Saturday, April 26, 2008

Quality Control Manager in DC

If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested/qualified for the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate.

Thanks for your help!
-Janeen
Janeen Said [jwsaid@hotmail.com]


Company: RTC Relationship Marketing
Job Title: Quality Control Manager
Description: Wanted: Deadline driven, organized, detail oriented Quality Control Manager



RTC Relationship Marketing (RTCRM) is a full-service relationship marketing agency and part of the Wunderman network, Advertising Age’s #1 ranked marketing services network in the world. We’re 225 people strong across offices in Washington, DC, New York and Chicago, with top-tier talent who are collaborative, inventive and somehow utterly unpretentious. Major national clients include: AARP Services Inc., AARP Health Care Options, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, and Time Warner Cable.



RTCRM believes in delivering impactful, targeted solutions that forge strong, profitable brand-consumer relationships. We’re currently looking for a Quality Control Manager to join our Washington, DC office, work on major national brands, and help further our success.



The Quality Control Manger responsibility is twofold:


For Production: Responsible for reading, understanding, applying client specifications and confirming vanity copy to ensure electronic files are of highest quality and accurate for reproduction.

For Design: Responsible for checking spelling, grammar, client specifications, graphic standards and providing informed solutions that maintain agency and client specifications.

The Quality Control Manager is a team player, problem solver and consultant. The ideal candidate will possess these attributes and will have exceptional skills, energy and commitment, plus:


Bachelor’s degree plus seven years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Prior experience in advertising or design essential

Accurate, thorough with exceptional attention to detail

Exceptional knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation

Thorough understanding of copywriting for advertising, working knowledge of graphic arts and print industry terms

Excellent organization and prioritization skills and ability to meet high standards for quality and accuracy under tight deadlines

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to offer proactive solutions and ensure successful progression without guidance when necessary

Ability to exhibit client service approach with results-driven performance

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Friday, April 25, 2008

Several Marketing Research positions

Scott: Hope you are well. I'm working on several Market Research positions and wonder if there is anybody you know who is looking. I have a wide variety of levels from Assistant to Director opportunities...mostly in the Northeast and covering just about all aspects ( syndicated, generalists and insights). Anybody I should be talking to? Best personal regards

Joel Mandell

(203)-795-1020
P.O. Box 1043
Orange, CT 06477
Founding Member:
Marketing Recruiters Network

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Balance Build Marketing Director

Wilmington, DE

Around 100k

Job Description: The Balance Build Marketing Director will be responsible for developing and managing balance build marketing campaigns to drive profitable loan growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage balance build marketing campaigns across multiple channels; including direct mail, telemarketing, email, cross-sell, internet, and statement channels.
  • Work with external vendor(s) to maximize operational efficiencies and minimize costs.
  • Analyze test results and the competitive environment to design new campaign offers.
  • Create and execute population targeting and testing strategies.
  • Ensure accurate campaign execution by performing population selection, copy, and creative audits.
  • Manage the marketing plan and budget.
Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)

- 7-10 years of direct marketing with financial services experience

- Strong project management abilities, i.e. capable of handling varied responsibilities and driving success with limited resources

- Excellent analytical skills needed to understand key P&L drivers and meet/exceed objectives

- Extremely detail oriented

- Superior written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work well with individuals throughout all levels of the organization

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualified Candidates can send their resume to me at LMGLEASON@recruitmentresource.us

Laura M. Gleason
Executive Recruiter

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Director of Market Research MN

Hello Scott:

I am the director of recruitment for Frank N. Magid Associates and MORI Research. We have an opening for a new position as the director of research in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. I have a copy of your resume from Marketing Research Careers and would like to speak with you on the phone about our position. I have attached the position for your review. At your convenience, would you please let me know a good day and time to reach you and I will be in touch. Thank you.

Best regards, Amy Jo

Amy Jo Reimer-Myers

Executive Director, Corporate Development

Frank N. Magid Associates

ajreimer-myers@magid.com

www.magid.com

Direct phone: 515-333-1225

Market Research Manager in Carolinas

Hi,

I would appreciate your listing this post on your Maryland Marketing Career Blog. I am attaching some information on my background for your review.

I'm looking for a Market Research Manager for a leader in the consumer products industry. Candidate should have 5++ years of consumer research experience.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE


Primarily supports consumer Marketing by developing, conducting, and analyzing marketing research in a way that ensures full understanding of consumer attitudes and behavior, product performance, brand equities, and the retail environment.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Position is responsible for consulting with Marketing on emerging business issues, designing the appropriate custom/primary research to obtain the necessary information, and analyzing and presenting the information to facilitate better decision making by management, reduction in risk, and optimizing opportunities. The Marketing Research Manager is a business partner to all levels of the Marketing staff as well as serving as a consultant and consumer advocate for Sales, Customer Marketing, and Merchandising and Design. This position also supports the information needs of outside agencies (advertising, PR promotion) as well as manages numerous research suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


A.
Key Accountabilities

· Works with Consumer Marketing on defining marketing issue and information needed to develop action plan related to marketing mix (advertising/promotion, product, distribution, pricing).

· Explores, reviews and introduces innovative methodologies, tools, and information sources to enhance consumer insights.

· Identifies consumer/retailer drivers and motivations to build brand share/preference and maintain/enhance relevance of company's brands. Explores all means of data analysis, summarization, and presentation to facilitate the sharing of this information and ease of understanding within company.

· Routinely synthesizes and incorporates data from multiple sources (syndicated and primary research) into comprehensive knowledge, actionable insights, and business recommendations.

· Engages, negotiates, and manages research supplier relationships - maintaining cost efficiencies, ensuring accuracy of information and timely receipt of results.

§ Develops, defines and leads marketing research projects by assuming responsibility for all project elements, (defines objective/scope, identifies resources, executes research, reviews analysis, writes or approves final report to include conclusions and implications for company).

· Manages multi-million dollar research budget – anticipating research needs for budget planning purposes, writing internal authorizations and coordinating approvals, timely payment of invoices, and establishing accruals as necessary.

B. Relationship Management/Interface

· Works proactively with client groups (Consumer Marketing, Team Sales, Regional Sales, agencies, research suppliers, other company associates) to identify and resolve marketing issues via execution and analysis of marketing research.

C. Training/Development

Manage, motivate, and coach Marketing Research Analysts to broaden their use and understanding of marketing research tools and techniques:

· Provide exposure/training on various research methodologies

· Act as mentor in the areas of problem/issue definition, data analysis, integration of information from multiple data sources, development of implications from data analysis, and verbal/written communication of research findings

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

· Applying consumer/retail insights to drive brand growth.

· Technical knowledge of marketing research methodology, tools, and techniques including an understanding of what can and cannot be achieved via different techniques and approaches.

· Ability to translate marketing questions into relevant research designs – that is, when to conduct qualitative versus quantitative research and what specific type of research to conduct.

· Computer literate; moderate/heavy experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint or similar software

· Moderate familiarity with research tabbing packages (e.g., Quanvert)

§ Creative and flexible thinker, capable of critical, objective evaluation

§ Facilitation skills to lead a team through research process to achieve a solution

§ Strong, confident communicator with good influencing skills

§ Works independently (minimal supervision) and takes responsibility for full project management.

JOB REQUIREMENT (Education/Experience)

4-year college degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Eight to ten years relevant data analysis and research experience with demonstrated project management success either within client or supplier environment.


To tell you a bit about myself, I've been recruiting for over 26 years, starting in St. Louis with Roth Young in 1979, and relocated to Portland, Oregon in 1990 to start my own firm. My specialty is Marketing Research primarily in the packaged goods industry. Previous to entering the recruiting business, I spent 5 years with McCormick & Co. Inc. (spices and seasoning mixes) in sales management.


Location: Mid size city in the Carolinas


SALARY: flexible to the $80K area + bonus

Do you know anyone that may be interested in hearing more about this excellent opportunity?


Bob Wallington RD Wallington & Assoc., Inc.

242 B Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034

503-697-5903 rdwa@yahoo.com

Marketing Research Manager in Michigan

I'm a recruiter with Korn Ferry / Futurestep, and I was hoping to network with you to find some folks with a Market Research/CPG background. I have a great opportunity with a #1 brand in home products, and the position will support 3 product development teams.

The position is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the company is a strong performer with a great career path. They are looking for at least 5 years marketing research in CPG, including competitive analysis, statistics, and reporting.

If you know anyone who might be interested, I would love to talk to them. Any help in the Market Research sector would be greatly appreciated as well. I have attached the job description for your review, so please feel free to pass it along to any interested colleagues.

Thank you so much!

DeAnn Irby

Futurestep is a high-performance global provider of innovative, scalable recruitment and people solutions.

DeAnn Irby

Recruiter
Futurestep – A Korn/Ferry Company

DIRECT +1 713.285.2566

CELL +1 281.813.4214

FAX +1 713.527.8077

EMAIL deann.irby@futurestep.com

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Account Executives Atlanta

Happy Monday! I hope this email finds you well. I am writing because we have a great opportunity and I wanted to "pick your brain". Why you? Quite simply, your name came up in a query as we searched for folks who are overachievers within the media industry!

You may be a more recent graduate or someone who is has been in the workforce for quite a while. Either way, I am hoping that you will be able to help by personally recommending someone you may know.

Our client is a news and entertainment industry leader. They are currently seeking Account Executives for a growth positions in a BRAND NEW division. They are launching a new brand and new product line that will repurpose current company assets and will allow them to compete with the major players in stock footage and image licensing space. They are looking for a self starting, entrepreneur type to work with their VP of Sales to build this division from the ground up, have a voice in the direction of this business unit as well as the opportunity to write their own career ticket.

Here's what we're looking for . . .
* 2+ years of B2B sales experience within image sourcing.
* Proven successes in generating new business and large account development
* Must be a "hunter" with solid relationship building skills
* Solid business acumen and professional maturity
* Self motivated and driven mature
* Entrepreneurial spirit and aspirations for leadership/management
* Serve as a visible leader for the department
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
* Vertical market segments include: Cable TV, Film, Digital and International

Compensation
* Competitive Base Salary
* Commission/Bonus structure
* Excellent employee benefits and perks

Please feel free to forward this e-mail along to anyone that you feel may be appropriate. Time is of the essence as interviews will begin this week. Thanks so much in advance for your referrals. Have a great night!

Beth Corbley
Search Associate
Rowland Mountain & Associates
404-325-2189 ext. 220
bcorbley@rmasales.com

VP Marketing position in Atlanta

If you have a moment, I'd very much appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward these jobs on to anyone you think would be interested in any position:

Thanks for your help!

Lily Z. Winsaft
678-642-8874

Company: Aldebaran Associates International, LLC
Job Title: Exciting Marketing/Finance and NonProfit Executive Positions
Description: We are seeking to fill the following positions:

1) VP, Marketing - (not on website yet - please call), NOT BILINGUAL - Atlanta
2) Various Non Bilingual Interactive and Traditional Advertising Agency Account and Creative Positions - Atlanta
3) Senior Director, Multicultural Marketing, Bilingual- to $85K+ Atlanta (Ref #9454)
4) Senior Accountant, International, (SOX/GAAP), Bilingual - to $80K+ Atlanta (Ref #9379)
5) Bookkeeper/Accountant Assistant, Bilingual; to $35K, Atlanta (Ref #9358)
6) Commercial Manager, Structured Risk Evaluation, Strong Finance, Bilingual - to $85K+, Franklin, TN (Ref #8863)
7) Business Analyst, Bilingual - to $45K, Franklin, TN (Ref #9043)
8) President, NonProfit, Bilingual - Atlanta (Ref # 9046)
9) Executive Director, NonProfit, Bilingual (not on website yet, please call) - Atlanta
10)Regional Development Officer, Bilingual - to $75K Miami, FL (Ref# 9263)

Most positions can be seen on our website:

http://www.aldebaranassociates.com/jobs.html

Thanks for passing this along. For more information, call our office!

Lily Z. Winsaft
678-642-8874 cell
770-640-7317 off