Position: Marketing & Field Development Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Salary: Salaried position, exempt
Location Clarkesville, Georgia
Start Date: Immediately
This position will be instrumental in supporting the Marketing & Field Development Departments in several key areas: National, Regional and Local marketing initiatives, external/internal communications, departmental administrative needs and special events.
Primary Job Responsibilities
· Support National, Regional and Local PR/Marketing efforts:
o Managing Blogger relationships and giveaway initiatives
o Managing Public Relations contacts
o Maintaining and executing reporting needs for professional association campaigns
o Writing/distributing Press Releases
o Execute Social Media strategy tasks
· Manage day-to-day administrative needs with vendor relationships
· Organizational support for bi-annual catalog photo shoot
· Monthly review of current messaging to ensure consistency, accuracy and functionality
· Member of the Special Events Team – providing support prior to, at and post event
· Tracking management of field development programs, incentives and marketing analytics
· Data entry for bi-annual catalog conversion
- Update/maintain the Resources content for the field via the Ignite Site (internal website).
- Internal management of company sponsored field development programs (Boot Camp, Incentives, etc.)
- Set up and coordinate weekly training call meetings and agendas
- Create various documents, worksheets, workbooks etc.
· Administrative support to the Executive Vice President and National Field Development Director
Qualifications/Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 5 years full-time, professional experience
· Knowledge of direct sales, home party plan, consultant/distributor sales model from a field perspective or corporate environment a plus
· Excellent project management skills with the ability to multi-task
· Detail oriented mindset
· Fun & Flexible – enjoys and embraces a fast-past and constantly changing environment
· Deadline driven professional
· Operates with high-expectations of self and team
· Effective communicator
· Is a team player and
· Happy, we only hire happy people!
This position utilizes the following programs on regular bases:
· Entire Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
· Mass email systems (Constant Contact, Emma, etc.)
· GoToMeeting/Webinar
· Survey Monkey
· Skype
Compensation
Competitive compensation plus benefits provided
Send resume to:
Initials, Inc.
Attn: Marketing & Field Development Coordinator
P.O. Box 1651
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Or fax to: 706 839-1377
Attn: Marketing & Field Development Coordinator
Position: Communications Director
Reports to: President
Salary: Salaried position, exempt
Location Clarkesville, Georgia
Start Date: April 2012
This position serves as an integral member of the Executive Team and will be responsible for the development of the internal communication strategy, and will contribute to Initials, Inc. organizational strategic planning process. The Communications Director will develop a world-class communications plan for Initials, Inc., directly managing communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the company’s brand reputation with our Creative Partners. The Communications Director will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership. The goal is to advance the organization’s communication position with Creative Partners, as well as to drive broader awareness and involvement for company initiatives. The Communications Director will be responsible for Initials, Inc.’s varied and integrated communications products and services including: video-based initiatives, recognition and newsletters. Also, they will provide insight and input into company publications on the web, e-news, other online communications, as well as work closely with the Field Development and Marketing Departments on media, public relations and marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Marketing, Brand Development, Sales and Field Development teams to ensure Creative Partners have the necessary tools to understand, accept and embrace programs, products, career plan, etc.
- Work with these teams to develop communication and education plans that complement marketing programs, product knowledge workshop materials and training.
- Help evolve and improve programs as new information, opportunities and technologies become available.
- Identify needs and develop action plans for Sales Force Communication teams.
- Develop high-impact communications and projects that are often the result of a change in direction and/or new systems, processes, etc.
- Oversee all Creative Partner communication initiatives including, recognition, incentive programs, product launches, newsletters, etc..
- Develop and implements an integrated internal strategic communications plan to advance Initials, Inc.’s brand identity with its Creative Partners; broaden awareness of its programs and priorities; and increase the visibility of its programs among the field of consultants.
- Work with Executive Team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development
- Recruit and manage a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy
- Serve as corporate contact with the Direct Selling Association.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management position
- Extensive successful writing and development experience (internally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media
- Demonstrates experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications program
- Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized to achieve desired results
- Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
- Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of professionals
- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict
- resolution skills
- Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
- Excellent and persuasive communicator
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact strategic, tactical and administrative initiatives
· Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, staff and Creative Partners
· Passion for Initials, Inc.’s mission to offer an independent business opportunity to all women, on their terms as there is only one you!
· Must demonstrate an understanding of our sales force as the driver of our business nationwide.
· Requires strategic thinking skills needed to ensure projects and communications support corporate strategies and goals. Requires the analytical ability to comprehend analysis of promotional results, project performance and market research findings and to interpret, recommend and take action in accordance with corporate objectives and strategies. Makes recommendations that support company strategy, the independent sales force and the Initials, Inc. culture.
· Requires ability to lead and influence others without direct managerial authority.
· Domestic and/or international overnight travel of approximately 10% of work time per year is required.
· Ensure all communications are aligned with Initials, Inc.’s brand position
· Ensure vision is carried through the creative process
· Collaborate with cross functional teams (sales, product development, field development, etc.) to ensure creative work meets functional area needs
· Manage creative resources, including vendors, designers, writers and internal video production
· Ensure workflow process is effective and efficient
· Develop creative ideas to support Initials, Inc.’s brand, initiatives and goals
· Develop and recommend yearly budget for field communication activities
· Maximize budget to achieve annual plans and goals
· Allocate funds for creative projects; ensure projects completed within established budget amounts
· Facilitate creative planning meetings and brainstorming process
Required Skills
- Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
- Collaborative
- Creative
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to articulate subjective thoughts
- Persuasive
- Happy, we only hire happy people!
Compensation
Competitive compensation plus benefits provided
Send resume to:
Initials, Inc.
Attn: Communications Director
P.O. Box 1651
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Or fax to: 706 839-1377
Attn: Communications Director
Position: Software Administrator
Reports to: Finance Director
Salary: Salaried position, exempt
Location Clarkesville, Georgia
Start Date: Immediately
Job purpose: This position will be the key role in supporting Initials, Inc. in all areas related to technology including: Electronic Communications; Software and Database administration.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Data entry related to order fulfillment systems, pricing levels, order types, etc.
- Data entry related to Hostess Rewards, Shopportunities, Smart Start, Starter Kits, etc.
- Manage and create reports and support for sales, accounting, and production departments.
- Manage Events and registration process through PPS third party application.
- Coordinate and manage trouble tickets and customizations of PPS application and internal requests.
- Update and manage websites and content for marketing and sales communications as well as order fulfillment systems.
- Manage and maintain consistency of leads process in PPS application
- Support and management of interfaces between PPS application and production automation software.
The perfect candidate will have the following attributes:
Excellent project management skills, detail oriented, multi-tasker, enjoys and embraces a fast-past and constantly changing environment, fun, flexible, deadline driven, professional, operates with high-expectations of self and team, effective communicator, independent and requires very little supervision, is a team player and is happy!
Competencies in the following programs and systems:
· Microsoft Office Suite
· WIN XP, WIN 7
· Web Content management software
Send resume to:
Initials, Inc.
Attn: Software Administrator
P.O. Box 1651
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Or fax to: 706 839-1377
Attn: Software Administrator
Position: Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Finance Director
Compensation: Hourly position, non-exempt
Based at: Clarkesville, Georgia
Start Date: Immediately
Job purpose: This position will support Initials, Inc. in areas related to accounting, human resources, and general administrative duties.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables
- Reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards
- Human resources clerical support
- General administrative duties including receptionist duties for corporate incoming phone calls and walk in visitors
- Administrative contact for Industry Association for events, meetings, and compliance issues
- Ordering office and janitorial supplies
- Coordinate monthly company luncheon
- Any other duties as assigned
The perfect candidate will have the following attributes:
Excellent time management skills, detail oriented, multi-tasker, enjoys and embraces a fast-past and constantly changing environment, fun, flexible, deadline driven, professional, operates with high-expectations of self and team, effective communicator, independent and requires very little supervision, is a team player and is happy!
Competencies in the following programs and systems:
· Microsoft Office Suite
· WIN XP, WIN 7
· Mass email systems (Constant Contact, Emma, etc.)
Send resume to:
Initials, Inc.
Attn: Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 1651
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Or fax to: 706 839-1377
Attn: Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
