One of our top local HVAC clients has partnered with us to find a proven hunter for their service sales team. They are one of Minnesota’s largest and fastest-growing independent mechanical contractors (Top 5 in service, Top 10 in sheet metal hours statewide). They serve restaurants, convenience stores, data centers, and commercial facilities with HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, plumbing, and full facility/handyman services – truly a one-stop shop.
This newly created role (growth position, 3rd on the team) owns retention and new revenue across an existing book of accounts while aggressively prospecting for preventative maintenance agreements and small projects. You’ll act as the trusted advisor and liaison between clients and field teams, inheriting house accounts for immediate impact and unlimited upside.
They pay 100% of health/dental/vision for the entire family, and have a great compensation plan landing year 1 employees in the $150k – $200k range, with roadway to $300k+.
They have a high-energy, fun culture with quarterly events, trips throughout the state, and a team that truly enjoys working together.
This is a rare opportunity to join an employee-owned packaging automation integrator that had a record year north of $100M and is still growing fast. The company designs and integrates full sanitary packaging lines for food, dairy, and beverage manufacturers, filler to pallet, and they’re OEM-neutral, so you’re selling what’s right for the customer, not pushing a specific brand. No territories means no ceiling. Projects run $3M to $20M, commissions pay on booking, and the top rep cleared $500K last year. Strong base salary with a draw to bridge the ramp, plus a 25% ESOP contribution that compounds annually. This is a Michigan-based role, but the right candidate can be anywhere in the Midwest with willingness to travel up to 50%.
This isn’t a transactional role. Sales cycles are long, deals are complex, and you’re working directly with plant engineers and operations leads to figure out how to scale a packaging line. You’ll use a Sandler-based process and have application engineering support once an opportunity is qualified. The culture is values-driven, with a strong emphasis on humility, ownership mentality, and playing well with a tight-knit team. If you want real ownership, financial upside, and a seat at the table in a company that genuinely shares its success with employees, this could be the right fit for you!
Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? SkyWater is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the Detroit Lakes area to hire their Human Resources Manager. In this role, you’ll partner closely with business leaders to shape talent strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact by connecting people strategies to business results while supporting both hourly and salaried employees’ day-to-day HR needs.
Our client is a growing industrial services company serving customers throughout North America. Following a recent acquisition and significant investment in growth initiatives, the organization is expanding its sales team to capitalize on strong market demand across multiple industrial sectors.
This is an opportunity to join a stable, profitable business that serves large industrial and manufacturing customers while providing employees with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to succeed.
The Industrial Sales Representative will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships within an assigned territory. This consultative sales role focuses on helping industrial customers improve asset longevity, facility performance, compliance, and operational efficiency through specialized service solutions.
The successful candidate will inherit existing customer relationships and active opportunities while being expected to generate new business and expand strategic accounts.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to sell value-added solutions, build long-term customer relationships, and join a company positioned for substantial growth, we encourage you to apply.
SkyWater was just engaged on a Territory Sales Manager based out of the Southeast, covering a high performing territory across Virginia and the Carolinas. This 100 year old manufacturer and wholesaler is highly respected in their industry for their high quality products and top notch customer service. In addition to their extensive luxury product line, the company is an award winning service provider.
Due to a recent retirement on the sales team, the Territory Sales position is open. The territory consists of an existing book of business and is just over $1.5M in revenue. This role is designed to be a relationship building role working closely with existing accounts as well as driving new business development. The Territory Sales Manager will work closely with new and existing clients in a consultative sales process.
The focus of this role is the effective execution of new business and innovation. This is a pivotal role that will be accomplished by someone who is experienced and proactive in this capacity. This individual must be ambitious, possess great people skills, and have an attention to detail. The ideal candidate has experience managing a large territory, a background in selling both product and services, and a consultative sales process.
The position comes with an above-market base salary, uncapped commissions, and an incredible company culture!
Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office and become part of a nationally recognized management-side employment practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters for employers ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive platform that emphasizes professional development and client exposure.
The ideal candidate will have:
2–5 years of labor and employment law experience.
Experience handling employment litigation matters, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and court appearances.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, leave and accommodation matters, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.
Experience advising employers on workplace law issues, employee relations, employment agreements, policies, reductions in force, and risk mitigation strategies.
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and Illinois bar admission.
Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
SkyWater Search Partners in Minnetonka is hiring a Technical Recruiter within our well-established and growing Information Technology practice. This is a great opportunity for someone highly motivated, curious and passionate about learning more about the technology field and high-demand roles within that space.
SkyWater Search Partners is consistently ranked the #1 Executive Search firm in Minnesota by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and Forbes. We place more professionals in full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm and continue to differentiate ourselves through performance, culture, and opportunity.
We have also earned multiple Best Place to Work awards, as voted by our employees, and pride ourselves on offering an engaging, high-performance culture. Our office environment includes top-tier amenities, and every individual runs a full desk with a focus on results—not activity metrics. We believe in building meaningful relationships and being true talent partners to our clients.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlimited Earning Potential: We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission—giving you the opportunity to earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with a AI tools, LinkedIn Recruiter license and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. Our in-house marketing team supports personal branding and provides professional-grade pitch materials to elevate your outreach.
Training & Mentorship: We invest heavily in your success through hands-on training with your manager and team, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success. You’ll be eligible to earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited vacation, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
Culture: Our culture is authentic, collaborative, and fun. From quarterly meetings and happy hours to holiday parties, summer boat cruises, and family events, we prioritize connection. We also give back through community initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.
Do you have 2-4 years of public accounting experience and are starting to feel like this may have been your last busy season?
We’re partnering with a multi-billion-dollar, publicly traded organization to identify a Senior Accountant to join their Minneapolis-based team.
This role sits within a highly visible group responsible for external and regulatory reporting, including SEC filings, financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and partnering with both internal stakeholders and external auditors. It’s a great opportunity to gain exposure to complex accounting matters while building a strong foundation in public company reporting.
What really stands out is the long-term growth potential. This team has a strong track record of developing talent and serving as a stepping stone into broader accounting, finance, and leadership roles throughout the organization.
If you’re looking for your first move out of public accounting and want to join a company where people build long-term careers, this could be a really strong next step.
We have been engaged by a well-known advisory firm in Minneapolis to identify a leader for one of their growing valuations practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to own projects and teams while still being involved in the work, and the compensation and work-life-balance combination is one of the best on the market.
This specific group provides valuation, sell/buy-side, and value-creation services for lower-middle-market firms and I’m seeking someone who can own client relationships, execute on a wide variety of work, and learn quickly — the firm is constantly adapting and bringing new ideas and services to the table, so are an agile and entrepreneurial group (and don’t worry, this is NOT with a public accounting firm.)
They are downtown with an awesome office they use 2-3x per week, have a strict “no-ego” policy, and only hire externally when growth demands it — they have a phenomenal track record of promoting internally.
Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of business valuation experience, CPA & ABV certifications a plus.
We are seeking a senior leader to oversee business performance across a network of franchise locations throughout Canada. This role combines franchise operations leadership with strategic marketing oversight, requiring a unique blend of operational excellence, relationship management, and customer growth expertise.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this individual will drive operational performance, support franchisee success, lead market growth initiatives, and partner closely with marketing leadership to develop and execute regional marketing strategies. The role will lead a team of operations professionals while also influencing marketing resources and external partners to achieve business objectives.
This position is based in Toronto and requires regular travel throughout Canada, with occasional travel to the United States.
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