by Angela Copeland | Aug 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Medtronic is sseeking a HR Director in Memphis, TN.
This person partners with businesses to develop and/or administer human resources strategies and initiatives covering several of the following areas: organizational design, development and change, leadership development, employee orientation/training/development, compensation and benefits, talent management including talent acquisition, retention and performance management principles, workplace laws and regulations, workforce planning, communications, employee relations and policies/legal requirements. Work with other Spinal and MDT HR leaders to cooperatively ensure consistent process approach, sharing of best practices, and continuous learning.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Medtronic posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton Worldwide is seeking a Marketing Manager in Dallas, TX.
As a Marketing Manager, you would be responsible for proposing and implementing marketing strategies to promote revenue growth and generation in the hotelÆs continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Propose and implement hotel-specific marketing strategies to include, but not limited to maintaining and marketing websites, employing corporate brand marketing and leveraging social media
- Monitor marketing trends, tools and applications specific to the hotel industry and target market(s)
- Measure and report impact of marketing strategies
- Work with Revenue Management to ensure maximum potential of key marketing strategies including, but not limited to, third party websites
- Generate and deliver monthly marketing analyses and updates to Sales and Revenue Management
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton Worldwide posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
I have a confession to make: I’m terrible at remembering names. Can you relate to my dilemma? At parties and networking events, this can create big problems for you.
Many people take it personally if you don’t remember who they are, especially if they’ve met you more than once. This can present a challenge if you’re job searching, because in theory – you should be attending many networking events. And, networking means meeting new people – lots of them.
If you’re going to events that ask guests to wear nametags, this issue can be helped some. But, you will often meet people more than once. In a new context, it can be difficult to remember who’s who.
Below are my tips on how to remember names. If you follow these, people will think you’re a pro at remembering who they are.
- Always carry business cards. Store them everywhere – in your bag, in your desk, and in your car. You never know when you might need one. If you don’t have a business card from work, order your own online. They can be basic with just your name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Exchange business cards with everyone you meet at networking events. It can seem awkward at first, but in time it will seem natural. When you offer your business card, the person you meet will be prompted to give you theirs (without you having to ask).
- Bring a pen. Keep a pen in your jacket. When you have a quiet moment, take notes on the back of every business card you receive. You should take note of the date, the event where you met them, and any memorable details that you spoke about.
- Organize your cards. Create a system, so that when you return home, you can easily access the business cards you’ve collected. I recommend getting clear plastic sheets that are made for business cards. They fit into 3 ring binders, and will allow you to see both sides of each card.
- Review your cards. Before you attend your next big networking event, flip through your binder of business cards. Review the notes on the back of each card. This will keep everyone fresh in your mind.
If you follow these five simple steps, people will think you’re a pro at remembering names. After struggling with this issue for years, I was once introduced as “this is Angela – she has an amazing memory for names!”
Give it a try. The stress of remembering names will melt away, and you’ll be able to focus on the networking event and your job search.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Fossil Group is seeking a Director of Planning in Richardson, TX.
Your primary objective is to lead and guide the strategic execution of the regional planning team in ensuring proper inventory flow and management of merchandise to the warehouse/retailer to meet sales objectives for the region.
Responsibilities:
• Develops the strategies for company merchandise/product to meet overall stores product flow strategy timeline.
• Responsible for the overall management of the merchandise planning, allocation, and replenishment functions for retail/wholesale.
• Provides direction on the utilization of financial systems to determine product results are meeting overall metric targets for the region.
• Responsible for managing across all concept levels for the region. Ensures that goals and objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Manages the entire regional merchandising planning staff in performing analysis and various financial reports that focus on assisting management in understanding and projecting merchandise sales, margin and expense performance.
• Provides direction to ensure that stock recommended/ requested works within seasonal budget guidelines.
• Reviews the markdown budget, approves new concepts and makes concept level recommendations.
• Responsible for the management of key figures (sales, returns, markdowns/on order and margins) and reviews results to ensure sales objectives are met to manage and build OTB.
• Oversees the overall selection/planning process of product/merchandise on a category level to sell on a location by location basis, considering store level sell thru, seasonality, and discontinued product by reviewing the product line and creates a timeline for product flow strategy.
• Approve and review exit strategies for end of season product.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the Fossil posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Memphis in May International Festival is seeking a Director of Marketing.
The Director of Marketing produces, implements, manages, monitors and evaluates marketing communications strategy, to include branding, social media, advertising, promotions, and public relations to maximize the positive exposure of the organization, its events and activities in local, national and international markets. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
The Director of Marketing is responsible for a broad array of marketing and communications products and services which include web, digital and social media, print publications, broadcast media, outdoor, promotions, newsletters, media and public relations, merchandising and promotions, as well as marketing research and sponsorship activation.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the Memphis in May posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 10, 2014 | Job Posting
Rosetta Stone is searching for a Product Manager in Austin, TX.
This role is inherently cross functional – a successful candidate will be highly analytical, capable of working with diverse internal and external teams, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of data into meaningful requirements and customer insights.
Responsibilities:
•Collaborate with customers, engineering, and other corporate functions to understand platform product requirements.
•Write detailed feature specifications for services based on requirements.
•Work with development, UI & UX teams through design, development, testing, and product release.
•Provide insights on developer needs and industry best practices.
•Define/participate in drafting product roadmaps and determine requirements for each release.
•Participate in product support and QA calls, understand and help prioritize bug/fixes in the products.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Rosetta Stone posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 10, 2014 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Local Digital Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.
This person manages online media activity and leading the digital buying process. Maximizes internet budget by identifying new opportunities, negotiating deals and coordinating execution with media partners. Coordinates work with external vendors and internal departments.
Responsibilities:
1. Develops and implements national search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) strategies.
2. Develops and implements national social media strategy.
3. Assists franchisees with local digital marketing activities.
4. Measures and reports digital marketing results.
5. Manages third party vendors supporting digital activities.
6. Coordinates digital activities with service line brand managers.
7. Liaison between corporate digital and IT teams.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 9, 2014 | Job Posting
Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager over Amazon Supply and B2B in Austin, TX.
The technically strong and passionate leader who joins us will be a key member of Amazon B2B core team. We’re looking for someone who knows how B2B works and wants to challenge the status quo. The ideal candidate brings hands-on industry experience working with tax, accounting and procurement systems. If you have superior judgment, strong problem-solving and communication skills, the ability to influence people by creating win-win solutions and the desire to affect change and deliver Amazon’s next generation technology you’ve found a new home.
Technical Program Managers (TPMs) at Amazon anticipate bottlenecks and balance business needs versus technical constraints to move projects forward quickly. They understand customer needs, break down complex business requirements into manageable projects, write functional specifications, solve complex technical problems, interface with multiple teams, and deliver solutions in a successful, agile, and timely manner. They thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and are not hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Amazon posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 9, 2014 | Job Posting
Red Bull is seeking a Key Account Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Key Account Manager (KAM) main priorities are selling and executing Red Bull strategy and initiatives with key account chains (KA) within the assigned territory. The KAM must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach to strategic decision making that drives business growth. In this autonomous work environment, the KAM will challenge and influence execution of national and regional programs via local decision makers (DMs). Key responsibilities include: owning assigned key performance indicators (KPIs), maximizing account budgets and driving impactful sales results (Distribution, Price, Promotion, and MPOD); use insights and consultative selling techniques to foster productive business relationships with assigned key accounts and wiring ‘national accounts’; and develop solutions that align with customer needs while still achieving Red Bull goals.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Red Bull posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 8, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Lessons Learned From Millennials.” In it, I discuss the lessons we can all learn from Millennials that will help to improve your job search.
Much of the research about employment suggests older workers are waiting longer to retire. This means many seasoned professionals are also still job searching. And, many of those are struggling to find their way.
The experience could be compared to someone who finds themselves online dating for the first time after a divorce. Dating is an entirely different ballgame since the last time they were looking. It requires different skills, and a new approach.
In the same way, job searching has evolved significantly in the last two decades. With the growth of the Internet, the job search process takes place almost entirely online. And, not only do you need a resume and a cover letter. Now you also need a LinkedIn profile, a social media presence and a personal brand.
The millennial generation can’t remember a time without the Internet. I’m often surprised at just how much they’re comfortable to share online and how much time they spend crafting their online presence. Although it’s wise to limit just how much you share, millennials often understand personal branding in a way other generations could learn from.
To learn how you can update your job search learning from Millennials, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
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