Jobs July 2007

Based in South Florida. 6 figures Need a Global Marketing Manager who has workedEurope and the Far East preferably with cosmetics background. Will be dealing with the Distributors andHigh End Retailers.Super product, Super boss.Contact Maggie at mk@corporateadvisors.com+++++

Anyone who would be interested in this job in Miami? They wouldneed a clearance, public affairs/public relations/public policy background, and preferably speak Spanish.TRG will be interviewing soon for this position. Please send any resumes(from you or people you know) directly to Jordan Schriver, copied above.Thanks. * * *

TRG is looking for an experienced strategic communications professional to join a team focused on Latin America. This Liaison Officer position is based in Miami, Florida. The successful candidate will represent our firm on station, providing strategic communications and situational awareness counsel to clients regarding a range of issues relevant to the region. Contact http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=44f2b80aa16e2ea4ff52ec15a5950de8719cc60304ba74b41593fcdef15569d2&mailto=1&to=jschriver@rendon.com&msg=A4073339-D0F2-4035-957F-5F633F2D866B&start=0&len=5710&src=&type=x
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JOB OPENING: PROMO WRITER/PRODUCER/EDITOR/2C Media/Miami Beach: Develop promo campaigns for major nat'l clients. Strong writing skills & strategic conceptual thinking a must, great editorial a plus! Contact: personnel@2cmedia.com (6/26)
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Do you know a Corporate Public Relations professional that has strong public speaking skills and great on-camera presence? If so, please forward them the job description below so they can contact me directly about this great career opportunity. This position is with a major Fortune 500 company. Position is based in Boca Raton, compensation is in the $75k - $95k range, plus 15% bonus and full benefits. Please contact me by email for questions, details, consideration, etc.
Cheers!!!
Catherine Roman
Executive Recruiter
Demand, Inc.
croman@demand-inc.com
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Cool real estate jobs:
Contact Catherine at croman@demand-inc.com

High-profile Real Estate Development firm based in South Florida seeks experienced CFO to direct their financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationships with lending institutions. CFO will also oversee the company’s Property Management Division.

For over 25 years this privately-held company has created innovative developments that have re-defined south Florida’s urban landscape. Reported sales are well over $4 billion, and its current development portfolio includes projects valued in excess of $10 billion.


Located in Downtown Miami. Relocation assistance is available. Submit your resume in confidence to Catherine Roman at croman@demand-inc.com

Looking for a VP of Commercial Lending for one of the top Israeli Banks. The position will be based at their Brickell Branch. Compensation starts at $140k base salary plus commissions and overrides over a team of three Loan Officers. We will only consider individuals with a strong track record in Commercial Lending for Middle Market Clients. We will only consider local candidates. As long as I have you thinking about bankers and lenders: I am also looking for a Controller for a Financial Services & Investment firm. Total comp $175k - $200k + bennies. Located in Coral Gables.
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Position – Controller

Location – Blue Lagoon

Compensation - $125-150K + 20-40% bonus

Michael J. Baird, CPA
VP, Finance and Accounting
Steven Douglas Associates
3040 Universal Blvd, Suite 190
Weston, FL 33331
Dade: (305)381-8100 x 132
Broward: (954)385-8595 x 132
Cell: (305)720-3672
http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=E56C77E0-67D1-4229-B475-9F7D33974CEB&start=0&len=51567&src=&type=x&to=mbaird@stevendouglas.com&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=44f2b80aa16e2ea4ff52ec15a5950de8df2c0aaf9e5e2c37e321ff7273c3976d


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Can you refer a really smart Technical Recruiter that may be looking for a new opportunity? They can work from Israel or US We're looking for someone with a technical background and proven IT recruiting experience who may be open to a better opportunity with lots of flexibility, professional growth, a forward thinking organization and more money. The ideal person will be smart, money motivated with exceptional internet research skills. We currently have more work than we can handle (a great thing) and we don't have the time or the inclination to do a training program at this time. We are a 7 year old IT recruiting firrm focusing on contract placements (technology positions) for Fortune 500 clients in the US. This is an oppty to build residuals and freedom. We have an office in the US and Israel. Can work from either location or virtual. If you can help us place a winner, we'll send you a referral fee. I can be reached at bari@breakthroughit.com or 561-362--7179. ++++++++++++
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HBO Legal positions
Contact Patricia Conway pconway@hbo-la.com

SENIOR DIRECTOR – BUSINESS AFFAIRS

SUMMARY

HBO Latin America Group SM (“HBO LAG”) owns, operates and distributes the leading cable and satellite pay television services in Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean, including HBO®, HBO® Plus, HBO® Family, Cinemax®, Max PrimeSM, A&E, ANIMAX, AXN, E! Entertainment Television, Sony Entertainment Television, The Biography Channel, The History Channel and Warner ChannelSM. HBO LAG is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Senior Director - Business & Legal Affairs. This position is located at the Group’s headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida.

The Senior Director - Business Affairs coordinates the activities of the Business Affairs Department of the HBO Latin America Group and provides general legal advice on a variety of matters to other members of management. The Senior Director reports to the Senior Vice President – Business & Legal Affairs (“General Counsel”).

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SUMMARY
Regional Vice President - Real Estate Development
The Nation’s leading builder of Luxury Condominiums seeks Regional Vice President to lead their expansion into Latin America.
For over 25 years this privately-held company has created innovative developments that have re-defined South Florida’s urban landscape. 2006 revenues were over $1.6 billion, and its current development portfolio includes projects valued in excess of $10 billion.
The Firm is starting its Latin American expansion with several luxury high-rises in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Regional VP will live and work in Puerto Vallarta; relocation assistance is available.
The Regional Vice President will plan, develop, and establish policies and objectives of business organization in accordance with Board directives and corporation charter by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers:
• Submit your resume in confidence to Catherine Roman at croman@demand-inc.com
Project Director – Mexico

Summary: Plans, directs and coordinates activities of designated project, from concept thru settlement with the association, to ensure that goals and objectives of project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Contact: catherine croman@demand-inc.com
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LOOKING FOR BI-LINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE WITH STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITIES. GOOD WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. APPLICANTS NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH WORDS, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, AND INTERNET RESEARCH. COLLEGE GRADUATES ARE PREFERRED.

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME AND ANY AVAILABLE WRITING SAMPLE TO AGUILAPARKING@ATLANTICBB.NET or FAX: 305-695-6363.

REGARDS,
Rafael A. Velasquez, J.D.
President/CEO
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We are looking for an Email Program Manager here in Ft. Lauderdale at CBS Interactive.
Job Title: Email Program Manager
Reports to: Senior Product Manager, Core Services
Departments: Core Services Integration
Division: CBS Interactive
Location: Ft. Lauderdale , Florida

E-Mail Program Manager will be responsible for email campaign strategy and execution, enforcement of email governance policy and best practices across CBS Interactive domains, email strategy, coordination of email deployments and creation of email performance metrics.

Contact: Matt at myorra21@gmail.com

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I am looking to hire an Administrative / Executive Assistant for our office in Hollywood and I thought you might know someone who could be interested. Below is the position description. This is a good time to join our growing team! Thanks for your help! -Eduardo at eduardo@dailyme.comCompany: DailyMe -- Better News. Better You. Job Title: Administrative / Executive Assistant Description: Description: Located in Hollywood, Florida, DailyMe is an energetic start-up in the field of personalized news publishing. The company is looking to hire an Administrative / Office Assistant with prior experience who will perform administrative and secretarial duties for executive management, light record-keeping, as well as office support activities.
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Dynamic, growing US Hispanic agency is seeking a Media Director who can participate in their growth and success. Account base is high visibility and national and regional.

Put any interested prospects in touch with me.

Thanks,
alan campbell
contact: alancampbell25@hotmail.com

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I wanted to pass the news of this job opening for a bi-lingual Manager of Sponsorships & Advertising in our Marketing Communications group DHL Express International Americas region (Latin America and Canada). Referrals are always best! Below is the job description and qualifications. Resumes should be sent directly to me at lori.folts@dhl.com. If you have difficulties with my email, an alternate is Jacqueline.dyson@dhl.com.
Best regards,
Lori Folts, Director of Marketing Communications
DHL Express International Americas
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The manager ‘Sponsorships & Advertising’ for DHL Express International Americas (Latin America & Canada) will generate and manage media platforms and the corresponding advertising campaigns for DHL Express, leading products and services through print, TV, radio and on-line media. The position will manage, plan, develop and implement regional sponsorships for DHL Express, and directly collaborate with other DHL divisions for cross-business unit opportunities. In this role, you will manage the development of advertising and sponsorships, work with Sales to develop our B2B relationship including the development of marketing and communication strategies to build awareness and preference of the brand for prospect clients, advise top management on issues relating to advertising, develop marketing and communication strategies directed to consumers (B2B and B2C), foster an integrated marketing philosophy among the various advertising-sponsorships-design/direct marketing agencies. Within this role, the person will directly impact a marketing communication budget of EUR 22 million and drive a network of in-country Sponsorships & Advertising experts, with a scope of 50 countries. The role will also directly manage all media agencies and sponsorship / event vendors. The ideal candidate must be a team player and self starter with entrepreneur spirit who can think strategically and deliver tactically in a fast paced environment with limited supervision. A proven track record in advertising and sponsorship, interacting with top management in a very international environment is a must.
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SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Coral Springs, FL
Are you the best sales executive in the online education industry? Do you want to earn more than $15,000 per month. If you answered yes to either of the above,this is the perfect opportunity. One of the top lead producers in the online education industry has an immediate opening for an experienced lead generation sales person. We offer competitive salary + commission; you will also receive an existing book of business, 401K, vacation and insurance. Located in beautiful, sunny South Florida. Email your resume to southfloridaadsales@gmail.com for immediate consideration

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As Marketing Manager, you will assist with executing some of “the company” marketing programs, including:

Their site is www.travelzoo.com

Send me your resume and let me know either way if you are interested. Call me with any questions. Thanks!

Erin Mueller
Sr. Recruiter, Marketing
Talent Zoo - Be Something!
404.870.8956
www.talentzoo.com

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HSBC Bank
We have a few openings on our Ops/Customer Service department and thought you could distribute to your contacts with your regular e-mails. I'd really appreciate this! If anyone is interested, they can send it the resume via e-mail to me indicating the position they are applying for. Thanks a bunch! Gabriel

Gabriel Porzecanski
E-mail: gabriel.porzecanski@hsbcpb.com

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Online Store Manager / Graphic Designer

Ecoist, manufacturer and marketer of eco-friendly fashion accessories, is looking a full time online store manager to help expand its online business. Check out www.ecoist.com for more info.

Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall maintenance and functionality of online store.
- Work with management to execute marketing strategy
- Photograph, upload, and manage online inventory.
- Update content page
- Design HTML e-mail marketing campaigns
- Provide graphic design support for marketing and sales projects
- Utilize web analytics to enhance the user experience.
- Collaborates with outsourced technology companies (ex. Hosting, SEO, E-mail Marketing Service Providers, etc.)
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- Investigate, evaluate, and implement new features and e-commerce technologies to improve customer experience (e-mail surveys, e-mail marketing programs, blogs, search capabilities, etc.)
contact: yoni@ecoist.com
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Art Director - Young & Rubicam and The Bravo Group Miami
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Copywriter – Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) - Y&R Miami

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Paralegal for Discovery
Hello everyone.

I'm looking to hire a Paralegal on a temp basis (3 to 4 months). This could potentially lead to a permanent position should the need arise (and budget be approved). The job description is attached. If you know of anyone that might be interested, please have him/her send me a resume.

Thanks. I hope you are all well!

Gus

Gustavo I. Lopez
Vice President, Legal
Discovery Networks Latin America / US Hispanic
e-mail: Gustavo_Lopez@discovery.com
Position Description
Position Title: Temporary Paralegal
Division: DLA/USH
Location: Miami
Department: Legal
Reports to: VP Legal
Grade:

General Summary:
Discovery Communications Inc. is looking to hire a temporary paralegal (3-4 months) to support the Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic Legal Department, which provides legal services to DCI’s businesses throughout the Spanish and Portuguese speaking Americas and Iberia.
Key Responsibilities:


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Job Announcement: Project Coordinator

Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc. is a growing non-profit community development corporation that produces affordable housing opportunities for low-income families in northeast Miami-Dade County. One of its programs, the Computer Clubhouse is an innovative after-school program where youth ages 8 – 18 have access to computers that encourages them to become designers and creators, not simply consumers of technology.
The Green Table Productions Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, will work with 90 youth in middle and high school to learn about and produce films, including video, music and graphic arts. Two positions are available, each established to act in a lead role to implement of this project at two of the project sites, and will report directly to the Project Director.

To apply, please fax or email cover letter and resume to:
Brenda Trigg, Director of Operations
Fax: 305-754-9200 Email: btrigg@littlehaitihousing.org



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Sr. Manager - Internet Marketing
Company: Kaplan University
Description
This individual will be responsible for online marketing initiatives to build awareness, generate qualified leads, acquire new students and optimize student retention across all university programs.


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Orange Bowl Committee Partnership Manager
In case you know of anyone who would be interested...

The Orange Bowl Committee and its foundation began in 1935 and annually host numerous well-documented sports, entertainment and philanthropic events. Among the prestigious events are the FedEx Orange Bowl Classic and world-class Halftime Show at Dolphins Stadium,

MetroPcs
Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, Orange Bowl Youth Football
League, Wamu Fan Fest, Boston Market
Orange Bowl Youth Football
Championships,
Orange Bowl Cheer and Dance Championships and various philanthropic
events.

We are currently seeking a Partnership Manager in
Miami, FL.
If you meet these qualifications please e-mail your resume to employment@orangebowl.org, fax to 305/341-4750 attention HR, or mail to 703 Waterford Way, Suite 590, Miami, FL 33126. Please reference Event Manager position. Must include salary requirements to be considered. The Orange Bowl Committee is an equal opportunity employer.

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A relatively new advertising agency whose focus is the US Hispanic market is seeking a Media Director. This is a great growth opportunity. The agency, MARCA, has been very successful in attracting national accounts. The right candidate would be an integral part of the new business team. The compensation package will be competitive. The agency is located in Mayfair in Coconut Grove and has a new very attractive work environment.
Please let me know if you have any thoughts.
Thank you.
alan
alancampbell25@hotmail.com

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Contact:
croman@demand-inc.com

Company: Major Financial Services Firm
1-Job Title: Marketing Manager
Description: Develop, manage and implement a broad-based, B2B marketing program for major business unit . Responsibilities will include revising messaging to target audiences as needed, communicate messaging effectively to sales and external clients, manage lead generating direct mail campaigns including mailer development, copy, production, fulfillment, and results tracking.

Required Qualifications
Experienced Marketing Manager with generalist background and emphasis on online marketing and direct mail.
Background in financial services, or real estate required.
5-7 years Marketing Experience
Minimum 1-2 years in a managerial role
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field, MBA highly preferred.

Relocation assistance is available.

Send resumes to croman@demand-inc.com

Company: Financial Services Firm - Miami, FL
2-Job Title: National Sales Manager
Description: Leading financial services company catering to the commercial real estate investment community seeks seasoned Sales Manager to manage productivity and business development efforts throughout the US.

The National Sales Manager will be responsible for mentoring, coaching, and motivating a remote, decentralized team of field Sales Consultants and ensuring that market penetration and production efforts are optimized.

Sales Manager will also be responsible for developing and rolling out an ongoing sales training program, and a new hire orientation. Manager will travel out two to three times per month to spend direct contact time with field consultants.

We seek someone who has a talent for motivating others and managing remote sales representatives. Proven track record of success managing, training, and developing a sales force is a must.

The Sales Manager will be based out of Corporate Headquarters in Miami, FL. Only local candidates will be considered as this is an immediate opening!


Excellent compensation package $90k - $100k base salary plus 30% target bonus, Health Insurance, 401k, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and much more.


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Advertising Sales Manager
(Print or Online Media)
US Media Consulting is a leading provider of advertising sales representation
and media placement in the Latin American and US Hispanic markets. With
commercial agreements with all major media companies in Latin America, it
provides a turnkey solution for global and regional advertising agencies and
direct advertisers in all their media planning and buying needs. Some clients
include: HP, Canon, Toyota, Mercedes Benz, American Airlines, Starwood
Hotels, Wal-Mart, Rolex, Scotiabank, Citibank etc. and their respective ad
agencies.
We have positions available for Print or Online Ad Sales Manager (in Miami HQ
preferred), who will be responsible for creating advertising and sponsorship
opportunities. This opportunity puts the candidate in charge of building and
maintaining a solid base of blue chip advertising clients and sponsors. The
appropriate candidate will financially benefit from a base salary with generous
commission structure, as well as, a series of company standard benefits.

Candidates should apply to info@usmediaconsulting.com or contact Bruno
Almeida on +1-305-433-4897 for further information.
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Director, Marketing Communications
Company: DHL

Description
Job Description:

The Director of Marketing Communications for DHL Express International Americas (Latin America & Canada) will manage workflow and deliverables across brand & creative, e-marketing, corporate communications, advertising and regional events in addition to collaborating with other Marketing and Sales functions to create additional synergies in the company’s go-to-market initiatives.
JOB TITLE: Business Development Director
DIVISION: Laureate Online Education
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President – Latin America
JOB CODE: Director, Business Development - LAE14AE1
STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Laureate Online Education seeks a Business Development Director to grow our business in the US Latino, and Latin American Markets.
-The Business Development Director will be a key team player in helping to expand Laureate Online Education’s (“LOE)” business in the US Latino and Latin America markets. Initial emphasis will be on the expansion of LOE’s market share in the US Latino Markets across all LOE verticals and brands (including but not limited to Walden, Kendall, and UOLiverpool).




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JOB OPENING OPPORTUNITY
Area: CRM & Interactive Marketing Services
Job Title: U.S. Hispanics General Manager
Job Location: Miami, Florida.
Description: A worldwide company based in New York is looking for a strategic marketer to work for Fortune 500 clients who are targeting US Hispanic consumers.
The candidate must be an entrepreneurial individual, with at least 3 years of proven experience in the digital marketing arena (may be on client-side, agency-side, consultancy, etc).
This position will be dealing with leaders in media and marketing, providing interactive marketing services. He/she will have complete responsibility for P&L and daily operations. According to goal achievements there is a high earning potential.
The candidate should be highly organized, and must have a strong record of sales successes, a desire to maximize their income, and an excellent client communication.
Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, marketing, business administration or emerging technologies.
Interested candidates should send a resume and expected compensation to staffsearchers@gmail.com. Confidentiality of proposals is assured.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to be a part of the Ecoist team.
Yoni

Ecoist
Wynwood Art District
2628 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Tel: 305.674.0433
Fax: 305.576-7777
Web: www.ecoist.com
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Brand Communications Director position with Applica (small home appliances) in Miramar. It is a very interesting company that was just bought by Harbinger group and also merged with Salton. In a month, they have become a $1.1 billion company and plan to be $2 billion by end of year...they need someone to create the benchmark for communications...
Contact
Corporate Advisors Maggie Kurtzman mk@corporateadvisors.com 305-573-7753

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LATIN AMERICA MARKETING MANAGER
Company: SPIRIT Airlines
All candidates: Please apply via Spirit Airlines new Airline Application system on-line at: www.spiritair.com EEO
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Director of Event Services
Company: Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
To learn more about the Carnival Center, visit www.carnivalcenter.org

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JUNIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Miami, FL
Ifthen is an independent media planning & buying firm, seeking an energetic individual with excellent research & presentation skills & ability to manage accounts & follow-up on new leads. Respond to: employment@ifthen.biz
The position is for a Public Relations Manager near Miami, FL.
For more details or to apply simply visit website:
http://www.CyberCoders.com/qb.aspx?posId=AA-PRMGR-FL&ad=CSNPAnna



The job details:
Manager Public Relations, Marketing
Location: Miami, FL or Ft Lauderdale, FL
Salary Range: 55,000 - 65,000
Manager Public Relations, PR, Brand Marketing, Media Relations

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Company: Major enterprise service provider - Software
Job Title: Principal Systems Administrator
Description: The Principal Systems Administrator is the primary technical support point of contact for assigned host solutions and responsible for performing identified services such as initial installation, configuration, database administration, and system tuning. They will be required to perform installation and maintenance on web, application, and database servers including after hours maintenance, installs and upgrades, act as a backup on hosted solutions assigned to other team members, contribute to the definition of architecture and service requirements, contribute to the identification of task level detail required for development of project plans, create and maintain environment, and escalate customer and vendor requests/issues to management. Contact For inquiries or immediately consideration please contact Victoria directly at victoria2@demand-inc.com, or 305-461-3261 ext. 211.
Senior Consultant
My client, a company that develops solutions to help their clients build lasting relationships with their customers, and who has regularly received accolades as a “Best Place to Work,” has asked me to recruit a Senior Consultant.
This high profile position will lead approximately 5 to 7 strategic consulting engagements per year, working with C-level executives at assigned clients. This is a remote home-based position which requires ongoing travel; typically 1 to 2 nights of travel every other week.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record of success in working with marketing contacts and executive-level contacts on the client side, as well as the ability to think and act strategically and communicate persuasively. A 4-year degree is required; MBA preferred.
This position offers a six figure base salary plus a significant bonus and commission, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Please call me as soon as possible at (516) 767-6800 or email wendy@crandallassociates.com, and refer to 272-CC to explore this outstanding opportunity. Thank you.

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Cool jobs out of Miami!
BC USA/US Division of Bongrain S.A. – specialty cheese company – based in New Holland, PA – between Phila. and Lancaster. VP/Marketing on retail side and Product Manager on Foodservice side.
In NY, I have a BM with Absolut and Heineken (will look at CPG background). Working with Kellogg's on a Sr. BM/Innovation and BM/Kashi. We have an Innovation BM/Sr. BM with Jim Beam in Chicago (will look at CPG) and a VP/Marketing for a high end travel company in Chicago – looking for luxury marketing background. Brand new Global Director position with Jim Beam in Chicago (working on Jim Beam Bourbon) and Global Director on Canadian Club. Also, new Field Marketing Manager in NY metro with a high-flying start-up – LeBlon (a Brazilian Rum) – stock options galore on this one.
Linda Wertman
Principal
Talent Resource Solutions/Division of Banister International
2005 Market Street, Suite 2300
Philadelphia , PA 19103
(267) 256-2319
(267) 330-0333 Fax
E-mail: http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=37800930-BDA3-4D72-8332-F7621A6AE511&start=0&len=1088593&src=&type=x&to=lwertman@banister.cc&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=44f2b80aa16e2ea4ff52ec15a5950de844bbb46e152c7527acd53e3c4874c183
www.banister.cc

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