at MSDSONLINE dba VelocityEHS in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY:
This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States or Canada.
An Associate Consultant is a member of the highly knowledgeable and customer driven Consultant team that represents VelocityEHS professionally by applying their knowledge and skills. This dynamic team works with our enterprise customers to successfully implement VelocityEHS’s suite of EHS/ESG solutions, bring industry knowledge back to the product team, provide internal support for implementation questions, brainstorm solutions, and act as the hub of communication to all project team members. This person will focus on understanding the customer's goals and delivering comprehensive system product implementations and training.
This person will have experience delivering successful software implementation projects in a service-based organization and understand the importance of delivering simple, easy-to-use software solutions to our clients. They are an effective communicator, detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, have a willingness to learn and have experience in a SaaS environment. The VelocityEHS work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We have a results-oriented culture that demands intelligence, teamwork, and follow-through. If you have these qualities and are a self-starter with creativity and a strong work ethic, then this is the job for you - check out the details below and apply now.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Full lifecycle implementation and delivery of multiple enterprise-wide Environment, Health & Safety software solutions.
- Evaluate customer business processes, anticipating requirements, identifying areas for improvements, and balancing their project priorities
- Lead business requirements gathering sessions and identifying recommended solutions to meet those business requirements
- Facilitate meetings, create and maintain documentation, and leverage presentations to share ideas and findings
- Perform quality assurance testing on system configurations and customizations
- Conduct train-the-trainer training and online training for clients
- Meet strategic objectives that help meet company goals regarding results, quality, and productivity standards
- Ensure effective working relationship with various departments to accomplish shared objectives that support a positive customer experience
- Travel to customer’s locations to conduct onsite consultations and training sessions, as needed or requested
- Subject Matter Experts (SME) – Maintain/retain VelocityEHS product and services knowledge at all times
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, working in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience in the field of EHS
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Analysis and/or Sustainability industry and legislation
- Self-starter that can collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team
- Experience maintaining a high level of activity, working on multiple projects, and working effectively in a team environment
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders to identify acceptable solutions
- The ability to adopt a user mindset to understand and identify business needs of clients and provide an exceptional customer experience
- Advanced experience with facilitating meetings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in articulation of issues, risks, and proposed solutions
- Strong attention to detail, policies, and procedures with the ability to identify and recommend improvement opportunities
- Strong computer literacy and ability to navigate large data sets and web-based products/solutions
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) and web conferencing software
What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!
- Generous time off programs
- Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
- Parental leave plans for all family types
- Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
- Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
- Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
- Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
- Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)
We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting hrpolicy@ehs.com
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.
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