We are seeking an Area Sales Manager - West/North based in Minneapolis, MN to drive sales in MN, Northern WI, KS, NE, ND, and SD. Reporting to the Director of Sales we are looking for individuals that can thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a positive can-do attitude, impeccable integrity, and excellent communication skills. This an excellent opportunity to enhance your business acumen and leadership skills by selling to a variety of customers in the industrial sector by managing sales channel partners and direct sales employees while working and learning from a stable company with a rich history.
Careers
Build For The Future
Most companies don't last five years, and even fewer make it a decade. Bishop-Wisecarver has not only survived but flourished for 70 years because we constantly evolve in the face of a changing world while remaining true to who we are. At our core, we are relentless problem solvers who are passionate about what we do. We love to learn and explore what's next. We're friendly and down to earth. And our culture is driven by a collaborative spirit and can-do enthusiasm that makes anything possible. Bishop-Wisecarver is built for the future, because we are the ones building the future.
We're proud of the talented group that has made Bishop-Wisecarver the company it is today, but we're always looking to improve by adding sharp minds and hard workers to our team. Passion is the fuel behind any successful career, and if you're passionate like we are, then we encourage you to join our mission at Bishop-Wisecarver.
Current Openings
Area Sales Manager - West/North
Production Planner
We are seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler located in our Pittsburg, CA headquarters. This role can be hybrid working from the facility at least 3 days per week. This individual plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Opens, verifies and closes jobs in ERP system. The ideal candidate has a high level of energy, self-direction, accountability and has proven systems to foster a collaborative environment.
Sales Manager - International Distribution
We are growing our sales force and seeking a Sales Manager - International Distribution to define, lead and implement commercial strategies for Distribution Sales and Services to grow sales and market share. Responsible to organize, manage and motivate distribution commercial teams to drive the company towards becoming a leading supplier for linear and rotary motion products. Responsible to ensure regional/customer specific strategies and practices are consistent and aligned with company strategies to meet growth goals. Must have strong capabilities in all areas of business management and a thorough understanding of the Eastern Bloc, Middle East, and Asia market / distribution dynamics, pricing, competition, industry demands. Works with all sales companies and commercial teams to meet / exceed operating results against budgets.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our Engineering team. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will serve as an integral contributor to the BW Engineering Department. You will be involved in various functions spanning the entire product line including both existing products and new product development. This person shall be an energetic, hands-on creative problem solver that is effective in collaborating across all facets of the business. This role will report to the Director of Engineering.
Test Technician
We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our Engineering team. The Test Technician/Engineer will serve as an integral contributor to the BW Engineering Department. The purpose of the Sr. Test Technician/Test Engineer is to create test set-ups that accurately model the effects of product service life that will involve both existing products and new product development. This person shall be an energetic, hands-on creative problem solver that is effective in collaborating across all facets of the business. This role will report to the Director of Engineering.
Why work with Us
Bishop-Wisecarver is a WBENC certified woman-owned company for nearly 70 years that has been selling our unique solutions in the linear and rotary motion field to customers ranging from major manufacturers to start-ups. Bishop-Wisecarver (BW) helps manufacturers and automation solution providers engineer linear and rotary motion products. With engineering expertise and manufacturing best practices working with over 20,000 customers, we understand our customers' design and application requirements which enables us to develop unique solutions that lower maintenance and installed costs, provide product differentiation, and longer product life.
Our product line includes quality components and accessories, manual linear guide systems, actuated linear guide systems and rotary guides and systems. Stainless steel, high temperature, wash-down and clean room-compatible products are among Bishop-Wisecarver's more recent product introductions. Our more popular offerings include the following trade names: DualVee, LoPro, UtiliTrak, MadeWell and GV3.
BW is a family culture that allows every employee to be heard and make a difference. As a highly transparent company, you will be in the loop and have an opportunity provide your input on all aspects of our business. If you are looking for a career at a company that everyone knows your name and values your opinions, then BW is for you.
Mission
We thrive on solving the toughest automation challenges that keep the world in motion.
VISION
To have Bishop-Wisecarver products and services in every factory in North America.
Core Values
Preserve our Family Culture
- Treat each other, customers, and our supply chain like family
- We celebrate our wins with one another and have fun
- Supporting and giving back to our community is essential
- We operate with integrity. When choosing between right and right we chose for the long term outcome.
Deliver a Signature Experience
- We provide highly personalized services and products to our customers through data acquisition
- We embrace customization - even for 1 piece
- We provide the highest quality product and services in our industry through direct engagement - with our customers - building deep, long term relationships
- We believe trust creates long term relationships and brand advocates
Embrace a Pioneering Spirit
- We have the grit to explore new territories and solutions outside our core competencies
- We are courageous, take risks and are not afraid to fail
- We uphold truth, honesty and authenticity
- We encourage creativity, unconventional thinking, continuous education
Need for Speed
- We are agile - we operate in sprints and fail fast with the end goal in mind
- We focus on progress not perfection, with a bias toward action
- We think SMARTly in all our activities