JULY 2008

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THE NEXT ONLINE NETWORKING WILL BE POSTED ON: 8/1/08

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 7/31/08

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A. World leader in homeopathy located in Newtown Square, PA seeks an Information Technology Manager who will report to Vice President of Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

The Information Technology Manager will provide the company with vision and leadership through assessing, developing and implementing IT initiatives to align with the business strategy and global organization, including delivering, maintaining, and modifying
system software application programs and computer systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical leadership; recommend, design and implement global technology infrastructure projects in LAN/WAN, telephony, networking, Windows, Messaging and server management.
- Develop and implement Electronic Data Interchange strategy.
- Manage the day-to-day IT operations and directly supervise a 2-3 person IT team, ensuring efficiency and effective performance of the assigned roles/responsibilities of the IT department.
- Work closely with internal customers to understand their needs and to translate these into technology solutions.
- Utilize professional project management methods to ensure projects are delivered in full scope, on time and within budget parameters.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and be an ambassador to the User Community.
- Develop and monitor metrics to measure performance and availability and make necessary improvements.
- Oversee disaster recovery planning, training and documentation.
- Manage and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices, and policies and procedures. Develop and adhere to departmental SOP’s.
- Manage vendor relations ensuring selected vendors are providing optimal service and cost.
- Evaluate facility hardware and software needs and make recommendations for long-term and short-term requirements.
- Establish and direct ongoing reviews of business system requirements for solutions, taking into account global guidelines, technology readiness, ROI, transition from current methodologies and objectives.
- Act as a liaison between headquarters in France and the corporate office in the United States.
- Participate in the development of global IT solutions.
- Supervise the knowledge transfer and implementation of global IT solutions in the United States.
- Maintain U.S. management awareness of global IT strategy and solutions.
- Budget development and management.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field is required.
- Master’s degree is preferred, but not required.
- Must have 7 years information systems experience, minimum 5 years of management experience.
- Knowledge of Windows, VMS/Unix.
- Experience with EDI systems development is desirable.
- Decision-making abilities and desire to collaborate with diverse individuals.
- Financial acumen and resourcefulness.
- Supervisory/mentoring skills.
- Ability to travel domestic (primarily) and international (occasionally) locations (up to 30% travel required, equivalent to 5-6 trips annually), which may include overnight and/or weekend travel
- Fluent in French (Required).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analytical—the individual exhibits strong problem-solving skills, and has experience writing root cause analysis reports and developing efficient network operations procedures.
Problem-solving—the individual has the ability to quickly identify the root cause of a complex network problem, as well as the ability to train the staff to do the same.
Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, sets expectations, monitors delegated activities, inspires and motivates others to perform well, and accepts feedback from others.
Managing people—the individual takes responsibility for subordinates' activities, makes self available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Ability to interact effectively with other technical and non-technical resources.
Ability to quickly establish comfortable and effective working relationships.


B. Executive Administrative Assistant. Leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics with sales of approximately $52.2 billion in 2006, and currently with more than 200,000 employees in 49 countries, is looking for an Executive Administrative Assistant.

This position reports to the Chief Executive Office and provides administrative and secretarial support. This position is highly involved in executive office operations and is critical to ensuring optimum organization and efficiency for the CEO. This position will serve as the primary contact for the CEO. Duties include complex scheduling and travel arrangements domestically and internationally, identifying and tracking action items and performing follow-up with CEO or appropriate party. This position will maintain and develop improved filing systems (electronic and paper). The Executive Assistant is responsible for screening correspondence and calls and responding or directing to appropriate parties for response. In addition the Executive Assistant will need to predict, anticipate and execute on the business needs of the CEO.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: The qualified candidate must be poised and polished professional with progressive experience supporting executive level management with a minimum of 5 years experience supporting a senior executive. A successful candidate will have a minimum High School Diploma with some college coursework preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be able to predict, anticipate and execute on the business needs of the CEO.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines, prepare and proof correspondence for content and grammatical correctness.
• It is necessary that this individual possess attention to detail and strong follow through.
• Most importantly, this individual must possess the competence, initiative and business savvy necessary to support the executive at the highest level.
• This person must be able to handle information that may be highly sensitive or confidential in nature.
• Because of regular interaction with parent company headquartered in Paris, fluency of French or renaissance language is a plus.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft applications to include Power Point, Excel and Project or Task Management tools. Able to enhance visual presentations using PowerPoint.
 

C.  Jr. Sales Support Representative. Leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics with sales of approximately $52.2 billion in 2006, and currently with more than 200,000 employees in 49 countries, is looking for a Jr. Sales Support Representative

General Function:

To provide sales support through receiving and qualifying phone calls from customers and potential customers (contractors, architects, remodelers, distributors, and homeowners, etc.) regarding product or project inquiries. This position is an arm to the Sales organization in that it establishes leads for sales and distributor customers. The position is responsible for maintaining and updating a database of all calls received, actions taken, and disposition of leads. This position is responsible for literature and sample fulfillment as requested. This position also supports the marketing organization in providing activity reporting and responses to the respective marketing organization relative to advertising and other merchandising strategies.

Responsibilities:
50% Qualifying inbound phone calls from architects/builders
25% Data entry, capturing pertinent information. Generate leads/referrals.
15% Literature/sample fulfillment
10% Outbound phone calls, lead follow-up, inquiry requests

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Without a degree, a minimum of 2-4 years’ customer service or call-center experience.
• Must be enthusiastic and confident.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Must have the ability to seek out information needed to service the many diverse questions and requests.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Must be willing to learn all product categories in order to service the consumer community.


                 
D. Marketing Coordinator. World leader in homeopathy including over 3,700 employees dedicated to research, education, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a comprehensive line of homeopathic medicines is currently seeking to fill a new position for a Marketing Coordinator. The position will be based out of our corporate office in Newtown Square, PA.

We are looking for someone to work with the daily activities in the Marketing Department and also assist with supporting activities of Marketing Manager, and Marketing Director.
Some duties will include:

- Assist with the organization Web site: pictures, copy, Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness.
- Organizes the preparation of proposals and presentations using marketing resource materials such as brochures, data, slides, photographs, and reports.
- Assists with daily operation of the marketing group, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
- Develop and nurture relationships with print and broadcast media within the framework of an overall media strategy.
- Understands and uses marketing material production processes.
- Maintains compliance with the vendor contract monitoring procedures.
- Manages budgets within specified company guidelines and procedures.
- Prepares and formats reports using data gathering techniques and established tracking standards.
- Tracks and measures the effectiveness of marketing materials.
- Coordinates tradeshows
- Maintains client database(s)
- Researches new markets
- Develops and maintains new client marketing database
- Reviews and produces marketing materials
- Other duties as assigned



E. Sales Manager/Installation Specialist. Manufacturer of plastics products in Berks County has a brand new position open in sales and installation of our new and innovative lines of wall and ceiling coverings.

We are looking for someone to promote and sell these products and develop test installations. Previous experience in selling secondary building products and a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline are required. Previous experience running installation/educational clinics to contractors is desired.

You will be selling to dealers, end-users, specifiers and the Architect and Designer community. Must be outgoing, great in Math and proficient in MS Excel. The ideal candidate will be located in the Mid-Atlantic area. Must be willing to travel overnight 50% of the time and be mobile and open to new assignments with career advancement. We offer excellent compensation, benefits and potential for advancement.



F. National Accounts Manager - Home Organization. Manufacturer of plastics products in Berks County has a brand new position open in national accounts management for its Home Organization division reporting to the VP Sales and Marketing.

We are looking for someone to sell our products to mass retailers and home centers at the national level. A bachelor's degree is required as well as high level negotiation skills and previous experience selling to mass accounts on the national level. Must be able to think strategically and open doors to new accounts. Must be located in the Mid-Atlantic area and be willing to travel overnight 50-60% of the time. Should be mobile and open to new assignments with career advancement. We offer excellent compensation, benefits and potential for advancement.
 

G. Beauty Product Development, Manufacturing and Packaging company located in Malvern, PA is seeking a Corporate Account Sales Representative for its health & sport nutrition ingredients manufacturing division.

Requirements:

• 2 years minimum of 1:1 sales experience.
• Experience with food and nutrition ingredients a Plus!
• Second language (Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin) a definite Plus!
• Travel required – All expenses covered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills within an organization.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently.

Compensation:

• Commission plus Base salary of $50K. 2^nd year potential earning: $100K.
• Laptop, Cell phone, Car Allowance, corporate card, routine car maintenance.
• Health coverage.
• Comprehensive and hands on training upon hire.

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THE NEXT ONLINE NETWORKING WILL BE POSTED ON: 8/1/08

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 7/31/08

We reserve the right to remove postings that are not re-confirmed by email prior to the monthly submission deadline. Thanks!