by Angela Copeland | Jan 14, 2015 | Job Posting
Groupon is seeking a Senior Buyer – Cosmetics and Beauty in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
- Source and solidify top-tier-brand relationships, in order to curate products that consumers will love
- Negotiate terms of sale, price point, and margin
- Actively manage, mentor and develop a team of buyers
- Research product landscape to keep current with industry trends and pricing dynamics in the consumer-product-goods space
- Ability to mange category selection to optimize sales and the customer experience.
- Ability to influence and work well with other departments
- Possible travel (up to 10%) to trade shows
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Groupon job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 14, 2015 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Director of Talent and Organizational Development in Memphis, TN.
Creates a fully integrated learning organization for the company by developing, aligning and delivering organization development and training activities to meet business goals. Provides internal consulting in training and organizational development to departments: facilitates change management methodologies, and works with management to assess training and development needs consistent with the organization’s strategy and vision. Enhances individual and team performance by creating a climate of continuous learning in support of the organization’s strategic initiatives.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 13, 2015 | Job Posting
Indeed is searching for a User Experience Designer in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Define the interaction and/or interface for new and existing products and features.
- Our process is pretty fluid: you’ll develop prototypes, screenshots, wireframes — whatever gets the job done.
- You’ll need to help refine other people’s ideas and come up with your own.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Indeed job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 13, 2015 | Job Posting
Hilton Worldwide is seeking a Director of Architecture and Construction Project Management in Memphis, TN.
The Director of Architecture and Construction Project Management will provide project management for new development, ground up projects, adaptive reuse projects, conversions, room additions, and brand change projects, as well as for renovation projects as needed. The Team Member will be responsible for providing technical guidance and services, enforcing design and construction standards, and for monitoring construction activities for Focused Service hotel projects. This includes reviewing architectural and engineering documents and conducting a minimum of three (3) on site construction inspections.
Other key priorities are listed below:
- Review hotel site plans as part of the franchise approval process for new hotels to ensure that the proposed site will support the proposed hotel in compliance with Hilton Worldwide standards and prototype drawings
- Conduct pre-design meetings with franchisee and architect for new projects
- Explain Hilton Worldwide Architecture and Construction role, as well as the standards and prototype drawings
- Review preliminary plans, 50% complete plans, and 100% complete plans and specifications in detail to ensure compliance with Hilton Worldwide standards and prototype drawings
- Review landscape, civil engineering, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical drawings and specifications
- Coordinate with Hilton Worldwide Senior Director Engineering Support as needed
- Address concerns immediately and provide detailed written correspondence to franchisee and architect explaining the non-complying issues and presenting solutions
- Conduct meetings, conference calls, and webinars as needed to explain Hilton Worldwide requirements to franchisee, architect, and other project Team Members
- Review construction submittals and shop drawings in detail to ensure compliance with Hilton Worldwide standards and prototype drawings
- Address concerns immediately and provide detailed written correspondence to franchisee, architect, and contractor explaining the non-complying issues and presenting solutions
- Visit the project during construction at least three(3) times to ensure compliance with Hilton Worldwide standards and prototype drawings and the approved plans that were submitted
- Address concerns immediately, in person, while at the site, and also provide detailed written correspondence following the site visit
- Continually update project data in O2O tracking system
- Provide accurate forecasted construction start and hotel opening dates for senior management forecasting purposes
- Review and propose revisions to standards and prototype drawings
- On occasion will prepare PIP reports and pre-evaluation reports and review with Architecture and Construction Vice President, PQI, and Development as needed. This includes a) Non Hilton Worldwide brand converting to Hilton Worldwide brand, b) Hotel that has been closed converting to Hilton Worldwide brand, and c) Hilton Worldwide brand converting to a different Hilton Worldwide brand
- Prepare sketches of possible solutions for commercial areas, guest rooms, exterior design, etc. and present to ownership as part of the pre-evaluation and PIP process
- Travel as necessary to accomplish the goals for the position while managing travel expenses within company guidelines and maximizing travel efficiencies
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 12, 2015 | Job Posting
Bank of America is seeking a Vice President – Retirement Specialist in Nashville, TN.
The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide comprehensive solutions to meet Client Retirement needs to the Financial Advisors. This includes a comprehensive understanding of ML’s suite of Retirement Solutions vehicles and platforms including annuities, 529 plans and IRA rollovers. The successful candidate will need to have in depth knowledge of annuities and retirement planning as well as a proven track record in sales.
- In-depth proactive engagement with Financial Advisors to provide comprehensive solutions to meet client Retirement needs.
- Demonstrating expert knowledge of, and support for ML’s suite of retirement solutions vehicles and platforms including annuities, 529 plans and IRA rollovers.
- Partnering with specialist peers in other internal organizations to deliver comprehensive client solutions, and to provide a seamless experience to the Financial Advisor. Partner groups include Wealth Management, Trust, Insurance, Global Bank, Alternative Investments and Structured Products.
- Manage activities in assigned territory with implementation of a comprehensive coverage plan and travel rotation.
- Accountable for defined and measured goals including gross sales targets, as well as driving specific group initiatives and campaigns.
- Support for and alignment with ML Advisory Channel Management.
- Leverage and coordinate the segmentation and wholesaling efforts of carrier partners.
- Conduct FA training, educational seminars, and corporate sales meetings.
- Participate in client meetings to provide expertise and recommendations related to the most appropriate retirement solutions
by Angela Copeland | Jan 12, 2015 | Job Posting
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Media Relations in Memphis, TN.
The Director-Media Relations supports the organization’s strategic communications plan by developing and implementing national, regional and local media relations programs focused on research, clinical programs and achievements. Serves as the institution’s primary contact to the news media and ensures the planning, direction, implementation and measurement of strategic media relations efforts. Develops and implements a national media communications strategy to increase the visibility of St. Jude subject matter experts, and directs a media team charged with enhancing St. Jude’s international reputation as a world-class research institution. Participates in integrated media relations efforts with ALSAC, the fundraising organization for St. Jude. Establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships with outside public relations firms, news media, ALSAC and other external contacts to impact the institution’s reputation.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude job posting here.
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