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Director of Operations - Screen Printing / Apparel Manufacturing
Eagle Promotions
Nevada
Director of Operations
Screen Printing / Apparel Manufacturing
Eagle Promotions | Las Vegas, NV | Full-Time | On-Site
Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus | Path to VP of Operations
The Opportunity
Eagle Promotions is a Las Vegas-based, top-35 MBE-certified promotional products and branded merchandise company with an in-house production facility serving major enterprise clients.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Operations with relevant industry experience to lead our production, finishing, fulfillment, and warehouse operations.
We need an operator, not a caretaker. This role owns the shop floor, production flow, and fulfillment execution and is accountable for results—not just activity.
The right person understands fast-paced, deadline-driven production and knows how to identify problems, improve processes, develop people, and hold teams accountable. You bring common sense, sound judgment, strong people skills, and a sense of urgency.
This is a hands-on leadership position with significant responsibility and a real path to VP of Operations for the person who proves themselves in the role.
What You’ll Do
- Own day-to-day operations across Production, Finishing, Fulfillment, and Warehouse, with accountability for overall operational performance.
- Lead, coach, develop, and hold supervisors and production teams accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Evaluate current production processes and quickly identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, recurring problems, and opportunities for improvement.
- Fix what’s broken, then develop the systems, processes, standards, and accountability needed to prevent recurring problems.
- Drive shop profitability through improved throughput, labor utilization, quality control, scheduling, equipment utilization, and resource management.
- Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste, downtime, rework, unnecessary movement, and production delays.
- Implement and reinforce practical improvement tools such as 5S, standard work, visual management, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
- Monitor production schedules, capacity, staffing, workflow, and priorities to ensure customer deadlines are consistently met.
- Improve production and warehouse workflows, including effective use of WMS and production-management systems.
- Establish and monitor meaningful operational KPIs and use data to identify issues and drive improvement.
- Partner closely with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, Creative, and other departments to improve communication and ensure smooth order flow from receipt through production and fulfillment.
- Maintain high standards for workplace safety, equipment use, housekeeping, and operational discipline.
- Build a culture of urgency, ownership, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate clearly and directly at every level of the organization—from the production floor to executive leadership.
- Make sound decisions and take action without waiting for perfect information; adjust quickly when circumstances change.
- Report progress, challenges, KPIs, and results clearly to executive leadership.
- Be accountable for measurable operational improvement and ROI—not just activity.
What You Bring
- Strong operations leadership experience, preferably within screen printing, decorated apparel, apparel manufacturing, promotional products, commercial printing, branded merchandise, or a closely related production environment.
- Relevant industry experience is highly important. Familiarity with or an understanding of screen-printing operations is strongly preferred and will be especially valuable in this role.
- Strong understanding of production-floor operations and the challenges of managing high-volume, deadline-driven custom orders.
- Experience leading multiple operational functions such as production, finishing, fulfillment, warehouse, shipping, or distribution.
- A demonstrated track record of turning around, tightening, or significantly improving an operations function, with measurable results.
- Hands-on experience improving throughput, productivity, quality, labor efficiency, scheduling, workflow, and on-time delivery.
- Practical experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, standard work, root-cause analysis, waste reduction, and process optimization.
- Experience establishing and managing operational KPIs and performance expectations.
- Strong people leadership skills with experience developing supervisors and creating accountability at all levels.
- Strong cultural awareness and the ability to effectively lead a diverse production workforce.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and with executive leadership.
- Strong common sense, judgment, and problem-solving ability. We value demonstrated operational results over credentials alone.
- A hands-on, high-expectation, get-things-done mentality and the ability to create urgency without requiring constant direction.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities and production demands can change quickly.
- Experience with WMS, ERP, production-management, or similar operational systems.
- Comfortable being evaluated based on measurable operational results and ROI.
- Spanish language ability is a strong plus given our production environment.
Industry Experience
Experience within promotional products, branded merchandise, screen printing, decorated apparel, apparel manufacturing, commercial printing, or a closely related production environment is highly valued.
Experience or working knowledge in any of the following is especially helpful:
- Automatic screen-printing production
- Decorated apparel manufacturing
- Promotional products and branded merchandise
- Commercial or specialty printing
- Embroidery and other garment-decoration processes
- Finishing, packing, fulfillment, and shipping operations
- High-volume custom manufacturing
- Production scheduling and capacity planning
- Automatic printing presses and related production equipment
- M&R or comparable screen-printing equipment
Lean or Six Sigma training/certification is a plus but is not required. Practical experience implementing process improvements and producing measurable results is more important than certification alone.
Why Eagle Promotions
- A real path to VP of Operations for the person who proves themselves.
- The authority to identify problems, make improvements, and build stronger operational systems.
- A leadership team that moves quickly and supports people who deliver results.
- An established operation with major enterprise customers and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
- The opportunity to develop people, improve processes, and build something lasting on the operations side of a growing company.
Compensation & Culture
Eagle Promotions offers a competitive senior-level base salary for this position, reflecting the responsibility and accountability of the role, along with performance expectations.
We are looking for the right operator and will invest accordingly. The successful candidate will have a clear runway toward VP of Operations based on demonstrated performance and results.
Your Next Move
If you are a hands-on operations leader with relevant industry experience, common sense, high standards, and the drive to get results, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of an operation or production environment you personally helped turn around, tighten, or significantly improve. Tell us what you changed and the measurable results you achieved.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Eagle Promotions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Apply nowExperienced Sales Representatives – Promotional Products & Decorated Apparel
Big Star Branding
Remote
Big Star Branding is hiring experienced sales representatives!
We’re looking for proactive salespeople who know how to open doors, build relationships, and close business—not just take orders.
Requirements:
- Proven sales history in the promotional products and/or decorated apparel industry.
- Ability to prospect, develop new accounts, and grow existing business.
Remote opportunities are available.
If you know this industry and have the track record to back it up, we’d love to talk!
To apply, email your resume to kathie@bigstarbranding.com or call Kathie at 210-378-8200.
Apply nowSenior Graphic Designer
Grapevine Designs LLC
Kansas
Senior Graphic Designer
Job Description
Our Creative team is searching for a Senior Graphic Designer who is equally comfortable shaping the big-picture concept and rolling up their sleeves to bring it to life. At Grapevine Designs, we create brand experiences through promotional merchandise, creative services, packaging, e-commerce, and more. Our work moves quickly, our projects are diverse, and no two days look exactly the same. We’re looking for a designer who can take ownership of a project from initial idea through final execution while bringing a strong creative perspective and a high level of design expertise to the team.
This role is both creative and hands-on. The Senior Graphic Designer will develop concepts, create polished design solutions, and manage multiple projects with varying timelines, including fast-moving and sometimes same-day requests. In addition to owning their own client work, this person will serve as a senior creative resource for the department, providing design guidance and constructive feedback to other designers and partnering closely with the Creative Director to maintain quality, consistency, and strong creative standards across the team’s work. The ideal candidate brings a strong design point of view, excellent communication skills, and the technical expertise to turn an idea into production-ready work across a variety of mediums.
Senior Graphic Designer Key Responsibilities:
- Develop creative concepts and design solutions for client and internal projects from initial idea through final production.
- Translate client goals, brand guidelines, and project requirements into thoughtful, compelling creative solutions.
- Take ownership of assigned projects, managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
- Create a wide range of design work including branded merchandise, apparel, packaging, presentations, lookbooks, promotional materials, digital graphics, and online store assets.
- Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork and files for a variety of print, digital, apparel, packaging, and promotional applications.
- Serve as the team’s in-office design lead, providing creative guidance, feedback, and support to Graphic Designers and Production Designers throughout the design process.
- Review creative work for quality, accuracy, brand consistency, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with Account Directors, Account Managers, and other internal teams to develop creative solutions that meet client objectives.
- Participate in client meetings, project discussions, brainstorming sessions, and creative presentations as needed.
- Help develop concepts and creative direction for larger projects, presentations, RFPs, and internal initiatives.
- Work closely with the Creative Director to maintain consistent creative standards and processes across the department.
- Stay current on company products, services, industry trends, and emerging design and promotional marketing opportunities.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment where projects may require same-day or short-turnaround execution.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field preferred.
- Five (5) years of professional graphic design experience preferred.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, creative problem-solving, and polished design execution across a variety of mediums.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to develop an idea from a blank page and carry it through final execution.
- Proactive find-a-way attitude.
- Advanced understanding of typography, layout, color, branding, composition, and visual hierarchy.
- Experience working within established brand guidelines and the ability to translate brand standards into creative solutions with strong attention to detail
- Strong project ownership and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities independently.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide constructive creative feedback and confidently communicate design decisions to both internal teams and clients.
- Experience with print production, promotional products, apparel, packaging, or other branded merchandise preferred.
- Experience with e-commerce, online store platforms, or digital content is a plus; Knowledge of Shopify, Avetti, Brightsites, OMG, or Formstack is a plus.
- Experience mentoring, leading, or providing creative direction to other designers is a plus.
- Available to work full time in office located in Lenexa, Kansas.
Employer’s note: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not limit or restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Apply nowAccount Manager, Promotional Products
Bob Lilly Promotions
Texas
Account Manager, Promotional Products
Bob Lilly Promotions
Garland, Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth area)
Base salary plus commission on gross profit
Grow the accounts. Our Dallas/Ft. Worth/Houston/Garland teams run the orders.
A good account manager knows the client’s calendar better than the client does. That is hard to do when your day goes to order entry, proof chasing and tracking numbers. At Bob Lilly Promotions, you hand a completed order form to a dedicated support team. They enter the order, place it with the supplier, run the art proof, send the order and shipping acknowledgements, and watch every date through delivery.
We are hiring experienced Account Managers to run corporate accounts and grow what each one buys.
What you do
- Own the day-to-day relationship with your corporate clients.
- Bring product and program ideas ahead of each client’s events, hiring classes, recognition dates and budget cycle.
- Build quotes and presentations, then hand a complete order form to the support team.
- Turn repeat one-off orders into programs: a company store, a kitting program, a recognition program.
- Keep your accounts and pipeline current in HubSpot.
What you earn
- Base salary, set by experience.
- Commission on gross profit on top of your base.
What you work with
- A dedicated order support team, so your hours go to clients.
- A 25,000 square foot fulfillment center in Garland that we run ourselves. We ship more than 100,000 packages a year at 99.8% pick accuracy.
- Program work to offer every account: online company stores, kitting, new hire and onboarding kits, employee recognition, awards, print and direct mail.
- More than 500,000 products, plus the preferred supplier network of PeerNet, one of the oldest and most prestigious peer groups in the promotional products industry.
What you bring
- Account management or sales experience at a promotional products distributor.
- A record of growing accounts year over year, with examples you can walk us through.
- Working knowledge of the supplier base, decoration methods and pricing.
- Clear, fast written communication with clients.
- Comfort presenting ideas to marketing, HR and procurement contacts.
Where you work
Our office is in Garland, Texas. In office or hybrid in the Dallas area is preferred. For the right person we will consider remote candidates in Texas or elsewhere in the United States.
About Bob Lilly Promotions
Bob Lilly Promotions is a Texas-based promotional marketing and branded merchandise agency founded in March 1999 by Bob Lilly Jr. and Julie Traeger-Lilly. We are woman-owned, WBENC Certified since 2008, a member of PeerNet and a Counselor Best Places to Work company. Our 24 people have served more than 500 brands with branded merchandise, company stores, recognition programs, event merchandise, awards, print and fulfillment.
How to apply
Email your resume to careers@boblillypromo.com with “Account Manager” in the subject line. In the email, tell us in a few lines about an account you grew: what it bought when you started and what it bought a year later.
Bob Lilly Promotions is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply nowPromotional Products Expert
Stadium
Remote
About Stadium
Stadium is a single platform for global recognition, swag, and gifting. Companies use Stadium to engage employees, clients, partners, and prospects through premium swag, snack boxes, and gifting–all fulfilled locally in 170+ countries. Whether companies are recognizing 1 or 1,000+, Stadium makes it easy to deliver meaningful recognition at any scale.
We’re a product-first ambitious team that’s obsessed with a united vision for taking our business to new heights. As a company, we learn fast, support each other, and focus on continuous quality and improvement for all of our customers. While our business has continually evolved over the years, our purpose has remained constant: to strengthen the bond between companies, their employees, and their customers.
Job Description
This isn’t a catalog-order role. We’re looking for a senior promotional products professional with a sales-oriented mindset who brings deep industry knowledge, strong vendor relationships, and the instincts to grow and land deals. You’ll own deals from initiation to delivered in full, and build relationships that last. You’ll act as a strategic partner to our customers, and you’ll help shape how our team operates as we scale. If you’ve spent years in the promo space, have a track record of hitting and exceeding revenue goals, and are energized by the idea of having real impact on a growing company, we want to hear from you.
Stadium is based in New York City, but this would be a remote position.
What You’ll Do With Us
Drive Revenue & Develop Strategic relationships
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of new and expansion opportunities, proactively engaging and identifying potential deals within new and existing accounts
- Act as a trusted advisor for new and pre-existing customers, leading high-level consultative conversations that help grow and close deals
- Develop and present merchandise strategies and program recommendations that align with client brand objectives
- Identify upsell, cross-sell, repeat business, and broader program opportunities within customer accounts.
- Own the customer relationship and commercial outcome from initial discovery through final delivery, working closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to make sure everything is executed successfully.
- Capture and act on customer feedback to continuously improve the experience
Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Leverage industry knowledge, existing supplier relationships, and Stadium’s vendor network to source cost-effective, high-quality promotional products
- Negotiate pricing, timelines, and terms with vendors while building and maintaining strong long-term partnerships
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities to introduce new products, capabilities, and materials to the team
- Stay current on trends, decoration methods, and emerging product categories through supplier webinars, trade shows, and industry events
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including Sales, Operations, Customer Experience, and Product — to execute complex custom orders
- Mentor and guide Stadium team members, sharing industry knowledge and creative selling strategies
- Serve as an internal resource on promotional products best practices, helping elevate the broader team’s capabilities
- Contribute to process improvements that make our workflows more efficient and scalable as we grow as an organization
Platform & Program Expertise
- Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the Stadium platform and all its features to aid customers in their product decisions
- Foster confidence and enthusiasm with new customers, setting the tone for long-term partnership
Requirements
What You Bring To Stadium
- 5+ years of experience in the promotional products industry, strongly preferred on the distributor side
- Experience in consultative Sales & pipeline management
- Strong consultative selling skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic & fast-paced environment
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, pipelines, and relationships simultaneously without dropping the ball
- Leverage knowledge of the distributor and supplier industry to build relationships with vendors and assist in sourcing cost-effective printing and promotional products
- Solutions-oriented mindset and background as a proven problem solver
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Great listener and keen to understanding customer situations and goals before responding with strategic guidance
- An organized and process-oriented approach to managing relationships with customers
- Collaborative, approachable, and able to build trust with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- An eager desire to make a meaningful impact on the ground floor of a growing start-up
- Excellent professional English communication skills, written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus
Import Project Manager
HALO
Remote
Import Project Manager (Remote)
Description
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
Halo is looking for an Import Project Manager who is responsible for coordinating sourcing, import, compliance, and logistics activities for custom promotional product programs from initial request through final delivery. This role serves as a central project owner across Sales, Account Management, Sourcing, Compliance, Logistics, suppliers, testing laboratories, and other internal partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within requirements, and with appropriate documentation and risk controls.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They can manage multiple projects at once, communicate clearly with internal and external partners, anticipate issues, and remain calm, constructive, and solutions-oriented when supporting demanding or time-sensitive sales stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Import Project Management
- Manage assigned import projects through the full life cycle, including intake, quotation, sourcing, product development, sampling, testing, production, shipment, customs/import coordination, delivery, and closeout.
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, owners, and status updates; actively drive follow-through and escalate risks, delays, and decisions requiring attention.
- Coordinate multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity, urgency, product requirements, and delivery commitments.
- Maintain accurate project records, specifications, approvals, testing documentation, production details, and shipment of information in the applicable systems and tools.
- Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements that increase visibility, reduce risk, and improve speed and consistency.
Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Request and compare supplier quotations, confirm assumptions, and communicate pricing, minimum order quantities, tooling, packaging, lead times, and other commercial considerations.
- Coordinate product specifications, artwork, samples, approvals, revisions, and production readiness with suppliers and internal partners.
- Build productive working relationships with overseas suppliers, factories, trading companies, and other external partners.
- Support supplier issue resolution and escalate quality, timing, cost, or service concerns when appropriate.
Compliance and Quality
- Coordinate product compliance requirements from project intake through delivery, including applicable testing, inspections, certificates, declarations, and supporting documentation.
- Manage compliance testing workflows with suppliers, testing laboratories, and internal compliance partners; confirm that required testing is completed, current, and aligned to the product and destination requirements.
- Review test reports and compliance documentation for completeness and accuracy, track open items, and escalate failures, exceptions, or nonconformance before production or shipment whenever possible.
- Maintain organized compliance records and support audit readiness, documentation requests, corrective actions, and process controls.
- Partner with Sourcing, Legal, Logistics, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate import, product, supplier, and delivery risks.
Logistics and Import Coordination
- Coordinate logistics activities, including production readiness, freight planning, shipping documentation, routing, tracking, delivery timing, and issue resolution.
- Partner with logistics and freight teams to monitor shipments, manage exceptions, and communicate changes that may affect customer commitments.
- Support accurate and timely preparation and collection of commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, bills of lading, and other required import or shipping documents.
- Monitor key dates such as sample approvals, production completion, freight departure, customs clearance, and final delivery; proactively communicate potential impacts.
- Develop a working understanding of international shipping, import requirements, freight modes, lead times, and the operational trade-offs that affect cost and service.
Sales and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as a reliable project partner to Account Executives, Sales, Account Management, and other internal stakeholders from opportunity through delivery.
- Translate sales and customer requirements into clear sourcing, compliance, product, and logistics actions.
- Set clear expectations regarding timelines, requirements, trade-offs, and next steps while maintaining a customer-focused and collaborative approach.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders who may have urgent, changing, or demanding needs; remain professional, composed, responsive, and appropriately assertive.
- Provide clear status reporting, surface decisions needed and offer solutions or alternatives when the original plan is at risk.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Global Sourcing, Compliance, Logistics, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, and Sales.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in import project management, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, product development, or related area.
- Demonstrated experience managing sourcing activities, supplier communication, quotations, product specifications, samples, timelines, and production details.
- Experience coordinating product compliance testing, inspections, certifications, or other quality and compliance documentation.
- Working experience with international logistics, freight coordination, shipping documentation, and delivery tracking.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and deadlines in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong project management, organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with Sales, suppliers, testing laboratories, and internal partners.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential risks.
- Ability to interpret project requirements and turn them into clear actions, owners, and deadlines.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing customer, sales, supplier, and delivery needs.
- Sound judgment, appropriate escalation, and willingness to take ownership of problems through resolution.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management, sourcing, or supply chain systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
Preferred Experience
- Experience sourcing packaging, promotional products, branded merchandise, or other custom products.
- Experience in international trade compliance, customs requirements, product safety, or regulatory documentation.
- Experience working with testing laboratories, inspection agencies, third-party quality partners, or suppliers for corrective action processes.
- Experience supporting Sales or Account Management teams in a client-driven, service-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, ERP, order management, supplier management, or logistics platforms.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Business, Business, or a related field required.
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More about HALO: At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client’s brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday’s limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You’re going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you’ll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Program Fulfillment Supervisor
HALO
Illinois
Supervisor, Program Fulfillment
Description
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally, including over 100 of the Fortune 500. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is #1 in our $25B industry.
HALO is seeking Supervisor Program Fulfillment responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of fulfillment operations. This role provides hands-on leadership to fulfillment teams, ensuring recognition orders are processed accurately, efficiently, safely, and on time.
Serving as an operational point of contact for assigned fulfillment activities, this role manages workflow priorities, labor allocation, inventory issue resolution, quality, safety, and cross-functional communication. The Supervisor partners closely with Program Account Management, Customer Service, Inventory, Order Processing, and Operations leadership to ensure customer commitments and service-level expectations are met.
This position balances floor leadership with team development and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will coach employees, remove operational barriers, respond quickly to changing priorities, and help drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, and customer service excellence.
Responsibilities:
· Lead daily Program fulfillment operations, including order prioritization, picking, auditing, packing, kitting, and shipping activities.
· Prioritize and manage order queues based on requested ship dates, customer commitments, freight requirements, and operational urgency.
· Assign work to Fulfillment Coordinators and Team Leads based on workload, staffing levels, skill, and business priorities.
· Coordinate rush, expedited, and special-handling orders to ensure service-level commitments are met.
· Reassign personnel and adjust workflow as volume, staffing, or customer requirements change.
· Monitor fulfillment activities throughout the day and address barriers affecting productivity, quality, or on-time shipment performance.
· Support operators in resolving misplaced inventory, inventory-location discrepancies, shortages, damages, and other inventory exceptions.
· Assist with fulfillment-related issues, including bad addresses, item accuracy discrepancies, freight-term questions, unit-of-measure concerns, product color accuracy, and product quality issues.
· Provide visible, active leadership on the warehouse floor and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, and respect.
· Communicate daily priorities, expectations, process changes, and performance feedback to team members.
· Coach, train, and develop employees to improve productivity, quality, safety, and engagement.
· Monitor employee performance and behavior; document and escalate concerns in accordance with company practices.
· Partner with Team Leads to maintain consistent execution across work areas and shifts.
· Monitor order accuracy and support quality audits to ensure compliance with fulfillment procedures and customer requirements.
· Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, housekeeping, and adherence to safety standards.
· Enforce warehouse safety procedures, equipment requirements, inspection practices, and applicable company policies.
· Monitor program communications and customer-related correspondence throughout the day, ensuring timely responses to requests and operational concerns.
· Serve as a key liaison between Fulfillment, Program Account Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Order Processing, and other internal teams.
· Communicate daily operational progress, staffing needs, risks, metrics, and end-of-shift updates to leadership and stakeholders.
· Review operational metrics and use trends to identify root causes, process improvements, and opportunities to strengthen efficiency.
· Support attendance, scheduling, timekeeping, staffing, and other team administration processes as needed.
· Participate in daily huddles, operational meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related field is a plus.
· Three or more years of experience in warehouse operations, fulfillment, logistics, distribution, or a related environment.
· Prior experience leading employees in a fast-paced operational setting.
· Working knowledge of order fulfillment, inventory control, shipping processes, and warehouse safety practices.
· Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to balance competing priorities and make timely decisions in a deadline-driven environment.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to coach employees, provide feedback, and hold teams accountable.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with warehouse management, order management, reporting Tableau, or Snowflake is a plus.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy, quality, and customer service.
· Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
· Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
· Ability to work in a warehouse and fulfillment-center environment, including standing and walking for extended periods and safely navigating the warehouse floor.
· Schedule flexibility, including early, late, weekend, or overtime hours, based on business needs and assigned shift coverage.
· Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More about HALO: At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client’s brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday’s limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You’re going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you’ll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Proposal Specialist
HALO
Remote
Proposal Specialist (Remote)
Description
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
HALO is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our growing Proposal Development team. This role plays a key part in winning new business, retaining existing clients, and expanding relationships across accounts. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and preparing compelling and compliant responses to RFPs, RFIs, and custom proposals for both prospective and current clients. The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, working across teams and levels of seniority, and synthesizing complex information into clear, effective content. Experience in the promotional products industry is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Manage assigned RFx projects from start to finish, including identifying deliverables, coordinating with subject matter experts, and serving as the main point of contact for Sales, clients, and internal team
- Ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and expectations across all stakeholders
- Maintain strong attention to detail and organization to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality outputs
Content Development:
- Develop, write, and edit proposal content, including executive summaries and tailored responses based on the opportunity and sales strategy
- Simplify and standardize input from subject matter experts to align with HALO’s voice, positioning, and differentiators
- Leverage AI tools to support content development, editing, and process efficiency
Collaboration
- Partner with proposal team members to review, proofread, and support active projects as needed
- Build strong working relationships across teams and with stakeholders at various levels
- Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment while managing independent responsibilities
Brand and Compliance
- Ensure all responses are accurate, compliant with client requirements, and aligned with brand guidelines
- Maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and formatting across all proposal materials
- Utilize internal tools and AI resources to support brand alignment and efficiency
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in the promotional products industry, preferably in account management, implementation, or other areas with exposure to cross-departmental functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience with cloud-based RFP management software, such as Responsive or similar
- Comfortable with AI to support writing and processes
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in other standard MS Office suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Adobe software.
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $75,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More About HALO: At HALO, we energize our clients’ brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. That’s why over 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses partner with us, making us the global leader in the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we’re passionate about promoting from within. Internal promotions have been key to our exponential growth over the past few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills. Plus, you’ll gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership opportunities, and diverse perspectives.
- Culture: We love working here, and we’re confident you will too. At HALO, you’ll experience a culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibility and imagination by staying curious, humble, and bold breaking through yesterday’s limits. Diversity fuels our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive environment based on respect, dignity, and equity. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence with a commitment to results and supporting one another with accountability, transparency, and dependability.
- Recognition: At HALO, your success is our success. You can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your milestones and nominating you for awards. Over time, you’ll accumulate recognition that can be converted into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise from your favorite brands.
- Flexibility: Many of our roles offer hybrid work options, and we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you balance professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is a top priority and trust that you and your manager will collaborate to create a schedule that achieves this goal.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Account Manager
First Systems & Resources, Inc.
Virginia
This position MUST work 8a-5p Eastern Time. Applicants desiring remote work MUST reside in the United States, with a strong preference for candidates in South Carolina, Utah, or Virginia.
Position Summary
The Account Manager (Promotional Products) will work with an established business-to-business customer base while reaching out to prior customers and warm leads to increase sales. The Account Manager is responsible for escorting a job from the initial customer contact through design, production, and delivery. In a typical day, the account manager will utilize email, teleconference, and telephone to work with customers, graphic design contractors, promo vendors, the account coordinator, and the accounting team.
The Account Manager (Promotional Products) is primarily responsible for working with customers in the higher education arena, including their affiliated foundations, health systems, and alumni associations. They utilize client brand standards during product ideation to ensure that product colors, graphic design, and product sourcing comply with all applicable guidelines..
Compensation for this position is a base salary + bonus potential based on sales volume.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and/or maintain relationships with current and potential customers.
- Grow business by encouraging current customers to use Brandscape services outside their current scope of work.
- Assist with bids on RFPs.
- Accurately communicate customer needs to outside vendors.
- Assist customers in designing products that are efficient to produce and, if applicable, avoid high costs when shipped to individual homes.
- Support other account managers when their normal sales occasionally include licensing.
- Actively follow jobs through production until completion and follow up with the customer when the job is complete.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Required
- Aged eighteen (18) or over
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Highly proficient in Windows based computer applications.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, including Drive, Voice, Meet, Docs, and Sheets
- Minimum of two years of business-to-business sales
- Able to bring creative recommendations to clients in areas that increase sales
Preferred
- Knowledge of ASI, PPAI and Sage
- Knowledge of Company Stores and Inventory Management
- Proficient in Xetex Xebra
- Experience in selling promotional products.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Sedentary work
- Repetitive motion with substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Able to see a full range of colors, shades, and hues
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
The work area in the office is climate controlled with carpeted floors. The lights, heating, and air conditioning are centrally controlled. There is the option for hybrid or fully remote work.
Apply nowNews Editor
PPAI
Irving, TX
PPAI is seeking a News Editor to report, write, and edit content for its publications while cultivating story ideas and sources throughout the branded merchandise industry.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
- Report, write and edit for all PPAI publications, cultivating story ideas and sources throughout the branded merchandise industry.
- Determine and develop key content for all publications, exercising news and editorial judgment with minimal need for oversight.
- Translate research reports, industry data and survey findings into clear, compelling narratives that highlight key trends, insights and implications for the branded merchandise industry.
- Cultivate relationships with members, as well as industry and outside experts for editorial contributions.
- Curate resources from a wide variety of outlets including business publications.
- Contribute to production of publications within specified budget and deadlines.
- Assist with photo selection, posting articles and developing e-newsletters.
- Support PPAI’s broader marketing efforts by creating compelling editorial content that communicates key Association initiatives and their value to members.
- Contribute to industry-wide discussion and community building efforts.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Keep up with trends in publications and content delivery; evaluate new ideas to keep PPAI publications on the leading edge of communications.
- Coordinate with internal departments to stay abreast of relevant topics and editorial considerations.
- Work as part of a team to improve the performance of fellow editors.
- Report from industry events as needed.
- Proactively engage with outside sources, managing relationships within the industry.
- Participate in strategic editorial planning.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Deputy Editor
Department: Media
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Related Discipline
Experience
- 5+ years of Reporting and Editorial Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to produce a wide variety of content while managing overlapping deadlines.
- Excellent news judgment and writing skills for breaking news, trend pieces and in-depth and feature-length stories. Digital experience preferred.
- Expert in AP style with a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of an editorial team.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest in learning about the issues, challenges and opportunities related to the branded merchandise industry.
- Experience with content management systems.
- Demonstrated grasp of social media engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Work Environment
- Office environment
- Trade show floor or event venues
- Must be able to travel
Position Details
- Exempt
- Full-Time
- Salary
- Flexible Schedule
- Position preferred to work from HQ, but will equally consider remote
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