Our boutique Interior Design firm client is adding to their team with a Project Manager or Interior Design Assistant!  They have been growing and are adding to their team to help facilitate and streamline this growth.  An education in, and a passion for, Interior Design are two musts for this position!  Great opportunity for someone who loves the industry from soup to nuts and wants to learn from an industry leader.

The right candidate will:

• Be highly functional in a fast paced, multi tasking, sometimes repetitious, high profile environment.
• Be highly detail oriented, background in project management (as it relates to the Interior Design industry), worked with PO's, purchasing product, budgets, tracking projects and product and more
• Proficient in MS Office Suite:  (Spreadsheets for budgets, item numbers, pricing, timelines, etc), AutoCAD V17, Sketchup, IVY
• Must have experience in taking measurements, reading blueprints, schematics, floor plans, etc
• Be comfortable in a high end position, with high end clients, for a highly visible lead Designer

Our client has been in business for 20+ years and is well known in the industry.  They are a close group, so interpersonal skills, a group think, but highly accountable personality will do well here!  Great opportunity for someone who wants to be a part of something bigger than just themselves, but not a 'corporate' environment.  Our client fosters a creative culture internally and welcomes input and ideas.  Of course, the right candidate must be able to take direction, wear multiple hats, multi task, switch between projects, manage multiple projects at one time, and all around love the chaos that can come from being so busy! This Project Manager position is $40 - $50k with paid overtime.  Benefit package includes nice vacation package, holiday, sick PTO, 401k plus match.  Position located in western Oakland County.  Direct hire. There is so much more info that we don't have space for in this positing! If this sounds like a great fit for you, please forward your cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

If you love being an Outside Sales Rep with Sandler Sales Training background, this could be for you!  Our client is continuing to grow, and they are splitting off this relatively untouched territory for a new team member!  Two things are going to be key for this position:  background and belief in the Sandler Sales Training methods and think like a business owner.  B2B product line.

The right candidate will:

• Love being out on the road in front of your customers (while working from home)
• Understand you're not out just to get the sale, you're developing B2B relationships for future business
• Know how to grow an existing (but relatively untouched) territory through strategic planning, account penetration and development
• Use Salesforce for daily planning, updates and reporting of numbers
• Love the thrill of the sale and have the personal drive to do more, problem solve, and take control of the client base
• Be accountable, self-motivated, have high integrity, know how to sell on quality over pricing
• Must want to be a part of something bigger and be coachable

Our client has been in business for over 20 years and is continuing to grow.  This position is added due to that growth.  The territory will be in SE Michigan, from Toledo to M-59, Howell area to the water on the east.  The right candidate will be training in all departments at Corporate (Oakland County). You will become familiar with how the business runs and what customers can expect from you.  Product knowledge will be through manufacturers training, ride along training and your own interest in learning more about the product base. This position will start with a base pay of $60k - $70k, and will change to base plus commission after initial training period.  Great benefit package, including medical, dental, 401k, PTO and bonus plan.  The right candidate can earn up to six figures after the first year, but that will require digging into your territory and really working it! If the Outside Sales Rep with Sandler Sales Training experience sounds like it could be for you, then please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Careers@RFTSearchGroup.com.  Thank you!  

Our client, a family owned and operated retail distribution company, is continuing to grow and is now adding a Controller to their team!  This position is going to be mid-level role that can eventually develop into a CFO position.  Our client has multiple locations throughout Michigan and northern Ohio.

The right candidate will:

• Have a solid accounting, financial and management background
• Strong understanding of GL, P & L, balance sheet reporting, tax fillings, banking, cash flow analysis, etc.
• Be able to manage an accounting team of up to six employees
• Report directly to the owner(s) and advocate on their behalf
• Advanced degree required, (such as a MSF from Walsh), CPA designation welcome

Great opportunity for someone who loves the financial work they do and wants to work into a promotable role.  Our client is continuing to grow and this position will eventually become a CFO role.  They are looking to double in size over the next 7 – 10 years.  Growth will be through acquisition as well as opening more locations.  Must be growth minded, able to continue to learn and develop, mentor junior staff and support the financial side to the business.  Great benefit package for this direct hire position with a salary range of $90 - $120k.  Please provide cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

Our client is looking to add to their team with a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.  This industrial parts distributor has been in business for over 60 years and has a solid foothold in the automotive, aerospace and defense industry for their product offerings.  You’ll be working alongside very knowledgeable people and will be able to learn the industry and product lines through on the job training.  They deal with parts on a daily basis, both incoming and outgoing.  These parts can be small in size and weight, but could on occasion go up to 75 lbs.  The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor position will be leading, guiding and training the other employees in this department and keep things running smoothly and according to schedule.

The right candidate will:

• Have experience in Shipping and Receiving, and have some experience in management or a supervisory role
• Understand how important attention to detail is when reviewing received product to invoices and preparing product to go out the door.
• Be able to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.  This is physically active position as you move between receiving, appropriate departments for deliveries, packing product for shipping, etc.
• Ensure proper counts on received product, inventories, logs and outgoing orders.
• Work with Sales people on any questions to determine correct answers for accuracy purposes
• Finally, mechanical aptitude required for this position!

Our client is an ‘old school’, therefore they have a semi-autonomous work environment with a very low key personality.  They days will be busy, but not overwhelming. Great opportunity for someone who likes to work independently but understands how critical this position is to the company! This position is a salaried ($40 - $45k), direct hire, position with an 8 -5 work schedule. Nice benefit package to include bonus program, IRA contributions, HSA and PTO.  Please forward resume with salary requirements to Careers@RFTSearchGroup.com.  Thank you!

Great opportunity for a degreed HR Manager looking to join a growing team!  Our client, a home health care company (behavioral therapy for children), is adding to their team due to growth.  This position will be helping in shape the culture and dynamics of the company as they grow and add to their teams.

The right candidate will:

• Have a degree in Human Resources, Bachelor degree is a minimum
• Have experience from recruiting to payroll, and everything in between!
• Be able to streamline and implement current processes into a best practice system
• Have a love of creating employee engagement programs, whether related to retention, training, on boarding, etc.

Great opportunity for someone who understands that working in a small company requires wearing many hats.  The right candidate must not be afraid to tackle issues as they come up and move things forward.  Position can eventually grow as the company grows, especially with regard to creating internal strategies.  Medical, home health care, or behavioral technician recruiting experience preferred.  Must be growth minded, able to continue to learn and develop, mentor staff as the company grows. No travel required, some flexibility in scheduling, and a willingness to do what needs to get done!  Salary range of $60 - $70k plus benefit package.  Please provide cover letter with salary requirements to Careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!  

Great opportunity for a true Executive Assistant looking for a role with a high profile Executive!  This position will support a true entrepreneur, one with a long career here in Detroit.  The right candidate will have previous experience as an EA or a Personal Assistant.  Not only will you be making this Executive’s work life easier, you’ll be a key player in communicating with the entire leadership staff and other business partners. The right candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an EA or PA, preferably with a high profile entrepreneur/executive.
• Energy, enthusiasm and drive to keep up with the fast pace of this executive.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.  The ability to pick up the phone and make a connection as needed (don’t be shy about making things happen!).
• Understand that all business owners are human, too, and their stressors aren’t to be taken personally.

Typical EA skills:  organization, communication, MS Office, problem solving, project management, event planning, etc, are going to be essential for this position, as well as many others.  The added plus would be ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment.  Can’t be too strict when the schedule changes!  Participation in extracurricular, after hours or community events are part of the package.  This is a high profile position and executive.  By extension, you’ll be high profile too.  Direct hire, salary $70 – $80k, great benefit package, located in Detroit.  Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

Our client, a 25+ year old company in Troy, is looking to add to their Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative team!  We are looking for someone with a background in:

• Customer interactions, order entry, quoting, managing customer relationships and resolving issues for customers who loves a fast paced environment!
• Strong communication, organization and follow up, and computer skills (including light AutoCAD). Our client will train on the industrial product base, ERP system and advocating for the customers.
• Great opportunity for someone who likes to work independently but knows the value of team work.  This position doesn’t have a lot of structure (the workflow is according to the workload), so ability to adapt and prioritize is important.

Definitely a growth or career oriented position. Must have a good sense of humor and the ability to work through problems while keeping that sense of humor!  $50k - $60k base plus bonus, excellent benefit package with wonderful employee driven ‘perks’ (potlucks, jeans day for charity, and more).  Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to careers@rftsearchgroup.com. Thank you!

Our returning client is continuing to grow his small component distribution company by adding an Inside Sales person!  This position will be talking directly with customers and manufacturers. You'll be helping customers find the right components, order product from manufacturers and coordinate shipping activities.  The Inside Sales person will be joining a team of three and will report directly to the Inside Sales Manager.

The right candidate will:

• Have solid customer service experience, whether it be in an office environment, retail sales or restaurant work.
• Have a high level of personal accountability, a natural curiosity (learn product lines and how they can solve problems), and strong communication skills
• Be adept with MS Office products, including spreadsheets for tracking sales data, delivery schedules, and more.
• Have strong attention to detail for order entry, recognizing part numbers and some technical information.
• Have an interest in making a career move and joining a growing, fun team.

Our client is looking for someone who wants more than simply a job; rather, to be a part of a team.  This company is smaller in size and everyone works together to take care of the customers.  Sometimes it requires wearing many hats to get things done, and knowing that what you’re doing has a direct impact on the bottom line. Great opportunity for someone looking to make a career change and, as a result, knows they have to start somewhere. This position will be one where you’ll be trained on the product line, continue to develop as a person as well as in your role, and become knowledgeable and a trusted resource for your customers.  This Inside Sales position is salaried , $40 - $45k, plus bonus and benefit package.  If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume to Careers@RFTSearchGroup.com.  Thank you!

Great opportunity for someone who loves selling over the phone!  We are growing our team by adding an outbound sales person.  To be successful in this position you must:

• Love making out bound calls and talking to people
• Have strong EI/EQ, high integrity and a strong understanding of how businesses work and love talking to people (did I mention that?)
• Be able to have difficult but constructive conversations, all with helping that person/company realize some perhaps difficult things
• Be motivated and driven by commissions as well as turning prospects into clients

This position is definitely sales, but not a hard/direct sale. Background in psychology, social work helpful. Must have experience in outside/outbound sales. Position has commissions, so definitely has growth potential! If you love working hard, combining a sense of humor and strong worth ethic, this could be a great position. $40k base plus commission.  Please forward cover letter with WHY this would be a good fit for you, along with your resume, to careers@rftsearchgroup.com. Resumes that are incomplete, or sent with no cover letter, will be deleted automatically. If you really want to stand out, find my email on our website and send me your resume and cover letter directly!

Our client, a family owned and operated transportation company, is adding a Terminal/Transportation Manager to their team in the downriver area due to growth!  Over the past 60 years our client has continued to grow and expand, not only locally, but nationwide as well.  This position will be managing the operations side of the Transportation Terminal here in the Detroit area.  The Terminal Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager and will manage an internal staff.

The right candidate will:

• Have experience managing fleet equipment, drivers, dispatch and customer service personnel
• Manage preventative maintenance programs for vehicles, help resolve delivery issues for customers and prioritize issues
• Understand union and non-union environment
• Career minded position.  This position is open due to growth, and has further growth potential
• Must be able to pass background check and travel to Canada as necessary for training purposes
• Advanced education in related background: supply chain, business, management, etc.

Our client is looking for someone who has experience in the industry and the love of solving problems and keeping things moving along smoothly.  Strong computer skills for organization, tracking and planning purposes are critical.  Will be using transportation applications and software, so understanding of routing, mapping and logistics are important.  Very high-tech environment. Great opportunity for someone looking to work for a company that puts their people first and embraces that culture.  The right candidate will understand that rules and regulations matter, but that people are human, too.  Nice balance between structure and compassion, as drivers are often out on the road for days or weeks at a time.  This position is a salary position, $50 - $65k, with a great benefit package.  Full time, with some on-call work evenings and weekends (emergency situations only).   If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please forward resume to Careers@rftsearchgroup.com with cover letter and salary requirements!  Thank you!

Great opportunity for a Level 1 Network Technician who wants to do more than just standard IT help desk work!  Our client strives to provide the highest quality technical support and service to their clients, so this position will require a well-rounded individual.  This position will report directly to the Tech Center Manager and will allow you flexibility in your schedule and workload.

The right candidate will:

• Be able to provide tech support for external customers from everything from general computer maintenance (firewalls, memory upgrades, etc) to troubleshooting network problems, to deployment of hardware or software systems to local or out of state clients.
• Have a strong background in customer service (retail or Geek Squad, anyone?), communication skills, documentation and problem solving.
• Love a flexible schedule, so if you like to work later in the day, or earlier in the morning, they can accommodate.  Flexibility on both sides is key.
• Be able to pass a drivers license check, background check and drug test.
• Be able to travel as needed (not often, or on a regular basis, but on occasion).  The travel could be local for an issue, or out of state for an install or upgrade.  Travel could last up to a week.
• Understand how important documentation is to resolving on going or repeat issues.
• LOVE being part of a team and working together to make sure the clients are happy!

Our client has been in business for over 20 years and is continuing to grow. This position is open due to promotion.  Our client provides a casual dress atmosphere, and a flexible work schedule.  You provide the problem solving acumen, tenacity to see something through and the thoroughness to document to track problems and resolutions.  You also provide the attention to detail and accountability to  help build a stronger team. This is a career move position.  Just like the person before you, there is potential for growth and promotion.   Your clients are large, Fortune 500 companies, so consistency is important to them.  If you're interested in making a career out of a hobby you love, this could be a great fit for you!  Hourly pay (based on a salary amount of $32 - $42k annually), plus bonus, benefits, PTO and vacation time, full insurance package and paid holidays.  If this sounds like a good fit for you, please send your resume to careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

If you love being an Outside Sales Representative, out on the road working your territory, this could be a great position for you! Even better if you have a background in representing Residential/Commercial product lines to builders, fabricators, general contractors, Interior Designers, etc.   Our client, a well established Marble & Stone Wholesaler is looking to add to their sales team.  This position will report directly to the Sales Manager, yet not afraid to work your territory with little guidance.

The right candidate will:

• Love being out on the road in front of your customers (will be working from home office).
• Understand that you're not out to get the sale, you're developing relationships for future business
• Know how to grow an existing territory through further account penetration and introducing new product lines
• Strategically plan their territory, from being handed a book of business, to prospecting for new clients
• Use Salesforce for daily planning, updates and reporting of numbers
• Love the thrill of the sale and have a personal drive to do more, problem solve, and take control of the client base
• Be self motivated, accountable, have high integrity, know how to sell on quality over pricing and want to be a part of something bigger, and be highly organized and detail oriented

Our client has been in business over 20 years and is still growing.  This position is being added to the team due to growth. The territory will cover Metro Detroit, from Saginaw to Toledo.  Territory may be split into two sections, depending on the results of your strategic planning and territory reviews.  The right candidate will be trained in all departments of the company (Oakland County headquartered office), so you'll be familiar with how the business runs and what customers can expect from you.  Product knowledge will be through manufacturers training, ride along training and your own interest in learning more about the product base. This position has a base pay to start ($60 - $70k), and will change to base plus commission after initial training period.  Great benefit package, including medical and dental, 401k, PTO and bonus plan.  The right candidate can possibly earn up to six figures after the first year, but that will require getting a good handle on your territory.   Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

Great opportunity for a seasoned Business Operations Manager with our family owned client in the downriver area.  This position will communicate directly with the Board of Directors.  Must not be afraid to dig in and get things rolling!

Core Functions:

• Have a solid background in Business Operations, including financial matters, in a small company environment.
• Partner with other leadership roles in the company as the company continues to grow.
• Oversee accounting staff, HR and IT functions.
• Work with third party vendors for project management related items such as website development, current order entry system and financial reports.
• Identify new business trends and opportunities, planning and projections, budgets, branding strategies, distribution channel growth.

Our client is an established American manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products. For over 45 years they have prospered in a changing and competitive industry.  This position will help continue that growth. The right candidate for this Business Operations Manager position will foster an environment of strong ethics and integrity.  This position will require someone to feels passionately about helping a company grow and thrive.  Must be able to work with an existing team, in addition to continuing to look for opportunities to drive business. Strong analytical, project management and implementation skills. $85k base, plus bonuses, great benefit package including full medical coverage, 401k with matching, vacation, etc.  Highly confidential role, therefore the right candidate must be able to pass thorough background and reference checks.  Please forward cover letter with salary requirements and resume to careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

Great opportunity for a seasoned Financial Manager/Controller to join an almost 50 year old, family owned company in the downriver area!  This position will report directly to the Board of Directors, and require someone who is as passionate about growing a business as the owners.  The right candidate will:

• Have a solid background in financial matters, in addition to appropriate education.
• Enjoy working with banks, performing contract negotiations, as well as managing a team.
• Partner with other leadership roles in the company as they continue to grow.
• Oversee accounting staff, HR and IT functions
• Identify new business trends and opportunities, planning, projections and budgets.

Our client is an established American manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products.  For over 45 years they have prospered in a changing and competitive industry.  This position will help continue that growth. This is definitely a career path position, not just a job.  Our client is looking for someone to join their organization who has the same level of ethics and integrity as they do. They also want someone who feels passionately about helping a small business continue to grow and thrive.  Must be able to work with the team and continue to drive business (from a financial perspective) forward.  $85k base, plus bonuses, great benefit package including full medical coverage, 401k with matching, vacation, etc,   Must be able to pass thorough background check and reference checks.  Please forward cover letter with salary requirements and resume to careers@rftsearchgroup.com.  Thank you!

Great opportunity to join an established organization for an Entry Level Sales position (Business Development Associate)!  This position will build on your previous sales knowledge and possibly limited experience and teach you about their product as you go.  Our client has been in business for over 50 years and is looking to add to their team due to growth.  This position is a great fit if:

• You love connecting with people (Plant Managers, Purchasing Managers, Maintenance Managers, Facilities Managers, etc) and helping them solve their problems
• Understand that selling through relationships requires attention to detail, timely follow up, updating CRM systems, making and returning phone calls and emails and getting out and introducing yourself!
• Strong Self-Accountability and Self-Motivation.  Strong Self-Discipline.  Your word means something.  You do what you say you're going to do, and you're proud to do it!

Our client is looking to add to their team with someone who is interested in a career path, not just a job. They will teach you about their product line and as you grow in your knowledge base, your role will grow as well.  Territory will be northern Oakland County, northern Macomb County.  Work from office, and on the road.  If this position sounds like it was made for you, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to careers@rftsearchgroup.com. Salary position to start ($50k), with full benefit package including 401k w/ matching, PTO, etc.  Thank you!