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Night Shift Maintenance Electrician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7980765
Date Posted: 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $30 - $35

Job Description

As a Night Shift Maintenance Electrician, you will support the companies Houston manufacturing operation by installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment. The company produces corrosion-resistant glass-fiber reinforced pipe systems for customers around the world.

This is a hands-on night-shift role for an electrician who is comfortable working in manufacturing, responding to equipment issues in real time, and completing preventive maintenance to reduce downtime. The production floor requires respirator use, so employees must comply with facial-hair requirements where the respirator seals.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and maintain electrical components and systems associated with industrial production equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues in real time and restore equipment to safe, reliable operation as quickly as possible
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life
  • Read and correctly interpret schematics, technical documents, and job instructions for safe electrical work
  • Follow applicable electrical codes, plant safety procedures, and established maintenance practices
  • Conduct inspections and quality-assurance checks on completed electrical work
  • Work independently or as part of a maintenance team to complete assigned projects and repairs safely
  • Collaborate with mechanics, production personnel, and leadership to diagnose problems and improve equipment reliability
  • Assist with maintenance tasks outside core electrical duties as needed to support plant operations
  • Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities in the company maintenance system
  • Keep tools, equipment, and work areas safe, clean, and organized
  • Support continuous improvement by recommending equipment, process, or safety improvements

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems or components on industrial equipment
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and responding to production-equipment issues during night shift
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulations, and safe electrical work practices
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical documentation, and job instructions
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and maintain reliable attendance for the assigned schedule
  • Ability to wear required respiratory protection and comply with facial-hair requirements where the respirator seals
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding maintenance tasks
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and within a cross-functional team

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Associate degree or technical training in electrical technology or a related field
  • Previous electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or other industrial environment
  • Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance focused on reducing equipment downtime
  • Experience partnering with mechanical maintenance and production teams on equipment troubleshooting
  • Experience documenting maintenance work in a computerized maintenance or work-order system
  • Broader multi-craft maintenance capability beyond core electrical responsibilities





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Foreman
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3467693
Date Posted: 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Building Materials
Salary: $30 - $32

Job Description

The Foreman coordinates and manages the work activities of personnel in the department. They work collaboratively with other department leaders to ensure production or distribution material flow by planning, assigning, and assisting the work, safety, productivity, and training of their work group.

Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities:

  • Organizes, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe
  • Communicates and executes plans in regard to material flow, planning, assigning, and directing work by coordinating operations and activities within or between departments
  • Enforces company safety policies and procedures while ensuring work areas are clean and orderly
  • Regularly communicates with maintenance staff about preventative repairs and maintenance troubleshooting
  • Assists with on-the-floor training and development of department personnel
  • Provides input and recommendations with respect to personnel matters including hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, etc.
  • Confers with department leaders and management to resolve work problems, complaints, or grievances
  • Ensures adherence to quality and industry mandates by inspecting materials, products, or equipment by detecting defects or malfunctions
  • Inspects and reviews all daily data reporting for accuracy and resolves discrepancies as needed
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:

  • Two years related industrial experience or equivalent training
  • Leadership experience is required
  • Demonstrate strong math and measuring skills
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions, direction, and correspondence, both oral and written
  • Ability to work cooperatively with members of various departments
  • Ability to effectively convey information and directions to others, both oral and written
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft office programs and related products\
  • Personal protective equipment is required
  • Continuous participation in company safety training
  • Company forklift operation and certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • Work environment is comparable to outdoor temperatures
  • Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
  • Regularly moves about the facility
  • Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed.
  • Visual inspection of material quality required.
  • Must be able to work in hot and col work environments without climate-control.
  • In-person attendance is an essential function of the job





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Sales Manager
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9384704
Date Posted: 8/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Industrial

Job Description

The Sales Manager is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales personnel.


What You'll Do
  • Develop and implement the sales strategy for his/her area of focus; strategy should accommodate regional goals\
  • Lead the Outside Sales team towards achieving the sales, customer development, product mix, and GP goals identified in the business planning process
  • Interface with customer's purchasing, program management, planning, and technical functions to identify the customers' needs and develop new client relationships
  • Hire, train, and develop salespeople to achieve highest level of sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure sales personnel have the base level of product or technical expertise to successfully execute the sales strategy through implementation of local training programs with internal sources, vendors and suppliers, or outside schools or training programs
  • Meet with key clients, assist sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiate and close deals
  • Track and measure the success of promotional programs and product launches against sales objectives
  • Prepare sales reports regularly to show volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
  • Deliver sales presentations with sales representatives and help coordinate customer training
  • Represent company at trade association meetings to promote company and products
  • Serve as the liaison between sales department and other departments to ensure flawless execution and customer satisfaction
  • Educate sales personnel and customers about new and existing product offerings, including customer product training, proficiency with demo equipment, and target account identification with sales personnel
  • Create and use market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, discounts rates, recommend vendor partners, sales forecasting and evaluate the company's competition to ensure a competitive advantage
  • Effectively utilize T&E expenditures to support our sales strategy and fall within compliance/budgeted guidelines
  • Utilize digital tools for analysis/insights to measure sales performance and for coaching to customer opportunities
  • Lead external digital strategy around connected customers and eSales
  • Lead supplier engagement initiatives with team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need
  • Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • 5+ years sales experience
  • 2+ years of relevant sales experience
  • 2+ years of sales leadership preferred
  • Maintenance experience with Industrial and Utility customers
  • Demonstrated sales experience and operational exposure in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry
  • Experience developing and implementing sales strategies
  • 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated track record of sales management achievement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent at managing time, priorities, and expenses
  • Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers; ability to collaborate at all levels
  • Action oriented
  • Customer focus
  • Results driven
  • Organizational agility
  • Ability to build effective teams and develop direct reports and others





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Electrical Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2376722
Date Posted: 8/11/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Services
Salary: $30 - $40

Job Description

As an Electrical Field Service Testing Technician, you will perform commissioning, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of medium- to high-voltage electrical power systems supporting commercial, industrial, and utility customers. This role involves hands-on testing of protective relays, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, controls, and other electrical distribution equipment ranging from 480V to 345kV.
You will work directly with customers at project sites, interpret electrical drawings and relay logic, diagnose electrical and control-system issues, and prepare detailed testing documentation. This position requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, a commitment to electrical safety, and the flexibility to travel approximately 50%.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
  • 1–3+ years of field service experience in electrical testing or commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Circuit breakers
    • Protective relays
    • Transformers
    • Electrical control systems
    • Switchgear
    • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Ability to read and interpret:
    • One-line diagrams
    • Electrical schematics
    • Relay logic
  • Familiarity with protective relay systems including:
    • SEL/Schweitzer
    • GE Multilin
    • ABB
    • Basler
  • Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment and software such as:
    • Doble
    • OMICRON
    • Megger
    • RTS/AVTS
  • Strong understanding of NFPA 70E arc-flash practices and jobsite safety requirements.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and customer-service skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% regionally and nationally.

Requirements
  • Perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on electrical power systems ranging from 480V to 345kV.
  • Conduct testing of electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based protective relays.
  • Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and power-distribution equipment.
  • Test and troubleshoot:
    • Switchgear
    • Transformers
    • Circuit breakers
    • Switches
    • MCCs
    • Protective relays
  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and relay logic during troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Interface directly with customers and provide professional technical support.
  • Generate accurate and detailed electrical test reports.
  • Perform work in accordance with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA 70E standards.
  • Maintain strong electrical safety practices and follow all jobsite protocols.
  • Travel to regional and national customer sites as required.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
  • U.S. Navy Nuclear Electrician's Mate (EM) experience.
  • U.S. Navy Electronics Technician (ET) experience.
  • U.S. Army Prime Power Specialist experience.
  • NETA Level II certification.
  • NICET Level III or IV certification.
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Prior experience working with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
  • Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or utility electrical systems.





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Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9690699
Date Posted: 8/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Industrial

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Perform complex maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of elevators and other related machinery and equipment.
  • Investigates problems of an electric, mechanical and/or hydraulic nature related to the operation of elevators, dumbwaiters and wheelchair lifts; determines their problems and makes the necessary repairs.
  • Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections of elevators, and related devices on a scheduled basis to ensure their effective and efficient operation and conformance to safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
  • Install, troubleshooting, repair & certify suspended access equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical & mechanical systems.
  • Repair and maintain customer equipment.
  • Solve technical problems.
Ideal Skillsets & Military Backgrounds:
  • Military Avionics / Electrical Technicians
  • Navy EM • ET • FC
  • Army/USMC Vehicle Mechanics
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Electrical & Mechanical Technicians
  • Controls & Electronics
  • Field Service
You're a Great Fit If You ...
  • Can troubleshoot electrical and or mechanical systems
  • Experience with hydraulics, gears, pulleys, ,AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams
  • Enjoy working with your hands
  • Like solving problems independently
  • Don't mind traveling
  • Aren't afraid of heights





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Electrical Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1283290
Date Posted: 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serves as first-line supervisor directing, instructing and coordinating a variety of installation tasks associated with the manufacturing of power units.
  • Lead and support the development and training of staff.
  • Works in coordination with team lead to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy / contract adherence.
  • Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
  • Manages the activities of electrical teams within assigned areas of production.
  • Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
  • Develops, coordinates, leads and ensures execution of the daily electrical assembly plans.
  • Attends daily production meetings.
  • Owns customer satisfaction with everything under your direction.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience or related experience
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to work with teams and communicate clearly with team leaders and team members.
  • Acknowledges that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share with others.
  • Attentive to detail, organized and passionate!
  • Takes pride in doing good work, have a positive attitude, and believe guest satisfaction come first.

Competencies:

    Competencies:
    • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 
    • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
    • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
    • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
    • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
    • Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
    • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
    • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
    • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

    Physical Demands & Work Environment:

    • Frequently required to stand
    • Frequently required to walk
    • Occasionally required to sit
    • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    • Frequently required to talk or hear
    • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
    • Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
    • Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
    • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually   moderate
    • The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
    • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Various forklifts, manlift, scissor lifts, overhead cranes.
    • The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.





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    Electrical Assembly Team Lead
    Company: Orion Talent
    Job Ref: # 92448
    Date Posted: 7/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
    City, State: Houston, TX
    Category: Manufacturing
    Salary: $650,000

    Job Description

    • Manage a team of electrical workers in the assembly and wiring of aeroderivative power plants. Average time to put a system together is 2 months. The company produces an avg of 8-12 per year. Coordinate all production activities and operations for the electrical assembly staff. Must be proficient in reading P&ID and electrical schematics. This position will report to the head of assembly and test.
    • Serves as first-line supervisor directing, instructing and coordinating a variety of installation task associated with the manufacturing of power units.
    • Lead and support the development and training of staff.
    • Works in coordination with team lead to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy / contract adherence.
    • Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
    • Manages the activities of electrical teams within assigned areas of production.
    • Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
    • Develops, coordinates, leads and executes daily electrical assembly plans.
    • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Owns customer satisfaction with everything under your direction.

    Supervisory Responsibilities::

    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

    • 3-5 years experience or related experience
    • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
    • Able to work with teams and communicate clearly with team leaders and team members.
    • Acknowledges that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share with others.
    • Attentive to detail, organized and passionate!
    • Takes pride in doing good work, have a positive attitude, and believe guest satisfaction comes first

    Competencies:

    • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 
    • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
    • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
    • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
    • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
    • Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
    • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
    • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
    • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

    Physical Demands & Work Environment::

    • Frequently required to stand
    • Frequently required to walk
    • Occasionally required to sit
    • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    • Frequently required to talk or hear
    • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
    • Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
    • Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
    • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
    • The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds





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    Commissioning Field Manager
    Company: Orion Talent
    Job Ref: # 4809133
    Date Posted: 6/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
    City, State: Houston, TX
    Category: Construction
    Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

    Job Description

    Seeking a Commissioning Field Manager to lead commissioning activities on large-scale mission-critical projects, including hyperscale data centers and advanced infrastructure facilities. This role is ideal for technically strong leaders who have progressed from hands-on electrical, mechanical, controls, commissioning, critical facilities, semiconductor, automation, or military technical backgrounds and are looking to move into project leadership. You will oversee field execution, coordinate contractors and vendors, manage project teams, and serve as the primary onsite contact for clients throughout the commissioning process.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead onsite commissioning and functional testing activities
    • Direct contractors, vendors, and commissioning personnel
    • Review construction documents, drawings, and system sequences
    • Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts
    • Coordinate project schedules, manpower, and resources
    • Identify and resolve technical and project execution issues
    • Serve as primary client contact during commissioning activities
    • Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation
    • Support startup, validation, troubleshooting, and turnover activities
    Preferred Backgrounds:
    We're particularly interested in candidates with leadership experience from:
    • Data Center Operations & Critical Facilities
    • Commissioning & Startup
    • Electrical Maintenance & Automation
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • Industrial Controls & Robotics
    • Mission-Critical Infrastructure
    • Navy Nuclear (EMN, ETN, MMN)
    • Navy ET, EM, IC, MM
    • Military technical leaders with strong electrical or mechanical backgrounds
    Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
    • Strong electrical, mechanical, or controls troubleshooting background
    • Experience leading teams, projects, or field operations
    • Ability to read drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
    • Willingness to travel extensively and support long-term project assignments
    • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
    Nice-To-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
    • Data center commissioning experience
    • Critical facilities experience
    • Project management or field leadership experience
    • Experience with electrical distribution, HVAC, controls, generators, UPS, or automation systems





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    Inside Sales Manager
    Company: Orion Talent
    Job Ref: # 4361624
    Date Posted: 6/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
    City, State: Houston, TX
    Category: Building Materials
    Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

    Job Description

    The MMOM (Major Market Operating Model) Inside Sales Manager is responsible for leading and developing the inside sales team serving multiple locations across industrial construction, commercial construction, and OEM accounts for a Major Market. This role ensures all standard quotes and inside sales activities are executed with precision, profitability, and professionalism  — aligning with customer RFQs/RFPs, internal pricing standards, and project delivery expectations. The manager will oversee the full standard quotation and order management cycle: from RFP acknowledgment and vendor engagement through quote delivery and customer follow-up. The position emphasizes margin management, process discipline, customer responsiveness, and collaboration with purchasing, project management, and outside sales teams to drive consistent, profitable growth.


    What You'll Do:

    Leadership & Team Development

    • Lead and mentor a team of inside sales specialists focused on industrial and commercial construction and OEM customers
    • Provide clear direction, expectations, and coaching to ensure high-quality, on-time, and accurate quotations
    • Establish measurable performance goals tied to responsiveness, accuracy, margin performance, and customer satisfaction
    • Conduct regular team training on quoting processes, product knowledge, vendor engagement, and customer communication standards
    • Foster a culture of accountability, proactive communication, and continuous improvement

    Quotation & Proposal Management

    • Oversee the complete quoting process from RFP acknowledgment through submission and follow-up
    • Ensure the team promptly acknowledges receipt of RFPs/RFQs, communicates expected response dates, and sets clear customer expectations
    • Assign and track quote requests, ensuring ISOTIF performance (In-Spec, On-Time, In-Full) on all submittals
    • Guide sales reps in reviewing RFP/RFQ requirements to confirm product specifications, scope, and compliance with customer documentation
    • Validate that each quotation accurately reflects project scope, delivery schedule, terms, and commercial conditions
    • Ensure competitive and compliant quote packages are professionally formatted and submitted by deadline

    Vendor & Internal Resource Coordination

    • Coordinate with key manufacturers, OEM partners, and purchasing teams to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical documentation
    • Leverage relationships with vendor representatives to secure competitive terms and ensure timely quote turnaround
    • Collaborate with internal engineering, logistics, and project management to align pricing and delivery with operational capability
    • Manage bid calendars, quote logs, and tracking systems to maintain visibility across all active quotes and proposals

    Margin Analysis & Pricing Control

    • Review and approve all pricing overrides, discounts, and margin exceptions to ensure alignment with company profitability goals
    • Provide ongoing margin analysis, quote-to-order conversion metrics, and variance reporting for leadership review
    • Implement tools and dashboards for monitoring quote volumes, hit rates, and profitability by customer, product line, and salesperson
    • Support the development and enforcement of pricing strategy, including escalation review processes for competitive or high-value bids
    • Educate team members on balancing competitiveness with profitability through informed pricing decisions

    Process Standardization & Compliance

    • Establish and enforce consistent quoting and documentation standards to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer and company requirements
    • Maintain process flow documentation covering RFP acknowledgment and communication, vendor engagement and pricing request protocols, internal resource coordination and lead-time, quote preparation, review, and approval ISOTIF quote submission Follow-up and feedback capture
    • Drive the use of CRM, ERP, and quoting systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Salesforce, or BidMan) for all sales activity tracking
    • Audit quotes for completeness, compliance, and accuracy, ensuring professional and consistent customer-facing documentation

    Customer Engagement & Follow-Up

    • Maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts, project managers, and procurement personnel
    • Ensure every quote is followed up with customers to confirm receipt, clarify questions, and capture feedback or next steps
    • Support Outside Sales in strategic pursuits, bid reviews, and post-bid clarifications
    • Collaborate with project execution and order management to ensure a smooth transition from quote to order fulfillment
    • Other duties as assigned


    Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

    What You'll Need

    • 7+ years of inside sales leadership experience in the industrial distribution, industrial construction, or OEM markets
    • Proven experience managing or leading a quotation or inside sales team
    • Strong background in industrial electrical products (switchgear, cable, drives, lighting, controls, etc.) and project-based sales
    • Familiarity with EPC and large contractor bid environments, including project documents, specifications, and bid forms
    • 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
    • Business, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Proficient in ERP and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, JD Edwards, Salesforce)
    • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills for margin analysis and pricing review
    • Strong understanding of quoting tools, vendor portals, and e-procurement systems
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to technical accuracy
    • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance customer satisfaction and profitability
    • Exceptional organizational, time management, and leadership skills
    • Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
    • Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and accountability
    • Customer-centric mindset with professional communication style


    Additional Information

    Physical Demands:

    • Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
    • Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Frequently – 21% to 50%
    • Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%

    Weight and Force Demands:

    • Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

    Working Environment:

    • Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

    Our Benefits Include:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • 401K with Employer Match
    • Paid vacation and sick time
    • Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Health & Wellness Programs
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • HSA Accounts
    • Commuter Transit Benefits
    • Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
    • Employee Discount Programs
    • Professional Training & Development Programs
    • Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within





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    Zone Logistics Manager
    Company: Orion Talent
    Job Ref: # 5409819
    Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
    City, State: Houston, TX
    Category: Distribution/Logistics
    Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

    Job Description

    The MMOM (Major Market Operating Model) Zone Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse and logistics operations across multiple locations. This role provides zone-level leadership to local site warehouse managers andaccountable for driving standardized, safe, and efficient execution of all inbound and outbound logistics processes across multiple branch locations. The Zone Logistics Manager ensures alignment with company standards in warehouse operations, safety compliance, receiving, put-away, inventory handling, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery readiness. This position partners closely with commercial and branch leadership to ensure logistics execution supports customer commitments, ISOTIF performance, and profitable growth. A Major Market is defined as major metropolitan area consisting of 3+ branches, $200M+ in revenue, and in one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S.

    What You'll Do:

    • Lead warehouse and logistics operations across all zone locations
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to local site warehouse managers
    • Establish consistent expectations, daily operating disciplines, and performance standards across the zone
    • Ensure all locations operate under a unified logistics model aligned with company standards
    • Serve as the zone subject matter leader for warehouse execution, logistics workflow, and safety compliance
    • Design, implement, and enforce standardized processes for inbound and outbound logistics across all branches
    • Standardize receiving, inspection, put-away, labeling, staging, picking, packing, shipping, and transfer processes
    • Drive consistency in system transactions, work methods, visual controls, and warehouse organization
    • Audit location-level execution to ensure compliance with zone and company standards
    • Identify process gaps and lead corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
    • Oversee inbound freight flow, receiving quality, unloading practices, material verification, and system receipt accuracy
    • Ensure material is received, labeled, and put away accurately and efficiently
    • Partner with vendors, branch teams, and internal stakeholders to improve inbound visibility and readiness
    • Reduce receiving errors, put-away delays, and material handling inefficiencies
    • Oversee all outbound warehouse activity including picking, packing, staging, loading, and shipping
    • Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately, safely, and on time to support customer  requirements and ISOTIF goals
    • Improve outbound process flow, reduce shipping errors, and increase labor efficiency
    • Coordinate with inside sales, branch leadership, and expediting teams to prioritize urgent and customer-critical orders
    • Lead zone-wide warehouse safety and compliance programs, adhere to company safety standards, audits/inspections, corrective actions and regulatory adherence to ensure safe operations across multiple sites
    • Train and coach warehouse teams on equipment use, material handling,housekeeping and hazard prevention while building a strong safety culture through meetings, incident reviews and accountability
    • Establish and monitor key logistics KPIs including on-time shipment performance, inventory accuracy, receiving accuracy, productivity, freight cost, and safety incident rate
    • Use metrics, audits, and observation to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
    • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve service, reduce cost, and increase standardization
    • Partner with the Commercial Zone Manager on staffing, capital needs, layout improvements, and operational planning
    • Provide direct or indirect leadership to site warehouse managers, warehouse supervisors, logistics coordinators, and warehouse personnel across the zone
    • Coach local leaders on performance management, labor planning, process control, and employee development
    • Other duties as assigned


    Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

    What You'll Need

    • 10+ years experience managing large supply chain networks in a leadership role
    • Experience in logistics and supply chain optimization
    • Logistics, lean six sigma, project management, or other continuous improvement methodology certification
    • APICS: CLTD (certified logistics transportation and distribution
    • Project Mgmt Institute: CAPM or PMP
    • Lean Six Sigma: Green belt or higher
    • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent - Required


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Ability to work with, learn from, and influence people
    • Ability to work with, learn from, and use quantitative methods
    • Strong warehouse and logistics leadership
    • High expectations for safety and execution
    • Ability to coach and influence site leaders
    • Process-minded thinking
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Urgency, discipline, and follow-through





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