*Georgia Mountains Region, 2022
*Georgia Mountains Region, 2022
*Georgia Mountains Region, 2022
*Georgia Mountains Region, 2022
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Sales Director
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Marine Specialties is the leading full service residential and HOA marine services provider in Georgia and South Carolina. Our team has been delivering honest and trustworthy services to our clients since 1988. Why Work at Marine Specialties? At Marine Specialties, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in the marine industry. If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, we encourage you to continue reading as our team is growing. Job Title: Sales Director Location: Gainesville, GA Department: Sales Reports To: General Manager Position Type: Full-Time Job Overview: The Sales Director is responsible for overseeing and directing the sales department to achieve company revenue targets and drive business growth. This role involves developing strategic sales plans, managing sales teams, and fostering client relationships to maximize sales performance. Competencies: • Ability to juggle competing priorities and manage a high-volume workload • Must possess the skills to coach and mentor junior sales members • Strategic Thinking • Leadership and Team Management • Sales Strategy and Execution • Customer Relationship Management • Financial Acumen • Communication Skills • Operational Excellence • Analytical Skills • Adaptability and Innovation • Ethical Judgement and Integrity Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sales Planning: • Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company goals and objectives. • Analyze market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities and threats. • Set sales targets and KPIs and monitor performance against these metrics. Team Leadership: • Recruit, train, and mentor sales team members to achieve high performance. • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. • Foster a collaborative and motivating environment to drive team success. Sales Management: • Oversee the daily operations of the sales team, including territory management and pipeline development. • Manage key accounts and negotiate high-value contracts and deals. • Ensure effective use of CRM tools and sales software to track and manage sales activities. Client Relationship Management: • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders. • Address client concerns and resolve issues to ensure high levels of satisfaction. • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to existing clients. Reporting and Analysis: • Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management. • Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement. • Utilize insights to refine sales strategies and tactics. Collaboration: • Work closely with marketing, product, and customer service teams to ensure alignment of sales strategies. • Coordinate with other departments to support company-wide initiatives and objectives. Budget Management: • Develop and manage the sales department budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. • Monitor and control sales expenses to maximize profitability. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred). • 8-10 years of experience in sales management or a similar role, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. • Experience in the Marine or Recreation industry preferred but not required. • Experience in trade show management and strategy preferred. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights. • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events. Work Environment: • Office-based, some travel may be required Benefits: • $65.00 monthly cell phone allowance ($780.00 annually) • Company paid employee only medical (after 60 days and the 1st of the following month) • Dental, Vision, and ancillary insurance is employee paid • PTO (after 90-day probation) • (7) Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas week (after 90-day probation and dates to be determined by MSI annually) • Simple IRA Retirement Plan, up to 3% matched by MSI after one year of employment How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume to the Application Portal, which can be found on our careers page. Marine Specialties is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. Our hiring practices are based on qualifications, skills, and experience, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Drafter
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Department: Engineering Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Engineering/Drafting Manager Grade/Level: 5 Amount of Travel Required: None Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: 1st shift Monday – Friday Additional hours as needed. POSITION SUMMARY Prepare detailed working drawings of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. 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) Develop detailed CAD (computer-assisted drafting models) design drawings and specifications for fabricated and machined components, using CAD equipment. Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, and systems using solid modeling program. Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials. Create BOM (Bill of Materials). Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed. Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. Position instructions and comments onto drawings. Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of pump products. Provide mylar or cardboard templates as necessary to the quality team, production floor, and vendors. Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations. Act in accordance with Patterson’s Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.). Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Self Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associate Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Drafting diploma Experience: None Computer Skills: CAD (2D & 3D modeling), Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Syteline Certifications &* Licenses*: None Other Requirements: Perform all other duties as required by supervision. Overtime as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT The company 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 company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Electrician
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Department: Skid Assembly Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Electrical/House Assembly Manager Grade/Level: 5 Amount of Travel Required: None Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: Weekdays M-F 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Overtime as required. POSITION SUMMARY Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Operate overhead and jib cranes to move both small and large components, and buildings. Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications. Perform physically demanding tasks such as moving or lifting heavy objects. Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations. Act in accordance with Patterson’s Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.). Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Risk Taker – Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones. Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Self-motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Applied Learning – Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Associate Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Electrical Systems Experience: 1 plus years of experience with electrical installation Computer Skills: Certifications & Licenses: Other Requirements: Be available to work overtime as required. Perform all other duties as required by supervision. PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Stand C Walk F Sit O Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend F Grasp C Speak O Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-20 lbs F 21-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs N Over 100 lbs N Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F 13-25 lbs F 26-40 lbs F 41-100 lbs O Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound – Normal Sense of Smell Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Eye, Ear, Foot, Hand PPE Sense of Balance WORK ENVIRONMENT Production shop floor environment. Cold in winter and hot in summer. The company 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 company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.