Cogent Talent Solutions

Lead consulting engagements to improve client operational and financial performance. | Requires 5+ years consulting or operational leadership with strong financial management and ability to travel extensively. | Business Operations Consultant/Project Director POSITION OVERVIEW Work directly with privately held, owner-led businesses to materially improve operational performance, financial controls, and long-term profitability. What sets Cogent Analytics apart is also the defining expectation of this role: we are a client-centric, hands-on consulting firm, and our Project Directors operate as the owner’s boots-on-the-ground co-owner and partner. This is not a traditional consulting role built around recommendations and presentations. Our consultants work alongside business owners and their teams to implement change, improve performance, and deliver measurable results. Because our consultants work on-site with clients across the country, this position requires 100% domestic travel. IMPORTANT FIT NOTE This is not a traditional project management role. If your experience is primarily centered on project coordination, Agile/Scrum methodologies, workflow boards, timeline management, PMO leadership, or status reporting, this position is unlikely to align with your background. Successful Project Directors typically bring experience in one or more of the following areas: Business ownership Operational leadership Consulting P&L management Organizational development Change management Process improvement Hands-on implementation ROLE SUMMARY Business Consultant Project Directors work directly alongside business owners and leadership teams to install the operational, financial, organizational, and accountability systems required to run effectively and scale sustainably. Just as critical, they coach owners and stakeholders at every level to adopt new ways of thinking, operating, and leading, ensuring changes are understood, embraced, and sustained. This is hands-on, on-site transformation work that demands a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset and active leadership, not project oversight. The Business Consultant leads the client relationship from initial engagement through measurable outcomes, ensuring operational and financial improvement. Key responsibilities include driving financial performance, guiding organizational change, coaching ownership and employees, and managing the full lifecycle of the consulting engagement. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \n ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver measurable and sustainable client results reflected in improved profitability, cash flow, operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and overall business performance. Assess business operations and identify opportunities to improve processes, financial controls, accountability systems, organizational structure, and operational performance. Develop, implement, train, and evaluate solutions that address client challenges and create lasting operational and financial improvements. Work directly with business owners and leadership teams to implement change and improve operational execution. Coach owners, managers, and employees through organizational change while building alignment and accountability. Lead consulting engagements from implementation through measurable outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships. Communicate clearly and consistently with the assigned Assistant Director or Senior Project Director throughout the engagement. Document project activities, recommendations, progress, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability and willingness to travel nationally to client sites (100% travel required; typical travel schedule is Sunday evening through Friday afternoon, approximately 46 weeks per year). Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license, maintain current automobile insurance, and be able to independently rent and operate a vehicle for business travel. Authorized to work in the United States. Minimum of five years of consulting, operational leadership, business ownership, or executive management experience with a demonstrated history of delivering measurable business results. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, financial software, dashboards, CRM systems, and project management software. Strong financial acumen, including experience interpreting financial statements and using financial data to drive operational decisions. Experience managing budgets of $10 million or more preferred. Prior business ownership preferred. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, and uses sound judgment even when dealing with sensitive or emotional issues. Change Management – Communicates change effectively, builds consensus, monitors implementation, and evaluates results. Leadership – Demonstrates confidence, motivates others, inspires high performance, and accepts feedback. Judgment – Makes sound decisions, explains reasoning effectively, and earns trust through consistent and thoughtful decision-making. Results Driven – Maintains a strong commitment to achieving measurable results through prioritization, accountability, and disciplined execution. People Oriented – Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and builds strong relationships with clients, employees, and internal team members. Conflict Management – Approaches conflict with empathy, communicates differing perspectives professionally, and develops practical, forward-looking solutions. CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS Because of our strong focus on integrity and values, all team members are expected to embrace the following principles: We always put our clients first and choose the path that serves their best interests, even when it is not the easiest or most popular decision. We maintain the highest professional standards and operate with integrity and honesty in everything we do. We believe in collaboration among our administrative staff, leadership team, and Project Directors. We embrace the obligation to challenge the status quo and continuously seek better solutions. We value diverse perspectives and believe that sharing individual insights strengthens outcomes for both our clients and our organization. \n $130,000 - $165,000 a year All new Project Directors begin on a 1099 contractor basis for a minimum of 90 days. This serves as a mutual evaluation period. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity for review to transition into a full-time W-2 employee role with comprehensive benefits. Compensation is based on billable client work, with significant earning potential tied directly to performance and project engagement. Travel is covered by the company. \n WHY COGENT ANALYTICS? Our clients do not hire us for theory. They hire us to help them solve problems, implement change, improve profitability, and build stronger businesses. Successful Project Directors are equal parts consultant, coach, operator, teacher, and change agent. They are comfortable stepping into unfamiliar environments, earning the trust of business owners and employees, and leading organizations through meaningful transformation. If you are energized by solving complex business problems, implementing lasting change, and making a measurable impact inside privately held businesses across a wide range of industries, we encourage you to apply.

Lead onsite consulting engagements to improve operational and financial performance for owner-led businesses through hands-on implementation and coaching. | Requires minimum five years of consulting or operational leadership experience with strong financial acumen and ability to travel extensively. | Business Operations Consultant/Project Director POSITION OVERVIEW Work directly with privately held, owner-led businesses to materially improve operational performance, financial controls, and long-term profitability. What sets Cogent Analytics apart is also the defining expectation of this role: we are a client-centric, hands-on consulting firm, and our Project Directors operate as the owner's boots-on-the-ground co-owner and partner. This is not a traditional consulting role built around recommendations and presentations. Our consultants work alongside business owners and their teams to implement change, improve performance, and deliver measurable results. Because our consultants work on-site with clients across the country, this position requires 100% domestic travel. IMPORTANT FIT NOTE This is not a traditional project management role. If your experience is primarily centered on project coordination, Agile/Scrum methodologies, workflow boards, timeline management, PMO leadership, or status reporting, this position is unlikely to align with your background. Successful Project Directors typically bring experience in one or more of the following areas: • Business ownership • Operational leadership • Consulting • P&L management • Organizational development • Change management • Process improvement • Hands-on implementation ROLE SUMMARY Business Consultant Project Directors work directly alongside business owners and leadership teams to install the operational, financial, organizational, and accountability systems required to run effectively and scale sustainably. Just as critical, they coach owners and stakeholders at every level to adopt new ways of thinking, operating, and leading, ensuring changes are understood, embraced, and sustained. This is hands-on, on-site transformation work that demands a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset and active leadership, not project oversight. The Business Consultant leads the client relationship from initial engagement through measurable outcomes, ensuring operational and financial improvement. Key responsibilities include driving financial performance, guiding organizational change, coaching ownership and employees, and managing the full lifecycle of the consulting engagement. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Deliver measurable and sustainable client results reflected in improved profitability, cash flow, operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and overall business performance. • Assess business operations and identify opportunities to improve processes, financial controls, accountability systems, organizational structure, and operational performance. • Develop, implement, train, and evaluate solutions that address client challenges and create lasting operational and financial improvements. • Work directly with business owners and leadership teams to implement change and improve operational execution. • Coach owners, managers, and employees through organizational change while building alignment and accountability. • Lead consulting engagements from implementation through measurable outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships. • Communicate clearly and consistently with the assigned Assistant Director or Senior Project Director throughout the engagement. • Document project activities, recommendations, progress, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Ability and willingness to travel nationally to client sites (100% travel required; typical travel schedule is Sunday evening through Friday afternoon, approximately 46 weeks per year). • Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license, maintain current automobile insurance, and be able to independently rent and operate a vehicle for business travel. • Authorized to work in the United States. • Minimum of five years of consulting, operational leadership, business ownership, or executive management experience with a demonstrated history of delivering measurable business results. • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, financial software, dashboards, CRM systems, and project management software. • Strong financial acumen, including experience interpreting financial statements and using financial data to drive operational decisions. • Experience managing budgets of $10 million or more preferred. • Prior business ownership preferred. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, and uses sound judgment even when dealing with sensitive or emotional issues. Change Management - Communicates change effectively, builds consensus, monitors implementation, and evaluates results. Leadership - Demonstrates confidence, motivates others, inspires high performance, and accepts feedback. Judgment - Makes sound decisions, explains reasoning effectively, and earns trust through consistent and thoughtful decision-making. Results Driven - Maintains a strong commitment to achieving measurable results through prioritization, accountability, and disciplined execution. People Oriented - Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and builds strong relationships with clients, employees, and internal team members. Conflict Management - Approaches conflict with empathy, communicates differing perspectives professionally, and develops practical, forward-looking solutions. CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS Because of our strong focus on integrity and values, all team members are expected to embrace the following principles: • We always put our clients first and choose the path that serves their best interests, even when it is not the easiest or most popular decision. • We maintain the highest professional standards and operate with integrity and honesty in everything we do. • We believe in collaboration among our administrative staff, leadership team, and Project Directors. • We embrace the obligation to challenge the status quo and continuously seek better solutions. • We value diverse perspectives and believe that sharing individual insights strengthens outcomes for both our clients and our organization. $130,000 - $165,000 a year All new Project Directors begin on a 1099 contractor basis for a minimum of 90 days. This serves as a mutual evaluation period. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity for review to transition into a full-time W-2 employee role with comprehensive benefits. Compensation is based on billable client work, with significant earning potential tied directly to performance and project engagement. Travel is covered by the company. WHY COGENT ANALYTICS? Our clients do not hire us for theory. They hire us to help them solve problems, implement change, improve profitability, and build stronger businesses. Successful Project Directors are equal parts consultant, coach, operator, teacher, and change agent. They are comfortable stepping into unfamiliar environments, earning the trust of business owners and employees, and leading organizations through meaningful transformation. If you are energized by solving complex business problems, implementing lasting change, and making a measurable impact inside privately held businesses across a wide range of industries, we encourage you to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job

Oversees sales operations and manages accounting, HR, and safety compliance functions. | Requires 3-5 years sales experience, preferably in automotive aftermarket or window tinting, valid driver's license, and travel ability. | Position Summary As a vital member of our executive leadership team, the General Sales Manager drives revenue, oversees the daily sales operations, manages customer relations for automotive, residential, and commercial film services and oversees the Accounting and Human Resources functions. They lead the sales team, handle B2B accounts, ensure high customer satisfaction, and coordinate closely with the Operations Team for seamless scheduling and profitability.   \n \n $75,000 - $90,000 a year Roles & Responsibilities Sales * Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth: Set sales targets, manage the sales pipeline, and close high-value B2B and consumer deals (auto, residential, and commercial film). * Customer Education & Consultations: Assist walk-in customers and inbound callers, educating them on the benefits of various tint films, heat rejection, and ceramic coatings. * Team Management: Hire, train, and mentor a team of inside Customer Service Advisors (CSAs). * Estimate Management: Oversee the Flat-Glass operations including on-site estimates for residential and commercial flat-glass projects and the generation of accurate quotes. * Operations & Scheduling: Coordinate with the CSAs and the Operations team to schedule installations, manage shop capacity, and optimize workflow. * Marketing & Promotions: Develop local marketing strategies, manage social media inquiries, and leverage customer reviews to drive local business.  Multi-State Safety & Legal Compliance * Risk & Liability Shielding: Audit the deployment of digital Pre-Installation Inspection Forms and liability waivers to ensure 100% protection against fraudulent vehicle or property damage claims. * OSHA & Facility Safety: Manage all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), enforce proper hazardous material/chemical disposal guidelines, mandate PPE usage, and document all safety compliance training. * Insurance Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for annual commercial liability, workers' compensation, and garage-keepers insurance audits to preserve perfect safety ratings and low premiums. Financial Controls & Bookkeeping Operations (Excluding Taxes) * Daily Accounting Management: Oversee the Accounting function including Receivable (A/R) lifecycle for commercial storefront projects and high-volume automotive dealership fleets. Human Resources * People Management: Oversee the Human Resources function including hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, employee evaluations, and compliance. Pay Systems * Commission & Flat-Rate Tracking: Partner with accounting to oversee commission structures, hourly flat-rates, and performance bonuses, ensuring tech pay is accurately logged and tracked. Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) The accountabilities are the important functions that the Company depends on you doing well in a timely and efficient manner. The KPI’s are some of the ways we will measure your performance of these duties. Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in the automotive aftermarket, flat glass, or window tinting industry. * Deep product knowledge of automotive window film, Paint Protection Film (PPF), and commercial/residential glass films is a major plus. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and closing skills. * Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Point-of-Sale (POS) and CRM software. * Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. * Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Kansas City metropolitan area, with the ability to routinely travel between our Overland Park, Lee's Summit, and Independence locations. Special Position Requirements  * May be required to work overtime and on weekends. Work Requirements  * Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds; Frequently bend, stoop, squat or twist * Frequently standing or walking * Repeatedly grasp, push/pull, or perform other finger and hand manipulations \n Base salary listed plus quarterly bonuses and sales incentives.    Full benefits - Health, Dental, Vision Retirement Plan options PTO / Holiday

Lead day-to-day operations of a custom marble fabrication facility to drive efficiency and organizational growth. | Requires technical background in stone fabrication, 3+ years management experience, proficiency in Auto CAD and Alpha Cam, and physical ability to lift 75 pounds. | Our client is a trusted and established manufacturer of custom cultured marble fixtures, serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1978. Known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, the company offers a wide range of products, including countertops, vanities, and shower bases, all fabricated in-house from high-quality materials. With a focus on innovation and design, our client is looking to hire an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive efficiency and organizational growth. \n Responsibilities Select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees. Work closely with GM and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation. Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements. Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations. Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations Perform analysis of inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data, and reducing sub-contractors' expenses. Serve as a primary point of contact when there is customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. Safeguards all company property against theft or damage including but not limited to computers, electronic equipment, phones, gas cards, trucks, and tools. Track employees’ skills set and levels and ensure proper training and cross-training of employees to achieve maximum productivity and labor utilization. Conduct quality inspections on completed work Assist with various other duties as needed. Qualifications Must be able to pass a drug test. High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Technical background working with natural stone and quartz fabrication. Experience and familiarity with blueprints, sketches, models, or project descriptions. A minimum of 3 years of management experience with a minimum of 5 direct reports. Knowledge of fabrication production management. Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations. Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts. Experience in reporting on key production metrics. Experience with CNC Saw & Routers and hand power saw, grinders and polishers Proficient in MS Office, Alpha Cam and Auto CAD. Good active learning, time management, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work flexible hours and handle heavy material. Ability to speak fluent English, read, understand, and follow both verbal and written instructions. Strong attention to measurements and details Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds May be required to work on an occasional weekend(s). \n $80,000 - $90,000 a year Bonus based on KPIs Medical, Dental, Vision PTO / Holidays 401k with matching Life Insurance / AD&D \n