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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Drives manufacturing and business process improvements through application of “Lean” principles, tools, and techniques. Responsible for identifying opportunities, developing, and executing action plans, and delivering results that eliminates waste. Coach and develop team members to create a continuous improvement culture that routinely hits its goals relative to safety, quality, delivery, and profitable growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate “Servant Leadership”
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team-player.
  • Use a data driven approach, formulate and execute projects to achieve improvements and sustain and measure the results.
  • Create Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for production/process enhancement to improve processes with respect to safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
  • Develop and implement lean initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work, process/workflow improvements, and visual management.
  • Provide leadership in problem-solving efforts on key activities.
  • Be a Lean Champion, trainer, coach, and mentor to motivate and inspire large scale change.
  • Work in tandem with manufacturing engineering to own factory layouts, line design, and best practices.
  • Learn “Visual Knowledge Share” (VKS) software and assist with creating digital work instructions for shop floor and business processes. Ensuring processes are well defined, accurately documented and effectively communicated for operator training.
  • Accountable for complying with all Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, business management or equivalent education and experience in a related field preferred.

 

Experience: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing – Kaizen, Workplace Organization, Standard Work, Set-up Reduction, Visual Management, Practical Problem-Solving, Value Stream Mapping, and Quality Control.

Custodian – 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Performs routine custodial work including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting; washing walls, doors, and windows; and emptying trash. Performs minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment used. Assists maintenance personnel as needed. Reports major repair and maintenance needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College’s Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
  • Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.
  • Washes and dusts walls, tables, doors, light fixtures, vending machines and windows.
  • Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, showers, tile floors, and other fixtures.
  • Fills soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers regularly.
  • Empties trash containers as needed. Maintains waste receptacles and ensures that they are clean.
  • Picks up litter (inside and outside) as necessary.
  • Completes snow removal as needed as this is an essential employee position.
  • Sets up rooms and areas for meetings and activities.
  • Assists college personnel and service providers as needed.
  • Keeps administration informed of area activities, any significant problems, and maintenance concerns.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as required.
  • Completes required paperwork and checklists of area cleaning and maintenance.
  • Assists in maintaining facility security, keeping doors locked, monitoring unauthorized visitors.
  • Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College’s Catholic tradition.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Adaptability – Ability to adapt his or her way of working or thinking in response to changing workplace conditions.
  • Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
  • Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
  • Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
  • Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: Previous cleaning/janitorial experience required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Basic ability to operate/learn personal computer. Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and maintenance procedures. Understanding of related safety and OSHA requirements. Attentive to detail. Able to follow directions and work well independently. Able to use basic cleaning tools, including vacuums, mops, brooms, etc. Basic interpersonal (written and oral) communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

C (Constantly)

Reach Outward

C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder

C (Constantly)

Climb

F (Frequently)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

F (Frequently)

Bend

C (Constantly)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs

F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs

F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

 

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works both inside and outside. Subject to weather.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.

Assistant to the AVP of Paradigm Education Solutions

Paradigm Education Solutions is looking for a motivated and committed individual to be the assistant to the assistant vice president of Paradigm. This position will work out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa.

What Will You Do?

This individual is the administrative right hand to the assistant vice president of Paradigm providing administrative support focused on marketing and sales, but also as a secondary support system for Paradigm’s editorial team. The person in this role will need to be highly organized, able to multi-task, think analytically, and adapt to change.

Who is Paradigm Education Solutions?

Paradigm Education Solutions is a division of Kendall Hunt (www.kendallhunt.com), headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional technology and instruction that remove barriers to success for learners, educators, and practitioners while equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed at work and in life. Our learning solutions for computer technology, health careers, business technology, and career development support learners in thousands of post-secondary programs, K-12 institutions, correctional facilities, and workforce programs nationwide. Visit our website at Paradigm to learn more.

Who Do We Need?

Someone who:

  • understands the divisional processes related to product acquisition and development, sales, marketing, implementation, and fulfillment.
  • assumes responsibility for divisional adherence to those processes through monitoring and close collaboration with different divisions.
  • manages the course initiation process for sales opportunities.
  • work with accounting, sales, and the assistant vice president to ensure sales data is accurate.
  • work with inventory control and the assistant vice president to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet sales needs.
  • serve as a steady and consistent resource to the assistant vice president, the sales team, and the marketing team.
  • possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 3+ years of experience in administrative support or customer service.

Why Us? We Understand it’s More than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm offers:

  • job stability. Kendall Hunt and its family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
  • career growth. Gain great experience to advance into higher roles. Many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies.
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
  • a generous company match on a 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
  • a generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays.
  • scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Assistant to the AVP of Paradigm Education Solutions

Paradigm Education Solutions is looking for a motivated and committed individual to be the assistant to the assistant vice president of Paradigm. This position will work out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa.

What Will You Do?

This individual is the administrative right hand to the assistant vice president of Paradigm providing administrative support focused on marketing and sales, but also as a secondary support system for Paradigm’s editorial team. The person in this role will need to be highly organized, able to multi-task, think analytically, and adapt to change.

Who is Paradigm Education Solutions?

Paradigm Education Solutions is a division of Kendall Hunt (www.kendallhunt.com), headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional technology and instruction that remove barriers to success for learners, educators, and practitioners while equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed at work and in life. Our learning solutions for computer technology, health careers, business technology, and career development support learners in thousands of post-secondary programs, K-12 institutions, correctional facilities, and workforce programs nationwide. Visit our website at Paradigm to learn more.

Who Do We Need?

Someone who:

  • understands the divisional processes related to product acquisition and development, sales, marketing, implementation, and fulfillment.
  • assumes responsibility for divisional adherence to those processes through monitoring and close collaboration with different divisions.
  • manages the course initiation process for sales opportunities.
  • work with accounting, sales, and the assistant vice president to ensure sales data is accurate.
  • work with inventory control and the assistant vice president to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet sales needs.
  • serve as a steady and consistent resource to the assistant vice president, the sales team, and the marketing team.
  • possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 3+ years of experience in administrative support or customer service.

Why Us? We Understand it’s More than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm offers:

  • job stability. Kendall Hunt and its family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
  • career growth. Gain great experience to advance into higher roles. Many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies.
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
  • a generous company match on a 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
  • a generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays.
  • scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Assistant to the AVP of Paradigm Education Solutions

Paradigm Education Solutions is looking for a motivated and committed individual to be the assistant to the assistant vice president of Paradigm. This position will work out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa.

What Will You Do?

This individual is the administrative right hand to the assistant vice president of Paradigm providing administrative support focused on marketing and sales, but also as a secondary support system for Paradigm’s editorial team. The person in this role will need to be highly organized, able to multi-task, think analytically, and adapt to change.

Who is Paradigm Education Solutions?

Paradigm Education Solutions is a division of Kendall Hunt (www.kendallhunt.com), headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional technology and instruction that remove barriers to success for learners, educators, and practitioners while equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed at work and in life. Our learning solutions for computer technology, health careers, business technology, and career development support learners in thousands of post-secondary programs, K-12 institutions, correctional facilities, and workforce programs nationwide. Visit our website at Paradigm to learn more.

Who Do We Need?

Someone who:

  • understands the divisional processes related to product acquisition and development, sales, marketing, implementation, and fulfillment.
  • assumes responsibility for divisional adherence to those processes through monitoring and close collaboration with different divisions.
  • manages the course initiation process for sales opportunities.
  • work with accounting, sales, and the assistant vice president to ensure sales data is accurate.
  • work with inventory control and the assistant vice president to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet sales needs.
  • serve as a steady and consistent resource to the assistant vice president, the sales team, and the marketing team.
  • possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 3+ years of experience in administrative support or customer service.

Why Us? We Understand it’s More than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm offers:

  • job stability. Kendall Hunt and its family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
  • career growth. Gain great experience to advance into higher roles. Many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies.
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
  • a generous company match on a 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
  • a generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays.
  • scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Assistant to the AVP of Paradigm Education Solutions

Paradigm Education Solutions is looking for a motivated and committed individual to be the assistant to the assistant vice president of Paradigm. This position will work out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa.

What Will You Do?

This individual is the administrative right hand to the assistant vice president of Paradigm providing administrative support focused on marketing and sales, but also as a secondary support system for Paradigm’s editorial team. The person in this role will need to be highly organized, able to multi-task, think analytically, and adapt to change.

Who is Paradigm Education Solutions?

Paradigm Education Solutions is a division of Kendall Hunt (www.kendallhunt.com), headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional technology and instruction that remove barriers to success for learners, educators, and practitioners while equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed at work and in life. Our learning solutions for computer technology, health careers, business technology, and career development support learners in thousands of post-secondary programs, K-12 institutions, correctional facilities, and workforce programs nationwide. Visit our website at Paradigm to learn more.

Who Do We Need?

Someone who:

  • understands the divisional processes related to product acquisition and development, sales, marketing, implementation, and fulfillment.
  • assumes responsibility for divisional adherence to those processes through monitoring and close collaboration with different divisions.
  • manages the course initiation process for sales opportunities.
  • work with accounting, sales, and the assistant vice president to ensure sales data is accurate.
  • work with inventory control and the assistant vice president to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet sales needs.
  • serve as a steady and consistent resource to the assistant vice president, the sales team, and the marketing team.
  • possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 3+ years of experience in administrative support or customer service.

Why Us? We Understand it’s More than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm offers:

  • job stability. Kendall Hunt and its family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
  • career growth. Gain great experience to advance into higher roles. Many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies.
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
  • a generous company match on a 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
  • a generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays.
  • scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Customer Solutions Representative

Do you enjoy helping others and tackling new challenges each day? If you like researching solutions and thinking critically, this role may be a great fit. We’re looking for customer-focused problem solvers who can confidently guide users, navigate systems and tools, and deliver thoughtful, effective support that makes a real impact. This position is based in our Dubuque, Iowa office.

As a team of highly motivated, customer-centric professionals, we’re looking for the right person to join our Customer Solutions team to assist internal and external customers and answer their questions about using our products and services on various applications. This individual will interact with customers by phone, e-mail and using our on-line Chat function. We are looking for tech savvy individuals, who enjoy problem solving on the spot.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

In A Typical Work Day You Will…

  • Provide 1st level customer support via phone, on-line Chat and other social media tools to receive and enter customer orders.
  • Assist customers using products for the first time. (i.e., purchasing on ecommerce, registering on websites, etc.).
  • Troubleshoot problems customers may experience. (i.e., password reset, wrong class registration, activation code not working, etc.).
  • Research and resolve questions or issues related to order inquiries, proof of deliveries, invoice copies, credit card inquiries, KH website, etc.
  • Update corporate CRM with information based on support issues handled.

Who We Need!

  • Ability to use multiple software platforms and programs.
  • Prior customer support experience, professionalism, attention to detail and accuracy is a must!
  • Ability to multi-task with strong verbal and written communication skills is essential.
  • A higher education degree is preferred, but any educational background is welcomed.
  • This role is more than the title perceives – this is a gateway role to home in on your skills, with the potential to advance within our company.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offer:

  • Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
  • Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • A generous PTO policy, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Digital Publishing Specialist

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a talented Digital Publishing Specialist to join our Higher Education team. As a Digital Publishing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating projects with a focus on our online and digital initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of Kendall Hunt’s digital presence and ensuring the success of our online learning platforms. This position is based in the home office in Dubuque, Iowa. No Remote work available.

What Will You Do?

The Digital Publishing Specialist will manage and coordinate projects with specialization in web components. The Publishing Specialist serves as an active mediator between several departments, including Contracts, Design, Permissions, Purchasing and even outside vendors such as copyeditors, typesetters, graphic artists, and the website production team. The Publishing Specialist and sales representative are responsible for monitoring the project through all stages of development and production to ensure the final product meets the needs and expectations of our authors.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt, you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and sense of purpose among our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

Who You Are…

  • You understand the importance of a positive customer experience and your role in that overall experience.
  • You have a desire to work in the publishing industry with print, online and web-based products.
  • You are proficient or knowledgeable of Internet software, Adobe Professional, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • You don’t mind taking initiative and consider yourself an independent thinker.
  • You are a great communicator, people person and problem solver
  • You are organized and detail oriented.
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or two to four years of related experience.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in your life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand that the benefits an employer offers can be just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offer:

  • Job Stability: Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
  • Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles! Many of our leadership and upper-management staff have worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • A generous paid time off package at hire, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Rights and Permissions /Digital Publishing Specialist

Kendall Hunt Publishing is looking for our next Rights and Permissions Specialist to join our Higher Education Publishing Services team. You will focus on researching, clearing, and processing payments for the use of borrowed materials. This position will work in the home office in Dubuque, Iowa. No remote work.

What Will You Do?

  • You will review projects page by page looking for borrowed material.
  • You will summarize and prepare lists of credit lines based on individual copyright holder requests.
  • You will work closely with researching copyright holders, publishers, source information, and more via the internet and through other printed materials.
  • You will be responsible for budgets and continuously monitor as projects progress on.
  • You will process all permission payments and assist with set up of any new vendors we use.
  • You will register with the Library of Congress copyrights on published works.
  • You understand the importance of a positive customer experience and your role in that overall experience.
  • You have a desire to work in the publishing industry with print, online and web-based products.
  • You are proficient or knowledgeable of Internet software, Adobe Professional, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • You don’t mind taking initiative and consider yourself an independent thinker.
  • You are a great communicator, people person and problem solver
  • You are organized and detail oriented.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

Who You Are…

  • You understand the importance of a positive customer experience and what your role is in that overall experience.
  • You have a desire to research and enjoy working with budgets and payments.
  • You are proficient or knowledgeable of Internet software, Microsoft Office programs, and databases.
  • You don’t mind taking initiative and consider yourself an independent thinker.
  • You are a great communicator, people person and problem solver.
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or two-four years of related experience.
  • Having prior experience working with permissions, copyrights, or have worked in a related area is not necessary but is a definitely plus.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offer –

  • Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
  • Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • A generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

Higher Education Sales Consultant

Ready to make your mark in higher education? If you excel at building relationships and exceeding goals, Kendall Hunt Publishing is looking for a driven Acquisitions Sales Representative to join our team. We’re seeking a talented professional with strong communication and sales skills to develop lasting partnerships with college professors.

This position is based in office and includes approximately five weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks spent working on college campuses. The role is based out of the Dubuque, Iowa home office and serves the Iowa and Wisconsin regions.

It’s your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. At Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Acquisitions Sales Representative, you’re the driver and decision maker. You call and travel to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference, they make in the world in the future.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

Characteristics of Who KH Looks for in an Acquisitions Sales Representative- You are someone who…

  • Takes initiative and works independently, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset by actively problem-solving and utilizing strong critical thinking skills.
  • Has a strong desire to learn, coupled with a deep inclination to ask questions and seek answers, while actively engaging in diverse subject matter.
  • Embrace a drive to win and excel, consistently seeking improvement and striving to outperform in a dynamic market.
  • Show persistence in overcoming challenges while exhibiting the ability to adapt and be flexible.
  • Demonstrate the ability to affectively listen, ask questions, thinking creatively/critically and close new business with prospective customers.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, team members and internal employees, ensuring that information is conveyed effectively and professionally.
  • Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service. This position requires you to always wear multiple hats, so time management is crucial.
  • Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining processes.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in managing responsibilities that require substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration. This dual approach aims to achieve individual sales success while contributing positively to overall team dynamics.
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree, and enjoys spending time on college campuses, because in this job, you’ll be spending a lot of time on college campuses in your territory.
  • A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required, in accordance with the company’s corporate driving policy.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Kendall Hunt offers –

  • Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
  • Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Base Salary PLUS Bonus.
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and bachelor’s degree.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer