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Goods iQ · North Kingstown, RI · Hybrid · Full-Time
$85,000 – $120,000 DOE · Mon–Thu In-Office / Fri Remote
About Goods iQ
Some companies follow trends. We set them.
Goods iQ develops smart, innovative consumer products and we are relentless about ensuring they show up, stand out, and outsell the competition at every retail touchpoint. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Bostitch® Office Products, PaperPro®, LockerMate®, PureOptics™ LED Lighting, and Spec Ops™ Tools. Behind every one of them is a team of makers, creators, and category disruptors who move fast, think big, and hold themselves to an uncomfortably high standard.
We run on honesty, collaboration, and a shared obsession with excellence. We celebrate the wins — loudly and often.
The Role
Own the customer. Own the number. Grow both.
Goods iQ is looking for an Account Manager to take full ownership of a portfolio of named accounts, carry the revenue and margin number against them, and open new doors where we have no history.
This is not an account maintenance job. You will inherit real relationships and be measured on how much bigger you make them, running the day-to-day with precision while spending a meaningful share of your week prospecting accounts we do not yet sell. You will represent the Goods iQ office and lighting portfolio including Bostitch, PaperPro, and PureOptics LED across retail, eCommerce, industrial, and distribution channels, working with product, operations, and marketing to build the plans that win shelf space and hold it.
Equal parts closer and operator. Comfortable negotiating price with a buyer in the morning and rebuilding a forecast in the afternoon. Reporting to a Vice President of Sales, with direct visibility to the executive team.
We hire owners, not order-takers. We need someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do. You see a gap, you close it. You spot an opportunity; you build the case and act on it. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and each other.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management and Growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and other key decision-makers at assigned accounts, including S.P. Richards, W.B. Mason, CVS, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick Blick, Grainger, Zoro, Fastenal, McMaster Carr, MSC and other regional office and lighting products retailers and wholesale distributors.
- Develop and execute customer-specific account plans aligned with each customer’s objectives, category strategies, and growth opportunities.
- Drive revenue and market-share growth through increased category penetration, expanded distribution, promotional programs, seasonal offerings, and successful new-product launches.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and upselling opportunities across the company’s office-products and lighting portfolios.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and with prospective retail and wholesale partners.
- Maintain accurate and timely product information, content, pricing, and program details within customer portals and systems to support item setup, line reviews, new-product submissions, and ongoing account requirements.
Pricing, Promotions and Profitability
- Lead customer negotiations involving pricing, programs, terms, and agreements while protecting profitability and building strong, long-term partnerships.
- Develop and execute customer-specific promotional plans designed to increase sales, distribution, and market share.
- Lead annual and seasonal promotional planning around key selling periods, including trade show cycles, back-to-school, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Prime Day, Veterans Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the holiday season, and other high-velocity retail events.
- Monitor customer and product profitability, identifying opportunities to improve pricing, promotional effectiveness, product mix, and return on investment.
- Analyze performance continuously and adjust account strategies to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability objectives.
Retail Merchandising and Point-of-Sale Conversion
- Develop retail merchandising strategies that maximize product visibility, shopper engagement, and conversion at the shelf.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to create compelling planograms, displays, promotional materials, and shelf standards that reflect category best practices and position Goods iQ brands as the clear consumer choice.
- Continually raise the standard of retail execution by developing breakthrough merchandising solutions that improve the customer experience and drive higher conversion.
- Monitor in-store execution across assigned accounts and establish feedback loops that support timely corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Use available shelf-level performance and conversion data to refine merchandising strategies, optimize product placement, and improve or eliminate underperforming displays.
Forecasting and Service-Level Performance
- Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, and customers to develop accurate forecasts and demand plans for base business, promotions, seasonal programs, and new-product launches.
- Monitor inventory, order flow, fill rates, and customer service metrics, proactively addressing potential supply or execution issues.
- Coordinate internally to deliver industry-leading service levels and consistently strong customer scorecard performance.
Performance and Analytics
- Track and analyze key performance indicators, including sales, margin, distribution, conversion, traffic, inventory, fill rates, promotional performance, competitive activity, and consumer trends.
- Translate customer and market data into clear insights, recommendations, and action plans that improve account performance.
- Prepare regular account updates, sales forecasts, performance reviews, and business presentations for customers and company leadership.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary internal point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring clear, timely, and consistent communication across the organization.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations to execute customer programs successfully and resolve issues quickly.
- Coordinate internal priorities and resources to ensure the organization is fully aligned around customer commitments, growth opportunities, and performance objectives.
Skills and Competencies
Commercial Selling and Negotiation
- Proven ability to sell into buyers and merchants, from first call through line review to purchase order
- Skilled negotiator who protects margin under pressure and understands the difference between winning a deal and winning an account
- Strong commercial instincts, with a working command of how pricing, promotion, assortment, and terms combine to drive profitable revenue
- Track record of measurable growth within assigned accounts, with the receipts to prove it
New Business Development
- Genuine hunter instinct, comfortable opening doors where the brand has no history and no warm introduction
- Disciplined about pipeline, from prospect identification and qualification through to first shipment
- Builds the case for the brand rather than waiting for the customer to ask, and can carry a category story into a room of skeptics
- Treats an existing account as a platform for expansion, not a territory to defend
Data and Analytics Fluency
- Strong analytical skills, with capability in AI tools, Excel, Salesforce CRM
- Fluent in POS and sell-through data, and able to spot trends in advance
- Experience with Vendor Central, Seller Central, Retail Link, and comparable customer portals
- Owns forecast accuracy and inventory health, and turns complex customer data into a clear, executive-ready narrative
Ownership Mindset
- Full accountability for the number, the relationship, and the outcome, not just the activity
- Comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives across product, operations, and marketing without direct authority
- Thrives where priorities shift and ambiguity is the norm
- Trusted to go above and beyond to get the job done
Collaboration and Communication
- Builds alignment across every function that touches the customer
- Clear, confident communicator who keeps internal stakeholders and customer contacts equally well informed
- Represents the brand credibly in front of a buyer, at a line review, and on a trade show floor
- Genuine passion for retail, omnichannel, eCommerce, and the professional consumer goods category
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in sales and key account management
- Strong experience managing key distribution channels, particularly in retail/omni and eCommerce
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and improving key account performance
- Deep understanding of pricing, promotions, and retail & digital shelf optimization
- Experience with customer portals for setting up products
- Experience with Salesforce CRM a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Military experience a strong plus — we deeply respect the leadership and ownership it develops
Why Goods iQ
The Opportunity
This isn’t a role where you inherit a playbook and execute someone else’s vision. You’ll help write it. At Goods iQ, you’ll have the resources, the runway, and the executive backing to do the best work of your career.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $85,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus eligibility
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO + parental leave
- Real advancement opportunities — we promote the builders
The Culture
We don’t just talk about culture — we protect it. Goods iQ runs on freedom, honesty, and a shared obsession with excellence. We hire owners, not order-takers: people who push boundaries, speak candidly, hold themselves to a higher standard, and then celebrate the wins together.
Expect flexible schedules, a casual dress code (hats and hoodies welcome), team events that actually don’t feel forced, and leadership that keeps its door open and its ego in check.
The Workspace
Our Quonset Business Park headquarters in North Kingstown, RI is a modern, thoughtfully designed space built for the way creative teams actually work.
- Comfortable lounges and collaboration breakout areas
- Adjustable sit-stand desks throughout
- Fully stocked gourmet kitchen — and yes, beer on tap
- Outdoor quad steps from a scenic bike path that ends at the beach
Job Details
- Role: Account Manager
- Type: Full-Time
- Location: North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Work arrangement: Hybrid — Monday–Thursday in-office, Friday remote
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Travel: Up to 50%
- Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Kingstown, RI 02852 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – OFFICE & LIGHTING
Goods iQ · North Kingstown, RI · Hybrid · Full-Time
$85,000 – $120,000 DOE · Mon–Thu In-Office / Fri Remote
About Goods iQ
Some companies follow trends. We set them.
Goods iQ develops smart, innovative consumer products and we are relentless about ensuring they show up, stand out, and outsell the competition at every retail touchpoint. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Bostitch® Office Products, PaperPro®, LockerMate®, PureOptics™ LED Lighting, and Spec Ops™ Tools. Behind every one of them is a team of makers, creators, and category disruptors who move fast, think big, and hold themselves to an uncomfortably high standard.
We run on honesty, collaboration, and a shared obsession with excellence. We celebrate the wins — loudly and often.
The Role
Own the customer. Own the number. Grow both.
Goods iQ is looking for an Account Manager to take full ownership of a portfolio of named accounts, carry the revenue and margin number against them, and open new doors where we have no history.
This is not an account maintenance job. You will inherit real relationships and be measured on how much bigger you make them, running the day-to-day with precision while spending a meaningful share of your week prospecting accounts we do not yet sell. You will represent the Goods iQ office and lighting portfolio including Bostitch, PaperPro, and PureOptics LED across retail, eCommerce, industrial, and distribution channels, working with product, operations, and marketing to build the plans that win shelf space and hold it.
Equal parts closer and operator. Comfortable negotiating price with a buyer in the morning and rebuilding a forecast in the afternoon. Reporting to a Vice President of Sales, with direct visibility to the executive team.
We hire owners, not order-takers. We need someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do. You see a gap, you close it. You spot an opportunity; you build the case and act on it. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and each other.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management and Growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and other key decision-makers at assigned accounts, including S.P. Richards, W.B. Mason, CVS, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick Blick, Grainger, Zoro, Fastenal, McMaster Carr, MSC and other regional office and lighting products retailers and wholesale distributors.
- Develop and execute customer-specific account plans aligned with each customer’s objectives, category strategies, and growth opportunities.
- Drive revenue and market-share growth through increased category penetration, expanded distribution, promotional programs, seasonal offerings, and successful new-product launches.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and upselling opportunities across the company’s office-products and lighting portfolios.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and with prospective retail and wholesale partners.
- Maintain accurate and timely product information, content, pricing, and program details within customer portals and systems to support item setup, line reviews, new-product submissions, and ongoing account requirements.
Pricing, Promotions and Profitability
- Lead customer negotiations involving pricing, programs, terms, and agreements while protecting profitability and building strong, long-term partnerships.
- Develop and execute customer-specific promotional plans designed to increase sales, distribution, and market share.
- Lead annual and seasonal promotional planning around key selling periods, including trade show cycles, back-to-school, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Prime Day, Veterans Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the holiday season, and other high-velocity retail events.
- Monitor customer and product profitability, identifying opportunities to improve pricing, promotional effectiveness, product mix, and return on investment.
- Analyze performance continuously and adjust account strategies to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability objectives.
Retail Merchandising and Point-of-Sale Conversion
- Develop retail merchandising strategies that maximize product visibility, shopper engagement, and conversion at the shelf.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to create compelling planograms, displays, promotional materials, and shelf standards that reflect category best practices and position Goods iQ brands as the clear consumer choice.
- Continually raise the standard of retail execution by developing breakthrough merchandising solutions that improve the customer experience and drive higher conversion.
- Monitor in-store execution across assigned accounts and establish feedback loops that support timely corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Use available shelf-level performance and conversion data to refine merchandising strategies, optimize product placement, and improve or eliminate underperforming displays.
Forecasting and Service-Level Performance
- Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, and customers to develop accurate forecasts and demand plans for base business, promotions, seasonal programs, and new-product launches.
- Monitor inventory, order flow, fill rates, and customer service metrics, proactively addressing potential supply or execution issues.
- Coordinate internally to deliver industry-leading service levels and consistently strong customer scorecard performance.
Performance and Analytics
- Track and analyze key performance indicators, including sales, margin, distribution, conversion, traffic, inventory, fill rates, promotional performance, competitive activity, and consumer trends.
- Translate customer and market data into clear insights, recommendations, and action plans that improve account performance.
- Prepare regular account updates, sales forecasts, performance reviews, and business presentations for customers and company leadership.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary internal point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring clear, timely, and consistent communication across the organization.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations to execute customer programs successfully and resolve issues quickly.
- Coordinate internal priorities and resources to ensure the organization is fully aligned around customer commitments, growth opportunities, and performance objectives.
Skills and Competencies
Commercial Selling and Negotiation
- Proven ability to sell into buyers and merchants, from first call through line review to purchase order
- Skilled negotiator who protects margin under pressure and understands the difference between winning a deal and winning an account
- Strong commercial instincts, with a working command of how pricing, promotion, assortment, and terms combine to drive profitable revenue
- Track record of measurable growth within assigned accounts, with the receipts to prove it
New Business Development
- Genuine hunter instinct, comfortable opening doors where the brand has no history and no warm introduction
- Disciplined about pipeline, from prospect identification and qualification through to first shipment
- Builds the case for the brand rather than waiting for the customer to ask, and can carry a category story into a room of skeptics
- Treats an existing account as a platform for expansion, not a territory to defend
Data and Analytics Fluency
- Strong analytical skills, with capability in AI tools, Excel, Salesforce CRM
- Fluent in POS and sell-through data, and able to spot trends in advance
- Experience with Vendor Central, Seller Central, Retail Link, and comparable customer portals
- Owns forecast accuracy and inventory health, and turns complex customer data into a clear, executive-ready narrative
Ownership Mindset
- Full accountability for the number, the relationship, and the outcome, not just the activity
- Comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives across product, operations, and marketing without direct authority
- Thrives where priorities shift and ambiguity is the norm
- Trusted to go above and beyond to get the job done
Collaboration and Communication
- Builds alignment across every function that touches the customer
- Clear, confident communicator who keeps internal stakeholders and customer contacts equally well informed
- Represents the brand credibly in front of a buyer, at a line review, and on a trade show floor
- Genuine passion for retail, omnichannel, eCommerce, and the professional consumer goods category
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in sales and key account management
- Strong experience managing key distribution channels, particularly in retail/omni and eCommerce
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and improving key account performance
- Deep understanding of pricing, promotions, and retail & digital shelf optimization
- Experience with customer portals for setting up products
- Experience with Salesforce CRM a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Military experience a strong plus — we deeply respect the leadership and ownership it develops
Why Goods iQ
The Opportunity
This isn’t a role where you inherit a playbook and execute someone else’s vision. You’ll help write it. At Goods iQ, you’ll have the resources, the runway, and the executive backing to do the best work of your career.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $85,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus eligibility
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO + parental leave
- Real advancement opportunities — we promote the builders
The Culture
We don’t just talk about culture — we protect it. Goods iQ runs on freedom, honesty, and a shared obsession with excellence. We hire owners, not order-takers: people who push boundaries, speak candidly, hold themselves to a higher standard, and then celebrate the wins together.
Expect flexible schedules, a casual dress code (hats and hoodies welcome), team events that actually don’t feel forced, and leadership that keeps its door open and its ego in check.
The Workspace
Our Quonset Business Park headquarters in North Kingstown, RI is a modern, thoughtfully designed space built for the way creative teams actually work.
- Comfortable lounges and collaboration breakout areas
- Adjustable sit-stand desks throughout
- Fully stocked gourmet kitchen — and yes, beer on tap
- Outdoor quad steps from a scenic bike path that ends at the beach
Job Details
- Role: Account Manager
- Type: Full-Time
- Location: North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Work arrangement: Hybrid — Monday–Thursday in-office, Friday remote
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Travel: Up to 50%
- Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Kingstown, RI 02852 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852
H-1B Electronics Job Roles in Rhode Island
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Which electronics companies in Rhode Island sponsor H-1B visas?
Rhode Island's H-1B visa electronics sponsorship activity is led by defense and technology firms. Raytheon Technologies, headquartered in the state and operating large facilities in North Kingstown, regularly files Labor Condition Applications for electronics and systems engineering roles. Crane Currency, Agilent-affiliated labs, and smaller contract electronics manufacturers in the Providence metro area also appear in OFLC H-1B disclosure data. Sponsorship patterns vary by year and business need, so reviewing current LCA filings through OFLC records reflects the most accurate picture.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most electronics H-1B sponsorship jobs?
North Kingstown and Providence account for the largest share of electronics H-1B activity in Rhode Island. North Kingstown hosts significant defense contractor operations where electrical, systems, and hardware engineering roles are common. Providence, as the state's commercial and university hub, attracts electronics firms and R&D operations. Woonsocket and East Providence also have manufacturing and electronics assembly employers with H-1B filing histories, though at lower volumes than the two main centers.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field are the core of H-1B eligibility. In electronics, this covers electrical engineers, hardware design engineers, embedded systems engineers, RF and antenna engineers, PCB layout engineers, and signal processing specialists. Quality and reliability engineering roles with electronics-specific degree requirements also qualify. Positions described as general technician or assembly work, where no specific degree is required, typically do not meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find electronics H-1B sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search: you can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface electronics roles in Rhode Island where employers have verified H-1B filing history. Because Migrate Mate draws on OFLC Labor Condition Application data, the results reflect actual sponsorship activity rather than employer self-reporting. Supplementing your search by reviewing current LCA disclosures through the OFLC Wage Search tool can also confirm which Rhode Island electronics employers have active certifications for your target role type.
Are there state-specific factors that affect H-1B sponsorship for electronics roles in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's electronics hiring is heavily shaped by its defense industrial base, which means many H-1B roles involve government contract work. Employers on federal contracts may require security clearances for certain positions, which can complicate or lengthen the hiring process for foreign nationals who have not previously held U.S. clearance eligibility. Rhode Island's relatively small labor market also means fewer total H-1B filings statewide compared to larger tech hubs, so the pool of actively sponsoring electronics employers is more concentrated than in states like California or Massachusetts.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B electronics jobs in Rhode Island?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.