The Carlisle Group has been retained to find an Assistant Vice President, Technical Underwriting Office. Our client is a leading provider of commercial insurance products dedicated exclusively to the construction industry. Their headquarters is located in North Carolina. The company serves markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast and is A- rated by AM Best.

For more than 40 years, our client has maintained a singular focus on the construction industry. With deep ties to the North Carolina Home Builders Association and strong partnerships across industry organizations, the company brings specialized expertise and a consistent commitment to job-site safety and risk management.

As our client enters its next phase of growth, the focus is on strengthening underwriting excellence, enhancing scalability, and driving long-term performance. Their culture is grounded in teamwork, expertise, inclusion, and community, with clear expectations for leaders to deliver results, develop people, and build systems that support sustainable growth.

This is an in-office opportunity. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the VP of Underwriting, the AVP – Technical Underwriting Office (TUO), leads the technical underwriting discipline, governance, and modernization strategy for the underwriting organization. This role drives the evolution of the underwriting strategy by setting underwriting design, standards, tools, and capabilities to ensure consistency, data-driven execution, regulatory compliance, and scalability that support profitable growth and long-term performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of underwriting policies, guidelines, authorities, and overall design to ensure technical excellence, consistency, and regulatory compliance across all lines.
• Lead our staff underwriting function, including underwriting consultants, training, and quality assurance teams, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives.
• Partner with Product, Actuarial, and Finance to assess portfolio performance, rate adequacy, and coverage design; implement technical underwriting and operational enhancements that support profitable growth.
• Set the strategic direction for underwriting training and capability building, designing curricula, learning paths, and tools that strengthen technical skills and support career progression for underwriting staff.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of underwriting manuals, playbooks, and knowledge-management tools that translate strategies and risk appetite into actionable guidance for underwriters and leaders.
• Serve as executive sponsor for underwriting innovation initiatives, driving adoption of technology, analytics, and automation solutions that improve risk selection, pricing accuracy, and productivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on enterprise initiatives such as product development, reinsurance strategy, and risk governance, representing underwriting’s technical and operational perspective at the leadership level.

**The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by the position. All employees may be assigned additional duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Business, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or related field.
• Professional designation(s) strongly preferred (e.g., CPCU, ARM, CIC).
• 15+ years of property and casualty commercial lines underwriting experience.
• 10+ years of underwriting leadership experience. 5+ years of experience leading other leaders. Experience leading an underwriting team with a minimum of $350M+ in written premium.
• Deep technical expertise in commercial lines with strong knowledge of forms, pricing, exposure analysis, and regulatory considerations.
• Proven success leading underwriting operations, process improvement, or technical underwriting teams, with accountability for metrics, quality, and change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing training programs and competency frameworks for underwriting teams.
• Exceptional collaboration and influence skills, with the ability to lead through partnership across business functions.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capability, with a data-driven strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic agility and innovation.
• Technical/functional underwriting expertise.
• Operational excellence and process management.
• Developing talent and building capability.
• Collaboration and influencing.
• Change leadership and learning agility.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at a desk for 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate using a standard office phone.
• Must be able to operate standard computer hardware.

Highly profitable commercial carrier “A” rated by A.M. Best has retained The Carlisle Group seeking to hire a talented AVP of Marketing. The role will own this rapidly expanding carrier’s footprint and drive new business production through their independent agency distribution channel. The client is seeking a talented executive who can bring new, and innovative, perspective in an effort to drive further growth.

Responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the company’s marketing strategy to support growth, brand positioning, and revenue goals. This role owns marketing direction end-to-end, from strategy through execution, and works closely with leadership to ensure marketing efforts align with business priorities.

Oversee marketing communications including branding, public relations, advertising, seminars and events collateral materials, market research, and website design and content.

Maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s footprint and growing premium.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to meet organizational growth objectives, focusing on distribution partners and new agency opportunities.
• Leadership and ownership over building agency distribution networks in new markets to support corporate sales, production, and growth strategy.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying market trends, analyzing client needs, and expanding our reach into new markets.
• Oversee marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility, leveraging digital platforms, technology sales tools like Salesforce, and targeted outreach initiatives.
• Identify underperforming markets and execute data-driven, targeted strategies to improve performance in a timely and effective manner.
• Continue a culture of excellence and continuous improvement with a growth mindset to support the future growth of the organization.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agency partners, and industry stakeholders through effective account management and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales and marketing goals with agency development, customer service standards, and corporate branding efforts.
• Manage the creation of marketing materials, digital content, social media presence, and agency relations initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend AI-enabled tools and workflows that accelerates multi-state growth and agency partnerships.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related
• 10 + years of progressive marketing
• Proven track record in building an insurance agency network across multiple
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, agency development, and communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of workers’ compensation parameters, philosophy, and pricing
• Extensive knowledge of new agency contracting including wholesale brokers and
• Proactive team player with a strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical
• Strong background in marketing strategies that support multi-state growth and agency
• Proficiency with SalesForce or similar CRM platforms for managing agency relationships and premium
• Demonstrated success in executing and leading marketing initiatives within fast paced
• Ability to analyze market data effectively to inform strategic decision-
• Leadership qualities that inspire teams, foster collaboration, and promote a customer centric
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

For over a century, our client has been a leading name in the animal health industry! Renowned for their premium products, they are a major player in equine and pet care, dedicated to improving the well-being of companion animals and livestock through top-quality, innovative health and wellness solutions! They are looking for a Brand Manager – Equine to shape brand strategy, contribute to new product development, implement omni-channel promotions, and serve as the product expert to boost sales. This is a highly visible role in the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develops brand strategy, plans, and promotional programs.
• Manages P&L to meet sales and profit goals, adapting strategies as needed.
• Analyzes performance data, providing insights for growth.
• Executes brand plans with teams and agencies, overseeing communications, compliance, and budgets.
• Optimizes marketing campaigns using performance insights.
• Builds annual budgets and forecasts.
• Serves as product expert, ensuring quality and a strong consumer experience.
• Supports sales with training, materials, and trade events.
• Contributes to product innovation and market assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Marketing preferred)
• A minimum of five years marketing/brand management experience in the CPG space (pet/animal health experience highly preferred!)
• Experience overseeing a brand portfolio of $10 million+
• Ability to analyze P&L’s and sales reports
• Attention to detail
• Project management and leadership skills
• Team player
• Ability to be in the office three days a week
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

Salary range:
$100,000 – $115,000

*This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.

The Carlisle Group has been retained to search for a Corporate Counsel. Our client was established in 1997. They are a nonprofit organization and a unique home and community-based network that provides individualized and non-traditional services and care to the highest risk individuals and families with social, emotional, mental health and behavioral challenges. This organization has been a mainstay in the Central New York Community for over 25 years. They operate out of 13 locations in 6 counties and have 600+ employees. The organization’s vision is to keep families together. Their mission is to empower individuals and families.

Corporate Counsel Summary:

Our client is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as its senior in-house legal leader. This role provides proactive, strategic legal guidance across the organization, with primary responsibility for contract review, lease and real estate matters, and enterprise-level risk management.

This position works closely with executive leadership, finance, operations, HR, and program leadership to ensure the organization’s growth, partnerships, and service delivery are supported by sound legal strategy.

The Corporate Counsel will translate complex legal risk into practical operational guidance and help leadership make informed, forward-looking decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts across government, vendor, partnership, grant, consulting, and service agreements.
• Collaborate with leadership and review policies and procedures as they relate to legal compliance and risk.
• Identify legal and financial exposure, advising leadership on liability, indemnification, insurance, termination, and operational alignment.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure contractual commitments reflect financial and operational realities.
• Lead legal oversight of commercial leases, site expansions, relocations, acquisitions, and capital projects.
• Conduct due diligence in regard to capital projects, community partner collaborations, governmental agency regulations, and other new project matters.
• Coordinate with external real estate counsel as needed.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to executive leadership and the board.
• Advise on new programs, social enterprise initiatives, and geographic expansion.
• Monitor and assess regulatory and compliance risks affecting operations and governance.
• Identify and mitigate organization-wide legal risks through policy development and internal controls.
• Support outside counsel and Human Resources on employment-related matters.
• Oversee litigation management and outside counsel relationships.
• Align insurance coverage with overall risk profile.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, finance, HR, operations, and program teams.
• Build internal legal literacy and governance processes to strengthen decision-making and risk awareness.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York State.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience in:
  • Contract drafting and negotiation.
  • Commercial lease review.
  • Regulatory compliance.
• Strong ability to translate legal language into practical operational guidance.
• Experience advising senior leadership or non-profit boards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit or human services environments.
• Familiarity with New York State government contracts.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations.
• Background in real estate transactions or commercial leasing.
• Exposure to social enterprise or subsidiary structures.

Language Ability

• Ability to read and interpret reports, funding guidelines, and media correspondence. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to speak effectively before stakeholders, partners, and media outlets.

Reasoning Ability

• Strategic thinker with operational grounding. Comfortable balancing risk tolerance with mission urgency. Strong negotiation skills. High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style. Decisive but pragmatic. Able to work independently without large internal legal infrastructure.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Word Document Processing.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license. Ability to attend off-site meetings and events as required.

Work Environment

• Office-based with occasional travel.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, talk, or hear. Occasional standing, walking, or event-related activity is expected.

Salary

$111,000 – $139,000/yr.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all potential geographic locations. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, experience, and specific skills. Benefits are subject to the terms of the specific plan documents.

Director of Claims

A reputable regional insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Director of Claims.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, goal-oriented, and highly organized workers compensation claims professional who has a passion for leadership, learning, and innovation and a commitment to excellence. Primarily responsible for the day-to-day oversight of claim-handling and all related functions. Will be a key operational partner working closely with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives, manage projects, and ensure that claims are handled appropriately according to applicable legal and industry best practice standards. Plays a pivotal role in delivering excellent results by modeling high performance and motivating staff while building strong relationships across teams throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Provide day to day operational leadership for the claims team in alignment with department goals and executive guidance.
• Lead and develop a highly performing team through staff development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Foster staff growth and accountability, both individually and collectively.
• Develop staff knowledge and expertise by serving as a resource for claim-related questions and technical guidance.
• Assist departmental planning efforts by working with staff to set annual performance goals and monitor results regularly to ensure targets are met.
• Assure the delivery of superior customer service internally and externally.

Operations and Oversight

• Oversee all claim-handling activities and functions and ensure that all functions are executed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry best practices, and department policies.
• Develop and execute effective strategies for managing claims and claims related functions, processes, and workflows.
• Analyze, report, and present data on trends, costs, and KPIs.
• Administer the internal claim review process and provide reports to staff members and executive leadership.
• Manage the timely, adequate, and appropriate setting of reserves through continuous review and analysis, as well as oversight of reserves within reserve authority levels.
• Review settlement evaluations and provide authority within authority levels.
• Provide proactive communication on case activity, department performance, and operational needs.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, workflows, and advocacy initiatives to reduce complaints, disputes, and litigation.
• Monitor reports of suspected fraud and issues of coverage and compensability that may lead to denial of claim to determine if executive review and/or outside counsel is required.

Compliance and Technical Expertise

• Monitor and ensure departmental compliance with all state workers’ compensation commission rules, as well as NCCI, Medicare, and other federal rules and regulations.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, stays abreast of legislative activity and industry and market trends.
• Timely communicate all developments to staff.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Information Systems to develop, test, and implement claims systems enhancements.
• Participate in leadership meetings to provide insights and updates on claims activities.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced/specialized knowledge of workers compensation insurance, laws, and regulations.
• Proven ability in staff leadership, coaching, and development.
• Strong expertise in workers’ compensation claim handling.
• Demonstrated fluency of claims processes, controls, and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with claims management software and data analysis tools.
• Strategic mindset with ability to drive process improvements and customer satisfaction.
• Elevated level of analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be licensed in all relevant jurisdictions or have the ability to obtain licensure as required.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, able to effectively manage time under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Must have the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of department workflows, and complete tasks in situations that have a productivity quota and/or are time sensitive.

Training and Experience/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience in the handling and supervision of workers’ compensation claim required.
• 10+ years related experience, including 5+ years of supervisory experience required.
• AIC, CPCU, or ARM designation preferred.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional claims programs preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Sedentary work – must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards, walk short distances, exert negligible amounts of force infrequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, and/or drive a vehicle infrequently to deliver or pick up materials.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing and computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with all federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000 – $145,000 per year
Schedule: Monday through Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employer paid Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

“The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all potential geographic locations. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, experience, and specific skills. Benefits are subject to the terms of the specific plan documents.”

Our client is a trusted name in the bakery and snack space for over a century! With continued growth and investment, they’re looking for an EHS Manager who can go beyond compliance and help build a culture where safety is embedded into every decision. This is your opportunity to step into a role where your voice is heard, your ideas are implemented, and your impact is visible. You’ll serve as the site’s safety leader, partnering closely with plant leadership and influencing operations at every level. From leading initiatives to coaching teams, you’ll help shift the mindset from reactive to proactive safety.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving the evolution of EHS programs and culture
• Partnering with leaders to integrate safety into daily operations
• Leading investigations that uncover root causes, not just symptoms
• Ensuring compliance while pushing for continuous improvement
• Preparing teams to respond confidently in emergency situations
• Developing people and building long-term capability

What Makes You a Fit

• Strong foundation in EHS within food/beverage manufacturing
• Experience leading at the plant level
• Deep understanding of OSHA & CAL OSHA
• A leader who is just as comfortable on the floor as in strategy sessions
• Someone who leads through influence, presence, and credibility

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5–10+ years of EHS experience within food or beverage manufacturing
• Proven experience leading EHS at the plant level (5+ years in a leadership role)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance programs
• Experience with Cal/OSHA
• A hands-on leader who can be both strategic and visible on the floor
• Strong communicator who can influence at all levels—from operators to senior leadership

Salary range: $110,000 – $140,000, bonus opportunity, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life insurance, paid time off and company holidays provided. *This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.

LEAD THE FUTURE OF FOOD JUSTICE IN SANTA MONICA

The Carlisle Group is pleased to partner with Co-opportunity Market to hire their next General Manager!

For 50 years, Co-opportunity Market has been Santa Monica’s answer to corporate grocery: a community-owned pioneer proving that exceptional food, fair wages, and environmental stewardship aren’t mutually exclusive. Now, we’re looking for a bold leader to take us into our next era of growth and impact.

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you’ll lead one of Southern California’s most established natural food co-ops through an exciting inflection point. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo. It’s about building on five decades of trust to create something even more relevant, profitable, and community-centered.

You’ll have full operational authority to:

• Build a team that wins: Lead with empathy while developing and retaining future leaders from within, and attracting top talent who want their work to matter
• Drive growth with purpose: Hit ambitious financial targets while expanding access to healthy food for our diverse members, guests, and community partners
• Innovate the co-op model: Prove that cooperative values and retail excellence aren’t mutually exclusive. They’re compatible and are competitive advantages
• Own the strategy: Partner with the Board on vision, then execute with autonomy

What Success Looks Like

Year One:

• Strong financial performance with a clear path to sustainable growth
• Energized team culture where people want to build careers, not just work shifts
• Deepened community relationships with local farmers, producers, and members
• Operational systems that free you to lead, not micromanage

Beyond:

• A co-op that’s known as Santa Monica’s grocery destination, not its best-kept secret
• Membership growth that reflects our community’s diversity
• A workplace where people develop skills that launch careers in food justice
• Financial resilience that funds the mission for another 50 years

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• 5+ years leading grocery retail or mission-driven operations with P&L responsibility
• Track record of hitting financial targets while building high-performing, engaged teams
• Genuine passion for food justice, sustainability, and cooperative economics, not just box-checking
• Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence (you can build the plan and execute it)
• Ownership mindset: Takes accountability for results, receives feedback openly, and addresses challenges head-on rather than deflecting
• Comfort with Board partnership: you’ll report to them but operate with significant autonomy
• Flexibility for evening/weekend presence as needed

Even better:

• Experience in natural/organic retail or cooperative business models
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Deep connections in LA’s food and wellness community
• Background developing talent and building leadership pipelines

What We Offer

• Compensation: Ideal salary range of $150-160K, based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits
• Impact: Every decision you make affects food access, farmer livelihoods, and community wealth-building
• Autonomy: Real authority to lead, not endless committee approvals
• Legacy: Shape the next chapter of an organization that’s been getting it right since 1974
• Community: Lead a team and serve a membership that genuinely cares about what we’re building together

Our Commitment

Co-opportunity Market is committed to building a team as diverse as the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from anyone who brings perspectives that strengthen our ability to serve all of Santa Monica.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all employees. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all potential geographic locations. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, experience, and specific skills. Benefits are subject to the terms of the specific plan documents.

General Manager

The Food Co-op of Port Townsend – Port Townsend, WA
Retained Search Partner: The Carlisle Group
Salary: 140k-190k/yr.

The Carlisle Group is pleased to be partnered on a retained search with The Food Co-op of Port Townsend, WA in the search for their next General Manager.

The Food Co-op—one of the original grassroots co-ops founded in 1972—remains a cornerstone of the community. The store, approx. 16,000 sf with 10,000sf of retail space and three additional building is sited in the heart of the community, in a unique location close to Townsend Bay. With 7,500 members in a town of 10,000, and 88% of our $25 million in annual revenue coming from member sales, the Co-op is woven into daily life.

Our mission, working together to nourish our community, guides everything we do. Our 110 staff strive to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, participation, integrity, stewardship, love, and resilience, creating a place where people feel connected and proud to belong. The result is a values-driven organization that is financially resilient and ready for the next General Manager.

Living in Port Townsend means being surrounded by beauty, creativity, and a deep sense of community. Victorian architecture, a walkable downtown, and easy access to beaches, forests, and mountains create a lifestyle that feels both inspiring and grounded. Thanks to the Olympic rain shadow, we enjoy moderate weather and year-round access to the outdoors.

Job Purpose

To lead our cooperative so that it achieves the mission and ends policies determined by our board of directors:

Mission Statement: “Working together to nourish our community”.

Ends Policies: The general manager strives to provide these benefits to our member-owners and community while operating a strong grocery store:

• Strengthen and advocate for our local food system, with a vibrant culture of appreciation and support for local farms and producers.
• Treat people well, increasing equity and access by providing a safe, welcoming, and educational environment.
• Treat the planet well, by modeling environmental stewardship and regularly sharing our accomplishments and challenges with member-owners.

Overview of Responsibilities

The job of the general manager is to ensure achievement of organizational results as defined in ends policies and to avoid unacceptable conditions as defined in executive limitation policies. The general manager has the authority to use any reasonable interpretation of these policies.

The general manager is empowered to make all decisions, create all policies, and authorize all engagements that they or they can demonstrate to be consistent with a reasonable interpretation of board policy as provided for in board/general manager relations policies.

The general manager’s performance will be evaluated through systematic and rigorous monitoring of expectations established in policies on asset protection, financial conditions, business planning and financial budgeting, staff treatment and compensation, treatment of consumers, membership equity and benefits, communication and support to the board, board logistical support, and emergency management succession.

A full set of the board’s policies is available upon request.

Reporting Relationships

The general manager reports to the board of directors, which is elected by the members of the cooperative. The board uses Policy Governance, a system that emphasizes vision and values empowerment and accountability. The board uses policy to define the results the general manager is expected to achieve within defined limits of prudence and ethics. The general manager has the authority to hire, direct, structure, and evaluate all other staff.

Qualifications

The board of directors is looking for the following competencies, skills, experience and attributes:

1. Accountability for self: Willing to be held accountable. Listens to feedback without defensiveness. Takes ownership and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions and impacts.
2. Anti-oppression: Advocates for and develops practices that cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout and on behalf of the co-op. Demonstrates commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism throughout the co-op and cooperative community.
3. Building and leading teams: Effectively facilitates the formation of teams by creating a climate of trust, encouraging information sharing, active collaboration, and teamwork.
4. Business planning: Takes vision and strategies and turns them into operational plan(s) aligned to Ends/mission, vision and values.
5. Change management: Effectively implements organizational and business changes through thoughtful planning, engaging stakeholders in strategizing, communicating the vision, and measuring success.
6. Courage: Demonstrates resolve in the face of challenges. Willing to make unpopular decisions when needed, and to have difficult discussions with people impacted. Willing to take on appropriate risk for the betterment of the organization.
7. Discretion: Accurately assesses when to share information and when to keep information private.
8. Embraces cooperative business model: Expresses values aligned with co-op values. Articulates what makes co-ops unique, understands the importance of transparency throughout the organization.
9. Financial management: Knows meaning of financial variables, how to find them, and how to place them in business context. Creates and uses meaningful business and financial reports. Creates, and manages to, operating, capital, and cash budgets. Knows how to adjust key operational variables to respond to negative trends.
10. Managing people: Has experience of managing managers. Makes good hiring decisions. Inspires people to do their best through performance feedback, recognition, timely coaching and guidance, and appropriate delegation of work.
11. Relationship building with the board: Understands the need to build trust and a healthy working relationship with information-sharing and transparency. Sees the GM and board as filling different roles but working on the same team.
12. Retail grocery experience: As at least a store or operations manager. Familiar with how stores operate to meet goals, understands key metrics. Knows enough about administrative departments to effectively manage them.
13. Strategic thinking: Thinks conceptually, imaginatively and systematically about the success of the co-op, while considering the big picture and the long term.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a mission-driven, financially resilient, community-owned grocery in one of the most beautiful and engaged small towns in the Pacific Northwest.

Interested candidates should contact The Carlisle Group for more information regarding this retained search.

“The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all potential geographic locations. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, experience, and specific skills. Benefits are subject to the terms of the specific plan documents.”

Customer Service Representative

Our client is a retail Agency servicing the state of Mississippi. They have built their business by making solid commitments to their business relationships with their producers, their companies and their service providers, to provide superior service and knowledge at all times. This position helps them to uphold that commitment to their customers in a family friendly work environment. Full benefit package including company paid Employee Life and Health Insurance and 401k.

Responsibilities:

Commercial insurance customer service skills including:

• AMS 360 Management System Preferred
• Answering Inquiries
• Issuing payments
• Quoting and issuing policies and endorsements
• Exceptional phone skills
• Brokering ancillary lines of business
• Manage relationships between carriers and agents

Experience / Educational Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of customer service experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excel experience required
• Ability to work as part of team
• P&C license is required

The Carlisle Group has been retained by a law firm that is part of a multi-disciplinary group to search for a Managing Member to add to their team. This is a new growth opportunity. The law firm was established over 16 years ago and has senior partners with decades of experience. The firm specializes in law for both individuals and businesses. On the business law side, they specialize in entity formation, succession planning, contracts, tax advice, and commercial real estate.

On the personal law side, they specialize in estate planning and administration, charitable planning, real estate, elder law, and special needs planning. There are two locations in PA (Lancaster area) and one location in NY.

This role will be located at their headquarters office in Lancaster, PA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operations & Resources
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the law firm and technological needs.
  • Develop and monitor office policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Financial Management
  • Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, billing, and collections.
  • Ensure billing accuracy and timely communication with clients.
• Team Leadership
  • Recruit, onboard, and train legal staff, providing coaching and performance reviews.
  • Balance and assign caseloads for efficient team workflow.
• Client Relationship Management
  • Maintain and enhance client communication to ensure high-quality service.
  • Act as a client liaison, addressing concerns promptly.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure firm compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, including malpractice and cybersecurity threats.
• Strategic Planning & Growth
  • Set goals and identify growth opportunities with ownership and directors.
  • Assist in marketing, client outreach, and networking efforts.
• Administrative & Operational Support
  • Oversee scheduling, document management, client intake, and workflow.
  • Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain firm targets.
• Client Services Excellence
  • Uphold faith-based principles in client service and address inquiries professionally.
  • Support legal team efforts in maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Business Law & Estate Law Expertise
  • Conduct legal research, draft documents, and represent clients in various proceedings.
  • Provide guidance on estate planning, trusts, and asset protection.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance
  • Maintain accurate case files and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure documents comply with all relevant legal standards.
• Professional Development & Networking
  • Build and deepen client networks to grow the firm’s client portfolio.
  • Attend business meetings and training courses to stay current and support industry growth.
• Miscellaneous
  • Respond to phone calls, texts, and e-mails in a timely fashion.
  • Follow and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned.

Experience (required):

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the PA State Bar and in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney.
• Strong understanding of estate and tax planning, trusts, wills, business law, elder law, real estate, and client service best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Understand the importance of creating rapport, developing trust, and becoming a holistic advisor for clients and their families.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling client matters, and adhering to strict deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• CRM software experience.

Experience (preferred):

• Management experience with a focus on supervising legal staff.
• Background in business development and marketing within legal services.
• Clio CRM experience.

Our client is a global leader in caramel colors and specialty caramel ingredients, with over a century of experience supporting the food and beverage industry! They offer a broad portfolio of clean-label solutions, including liquid and powdered caramel colors, burnt sugars, and syrups used across a wide range of applications. Known for their quality, consistency, and innovation, our client serves customers around the world.

We’re seeking a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on improving performance, reliability, and efficiency. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize equipment, support impactful capital projects, and ensure all systems meet the highest sanitary and food safety standards. It’s a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling real-world manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement, and making a direct impact on production performance every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve reliability and performance of industrial processing and packaging equipment
• Design and support mechanical systems (heating, cooling, fluid handling, structural modifications)
• Troubleshoot failures and lead root cause analysis to minimize downtime
• Manage capital projects from specification through installation and commissioning
• Create and maintain technical drawings and documentation (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Collaborate cross-functionally (maintenance, operations, automation) to improve efficiency and maintenance practices
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, and other safety/regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, efficiency, and operational risk

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience troubleshooting and improving mechanical equipment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred:

• Experience in food, beverage, ingredient, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with powder or bulk ingredient handling systems
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Our client is a global leader in ingredient innovation, delivering cutting-edge food colors, natural extracts, and specialty ingredients to the food, beverage, and pet food markets. Supported by a robust global footprint of manufacturing and R&D centers, the company combines advanced color technologies with high-quality, value-added ingredient solutions. With a strong focus on technical excellence and partnership, it works closely with customers to bring clean-label, high-performance products to life.

The Application Scientist plays a key role in driving innovation by developing, blending, and formulating tailored solutions to meet both customer and internal project needs. This highly collaborative position partners across Technical, Sales, Quality, Customer Care, and Operations to deliver high-impact results with speed and precision. Serving as a technical expert, the role supports both internal teams and customers, including hands-on engagement to provide advanced guidance and solutions. This position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and scale technical solutions for customer and internal projects from bench to commercial production
• Provide application and technical support to customers, helping accelerate development timelines
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure successful project execution and product commercialization
• Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders through responsive, value-added support
• Lead and support high-priority projects, ensuring technical and customer requirements are met
• Stay current on ingredient functionality and industry trends to drive innovation and expertise
• Travel approximately 15–20% to support customer engagement and project needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science (or related field) with 2–5 years of food application experience, ideally in beverage, snacks, or meat
• Experience with ingredient/color applications and customer presentations preferred
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing and production processes
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex, variable situations
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Company: Our client is on a mission to transform the future of food & beverage. They’re building a world-class platform designed to unlock growth, accelerate innovation, and power companies to their full potential. With an impressive track record of acquiring strong, high-performing businesses and seamlessly bringing them into their ecosystem, they move fast, think big, and deliver results!

Backed by deep industry expertise and a powerful network of partners, they provide unmatched end-to-end support — from product development and pilot production to commercialization, operations, and strategic supply chain solutions. Their reach extends across materials procurement including rigid and secondary packaging, beverage ingredients, bulk alcohol, and tropical fruit imports.

They partner only with the best — industry-leading teams who share their passion for excellence — creating an environment built for scale, innovation, and long-term success. If you want to join a high-growth, high-impact platform shaping the future of F&B, this is the place to be!

Role: The Sales Manager is a results-driven hunter focused on generating new business within the food and beverage industry, targeting A, B, and C tier prospects. This field-based role involves selling the full suite of services and products to both emerging and established brands. Success is defined by securing new customers and meeting or exceeding acquisition targets.

Responsibilities:

• Drive new business by meeting or exceeding assigned quotas for customer acquisition and revenue generation.
• Prospect, qualify, and pursue leads across all customer segments to expand territory and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing, tailoring solutions to meet client needs and outpace the competition.
• Maintain accurate CRM records for real-time visibility into pipeline activity and performance metrics.
• Represent the company at industry events, fostering strong relationships and promoting the brand as a trusted, innovative partner.
• Ensure smooth handoff of new accounts to Account Managers by clearly communicating client needs and project details.
• Strategically plan and manage travel to maximize territory coverage while staying within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams — marketing, product development, and operations — to support proposals and onboarding.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities, providing feedback on market gaps and product potential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–7+ years of B2B outside sales or business development experience in the beverage industry.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding new business sales quotas.
• Experienced in managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract execution.
• Highly self-motivated, skilled at building relationships, opening doors in competitive markets, and closing deals.
• Strong CRM proficiency with disciplined data management practices.
• Collaborative team player, able to work across departments to develop solutions and support new account onboarding.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to assess customer needs, evaluate opportunities, and communicate clear value propositions.
• Strategic thinker who can identify emerging trends, competitive shifts, and market opportunities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Thrives in fast-paced, competitive environments with shifting priorities.
• This role involves regular travel, estimated at 50%.

Competitive base salary of $100,000 – $150,000 plus sales bonus program. Other benefits include Medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, paid company holidays and 401(k) plan.

This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.