepts.

•Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, customer-focused messaging.

•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail across campaign setup, QA and reporting.

•Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to progress work independently while seeking direction appropriately.

We are representing an established outdoor brand founded in Australia in 1999. Their growing line of outdoor and garden products are focused on creating high-quality, problem-solving products that help customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. They are a digitally led consumer brand with a strong focus on product quality, customer experience and sustainable growth.

The company expanded into the U.S. in 2019 and the business is entering an important next stage of scale. We are continuing to grow our direct-to-consumer business while expanding into priority U.S. regions, developing new products and building a wholesale and retail channel.

Responsibilities

eCommerce & Website Execution

•Support the day-to-day management and optimization of the Shopify store, translating agreed eCommerce and marketing priorities into accurate onsite execution.

•Maintain an organized site plan so products, campaign and customer support updates are reflected on the website accurately and with the best customer experience in mind.

•Monitor onsite navigation, product discovery, merchandising and mobile experience, escalating issues and recommending practical improvements.

•Support Amazon storefront and product-page coordination where required, with a focus on accurate content, merchandising and conversion.

Conversion Rate Optimization & Landing Pages

•Set up and run A/B tests across page layouts, calls-to-action, merchandising and messaging, documenting results and learnings.

•Set up, test and optimize upsell and cross-sell features on site, such as product recommendations, bundles and cart add-ons.

•Brief and coordinate landing pages with web developers and designers, pulling together the copy, creative and product assets needed from the relevant Marketing and Product owners.

New Product Launches

•Coordinate the website requirements for new product launches, acting as the executional bridge between Product and Marketing and ensuring all onsite elements are ready for go-live.

•QA product pages before go-live, checking content, links, imagery, pricing, variants, merchandising and the overall customer journey.

Campaign Launches

•Brief the web development team on each campaign launch, including offers, merchandising, banners and page updates, and coordinate timelines so everything is ready for go-live.

•Coordinate campaign and landing-page content requirements with the Marketing Manager, ensuring approved copy, creative and product assets are supplied for implementation rather than writing campaign or product copy directly.

•QA the full campaign journey on site, from landing page through to checkout, making sure discounts and offers work correctly before launch.

GEO & On-site Content

•Publish and update approved on-site content across product, collection and informational pages, including metadata, headings and internal links.

•Support GEO initiatives, such as structured content and FAQs, as AI search and product discovery evolve.

Reporting

•Track conversion rate, revenue per session, average order value and funnel performance using GA4 and Microsoft Clarity, and flag material changes, issues or opportunities.

•Compile campaign, product launch and monthly website performance reports, including A/B test results and key learnings.

Qualifications

•Approximately 3 years of experience in eCommerce, digital merchandising, website coordination or a related digital role, ideally within a DTC or consumer business.

•Hands-on experience with Shopify at admin level (no coding required); experience with a comparable eCommerce platform will also be considered.

•Experience with CRO and A/B testing tools such as Intelligems or ABConvert is a plus.

•Experience with Amazon Seller Central is a plus.

•Experience briefing and coordinating with web developers and designers.

•Working knowledge of GA4 and an interest in customer behavior tools such as Microsoft Clarity.

•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and launch timelines.

•A collaborative, curious and proactive working style, with the ability to execute independently within clear priorities.

We are representing an established outdoor brand founded in Australia in 1999. Their growing line of outdoor and garden products are focused on creating high-quality, problem-solving products that help customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. They are a digitally led consumer brand with a strong focus on product quality, customer experience and sustainable growth.

The company expanded into the U.S. in 2019 and the business is entering an important next stage of scale. We are continuing to grow our direct-to-consumer business while expanding into priority U.S. regions, developing new products and building a wholesale and retail channel.

The Head of Marketing & Growth will join the USA’s Leadership Team and lead the U.S. marketing function through its next stage of growth. Reporting directly to the Country Head, you will lead four direct reports and an overall U.S. marketing team of six, while working closely with additional marketing team members and key stakeholders based in Australia.

This is an incredible opportunity to lead a function, shape strategy and have a direct impact on business growth.

You will own the U.S. marketing and growth strategy across customer, brand, acquisition, retention, campaigns and retail marketing, while developing a capable team of functional specialists. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will also contribute beyond marketing to the broader strategy and growth of the company.

Responsibilities

Marketing, Growth & Commercial Strategy

•Own the integrated U.S. marketing and growth strategy across brand, acquisition, retention, campaigns, eCommerce marketing and customer experience.

•Translate company and financial objectives into clear annual and quarterly marketing priorities, investment choices and performance targets.

•Identify the customer, category, geographic and channel opportunities most capable of improving revenue and profitability.

•Partner with the Country Head and functional owners to improve profitable eCommerce growth, balancing revenue, acquisition efficiency, margin and long-term customer value.

Customer, Brand & Market Strategy

•Build a clear understanding of current and prospective U.S. customers through research, behavioural data and market insight, translating this into segmentation, priority audiences, positioning and messaging.

•Own U.S. brand strategy and stewardship, ensuring the brand is distinctive and locally relevant while aligned with broader brand foundations.

•Act as the senior U.S. marketing stakeholder with the Australian business on brand strategy and major brand initiatives, and partner with the Senior Graphic Designer on visual brand expression and U.S. brand guidelines.

Performance Marketing, Retention & eCommerce Growth

•Provide strategic oversight, coaching and challenge across paid acquisition, CRM and lifecycle marketing while preserving day-to-day functional ownership within the team.

•Guide acquisition and retention priorities, performance targets, testing and investment decisions, with a strong understanding of customer acquisition economics.

•Identify opportunities to improve conversion, AOV, attach rate, product discovery and category growth in partnership with the relevant functional owners.

Product, Campaign & Go-to-Market

•Lead the strategic go-to-market framework for new products, categories and major commercial initiatives, defining target customer, proposition, opportunity, launch objectives and marketing investment.

•Bring customer, category and competitive insight into product development and prioritisation.

•Partner with the Marketing Manager – Campaigns & Brand on campaign development and rollout, strengthening post-launch analysis and learning.

Qualifications

•Approximately 8+ years of leadership experience across marketing, growth, brand or related consumer disciplines, ideally within a DTC, eCommerce or digitally led business.

•Demonstrated ability to connect marketing strategy and investment to commercial outcomes.

•Strong customer, brand and positioning capability, combined with a solid understanding of performance marketing, lifecycle marketing and customer acquisition economics.

•Experience developing go-to-market strategies for new products, categories or markets.

•Strong analytical and commercial judgement, including marketing measurement, budgeting and investment allocation.

•People leadership experience with the ability to coach managers and specialists and raise the capability of a team.

Company Overview

Our client is a Fortune 100 enterprise and one of the most recognized consumer and business services brands in the United States, serving customers nationwide through a broad portfolio of subscription-based services delivered across retail, digital, and partner channels. The brand holds a meaningful place in American culture through marquee national sports and entertainment properties, and leadership is focused on making it the clear favorite in its category while building customer relationships that last a lifetime. The organization values a culture that puts customers first, moves with urgency, rewards bold thinking, and expects leaders to build trust and help others succeed. As its category grows more competitive, the company is investing in how its brand comes to market and is seeking an AVP, Integrated Brand Marketing to unify brand marketing strategy across its marketing organization.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the country’s most recognized brands comes to life in market. First, the role brings brand marketing strategy, master briefs, and platforms together under one integrated leader, giving the AVP the chance to define how the function operates and grows as it evolves. Second, the work sits at the center of the brand’s biggest storytelling moments, including flagship sponsorships, tentpole events, and signature brand programs that reach a national audience. Success in this role means shifting entrenched perceptions of a widely known national brand and turning neutral consumers into genuine advocates, experience few marketing leaders gain at this scale.

Position Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise brand strategy, audience insight, cultural trends, and competitive realities into an integrated brand marketing strategy that guides how the brand shows up across marketing communications.
• Develop master brand marketing briefs, platforms, and programs that marketing, creative, and activation teams build from, strengthening consistency, attribution, and salience across every touchpoint.
• Own the brand marketing planning cycle and calendar, setting the objectives, priorities, and key moments that give marketing communications teams a shared foundation for their own plans.
• Capitalize on cultural moments and emerging trends to strengthen brand relevance, generate earned media and buzz, and spark social momentum at national scale.
• Build measurement frameworks that track brand health, campaign effectiveness, and ROI, partnering with analytics teams to show how brand marketing moves consumers from neutral to advocate and contributes to growth.
• Lead and develop a team of brand marketers, setting clear expectations and growth paths, delegating effectively, and advising senior leadership as an influential voice for how brand marketing drives demand and long-term affinity.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Proven track record shifting entrenched perceptions and building salience for a widely known national brand, with measurable results in brand health, earned media, cultural relevance, and social engagement.
• 15 or more years of progressive marketing leadership spanning enterprise brand marketing, integrated marketing, and go-to-market strategy, including brand leadership for a large, mass-market brand with national scale across multiple products, audiences, and channels.
• Hands-on experience building and landing integrated campaigns, programs, partnerships, and tentpole moments from concept through activation, along with translating brand strategy, audience insight, and cultural truths into briefs and platforms that other teams execute against.
• Strong command of brand health metrics, campaign effectiveness, and marketing measurement, with experience managing large marketing budgets and connecting brand investment to business outcomes.
• History of building high-performing marketing teams through delegation and empowerment, paired with the executive presence and storytelling skills to influence senior leadership.

Preferred:

• Experience in subscription or recurring-revenue businesses, or in intangible-service categories where trust is central, such as financial services, insurance, payments, or mobility.
• Fluency marketing to consumer and business audiences under a single masterbrand, including multicultural and generationally diverse audiences, regional market nuances, and large agency and holding-company ecosystems.

Call to Action

If you are ready to shape how a national brand shows up in culture and in market, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Overview

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com

Our client is a leading provider of paving, roofing, and fencing services, recognized for delivering exceptional value to enterprise customers across North America. The company combines technology, management expertise, and creative capabilities to drive client success, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. Known for a collaborative and inclusive culture, the organization invests in professional growth and employee well-being. As the company continues to expand its market presence, they are seeking a Business Development Manager to help accelerate revenue growth and strategic partnerships.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead business development initiatives that directly influence company growth and market positioning. The Business Development Manager will build and maintain high-impact relationships, identify new revenue opportunities, and drive strategic sales initiatives across multiple service lines. With visibility into executive leadership and cross-functional teams, this role is critical in shaping the company’s expansion strategy. The position provides strong career growth potential for high performers and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the company’s trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to capture new business opportunities and establish commercial partnerships.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of service offerings to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Target new and existing clients to uncover untapped revenue potential.
• Analyze market trends, client needs, and competitive dynamics to guide sales strategy.
• Lead the creation and presentation of business proposals to key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Oversee lead generation and qualification processes, working closely with the sales development team to prioritize and convert high-potential leads.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Monitor and report on pipeline health, deal conversion rates, revenue growth, and cross-selling performance.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve growth targets and enhance market positioning.
• Collaborate with marketing to execute go-to-market initiatives for target accounts.
• Lead negotiations and deal closures to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Ensure proposals, CRM records, and client documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and maintain positive relationships with colleagues across the organization.

Qualifications – Required

• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding business development and sales goals.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales, business development, or a related B2B role.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or NetSuite.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to analyze market trends and use data to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with account-based marketing and sales strategies.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other prospecting tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in industries related to the company’s services.

If you are ready to make an impact and advance your career, apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will reach out should your experience and skills align with our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we have partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com

Our client is a privately held, family-owned apparel manufacturer with more than 60 years of leadership in its category, serving customers across North America and beyond. The company designs, produces, and distributes its products, handling every step from concept to delivered product in-house. A talented, tenured team and steady investment in people, products, and technology have built a culture rooted in craftsmanship and community. As the business continues to grow, it is investing in the systems and infrastructure that will define its next chapter and is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead that work.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role with a direct line to senior operations leadership and a real hand in shaping how a respected manufacturer scales. Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Director of Engineering will lead Engineering, Maintenance, Distribution, and Facilities across the organization. First, the role offers exceptional breadth, bringing automation, maintenance strategy, warehouse optimization, and facility investment together under a single leader. Second, it carries high visibility and influence, with ownership of day-to-day operational performance that frees senior leadership to focus on long-term strategy. Third, it offers the chance to lead major capital projects and modernization initiatives that will directly support the company’s growth, while building and developing a high-performing team. This is a hybrid position based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an on-site schedule of approximately 70%.

Position Responsibilities

· Develop and execute strategies for Engineering, Maintenance, Distribution, and Facilities that support company growth and operational objectives

· Drive automation, technology adoption, and process improvements across manufacturing and distribution operations to increase efficiency and scalability

· Lead warehouse, distribution, and logistics optimization initiatives that improve service levels, throughput, and customer delivery performance

· Oversee capital expenditure planning, facility upgrades, infrastructure investments, and engineering projects from business case through completion

· Lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability and uptime across multiple facilities

· Optimize warehouse management systems, inventory movement, and distribution technologies to improve accuracy and material flow

· Establish and monitor key performance indicators for productivity, safety, quality, cost, and asset utilization, and use the results to guide decisions

· Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and executive leadership to align priorities and improve material flow across the business

· Foster a culture of safety and accountability across maintenance and distribution operations

· Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization

Position Qualifications

Required:

· Proven track record of leading large-scale operational improvements, capital projects, and process transformation initiatives with measurable results

· 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related environment

· Experience leading multiple functional areas, such as Engineering, Maintenance, Distribution, Logistics, or Facilities

· Experience managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure planning, including ROI analysis

· Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance, warehouse operations, distribution systems, and inventory control

· Experience implementing automation, operational technology, and continuous improvement initiatives

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Preferred:

· Master’s degree in a related field

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization principles

· Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution and to influence change across cross-functional teams

If you are a strategic, hands-on leader who is energized by modernizing operations and leading transformational change, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply now, and a member of the Talentfoot team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com

Our client is a privately held, family-owned design and manufacturing company with more than 60 years of history, serving customers across North America and beyond. Every step from concept to delivery is handled in-house, supported by a talented team and a culture built on customer service, product excellence, and genuine care for its people. As the business continues to grow, the company is investing in its people, technology, and infrastructure, and is seeking a Director of People Operations + Strategy to strengthen the HR function and help carry that growth into its next chapter.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created Director role that serves as the operational engine of the HR department and sits on the company’s leadership team. First, the role offers high visibility and direct impact, reporting to the Senior Vice President of People and owning day-to-day execution so the SVP can focus on enterprise-level strategy. Second, the Director inherits a fully built HR team spanning Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Benefits, and HR Generalist support, along with front desk administration, which allows the new leader to begin coaching, partnering, and driving results from day one rather than rebuilding a function. Third, the position carries a genuine succession opportunity, with a clear path to grow into broader leadership within the People function over time. This position is on-site in St. Louis, Missouri.

Position Responsibilities

· Partner closely with the SVP of People to translate enterprise people strategy into detailed operational roadmaps, project plans, and execution goals, serving as the primary operational leader of the department and freeing the SVP from routine escalations.

· Serve as an active, business-minded member of the leadership team, bringing financial literacy and P&L awareness to discussions on labor costs, retention, and compensation strategy.

· Act as a consultative partner to leaders across Operations, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, and Design, delivering practical HR solutions tailored to each department’s needs.

· Stay hands-on across every HR Center of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Payroll and Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and HR Compliance, working side by side with team members to build standard operating procedures and develop their skills.

· Serve as the frontline point of escalation for complex employee relations matters, legal risks, payroll anomalies, and policy exceptions, resolving issues pragmatically before they reach the SVP level.

· Establish and track core operational metrics such as turnover, cost per hire, and labor ROI through visual dashboards, using the data to inform headcount planning and P&L decisions.

· Audit and optimize internal workflows, system configurations, and administrative processes, expanding HR automation and applying product management principles to onboarding, performance reviews, and internal communications.

· Lead the tactical execution of change management initiatives, guiding teams through structural shifts, software implementations, and cultural evolution while minimizing friction and operational downtime.

· Serve as the internal authority on employment law, multi-state compliance, and workplace safety, overseeing HCM system administration, data integrity, and regulatory reporting while building scalable compliance frameworks as the company expands.

Position Qualifications

Required:

· A track record of success leading HR operations in a hands-on capacity, with measurable improvements to team performance, processes, or employee experience.

· 10 or more years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, including 5 or more years in a hands-on operational leadership role with end-to-end ownership of the human resources lifecycle.

· True HR generalist background with working knowledge of Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Payroll, Benefits, and Employee Relations.

· Proven experience with HCM administration, workflow automation, process mapping, and People Analytics dashboards.

· Deep expertise in multi-state employment law, compliance frameworks, and legal risk mitigation, along with hands-on experience in dispute management and internal investigations.

· Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing departmental budgets and calculating labor cost impacts.

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

· PHR or SPHR certification, and a WorldatWork Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation is a plus.

If you are a hands-on HR leader who thrives on turning strategy into daily execution and enjoys developing teams, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Overview

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com

For more than 40 years, our client has built a national reputation for quality in commercial and industrial services, serving manufacturing plants, food and beverage processors, warehouses, cold storage, and facilities across the country. A woman-owned, family-run business, the company is known for strong ethics, a serious commitment to safety, and long-term client relationships, with a team-first culture that rewards people who do what they say they will do. Now investing in the growth of its industrial services line, the company is looking for an Industrial Outside Sales Representative to help lead that expansion across Texas and Louisiana.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing industrial services line rather than step into a fixed, pre-built territory. First, the role comes with a guaranteed first year of earnings, giving you room to build momentum before moving into a performance-based model with uncapped commission tied to gross profit. Second, you will own a field territory spanning Houston, DFW, and Louisiana, with the autonomy to open doors, win new accounts, and cross-sell a full range of services within a single facility. Third, you will work closely with senior sales leadership and a dedicated mentor, which gives you real visibility with the people driving the company’s growth and a clear path to grow your earnings and influence over time. A company vehicle is provided, and your results here will directly fuel the company’s next stage of expansion.

Position Responsibilities

• Prospect, open doors, and win new accounts across manufacturing, food and beverage processing, water and wastewater, petroleum and storage, agriculture, warehousing, and cold storage facilities, building a pipeline that supports the company’s growth goals.
• Call on maintenance managers, facility managers, and general contractors to understand their challenges and position the company’s services as a coordinated, single-source solution.
• Cross-sell and upsell across industrial cleaning, sandblasting, dry ice and hydro cleaning, protective coatings, industrial and commercial painting, epoxy and industrial flooring, and concrete polishing to expand the value delivered at each facility.
• Conduct site visits, capture accurate measurements and project details, and partner with the estimating team to deliver professional, accurate proposals on time.
• Maintain disciplined follow-up on every open bid, working each opportunity to a clear decision while keeping Salesforce current with activity, pipeline, and forecast.
• Serve as the single point of contact for your accounts, ensuring smooth handoffs to operations and strong client satisfaction through project delivery.
• Build and work a weekly sales plan, using your network, industry groups, and events to create new relationships and opportunities.
• Report pipeline, activity, and results in one-on-ones with the National Sales Manager and in team meetings, contributing to an accurate companywide forecast.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• A proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in a field sales role, including winning and growing new accounts.
• A minimum of 3 years of B2B service sales experience in industrial or manufacturing markets.
• Hands-on experience selling industrial services such as blasting, protective coatings, or industrial cleaning, with the credibility to advise maintenance and facilities buyers.
• Established relationships across manufacturing, food and beverage, or industrial facilities, and the ability to turn them into opportunities quickly.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Excel, with comfort calling on plant managers, facility managers, maintenance leaders, and general contractors.

Preferred:

• Industrial or commercial painting experience.
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