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Manager - Consumer Insights -New Product Research
Manager - Consumer Insights -New Product Research
Marketer & Mfgr of household wares - new position due to growth Chicago office
To $100k 10% bonus relo to $5k
US Citizen, Green Card, PR only
Reports to: Consumer Insights Director
Summary
Deliver "best in class" proprietary consumer insights based on primary research, consumer trends, syndicated data, and market intelligence to lead development of consumer-driven new products. I need a polished hands-on primary research/insights guru with CPG durable goods experience to work within this fast paced entrepreneurial environment - fabulous oppty for a great career path! This is a growing dept - initially no direct reports.
Job Responsibilities
· 55% of role - Guide development of new products for Company. Work
collaboratively with Innovation/RD&E teams to identify and
prioritize development opportunities through use of new product
testing methodologies, including Ideation, Concept Testing,
Volumetrics, as well as new creative techniques. Develop annual
research plan for RD&E organization to support execution of primary research for new products from inception up to commercialization.
· 15% of role - Manage Test Division and create custom consumer panel for on-going ideation, usability, and qualitative research to identify new product opportunities, and guide product refinements
· 20% of role - Serve as thought leader in identifying new product
opportunities by leveraging insights from key foundational
research, as well as from trend and syndicated information, e.g.
economic factors, trends in retail and complementary categories, demographics, etc.
· 10% of role - Oversee development of insights bank for new
products, as well as maintenance of normative databases for
benchmarking new product performance
Internal Working Relationships:
· NPD & RD&E - To guide new product development through iterative consumer research including ideation, concept testing, etc.
o Research Vendor - Partner with resources to ensure delivery of cost effective, timely, value add insights and recommendations
· Brand Management - work closely with Brand team to ensure new product development is consistent with Brand strategy/product roadmap and continues to build Brand equity.
o Design Partners - work closely w/Design Partners to assess
appeal/refine new product concepts
· Consumer Panel - To create a dedicated resource for on-going
research and evaluation of new product opportunities as well as
Usability testing for new products.
Qualifications:
· BA in Marketing, Marketing Research or Engineering; Masters Degree in Business, Marketing Research or Anthropology preferred
· 5-10 years experience in consumer insights, with strong emphasis on new product research. Established track record in guiding successful new product launches. Durable CPG experience "a must".
· Extensive primary research experience, including use of innovative, qualitative, and quantitative techniques in the development of new products. Solid knowledge of BASES and other volumetric models, as well as syndicated services, including NPD, Nielsen, or IRI.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
· Preferred: Extensive new product research, from inception to new product launch
Approx 20% domestic travel involved.
Background ck conducted Qualified candidates send cover letter and resume to: Linda @ BentonSearch.com
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Social Media-Digital Marketing Manager
Fortune 500 CPG Mfgr - new position due to growth Chicago office
$130k - $140k bonus; no relo - Chicago only
US Citizen, Green Card, PR only
Job Description
Based on an in-depth understanding of the independent foodservice operator and small regional chains, the purpose of this role is to build relationships and demand with operators. This will achieved by developing a contact strategy at lower cost than direct sales calls through, Web Site developments, on line, social media, direct marketing, CRM and working with our Trade partners. This role will position Company as the key service provider in their categories. The role should focus on strengthening customer loyalty and finding ways to attract and develop customer in a more cost effective way.
Main Accountabilities:
Key responsibilities:
- Develop the North American plan for New Demand Creation
- Establish relationships with the foodservice trade (strategic
partners)
- Develop and management of web site.
- Support and develop all business priorities through Digital
Communications
- Management of Social Media PR
- Manage the NA fulfillment house relationship
- Manager 3rd party reward programs
- Manage operator database
- Develop customer contract strategies by utilizing data (including secondary sales data) and integrated communication to maximize turnover per customer and customer loyalty in the most cost effective way
- Identify and utilize breakthrough communication technology and
techniques including digital media and put in place media strategy and best practice to maximize existing mediums and emerging mediums.
- Brand launch and communications through digital media. Through brand architecture position Division as a leading solution provider to specific channels.
- Create the type of relationship where operators self-serve
expertise and information
- Work with Channel Marketing and Customer Development (Sales) to harness the power of distributor effort and direct operator sales efforts, applying concepts such as category management and development of targeted communication through data segmentation
- Align and link on line communications with Trade Marketing plan to grow the business.
- Develop and update contact strategy
- Ensure Company Foodsolutions brand as prevalent internally as externally.
KPI's:
- Country P&L targets, selected Operator Penetration and Weighted purchase KPI's, ROI, customer awareness and loyalty measures
Key interfaces:
Channel Manager Team, Sales team, Chefs, External Trade Contacts, Insight Managers, Category Mix Team, Global NDC Manager
Requirements:
4 year/Bachelor's Degree, 10yrs. business experience within Fortune 500's, 5yrs of direct marketing experience
MUST HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AND DIGITAL EXP inclusive of Facebook and Twitter
Preferred: MBA
Background ck conducted
Qualified candidates send cover letter and resume to: Linda @ BentonSearch.com
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Meier Clinics
2100 Manchester Road - Suite 1510
Wheaton, IL 60187-4561
www.meierclinics.com
Psychiatrist licensed in the State of Illinois.
- CADC - Master's Level therapist licensed in the State of Illinois with an LCPC or LCSW. Part-time or full-time for our Intensive Outpatient programs.
- Neuropsychologist licensed in the State of Illinois for full-time or part-time.
- Licensed master-level counselor (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the outpatient clinic. Looking for someone specifically who will provide marital counseling and is available evenings and/or Saturdays.
Qualified candidates should send their resume and letter of introduction via e-mail to Sandy Newport atsnewport@meierclinics.com or fax to 630-653-9691. No phone calls, please. Due to time constraints, we will be contacting only those candidates we would like to speak with further about these positions. Thank you.
Billing/Collections Representative - full time. Must have excellent communication and math skills; be willing to make collection calls and work intensively with insurance companies; and able to work in a team environment. Prior experience with medical billing is required. Please send your 1. letter of introduction, 2. resume, and 3. salary history/requirements to be considered. E-mail all information to Heather Gandy at hgandy@meierclinics.comor fax to 630-653-1025.
Administrative/Marketing Assistant - full time to assist President. Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written); be knowledgeable in creating Excel spreadsheets; have the ability to create marketing flyers and forms; have experience in creating Power Point slide presentations; and be able to facilitate even registrations and represent Meier Clinics at outreach events. will also be performing other Office functions to assist the President with day-to-day needs. Qualified applicants should send 1. letter of introduction, 2. resume, and 3. salary history/requirements to Sandy Newport atsnewport@meierclinics.com or fax to 630-653-9691.
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liQuidprint
7370 N. Lincoln Ave - Suite 300
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
www.liquidprint.com
Account Manager - liQuidprint, Inc. seeks an experienced account management professional.
We are an established and growing Web design and development company located in the Chicagoland area that has been in business since 1996. liQuidprint offers competitive salaries along with benefits such has health insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.
We are looking for a dynamic account manager to help generate sales opportunities for both new accounts as well as existing client relationships. Ideally, we are seeking an Account Manager with experience in the Web industry.
The account manager will be responsible for driving all aspects of the sales process including prospecting, appointment setting, determination of client needs, presentation, solution development, proposal preparation and delivery, and closing the business. This role is also responsible for consistent account management including issue resolution and superb client satisfaction. The account manager will be our client's main point of contact for all work requests and any issue resolution.
The account manager will be supported by and work closely with other members of our team throughout the sales and service process. Additional duties will encompass reporting on sales progress as well as developing a growing understanding of our technology, and keeping up with Industry developments.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Main point of contact for client and client communication
- Work together with the project team to schedule work
- Work together with the project team to quote work
- Preparation of all proposals and management of the sales process as described above
- Review of all account invoices
- Participate in project work as appropriate and necessary
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Two years minimum industry experience
- Experience with e-commerce solutions
- Bachelor's degree
- Outstanding presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to achieve agreed upon sales targets
- Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
- Results driven attitude with the ability to sell and project a positive, professional attitude
Apply on-line at http://jobs.liquidprint.com/wizard/lqp-accountmanager.aspx
Lead Statistician of Pharmacy Analytics
Base $105k 20% - 30% bonus relo
National Healthcare firm - PBM Div - Chicago
US Citizen, Green Card, PR only
Reports to: VP Enterprise Analytics
This is a new role due to growth and will be a lead role within the Pharmacy Analytics Practice. The guru in this role must be heavy hands-on in research methods, stat methods, elasticity and regression analysis and have a strong SAS background. Candidate in the role must hold expert methodological and SAS experience, be competent on delivering a message and good at introducing different ways to look at data.
Qualifications:
* PhD with 6 yrs of analytics experience (PBM, clinical or Insurance Industry experience is a plus). May consider ABD.
* Expertise in Research and Statistical methods, (Pharmecoeconomics a strong plus), Elasticity, OLS and Logistic Regression analyses.
o Familiar with controlled program evaluations and quasi experimental
designs
o Experienced with how to quantify the economic consequences
associated with different product designs and formulary decisions
(i..e, the inclusion or exclusion of certain drugs from a
formulary).
* SAS programming expertise
* Strong Communication, leadership skills and ability to be a team player. Must possess savvy business sense, have ability to multitask and deliver results in a timely fashion.
Background ck and drug screening conducted
Qualified candidates send cover letter and resume to: Linda@BentonSearch.com
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SAS Programmer
Consumer Research Firm - Chicago or NYC
To $85k 5-10% bonus; no relo
US Citizen, Green Card, PR only
Reports to: Manager, Advanced Analytics
Absolute "must haves" 5-7 yrs of SAS programming experience in a corporate setting utilizing syndicated data analysis with expertise in marketing mix, price elasticity, market structure and promotion modeling.
Responsibilities:
* Optimize the team's use of data access tools, such as SAS and SPSS, to various data sources including the numerous databases, 3rd Party and client provided data.
* Extract, compile, process & summarize lg volumes of data into useable information utilizing SAS & other software tools. Compile reports, charts & tables based on established methods.
* Support the development of new products and new excel based tools.
* Collaborate with internal Client Development and Retail Business Group teams to uncover business opportunities, establish analysis capabilities, and develop tailored products utilizing Consumer and POS data, particularly store level data.
* Assist in the development of Standard Procedures and Report Templates for the implementation, analysis, and delivery of Value-added Analysis.
* Support internal/external training efforts regarding the use of advanced analytics.
* Mg/oversee lg-scale analytical research projects thru all stages including concept formulation, determination of appropriate stat methodology, data manipulation, research evaluation & final research report.
Qualifications
* 5-7 years of experience in syndicated data analysis.
* Experience with gathering requirements, designing, implementing and testing applications.
* Proficient in SAS, MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), BI tools such as Enterprise Guide & Add-In to Microsoft Office preferred. Enterprise Miner, Base, Macro & Stat programming also preferred
* Understanding of model-based approaches (i.e. marketing mix, price elasticity, market structure and promotion modeling).
* Ability to mine large volumes of data into actionable and accurate information from a variety of sources including Sybase IQ, Oracle, and PC Files.
* Excellent project management and problem solving skills.
* Ability to communicate ideas and analysis results effectively both verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Computer Science or equivalent.
Background ck and drug screening conducted
Qualified candidates send cover letter and resume to: Linda@BentonSearch.com
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WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER
A young, energetic and fast-growing company, Officite is currently looking for a Web Application Developer with a college degree; strong technical and creative design skills; outstanding customer service; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
As a member of the technology team you will be responsible for maintaining and developing new web based applications that support critical business operations.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- System maintenance of key web service applications
- Design, Development, Testing, Documentation and Training on new system features
- Troubleshoot and remediate legacy web applications to improve customer experience
Required: 2-3 years of proven technical skills in the following areas:
- LAMP architecture
- Object Orientated PHP
- Symfony or similar MVC Framework
- Javascript - Ext Library
- MySQL
Qualifications should include:
- Proven work examples of systems/services/tools you have developed
- Code samples
- Technical references
- College Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related experience
- Must be professional, highly motivated and able to thrive in a multi-task environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Salary history is required
Officite is the leading provider of websites and Internet marketing for the medical community. Our turnkey services range from customizable website designs to local search engine marketing, social networking and patient reviews management. With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, unmatched client support and multiple services under one roof, we've helped more than 6,000 medical practices launch their online presence.
Contact:
James J Maza
Chief Technology Officer
3010 Highland Parkway, Suite 625
Downers Grove, IL 60515
jmaza@officite.com
Learn more about Officite at:
http://www.officite.com/company
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE - DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES ONLY
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PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Part Time
Description of Job Duties
- Provide support for resolution of Help Desk problems
- PC & MAC troubleshooting (hardware, applications, connectivity, etc.),
- Diagnose hardware failures and refer to appropriate vendor for repair
- Installation and configuration of PC & MAC hardware and client software, including ghost imaging and end-user configuration
- Implement company-wide client software rollouts.
- Provide IT related new user orientation and ongoing end-user training
- Assist with LAN/WAN maintenance duties (e.g. wiring closet maintenance, port utilization documentation, new hardware deployment etc.)
- Assist in managing inventory of IT assets and software
Required Skills and Experience:
- Good interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills with the ability to be assertive, diplomatic and tactful with a diverse population group
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented, systematic and organized
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent PC & MAC troubleshooting skills
- Experience administering user accounts in a Microsoft Active Directory
- Thorough knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2007/10, AD user management, desktop imaging
- Must have facility based desktop support experience in an local office of over 25 people (direct users)
- Actively pursuing degree in IT related field of study
Contact:
James J Maza
Chief Technology Officer
3010 Highland Parkway, Suite 625
Downers Grove, IL 60515
jmaza@officite.com
Learn more about Officite at:
http://www.officite.com/company
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE - DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES ONLY
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WEB DEVELOPER - Entry Level
As we expand our team, we are looking for numerous positions from entry level web developers with a college degree; strong technical and creative design skills; outstanding customer service; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Position Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
-Create and review web sites for our clients
-Manage time sensitive website updates in a fast paced environment (includes basic content changes/edits, creating and editing flash animations, making template color changes, create and edit buttons, images, and navigation)
-Provide web knowledge and technical support to clients
-Perform quality assurance for client websites and new product releases which involves high attention to detail and documentation skills.
Technical Skill Requirements:
-Knowledge and experience with HTML and CSS (Javascript a plus)
-Experience using graphic/interactive design tools such as Photoshop, Dreamwaver, and Flash
Optional Skills:
-Experience coding to W3C standards with HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash and other related interactive technologies.
-Thorough understanding of table-less page layout and positioning, browser behavior and compatibility, cross-browser issues and solutions
-Understanding of CMS / template engines (ie, Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla) a plus, but not necessary
-Ability to design web layouts and interfaces
-Experience with PHP and MySQL
Job Requirements:
-Online portfolio required
-Salary history is required
-Degree in web site design and development or equivalent preferred.
-Must be professional, highly motivated and able to thrive in a multi-task environment.
-Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Officite is the leading provider of websites and Internet marketing for the medical community. Our turnkey services range from customizable website designs to local search engine marketing, social networking and patient reviews management. With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, unmatched client support and multiple services under one roof, we*ve helped more than 6,000 medical practices launch their online presence.
Contact:
James J Maza
Chief Technology Officer
3010 Highland Parkway, Suite 625
Downers Grove, IL 60515
jmaza@officite.com
Learn more about Officite at:
http://www.officite.com/company
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE - DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES ONLY
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Director/Manager of Alliance Sales Opportunity with Sword-Ciboodle, a leading CRM software vendor
This is a senior business development and alliances professional with a successful track record of making large, complicated partner relationships achieve target business objectives. The position is a mix of strategy, sales support, messaging, program management and partner compliance. This person will engage with people across functions and seniority levels to coordinate product/service development, go- to-market, and customer related activities. This person will be the de-facto expert on all issues related to the partnership(s).
- Develop and execute a time-based plan for achieving defined partner business objectives (and the associated measures and metrics)
- Build effective and efficient relationships with counterparts at strategic partner(s)
- Provide regular and timely updates on critical metrics around the roll out and maintenance of strategic partnership
- Provide direct deal support, expertise and strategy in partner sales opportunities
- Define and create partner-specific collateral and communications to educate and inform internal stake-holders
- Serve as the go-to "problem solver" when ad-hoc issues between the partners arise
Desired Skills & Experience
- 10 years' experience creating and executing strategic partnerships
- Proven experience meeting revenue and go-to-market objectives of strategic partnerships
- Must have proven success of positioning or developing complex deals
- Will possess strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including the ability to build professional relationships both internally and externally to drive to mutual benefit
- Must be able to lead and influence a team of multi-disciplined members to contribute to the overall success
- Knowledge of CRM market is preferred but not required
Regards,
Ted
Ted Hartley
SVP Channels
Sword-Ciboodle-Americas
Ted.hartley@sword-Ciboodle.com
(312) 498-1823
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