• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role. DSG is seeking a Plumbing & HVAC Counter Sales Associate in our Mankato, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Counter Sales Associate, you will assist customers at the City Desk with order placement and fulfillment, as well as assisting in all aspects of warehouse duties as needed. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us. A Typical Day in the Life of a Plumbing & HVAC Counter Sales Associate: • Serve as the primary facilitator for customer orders made at the City Desk • Assist customers in a professional manner with product inquiries • Write (and occasionally fill) orders accurately and in a timely manner • Generate customer quotations and follow up as necessary • Provide trouble-shooting and technical support • Work with other sales team members to resolve customer service issues • Restock the counter area according to product brand and location • Monitor product inventory and cull damaged product • Maintain a clean and appealing counter display area • Identify and encourage the sale of additional products as applicable • Perform other duties as assigned A Successful Plumbing & HVAC Counter Sales Associate Typically Has: • Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in the residential/commercial applications of plumbing & HVAC products. • Excellent relationship building skills. • Outstanding interpersonal, customer service and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email). • Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to multi-task. • A knack for active listening to determine customer needs. • Superior problem solving, project management, and analytical skills. • A high proficiency with computers – experience in Eclipse or other ERP systems preferred. • The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively. At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You: • We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). • We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential. • We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential. • You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances. • Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others. • We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA). • Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP. • You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products. • We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.
See More Details >>Salary Range: This position is eligible for our Account Manager Commission Program, which includes a general range of salary and total compensation (salary + commission and accelerator) that varies based on assigned accounts and the total GP$ associated with those accounts. • Base Salary Range: $37,500-$133,125 • Base Commission: Earned monthly on paid gross profit dollars (GP$) above the threshold. • Accelerators: Earned quarterly based on meeting specific goals, with payouts on all paid GP$ above the threshold once goals are met. DSG is seeking a Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager for our Mankato, MN area. As an Outside Sales Account Manager, you will actively promote DSG products and services to both contractors and industrial accounts and assure customer satisfaction in order to maintain and build strong business relationships with our customers, partners, and communities. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us. A Typical Day in the Life of a Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager at DSG: • Travel up to 125 miles of branch to establish, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships and accounts by providing stellar customer service, including responding to and calling on customers as necessary • Work with our Inside Sales Associates to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that will improve customer satisfaction and territory growth • Seek and develop new customer opportunities and accounts • Introduce, promote, and demonstrate new products and marketing programs • Correspond with Branch Manager and Purchasing Agents on changes in product demands • Act as a facilitator for the customer ordering process, including: processing all types of customer orders, correcting orders, responding to open order and back order inquiries, responding to customer requests for product returns, and suggesting changes for improving the overall order process A Successful Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager Typically Has: • A high School diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree is preferred. • A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (required). • Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in the residential/commercial applications of plumbing products. • Strong sales skills, with a proven track record of successful territory development. • 3-5 years of sales experience. • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask in order to effectively prioritize and manage workflow. • A strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through/follow-up. • A general understanding of plumbing software and programs to help customers with designs and rebates. • Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce and the ability to instruct customers on its uses. • Excellent time management skills. At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You: • We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). • We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential. • We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential. • You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances. • Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others. • We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). • Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP. • You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products. • We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.
See More Details >>Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Mankato, MN, last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Mankato earn an average of $556.25 per week, with experienced plumbers often exceeding $600 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like SendWork help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $60,000 annually for experienced professionals.
