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If you're energized by meeting new people, building strategic partnerships, spending time in the field, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to meet you.\nWhat You'll Do As the Director, Sales, you'll serve as the face of Aspire CoffeeWorks and our ambassador throughout the Chicagoland region and beyond, developing relationships that fuel both business growth and social impact. 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