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Upcoming
Events
Digital Rochester Networking @ Tribeca Tuesday May 6 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn and Link! - LinkedIn 101 – Getting Started – Making the 1st 100
Connections - registration required Wednesday May 7, 4:30pm – 6:00pm (evening
session).
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ the Bagel Bin Tuesday May 13,
11:30am – 1:00pm.
Jumpstart: Concise, Meaningful Introductions @ Rochester Works Wednesday
May 14 11:00am – 1:00pm.
“Mega” social event@ Johnny’s Irish Pub Wednesday May 21, 4:30pm –
7:30pm.
August Group Job Fair @ MCC Thursday June 5, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
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Words to Ponder
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"Don’t tell people how to live their
lives, just tell stories, because they can figure out how to apply the
stories to their lives."
- Randy Pausch
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"It’s not about how to achieve your
dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the
right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to
you."
- Randy Pausch
Got a thought to share? Send it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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Member Announcements
Have an announcement to share?
Here you can
share so many things. You're a new member and want share your elevator
speech. You never know who might spot it, perhaps a recruiter or business
owner looking for someone just like you.
Perhaps you've landed a new position and wish
to share the story and gratitude.
Maybe you are coordinating an event for
community or charity and seek support.
This is where we'll post it. This section
reflects our members. Make contributions.
It's all about members for members and more
here. Send your email to
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Feature
Articles
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article to contribute? We welcome your contributions. Make a difference. Share a story. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Job
Postings
Hidden
jobs are welcomed for sharing at
jobs@augustgroup.org. If the job
your neighbor,
friend or family shared with you is not right for you, it might be
perfect for an August Group colleague. This is a great place for
practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here
when members own the content?
We
welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis.
Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for
inclusion in the newsletter. A lack of help means fewer jobs get
posted in a timely manner. Why not be the first one to see new
postings??!!
NEW
Postings this week
Previously posted jobs
See the August Group
Newsletter Archives
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News from the Power Networking Groups
The
Power Networking Groups have been the most effective of all
programs offered by The August Group. We hope that the member's
will report regularly to the newsletter of their successes and stories
shared. Submit notes to
newsletter@augustgroup.org and insert
"PNG" in the Subject line.
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Feature
Articles
The August Group registers with LinkedIn
LinkedIn Groups add Authentication
LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an authentication
procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn members would honorably
list in their profiles those groups to which they were truly belonged. It’s
been observed that this is not the case. LinkedIn refined the Groups
function. Now groups can register with LinkedIn and one’s membership in a
group must be authenticated. When authenticated your profile will display
the group’s logo in your profile.
The Value of LinkedIn Groups
What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you must
know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people you know
well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed that if you
are a member of a group that you may share common interests yet not know all
members well enough to have their email addresses. The August Group would be
a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely to bump into members of
2005 or today, yet all share a common interest in networking.
The Value of Joining The August Group’s LinkedIn Group
When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections in
general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is that
they are limited to making connections with only those people they meet in
that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August Group and
who qualify as members. If you take each member and their LinkedIn
connections each member would have access to millions of connections and
contacts online. The most difficult challenge is finding contacts. LinkedIn
enables the finding. The August Group facilitates making the connections
real with warm introductions and face to face meetings. All August Group
members benefit adding their affiliation to The August Group to their
LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to connect to millions, and that is not
an exaggerated claim, then become a LinkedIn member and join The August
Group within LinkedIn.
Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group Group (Did I say that
correctly?)
Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to
LinkedIn
and you can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool
either play with it or visit the Upcoming Events
section to learn about upcoming training.
To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two requirements.
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You must demonstrate
your networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about
networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members
who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a
member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will
have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
NOTE – you can be a member of The August Group, with less than 50
LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT be a member of The August
Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50 connections.
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We will verify your
participation in The August Group either past or present.
No one will be initially rejected for failing either of these requirements.
After your request is made you will have 30 days to meet both authentication
and 50 connections requirements. If these requirements are not met in that
time frame your request will be rejected and you will be instructed as to
how you might achieve membership in the future. If connecting to millions or
simply hundreds matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn,
learn the tool and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.
For the skeptical go to the
Media Coverage
page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time
and other leading publications regularly feature this game changing online
application that is networking for professionals. You'll find the
Fortune Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn" most
interesting.
Join TAG Group in LinkedIn
by clicking on this link.
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Job Postings
New job postings this week
Training Officer, P-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 July 2008
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 13 Feb 2008
DUTY STATION: Geneva
SALARY: USD139,000.00 TO USD147,300.00
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Programme Support and Management
Services, the incumbent will plan, organize, manage and supervise the work
of the Staff Development and and Learning Unit at OHCHR. The incumbent will:
Identify and analyze OHCHR staff development and career support needs, in
consultation with management and staff, based on an analysis of
organizational needs and current/evolving capacity and in keeping with
general UN policies, to develop an overall OHCHR staff training policy.
Liaise and coordinate closely with OHRM and UNOG Staff Development and
Learning services to ensure consistency, effective use of their services and
expertise as relevant to OHCHR needs, and to avoid duplication of efforts,
resources and activities.
Implement and monitor annual staff training plans for OHCHR Professional and
General Service staff in Geneva, New York and the field, with regard to the
upgrading of their substantive and technical skills. Periodically review the
effectiveness of staff development and career support schemes at OHCHR,
prepare monitoring reports and recommend adjustments as needed. Provide
advice on mobility and career development to staff at all levels in all
categories taking into account the overall career development and support
policies and activities of the UN Secretariat. Provide performance
management advice to staff and management. Ensure appropriate linkages
between staff training and career development; work with substantive OHCHR
Units and field offices to ensure the development of appropriate staff
training programmes on relevant issues.
Develop orientation programme for OHCHR staff to complement UNOG’s programme;
develop a “buddy system” to complement existing mentoring programmes,
coordinate pre-retirement information and briefings for staff in the field
who are unable to benefit from the annual UNOG pre-retirement programme.
Supervise the development of training materials on technical issues and
skills necessary to meet OHCHR staff training and development needs. Bring
to the attention of the Methodology, Education and Training Unit (METU) any
need with regard to the development of training materials on substantive
human rights issues and skills relevant to OHCHR staff training and
development needs, to ensure that such materials are available. Design and
organize workshops, information sessions, video and panel presentations
relating to locally arranged career support and development programme for
staff. Act as focal point in locally arranged inter-agency staff training
programmes and activities.
Identify in-house and external resources to conduct staff training
programmes. Coordinate the development of the biannual plan and budget for
staff training, based on input from relevant parts of the Office, manage the
budget, monitor the use and allocation of funds and prepare budgetary
reports.
Competencies:
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Professionalism - Demonstrated
in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of human resources
management; proven analytical skills.
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Leadership – Proven supervisory
ability and technical leadership; Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.
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Planning and organizing - Ability
to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work
plan and those under his/her supervision.
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Client orientation - Ability to
identify clients’ needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish
and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
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Teamwork – Excellent interpersonal
skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity.
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Communication – Good interpersonal
and oral and written communication skills.
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Commitment to continuous learning –
Willingness to learn to keep abreast of new developments in the field of
human resources.
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Technological awareness – Solid
computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and good
knowledge of databases.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent) preferably in
public or business administration, human resources management or related
area such as education and social science; or a relevant combination of
academic qualification and extensive experience in human resources
management or related area.
Work Experience:
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in human
resources management or related area of which three years in an
international organization.
Experience in the design and implementation of human resources’ development
policies and plans based on defined organizational needs and strategic
vision.
Languages:
Oral and written fluency in either English or French, working knowledge of
the other desirable; knowledge of a third official UN language an advantage.
Dr. Elliot Duke
Recruitment officer,
United Nations Labour Programme
Two UN Plaza, 21st Floor,
NY 10017, New York.
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Engineer, P-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 23 Mar 2007
DUTY STATION: Geneva
SALARY: USD138,800.00 TO USD146,500.00
Responsibilities:
(These following duties are generic and may differ depending on the
requirements of the mission.) Within delegated authority, the Engineer will
be responsible for the following duties: Analyze and advise on the planning,
design, construction and maintenance of major systems and facilities such as
buildings roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste
disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, and
related structures and other engineering activities in the field needed for
the logistics support of peacekeeping and other United Nations field
missions; Evaluate, review and revise project documents, and analyze design
specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness,
feasibility and cost; Recommend solutions to unusual engineering problems;
Conduct technical studies on engineering topics, developing guidelines for
the general planning and maintenance of programs and facilities; Calculate
stresses and strain affecting proposed structures, taking into account such
factors as estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance, soil
characteristics, temperature fluctuations and nature of building materials
to be used; Keep abreast significant trends and developments relating to
improved methods and equipment, through relevant engineering literature;
Lead team efforts in studying critical problems relating to design or
construction of systems and facilities; Make recommendations for resolution
of problems in specialized areas; Participate in planning missions, serving
as technical adviser to Committees or international meetings. Perform other
duties as required.
Competencies:
Professionalism: High degree of personal initiative and willingness to
accept wide responsibilities; commitment to implementing the goal of gender
equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women
and men in all aspects of peace operations; demonstrated effectiveness in
developing logistics plans, policies, procedures and new programs;
demonstrated fiscal awareness; good knowledge of UN financial rules; ability
to provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of engineering
areas; ability to develop, maintain and supervise accountability systems for
materials and services; ability to deploy to remote locations on short
notice for limited duration.
Leadership: Ability to manage and mentor a technical team by demonstrating
leadership.
Communication: Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and
presentational), including ability to present sensitive issues/positions and
to write reports and engineering decisions. Management: Ability to manage a
Sector engineering program or to formulate effective strategies and
technical approaches to engineering issues and related areas.
Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and
ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle
multiple concurrent projects/activities. Judgment/Decision-Making:
Discretion and sound judgment in applying expertise to complex and/or
sensitive issues, which are broad in scope.
Client Orientation: Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence
others to reach agreement.
Technological Awareness: Ability to design and operate common database
software, spreadsheet and project management applications; Ability to define
and extract management information for engineering support. Teamwork:
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advance university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture,
or related appropriate specialty or sub-specialty. A first level university
degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
At least 7 years of progressively responsible
experience with a national administration or a large engineering firm, both
in the field and at Headquarters. Engineering experience in international
field/peacekeeping or military operations is highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second UN
language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local
language may be essential.
Dr. Elliot Duke
Recruitment officer,
United Nations Labour Programme
Two UN Plaza, 21st Floor,
NY 10017, New York.
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Business to Business
Lead Generation; National Sales Support
Location: Rochester, NY
Paychex, Inc. is a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and
benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in Rochester, New York, the
company has more than 100 offices and serves more than 522,000 clients
nationwide. FORTUNE magazine rated Paychex one of "100 Best Companies to
Work For" in America three straight years (2002-2004). We are currently
seeking "Great People for this Great Opportunity."
Specific Responsibilities:
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Presenting products and services to
potential clients.
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Securing sales calls for Paychex Outside
Sales Representatives.
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Planning and organizing call schedule for
outside sale representatives.
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Participate in training and maintaining
current knowledge of industry and trends, as well as Paychex products
and services.
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Maintaining of sales data base and
tracking of weekly and monthly reports.
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Working closely with the management team
to ensure individual and department sales goals are met.
Position Requirements:
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1 to 2 years of customer service, sales
or retail experience is required.
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Bachelors degree is preferred however,
the equivalent combination of education and experience will be
considered.
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The qualified candidate must possess
enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
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We value strong communication skills,
ambition, and integrity.
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We offer comprehensive training to
candidates who prefer a fast-paced, dynamic, and high growth
environment.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit our
website at
www.paychex.com/careers to create a profile and apply for reference code
position 08010WL.
EOE
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Business Development
Manager - Rochester, NY
We are seeking an experienced business
development professional for the upstate NY market. Ability to sell graphic
services: design, digital imaging, photography, prepress, and asset
management. Minimum 2-3 years sales experience in graphic services.
Prepress,
commercial printing, or advertising agency required, 4 yr. college degree
preferred. Highly competitive salary/commission plan and benefits package.
E-mail your resume and salary requirements to
sales111307@lazerinc.com, or
mail to Lazer Incorporated. 1150 University Avenue, #20, Rochester, NY
14607.
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Manager, Account Management – Transcat
Calibration/Instrumentation Services
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manages and supervises Account
Management sales team which is responsible for selling and promoting
calibration services to customers using needs analysis and value based,
consultative sales techniques: key sales goals are to retain and grow
current the company's customer base in a business to business sales
environment.
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Monitors and coaches staff using a
customer centric selling system with the primary sales focus in account
retention and generation of year over year sales increases.
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Manages a team's selling
environment utilizing additional functionally based sales resources to
support customer development and longer term maintenance.
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Coaches staff to identify new
business opportunities at other company locations and to transition
these new business opportunities to assigned sales partners.
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Develops staff using CRM systems in
the areas of performance measurement, consultation and training. Uses
CRM tools as general department measurement guidelines.
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Manages performance and attitudinal
employee issues, to ensure reward of high level performers and
development of the total sales team. Councils and recommends corrective
actions when necessary. Creates mentor type relationships within the
department to leverage intra-departmental skill sets.
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Creates seamless integration of
customer management and retention functions within cross functional
sales team environment.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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College Degree required; Bachelor's
Degree preferred.
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At least 4 years of general sales
experience in an industry/company environment (B2B versus an individual
customer sales focused structure).
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At least 3 years managing a
professional sales team focused on account retention and generation of
year over year sales increases from an existing base of accounts.
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Extensive experience in a complex
business environment, defined by multiple process control requirements,
systems documentation and complex product lines.
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Sales experience within a technical
environment where the end product is an intangible versus a more
traditional product, feature benefit environment.
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Experience within a calibration or
technically related service industry is a strong plus.
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Experience or proven ability to
work in a coordinated team selling environment.
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Extensive experience with CRM
systems.
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Proven experience and in-depth
knowledge of professionally designed customer centric selling systems.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and coach staff in these skill sets.
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Ability to manage personnel issues,
including both performance and attitudinal, to ensure reward of high
level performers, development of marginal performers.
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Experience in cross functional team
selling.
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Must thrive in a high performance
environment.
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Must have the ability to multi-task
in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
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Candidate must be computer
literate. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word experience.
Please submit resume with cover letter
to Debra Hoefert at
dhoefert@transcat.com.
Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group
newsletter.
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Consulting Services
Sales Person – Vitalwork
Key responsibilities:
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Continuously promote and sell Vitalwork
products within the target market(s).
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Partner with Finance to ensure proper
pricing and profitability for new sales.
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Partner with Sales Support and Client
Experience Manager to ensure a Sales experience consistent with
Vitalwork philosophies.
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Partner with Marketing/ Product
Development to address marketing needs for new and enhanced products.
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Smoothly transition new contacts to the
assigned Delivery Resource(s) to help them become familiar with the
Client’s business, issues, dynamics, expectations, goals, vision, etc.
prior to the initial engagement.
Talents, skills, aptitudes, knowledge
requirements:
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Emotional intelligence and competencies.
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High level of relationship building
skills, tuned in to the local business community, well-networked.
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Business acumen, business literacy,
understanding of business dynamics at the senior level of an
organization.
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Bottom-line (profit/revenue) orientation
for “intangible” products.
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Individual plasticity (ability to adapt
and respond).
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Knowledge of Social Psychology and Group
Dynamics.
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Street Smart/ Life Smart.
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Sense of Humor.
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Knowledge of Organizational Development,
conversant in a variety of organizational development products and
methods.
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Demonstrated experience and expertise in
opening new accounts – comfortable making cold calls and/or networking
to get inside targeted accounts.
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Passionate about producing results /
winning business.
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Comfortable working alone and seeking
coaching when necessary.
Experience requirements:
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5 – 10 years of previous sales
experience.
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Well-versed in the sales of training and
developmental processes.
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Experienced in translating “intangible”
product sales into bottom-line (ROI) for decision makers/buyers.
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Coaching/counseling experience is a plus.
Behaviors/attitude requirements:
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Effective time management.
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Able to multi-task Vitalwork.
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Fully integrated into the Vitalwork
family, participating in all aspects of the business as needed, versus
operating independently/autonomously.
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Highly responsible, self-directed,
mature, and high functioning.
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Seeks out ongoing personal growth and
self- development activities.
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Projects a professional yet warm image;
is optimistic and upbeat.
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“Gets it” when it comes to relationships,
soft skills, dialogue, partnership.
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Enjoys people and excels in building
relationships.
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Self-aware, self-generating, handles
rejection constructively
• Feels most at home “working a room”.
Other requirements:
Compensation:
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Sales representative will be compensated
on a salary + incentive basis.
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Business and travel expenses covered by
Vitalwork.
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Laptop and access to company
network/email provided by Vitalwork.
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Vitalwork office space, phone extension,
and e-mail provided by Vitalwork.
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No benefits (i.e. no
health/disability/life insurance, dental, 401K, or cell phone).
Candidates who are interested in this
position should submit their resume and/or any questions to Elizabeth
Fredericks. She can be contacted at
Elizabeth@Vitalwork.com and 585-387-9222 ext 21.
For more information about Vitalwork, please visit us on the web at
www.vitalwork.com.
Vitalwork, Inc. | One Lockwood Drive, Suite 320 | Pittsford, NY 14534 |
Telephone 585.387.9222 | Facsimile 585.387.9190 | E-mail info@vitalwork.com
Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group
newsletter.
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