by Angela Copeland | May 9, 2014 | Job Posting
SYSCO is looking for aMulti-Unit Sales Director in Memphis, TN.
This Multi-Unit Sales Director will be actively responsible for the oversight, direction, and administration of the company’s multi-unit and program sales activities. Actively maintains effective customer relationships with assigned accounts through aggressive and continuous service provision. Prospects and researches potential customer accounts in assigned area. Gathers information to evaluate the profitability of respective accounts.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the SYSCO posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2014 | Job Posting
Big League Movers is searching for an Inside Sales Representative. In case you didn’t know, Big League is the Memphis based moving company that donated their time last year to help me move donated gym equipment from Memphis to a school in Moore, Oklahoma. It was part of the Memphis To Moore fundraiser that followed the tornadoes in Oklahoma last May. They’re a good group of people!
A little about the position:
Are you a team player who wants to contribute to a growing small business? Do you want to work in an environment where every day brings different challenges? Big League Movers is a multi-market service company that has grown to become one of the region’s top-rated moving companies. In 2013, the company was voted “Best Moving Company” by readers of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Founded in 2008 by Steven Reed, a life-long Memphian, the company has been built from the ground up and knows the value of its greatest assets – its people. With over 10,000 customers serviced in the past 3 years, Big League Movers is working hard to transform how consumers perceive the industry and the moving experience as a whole.
Big League Movers is a fast paced sales environment and we seek career-driven high achievers who want to be instrumental in taking our business to the next level. As an intern you will play a significant company role by coordinating the day to day sales operations.
Our ideal candidate is a problem-solver, solution provider and closer who enjoys being the hero for someone in need. Someone who geniuinely likes helping people with a knack for sales and customer service.
To learn more, or to learn how to apply, click here to download a copy of the job description. Note that this is a PDF document.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2014 | Job Posting
Apple is seeking an iAd Account Coordinator in Santa Monica, CA.
Apple’s iAd division is looking for an Account Coordinator who is innovative, organized, and detail-oriented. This position will work alongside the sales team, account managers, and operations in order to ensure that all media campaigns are successfully planned, launched and delivered.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Apple website here.
by Angela Copeland | May 7, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton is seeking a Senior Director of Development in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Director of Development will work in conjunction with the VP and Managing Director. The Team Member will directly impact the revenue and growth of Hilton Worldwide through the development and implementation of the strategic sales plan within a geographic region for franchise and management contract sales; in accordance with our prescribed business practices and Hilton’s strategic growth objectives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 7, 2014 | Job Posting
eHarmony is seeking a Marketing Analyst in Santa Monica, CA.
The Marketing Analyst will play a critical role within the eHarmony Acquisition Marketing team. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day management of Search campaigns and some Mobile app campaigns as well as overseeing Acquisition Marketing reporting. If you’re great at multi-tasking, then this is the job for you!
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 6, 2014 | Job Posting
The National Football League (NFL) is looking for a Product Manager in Santa Monica, CA.
The NFL Digital Media team is responsible for building and supporting all features and functionality of NFL.com desktop and mobile web site. Working in concert with other stakeholders, this position is responsible for leading the product definition and management of products on NFL.com and ensuring all products are built and operated to specification.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the NFL posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 6, 2014 | Job Posting
Smith & Nephew is seeking a Vice President IT Infrastructure and Engineering in Memphis, TN.
The Vice President IT Infrastructure and Engineering reports into the CIO and is responsible for developing and managing the function which designs, builds and maintains best in class IT infrastructure and core services that enable operational excellence and business objectives achievement.
The requirements for this position are fairly lengthy. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 5, 2014 | Networking
Next Thursday, May 15th, MULYP is hosting an event, The Value of Mentoring in Your Career & Community, at Grizzlies Prep. The event begins at 6:30 PM.
Mentoring is a professional activity, a trusted relationship, a meaningful commitment. A mentor’s main purpose is to help a young person define individual goals and find ways to achieve them. Since the expectations of each child vary, the mentor’s job is to encourage the development of a flexible relationship that responds to the mentor’s and the young person’s needs.
To learn more, or to RSVP, visit their invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | May 5, 2014 | Job Posting
Rhodes College is searching for a Director of New Student Programs.
This position coordinates and shares responsibilities for the student foundational experience, which includes the first and sophomore years. The college has a highly engaged admission process. Communications and programming for admitted and new students will employ the same level of engagement and attention in order to retain new students. The successful candidate will coordinate large programmatic efforts such as summer and August orientation and year-long programmatic efforts around student needs such as academic integration, student leadership, and ethical behavior. The Director will intervene with individual students regarding academic, social, and personal needs and opportunities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Rhodes website here.
by Angela Copeland | May 5, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
I recently had the special opportunity to interview an old friend about his exciting and successful career. Hint: I will be launching the Copeland Coaching podcast very soon! You will be able to listen to the entire interview online. Watch CopelandCoaching.com for updates. In the meantime, I want to share a little preview of our conversation here.
Shane Presley has had an amazingly career in technology. I met Shane when we worked together at FedEx back in 2001. Since then, he’s found great job after great job that have taken him to cities all over the world. A few years ago, he worked at Netflix in San Francisco and most recently, he worked for a large bank in Sydney, Australia.
He’s back in the US now, so I had the opportunity to sit down with him to learn more about how he’s grown his career. There were many great takeaways from our discussion. You will be able to hear the entire thing very soon, but there’s one piece of our conversation that really stuck out to me.
When I asked Shane about one of the most important lessons he’s learned that’s helped him along the way, he said it was being open to new opportunities and ideas.
When he started his career, Shane wanted to become a certain kind of computer programmer that was very popular then. But, there were already too many of that kind, so he was given the opportunity to try something that nobody else was doing. It was 100% different than his plan. In the end, it allowed him to enter into a niche market. He’s now a rare find for companies. It has allowed him to grow his career in ways he would have never initially been able to imagine.
I often speak with people who have turned down job interviews for various reasons. It’s not enough money. The location is not ideal. They’re not qualified for the position. The list goes on and on.
I also often speak with people who are not open to trying new things with their search. Perhaps they don’t want to try getting personal business cards, or aren’t comfortable modifying how they talk about themselves. Maybe they think networking is a waste of time.
Regardless, the story is the same. The person knows exactly what they want, and how they want to get there. No alternative path will do.
On the flip side, I also meet people who are very open. Maybe they’ve spent their entire career in non-profit, but are open to a for-profit opportunity that looks interesting. Maybe they don’t have all the skills for a particular role, but they’re willing to give it a shot. Perhaps they’ve never negotiated before, but they try (and risk failing).
Failure is such a scary idea for many people. The idea of it holds them back. But, when you don’t try, you’ve already failed. And, if your current method isn’t working, what do you have to lose by trying something a little outside of your box?
I’ve noticed a trend in my coaching. Those who are willing to be more open, willing to learn, and willing to try something different are successful. They realize they don’t have all the answers, and continue to adjust their strategy until they find one that works. Sometimes they do fail, but they keep moving and eventually, they win – big.
Now, I’m not back tracking on my earlier advice I’ve given you about sticking to one clear message in your elevator pitch. Keep doing that. Don’t start telling employers you’re willing to try anything. I closes doors like nothing else. But, if an employer sees something in you that’s different than you were planning, take the time to talk to them. Learn more. Consider possibilities. (Even if the money seems low at first, remember that you can always negotiate for more.)
Being open to possibilities opens so many doors. It can allow you to create a successful and fulfilling career path you never dreamed possible.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
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