As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary: Lead, manage, and support Business Development team functions. Areas of responsibility include federal and commercial contract management, product development, and process improvement. Directly supervises new product launch readiness, strategic sales reporting, pricing integrity, and contract renewals. This position is instrumental in improving Sales operations for the betterment of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Contract Administration: Identify, coordinate, and ensure proper implementation of federal, state use programs, and commercial contracts to include fill rates, pricing, delivery times, modifications, amendments, and renewals.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Procurement List additions, Procurement List line extensions, and Item Changes within the required timeframe and along side internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage, implement, and refine procedures regarding new product initiation and launch.
• Manage, implement, and refine procedures regarding obsoleting items from the Procurement List.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement pricing for all Alphapointe manufactured products while properly maintaining fair market pricing.
• Act as the primary source of communication between Alphapointe and the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) regarding all contracting, pricing, and product launch.
• Oversee the management of government portals such as DLA, GSA, VA, FSS, as well as current customer portals.

Additional Functions:

• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Complete all administrative requirements within scheduled time frames and provide ongoing feedback to Alphapointe leadership as required.
• Embrace the Alphapointe mission.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor degree preferred. Associate degree required. Desirable degree fields include business administration or operations
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing, MRP, ERP
• Solid working knowledge of contractual agreements
• Excellent planning, organizational and implementation skills
• Experience working with GSA, DOD, or DLA as well as a working knowledge of the AbilityOne program.
• Must be computer literate – Microsoft office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• 5-7 years project management experience preferred.
• Proven teamwork approach to business.

Working Conditions:

• In office in Kansas City, MO
• Travel required up to 25%

Salary:

• $85,000-$95,000 annual salary

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran