This week’s employment opportunities

June 11 2009, 3:49 pm | BY Martin Trevaskis | No Comments

The following job opportunities are currently available. Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industryas a free service. Email any jobs you have going (with a description)to martin@campaignbrief.com

ACCOUNT SERVICE POSITIONS X 2 – RARE CREATIVE THINKING

7-Week Opportunity…

RAREcreativethinking has a short-term opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to work on a busy portfolio. The position is available from 1 July and, dependent on the candidate could extend further. This is one of those moments that can lead to much. much more. We are looking for someone with a great personality, solid experience and strong work ethic. Are you ready to dive in and have some fun? Interested candidates should email callum@rarethinking.com

Anyone for Account Director?

Interested in running a growing portfolio as Account Director at RAREcreativethinking?

With a baby on the way, we have an opportunity for someone to step into the ‘hot seat’ and run an exciting and diversified portfolio of creatively awarded clients. Offering fixed term contract and all usual Account Director benefits, this is a unique opportunity for someone to re-ignite their passion for the industry. If you enjoy a dynamic, fun and busy team orientated atmosphere you’ll love every minute at RARE. The position offers many strategic and creative opportunities to show what you can do.

If you would like more information, please email your CV and details to callum@rarethinking.com

AGENCY SALES EXECUTIVE – APN OUTDOOR

APN Outdoor, Australia’s market leader in Outdoor advertising is seeking an Agency Sales Executive to join their busy Perth Office. Email Nick Prosser for more information Nick.Prosser@apnoutdoor.com.au

AQUENT

We are looking for the following talent:

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER (Temp Assignment)

Ifyou are an experienced advertising account manager with a strongbackground in collateral/print production and you’re willing to committo a 6-7 week contract role, call Karen Thompson today on 08 9381 7655.

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALISTS

A number of our clientsare ramping up their efforts in the digital space and are keen to hearabout outstanding talent in this area. If you have a solid backgroundin digital marketing and you’re ready to explore new opportunities,call Karen Thompson on 08 9381 7655 today!

WANT TO DISCUSS YOUR FUTURE WITH AN AQUENT AGENT …

For creative roles visit www.aquent.com.au/go/angelaclegg and for marketing, PR or account service positions visit www.aquent.com.au/go/karenthompson or telephone 08 9381 7655.

B2B BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – LIVING YEARS PTY LTD

How to advance yourcareer and earn more money with this national online services companyby proving your enthusiastic sales talents and after sales serviceskills

This new and exciting venture – Living Years Pty Ltd – hasacquired substantial resources in funding and high profile andsuccessful business and media personalities. To achieve their plannedgrowth goals, the venture will promote its services through anaggressive marketing campaign including online and offline promotions. Additionally, the company will employ two Business Development Managersfor Sydney and Melbourne who will meet with key senior executives ofthe bereavement care and not-for-profit organisations to present thestrong value proposition of Living Years.

Located in Perth,Living Years is currently designing and producing an advanced andhighly engaging social computing enterprise that will push the envelopeof existing technology to then generate online revenue and profits,nationally and internationally. The company plans to launch itswebsite soon that will allow families and bereavement care and the notfor profit industry organisations to capture, relive and share preciousmemories of people. The website will support sales and business goalsby adding value to their existing services and there is an opportunityfor charities to increase their donations.

The successfulcandidates will be joining our small and rapidly growing managementteam as a Business Development Manager. One will be employed in Sydneyand one in Melbourne.

The role will require the following:

• Establishing initial relationships and managing the sales process from initial presentation to closure;

• Creating a strong bond with clients to deliver the highest level of ongoing customer service to ensure continuing support;

• Identifying and acting on business opportunities;

• Providing management with timely industry intelligence;

• Ability to solve problems for clients;

• Attending and exhibiting at relevant tradeshows; and

• Meeting KPI’s, providing weekly reports and communicating with management

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent people skills;

• Highly developed motivational skills:

• The highest level of personal and professional integrity;

• A willingness to learn about the bereavement care industry and sensitivity to grieving people and their needs;

•Proven and demonstrable track record in sales and customer service witha minimum of 5 years experience preferably in business to businessservices at the senior executive level;

• A proven ability to communicate in writing and verbally;

•Ability to work autonomously and provide management with status reportswith prospects as they go through the selling sequence;

•Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate your assigned work withminimal supervision, including setting your own priorities;

• Demonstrated understanding of social networking website functionality,

• Exceptional personal communication skills and appearance, and

• The drive to reach sales targets and achieve additional income.

Ifyou posses the experience, attitude and desire to make your next careermove, with long-term involvement, and can convince me you’re the onefor this great opportunity, contact us immediately by sending a coverletter and brief CV to us immediately addressed to Mr Barry Epstein,Marketing Director, Living Years Pty Ltd at barry@livingyears.com.au.

Pleasenote that we will be evaluating your communication and selling skillswith your cover letter and CV that essentially sells the best thingthat you have ever sold – yourself. Interviews for selected candidateswill follow soon after.