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Communications/Project Officer

Marisa Whitlock — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:44 -0800

Term:                1 year
Location:         SFU Harbour Centre Campus (3rd Floor – 515 West Hastings)
Start date:        March 12, 2012
Time:                Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Communications and Project Officer, Carbon Talks

Carbon Talks, is a new initiative of the Simon Fraser University Centre for Dialogue, the Beedie Graduate School of Business, the School for Public Policy and the School for International Studies, focused on increasing Canada’s global competitiveness by moving to a low carbon economy. The Centre seeks a Communications and Project Officer to work as part of the project team based at the SFU Centre for Dialogue.

Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong research and organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. We seek candidates with strong business acumen, computer skills, a keen interest in climate change issues and a desire to work in a dynamic learning environment. Work experience in Calgary would be an asset.

Position Description

The Communications and Project Officer plays a key role in the project team. S/he reports to the Executive Director and provides assistance in developing content for the website and blog, organizing, delivering and reporting on dialogues, outreach events and presentations, and marketing Carbon Talks to the broader community.

Specific duties include:

-Developing engaging content for the website and print material

-Interviewing and writing innovator profiles for the website

Researching links and posting them
Preparing blog posts
Updating web content to ensure it is current
Adding photographs to the Flickr pool

-Assisting in developing articles for publication in the media

-Researching and Developing articles publication online or in the mainstream press

-Work with Carbon Talks staff to design, deliver and market community dialogues – which includes:

preparing promotional materials;
profiling events to key target audiences using a variety of online media tools;
engaging the university and broader community in the sessions; and,
providing logistical support in hosting and audio-recording sessions

-Support Carbon Talks staff in delivering invitational dialogues by assisting in

preparing background resource packages;
assisting with logistics;
taking notes and report writing;

-Maintaining good working relationships with the project team and assisting with administrative duties as necessary

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a 200 word response to the following question: What role can municipal governments play in reducing green house gases? Interested applicants should apply to Elodie Jacquet at dial@sfu.ca. All applicants must be received by 5:00 pm on February 15, 2012.

About Carbon Talks

Carbon Talks is a new initiative of the SFU Centre for Dialogue in association with the Segal School of Business, the SFU School for Public Policy and the SFU School for International Studies. Carbon Talks works with business and thought leaders in intense dialogue and action to:

identify and advance leading edge ideas, processes and technologies that reduce Canada’s carbon footprint; and,
leverage resources and policy change to create an enabling environment for a low carbon economy
Carbon Talks is funded in part through a grant from the North Growth Foundation, SFU, the Max Bell Family Foundation and other project partners. The project team is housed within the SFU Centre for Dialogue faculty at SFU Harbour Centre.

Account Coordinator

Marisa Whitlock — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:50:39 -0800

Fairware is growing & we’re looking for a spectacular Account Coordinator

Fairware provides socially and environmentally custom branded solutions to North America’s leading sustainable brands. We believe we can change the world through the simple act of buying. If you are looking to join a successful growing company with a great culture, you’ve found us. Check us out at www.fairware.com

About the job:

The full-time Account Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Sales team to support sales activity from quote preparation through to production. You will coordinate all aspects of the sales cycle ensuring that deadlines are met and clients are happy. You’re the keeper of accounts.

What you’ll be doing:
o    Supporting the sales team preparing quotes and proposals.
o    Preparing sales orders, purchase orders, invoices.
o    Working with artwork proofs, order tracking, shipping.
o    Carrying out general office administration including answering phones, sending samples, filing etc.
o    Participating in daily and weekly, monthly meetings
o    Assisting with special projects when needed.

What skills and experience you’ll bring:
o    Self-confident, very organized and team oriented.
o    Sales and/or customer service experience.
o    Able to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with deadlines.
o    Master of multi-tasking.
o    Great interpersonal skills both in person and on the phone.
o    Excellent oral and written communication and a good command of the English language.
o    Knowledge and interest in social responsibility; environmental sustainability and sustainable products
o    Comfortable working in Word, Excel and Outlook.
o    Working knowledge of Sales Force, QuickBooks, Photoshop, Illustrator an asset.

How to Apply:
Please send us a one page letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to work for Fairware – attach it to a resume that captures your related experience and email it to jobs@fairware.com with the words Account Coordinator in the subject line, by February 10, 2012. No phone calls please. Salary range: $27K-$30K depending on experience.

Sales Manager

Marisa Whitlock — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:41:23 -0800

About Halfmoon:
At Halfmoon we’ve been producing awesome yoga and meditation gear for over 20 years and we’re proud of it. Our business was born from our passion for yoga and it’s at the heart of what we do. Over the years we’ve seen the world of yoga change dramatically, but one thing has stayed the same: our love for the practice and the community that comes with it.

We look for people who are values-driven, highly motivated and goal-oriented. Who work smart, work well as part of a team and love a job well done. We also appreciate a sense of humour.

Summary:
As Sales Manager of our growing company, you’ll not only be working with the managing partners to drive the overall sales strategy and goals, you’ll also be developing new business and maintaining existing accounts. You are a big thinker who has broad reach—someone who can fly at 30,000 feet while delivering down to the inch.

You’ll also provide leadership to an existing sales staff of 2 while helping to build the national sales team as we continue to grow. Your leadership will drive us to achieve maximum profitability and growth in a way that aligns with our company’s vision and values.

Experience:
We’re looking for a seasoned professional who has managed and mentored highly successful sales teams. The ideal candidate loves selling, loves the idea of untapped potential and has no fear. Someone who thinks strategically, but can also open doors and create new business. Someone with a lot of marketing savvy who also ‘gets’ yoga—who ideally has a regularly practices yoga (preferably using yoga props).

Qualifications:

Experienced sales professional with at least five years managing a sales team
Proven success in growing sales and meeting targets
Team player with demonstrated marketing savvy
Resourceful and creative self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills
Brilliant communication and interpersonal skills, able to network and inspire
Able to bring optimism, enthusiasm and humour to work
Appreciates integrity, teamwork and is seeking true excellence—all values shared by our team
Familiarity with consultative selling methodologies
Yoga experience or knowledge and appreciation of yoga culture

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a sales plan that is in line with our marketing initiatives and strategic plan
Meet or exceed established goals for both sales and profit margins
Provide company-wide sales leadership, prepare action plans, mentor and manage sales team (2 people)
Meet regularly with managing partners to update on progress and propose ideas and solutions
New business development through cold calling and prospecting
Manage existing accounts and relationships
Devise creative ways to build partnerships with existing and potential clients that create other channels of business
Engage our yoga tribe by fostering relationships through sales activities, social media and industry events
Work closely with marketing to effectively design outreach campaigns that increase sales and deepen relationships

Salary is based on experience but the range is around $55-$60K. Commission is negotiable and performance based. Please email a cover letter along with your resume to info@progressivecareers.ca

We thank all of those who apply for their interest; only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please.