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Vice President, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Archstone
Archstone is one of the nation's leading owners, operators, developers and acquirers of apartments in major metropolitan areas across the country.
Summary
Strategically and tactically manages and leads the sourcing, procurement and national contract efforts for the company. Responsible for evaluating total company spend and analyzing cost savings opportunities through various sourcing efforts. Researches and analyzes spend data to quantify business decisions and identify spend and aggregation opportunities. Works with operational management and field personnel to determine MRO purchasing needs and requirements, and assists with various analyses. Identifies, organizes, negotiates, and manages various commodities into defined sourcing strategies. Creates strategic supplier relationships with key vendors based on company requirements for cost, quality and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned.
* Establish and implement short and long-range organizational goals and objectives related to sourcing, purchasing and procurement efforts. Set clear goals for company cost savings, value creation and vendor performance in context of operating plans and budgets.
* Develop and implement sourcing and procurement best practice operating policies, procedures and methods for the company, including development, implementation and administration of standardized RFP and RFI methodology.
* Lead organization through sourcing process and ensure sourcing decisions are consistent with overall company strategy, policy and needs. Focus on sourcing strategies including determination of eligible suppliers and coordination of the overall sourcing process.
* Responsible for negotiating all procurement related efforts and ensuring service levels are maintained with vendors. Create standardized agreements, contracts and standing orders with qualified vendors, which contain the benefits (price, service, technology, inventory management, quality, etc.) for the company. Maintain contract files, contract calendars, supplier performance scorecards and purchase price variance analysis.
* Develop analytical tools to be used to assess cost saving opportunities within various spend categories taking into account product costs, reliability, and in-house labor components as applicable.
* Develop methodology, tools and reporting to monitor company-wide compliance related to contract agreements. Provide information to operations teams, development staff and other internal sources so that compliance can be easily enforced according to company policy. Use technology to lock out non-compliance where appropriate.
* Work with development and construction team to assist with purchasing requirement for new construction/major rehabs and provide purchasing assistance as needed. Ensure items for new developments are in compliance with Archstone contracting agreements and procurement policies and are standard product choices.
* Work with operations team to make choices for product standardizations across the portfolio.
* Leverage deep understanding of procurement industry, supplier dynamics, and trends to determine sources of cost saving opportunities.
* Assess opportunities for employee discounts and perks through national contracting and volume discounts.
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Senior Director of Admissions
Art Institute of Colorado
Denver
Industry: Education
Hiring Level: Senior
The Art Institute of Colorado has been a leader in art and design education for 55 years. The school offers career-focused diplomas, bachelor's and associate's degrees in design, creative and applied arts, creative and business management, and culinary arts. The Art Institute of Colorado is located in downtown Denver.
Join a great organization! Education Management LLC (EDMC), the parent company of the Art Institute, is one of the world's largest dynamic leaders in providing premier quality private, for—profit post-secondary education and currently operates 70+ colleges and universities located across the U.S. and Canada.
The Art Institute of Colorado is seeking a Senior Admissions Director to serve as the chief sales and marketing executive for the school and as a member of the school's Executive Committee. This position functions as the key person responsible for new student recruitment and sales management for the admissions department. Responsible for attaining new student and start rate plans for the school. Oversees the conversion of inquiries to applicants, and applicants to new students. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of
this position.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required, with a Master's degree preferred and ten or more years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort, particularly admissions recruitment or intangible products. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations. In addition, superior organizational and problem resolution skills as well as a strong expertise with MS Office and field related hardware and software packages and systems for reporting features is required. The position requires the ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team, work collaboratively with other departments, ability to listen to customers (e.g.
staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests. Also critical is the ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities and to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
Salary: $75-100K
Job Posting Date: 3/08/2010
Application Deadline: 3/19/2010
For consideration, please apply through this link.
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District Vice President (DVP) of Sales
Ceridian
Job Description:
Ceridian Corporation, a fortune 1000 provider of Outsourced Integrated Human Resources Solutions, is seeking a District Vice President (DVP) of Sales to be part of an energetic sales team, with experience in complex strategic solution sales and hardware/software industry experience. The DVP is focused on the unique customer segments in the small to mid sized business market to successfully execute our sales strategy. This role requires daily office time in our Englewood office.
Job Description:
# Manage the District market, including implementing and executing a sales strategy.
# Drive productivity at the organizational, regional, local and individual levels.
# Aggressively grow the sales organization in key markets and segments.
# Employee development and performance management in a metric driven environment.
# Manage District financials including: cost control, budget, expense ratios, profit objectives, and sales forecasts.
# Manage, recruit and develop multiple direct reports consisting of Sales Professionals and System Consultants.
# May manage virtual employees
# Occasional travel
Qualifications:
# 2+ years demonstrated successful sales management, employee development, and performance management experience or demonstrated proven sales success within Ceridian.
# Demonstrated field sales prospecting, qualifying, present/demo, and closing leads for new business accounts.
# Human Resources Outsourcing industry experience preferred.
# Proven track record of success in B2B outside sales consistently achieving or exceeding assigned sales quota at the individual and team levels.
# Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and leadership skills.
# Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
# Valid driver's license.
Ceridian Corporation is a business services company that grows every year by helping our customers maximize the power of their people, lower their costs and focus on what they do best. Come work with great people and be challenged to reach your potential at Ceridian. We depend on highly skilled and enthusiastic achievers like you to provide innovative solutions for thousands of companies and twenty five million employees worldwide. By fostering values that promote freedom and flexibility we encourage professional growth and offer rewarding career opportunities.
Ceridian provides comprehensive benefits, effective your first day of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid time off as well as a host of other world class benefits. Innovate, lead, and grow by doing what you love to do at Ceridian.
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Vice President, Procurement
Cricket
Job Description:
Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an affordable wireless service providing flat-rate unlimited products over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks that feature the latest technology. Cricket serves customers across the United States and is a pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest phones and mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games and ring-tones.
We are a fast growing, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, fun place to work. We offer competitive pay; performance-based bonuses; free mobile phone and service; paid time off; and advancement opportunities.
Cricket values diversity and inclusion — when everyone is included, the possibilities are UNLIMITED! To learn more about other career opportunities, Cricket Culture and benefits please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/.
Position Overview
# The Vice President Procurement is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the Company's corporate and field procurement efforts, including sourcing strategy, day-to-day procurement, vendor performance management, and purchasing policies and processes. This includes jointly setting commercial strategies with other departments and functions as well as the Executive Leadership Team. This also involves the identification and implementation of commercial strategies aimed to achieve the lowest life cycle costs for procured goods and services, ensuring a consistent on-time supply of high quality products & services at the least net cost and highest level of internal customer support.
Essential Functions
Procurement Strategy Development and Implementation
# Provides leadership and direction in the areas of strategic sourcing and procurement management for ~$2B in annual purchases. In conjunction with other functions, leads negotiations and negotiating teams to minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for procured goods and services. Oversees the development and quality of RFIs/RFPs to ensure compliance with required policies and procedures. Oversees commodity management role of procurement department, including drafting, review and negotiation of contractual agreements.
# Contributes to and influences the strategic planning process as it relates to strategic supplier costs. Influences the reduction of the supplier base to optimal levels. Maintains market knowledge to identify strategic opportunities to develop the current and prospective supplier base. Ensures that Cricket is kept abreast of the latest market developments and trends to leverage these developments and trends for additional value delivery.
# Collaborates with senior management and executive levels to establish short-term and long-term business objectives for the procurement function. Develops project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones and implements management processes necessary to achieve desired results. Builds and optimizes corporate procurement functions by developing and demonstrating the business case for effective change, and promoting changes with senior management across business units.
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Vice President of Development and Marketing
Vail Valley Medical Center
Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare for 50,000 residents in 6 counties surrounding Vail, Colorado. The medical center provides extensive diversified patient care as well as world renowned leadership in orthopedic sports medicine and is recognized for its excellence as a regional cancer center. It is located in a spectacular natural setting in a town famous for having the second highest ski mountain in North America.
The VP of Development and Marketing will manage the development, marketing and public relations activities of Vail Valley Medical Center and the Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation. The VP will also be responsible for acquiring major gifts primarily for capital funding priorities and will identify major gifts prospects, implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies. In addition, s/he will develop marketing strategy by tracking changes in supply and demand, identifying customers and their current and future needs and monitoring the competition.
To apply or refer candidates, contact Jill Lasman, Vice President, Lois L. Lindauer Searches, jlasman@lllsearches.com
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VP & Above 3/1/10
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Executive Director
Net Results Junior Tennis
Job Level: Senior
Company Description:
Net Results operates after school and summer programs with the goals of improving the academic achievement, attendance and behavior of elementary and middle school aged youth who are at risk of failing in school. Two days a week during the school year, our elementary and middle school students receive academic support and tennis instruction. Currently, we are in ten schools in Northeast and Northwest Denver serving approximately 200 youth. During the summer approximately 100 students participate in a four week summer camp that meets four days a week. The mission of Net Results is to increase children's academic and life skills through the sport of tennis. Success in the classroom and the community requires many of the same skills as success in tennis: focus, integrity, emotional maturity,
teamwork and avoidance of unhealthy activities. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.netresultsonline.org.
Job Description:
Net Results Junior Tennis, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993, is seeking an Executive Director with strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with Denver Public School personnel. The Executive Director's role is strategic and operational; providing vision and leadership and acting as the chief spokesperson for the organization.
Job Qualifications:
~ Self-starter, highly motivated, creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
~ Strong organizational skills, attention to details and multi-tasker.
~ Grant writing experience.
~ Ability to work well under pressure.
~ Five years of experience in nonprofit and/or business management preferred.
~ Knowledge of Denver, its diverse community and public schools.
~ Committed to youth.
~ Solid computer skills.
Salary: TBD
Application Deadline: 03/08/2010
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email a resume, a cover letter, three references, and any questions to EDsearch.netresultsjt@gmail.com, write Executive Director in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted through March 5th. No phone calls will be accepted. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to reply. Net Results is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
Website: www.netresultsonline.org
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Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Aspenware
Job Description
This person will be a senior member of our management team and responsible for the marketing and sales strategy of Aspenware. They will be responsible for deriving forecasts and hitting both revenue and profit objectives. This person will be expected to plan strategically while tactically uncovering and winning new business. They will help us identify our target market, determine how best to engage them, build meaningful relationships, uncover new opportunities, deliver proposals and close deals. We are looking for a big thinker who wants to get their hands dirty.
This person will be a business person that knows how to market and sell. It is not a job for an "order-taker" or someone used to selling commodity technology services. There are no blue birds. The performance expectations of this person will be high.
This position reports to the CEO and may have direct reports.
Skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
History of building C-level relationships and developing a deep understanding of their business.
Well connected with C-levels in the Rocky Mountain region.
Proven ability to negotiate and close deals in excess of $1M.
Experience working with the Microsoft ecosystem.
Proven problem solver and solution seller.
Experience selling custom software, SaaS and/or technology services.
Experience working with complex business critical systems.
Proven ability to set goals and be accountable for their achievement.
Experience working with both small businesses and the Fortune 500.
Has a passion for technology and an understanding of trends in Web, data and social media.
Knows how to deliver a good story through presentations and writing.
Is a leader.
History of strategic focus in generating leads, focusing on the right opportunities and working with a team to land them.
Has an entrepreneurial bent.
Company Description
We at Aspenware create software applications that people want to use.
It is simple to say and hard to do well.
We work hard to do it well.
The applications we design and build are for businesses and run on the Web. We create highly usable interfaces and implement the complex plumbing necessary to make it work. We use technologies like .NET, Silverlight, SharePoint and Facebook.
Although we have been in business since 2001, we invested heavily in 2009 and began moving in a new direction. We aren't for everybody. Our team is highly skilled and experienced. Our standards are high.
Additional Information
* Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater Denver Area).
* No third party applications.
Email resumes to jobs@aspenware.com
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District Vice President (DVP) of Sales
Ceredian
Job Description
Ceridian Corporation, a fortune 1000 provider of Outsourced Integrated Human Resources Solutions, is seeking a District Vice President (DVP) of Sales to be part of an energetic sales team, with experience in complex strategic solution sales and hardware/software industry experience. The DVP is focused on the unique customer segments in the small to mid sized business market to successfully execute our sales strategy. This role requires daily office time in our Englewood office.
Job Description:
# Manage the District market, including implementing and executing a sales strategy.
# Drive productivity at the organizational, regional, local and individual levels.
# Aggressively grow the sales organization in key markets and segments.
# Employee development and performance management in a metric driven environment.
# Manage District financials including: cost control, budget, expense ratios, profit objectives, and sales forecasts.
# Manage, recruit and develop multiple direct reports consisting of Sales Professionals and System Consultants.
# May manage virtual employees
# Occasional travel
Qualifications:
# 2+ years demonstrated successful sales management, employee development, and performance management experience or demonstrated proven sales success within Ceridian.
# Demonstrated field sales prospecting, qualifying, present/demo, and closing leads for new business accounts.
# Human Resources Outsourcing industry experience preferred.
# Proven track record of success in B2B outside sales consistently achieving or exceeding assigned sales quota at the individual and team levels.
# Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and leadership skills.
# Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
# Valid driver's license.
Ceridian Corporation is a business services company that grows every year by helping our customers maximize the power of their people, lower their costs and focus on what they do best. Come work with great people and be challenged to reach your potential at Ceridian. We depend on highly skilled and enthusiastic achievers like you to provide innovative solutions for thousands of companies and twenty five million employees worldwide. By fostering values that promote freedom and flexibility we encourage professional growth and offer rewarding career opportunities.
Ceridian provides comprehensive benefits, effective your first day of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid time off as well as a host of other world class benefits. Innovate, lead, and grow by doing what you love to do at Ceredian.
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Vice President of Commercial Sales
ProBuild
We are looking to hire a talented Vice President of Commercial Sales to lead and grow the sales functions focusing on ProBuild's light commercial business.
Purpose/Objective:
This role will manage the delivery of Light Commercial Sales programs and solutions focusing on achieving specific business goals as it relates to revenue, market share and earnings through the appropriate use of strategic and tactical sales/business development practices. He/she will be responsible for building a national accounts team and structure to grow business with the top 100 commercial builders nationwide.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)
1. Meet or exceed ProBuild's revenue, share and earnings objectives within the light commercial segment of the construction industry
2. Build a commercial national accounts team to deepen relationships, and drive business with top 100 commercial accounts.
3. Manage executive level relationships with light commercial builders and developers
4. Create or strengthen relationships with executives in the light commercial segment, to include architects and other product specifiers.
5. Manage complex proposals with material consequences to error, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
6. Interface with customers and ProBuild business units to ensure a seamless experience across markets (a.k.a. "One Voice")
7. Align pre and post sale resources (estimating, supply chain, integrated solutions, marketing, credit) to deliver comprehensive solutions
8. Assist the market and regional sales team in the implementation and coordination of the commercial sales strategy in each Market.
9. Provide on-going market support, review and revisions of local modifications to the corporate strategy to insure success based on local competitive issues.
Primary Interactions:
· Member of Market Development (Sales & Marketing) Team
Core Competencies:
· Ability to influence and implement strategy
· Ability to set targets and design growth plans
· Strong analytical skills, motivation, along with the ability to multi-task
· Ability to build a commercial national accounts team
· Interpersonal and customer relation skills
· Time management and organizational skills
· Strong business, financial, operations, and technology acumen
· Strong understanding of the needs of the light commercial developer
· Demonstrate strong teambuilding attributes
· Need to function independently with minimal supervision
· Ability to develop various markets, sales, and management strategies along with plans
· Computer literacy including competency related to MS Windows-based applications
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years experience with increasing levels of responsibility that will have led to a sales management position in a similar size or larger organization. Must have a minimum of (4) years sales management experience specific to commercial building and/or multi-family housing industries. He/she must be capable of developing a clear, strategic sales vision with the ability to communicate and deliver toward that vision.
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VP & Above 2/22/10
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President
Summer Scholars
Denver, CO
Job Level: Senior
Company Description:
Summer Scholars' mission is to narrow the educational achievement gap. To accomplish this, Summer Scholars operates three programs for the students and families at partner Denver Public Elementary Schools:
* Summer literacy and recreation program
* Scholars After School
* Family literacy program.
Job Description:
Summer Scholars is seeking a President who will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and strategic planning of the organization. The President acts as the organization's primary spokesperson and advocate for achieving its mission. The President is responsible for preserving Summer Scholars' programmatic excellence, including cultivating key relationships with the local literacy and education community. The responsibilities of the President also include identifying and capitalizing on funding opportunities to ensure that the organization is fiscally sound while continuing to grow. The President works closely with the Board of Directors to support its involvement with the organization.
Summer Scholars is a large non profit extended learning program that seeks to improve the academic skills of inner-city elementary aged children. Summer Scholars operates summer literacy and recreation, after-school tutoring and enrichment, and family literacy programs at multiple sites in Denver. Working in partnership with 20 Denver Public Schools, Summer Scholars has an operating budget of $4 million, a full time staff of 29, in addition to a summer school staff of over 200, and annually serves 2,000 young people and their families.
Job Qualifications:
Candidates must have proven experience in management and/or running large-scale complex programs. Demonstrated success in attracting and motivating high quality staff members and developing strategic partnerships are required. Significant fundraising experience is preferred, including seeking large federal grants. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Candidates should also have strong organization skills and thrive in an environment that operates under tight deadlines. A bachelor's degree is required and advanced degrees are strongly preferred. Experience in human services or education and with at-risk, culturally diverse youth is a plus.
Salary: TBD
Application Deadline:03/19/2010
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Carolyn McCormick of Peak HR Consulting, LLC at Carolyn.McCormick@peakhrconsulting.com. All applications are to be submitted via email.
To learn more about us and the range of services we provide, please visit our website at www.summerscholars.org.
Summer Scholars is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Website: www.summerscholars.org
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Planning and Development Director
Adams County
Adams County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Planning and Development Director to manage and oversee long range planning for the county and administer land development, zoning and subdivision regulations. This position will also facilitate and coordinate discussions with economic development, Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the private sector to achieve dialogue and objectives for quality sustainable regional development.
The director reports to the Board of County Commissioners through the County Administrator and is responsible for the management of 18 department employees, monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, managing the department budget, developing goals, objectives and policies, and resolving sensitive land use and development issues.
The director also provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Administrator.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
* Assumes full management responsibility for all Planning and Development Department services and activities, including long range planning, land development, zoning, and subdivision regulations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
* Manages the development and implementation of Planning and Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within county policy, appropriate service and staffing levels: allocates resources accordingly.
* Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.
* Represents the Planning and Development Department to other county departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and interprets Planning and Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
* Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Planning and Development Department personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
* Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory staff, the Planning and Development Department's work plan; meets with supervisory staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
* Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Planning and Development Department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, material and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs the preparation of and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
* Coordinates Planning and Development department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations, including the Denver Regional Council of Governments, E-470 Public Highway Authority, W-470 Public Highway Authority, Stapleton Noise Advisory Committee, and Adams County Airport Coordinating Committee; provides staff assistance to the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
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Programs & Operations Director
American Cheese Society
Denver
Hiring Level: Senior
The American Cheese Society (ACS) was founded in 1983 and has grown to include approximately 1,200 members. The Society's membership includes farmstead, artisanal and specialty cheesemakers; academicians and enthusiasts; marketing and distribution specialists; food writers and cookbook authors; and specialty foods retailers from the United States, Canada and Europe. Each year the Society hosts an annual conference and a world-renowned judging and competition, which culminates in the Festival of Cheese.
The Programs & Operations Director will be key member of the American Cheese Society's (ACS's) small staff, and will help manage the day-to-day operations, guide programming, and help grow educational offerings, programs, membership, non-dues revenues, events, and services.
The full-time position will initially require someone who is comfortable in a start-up environment as ACS transitions to self-management and establishes its new headquarters in Denver, CO.
This position is the second in charge and reports to the Executive Director. The position will focus on the following areas on an ongoing basis:
1. Administration and Operations -- Works closely with the Executive Director to ensure that office procedures, projects, and plans function smoothly.
* Monitors and streamlines functioning of the office
* Directs membership dues billing and collection
* Helps identify and implement cost-saving measures and time-saving efficiencies
* Involved in research and decision-making for office systems, procedures and protocols
2. Programming -- Plans and grows educational programming in conjunction with Executive Director and pertinent committees.
* Develops programming topics, tracks, and content to reflect member needs
* Researches and identifies speakers and experts
* Evaluates new programming opportunities and educational tools for members
* Finds new ways to reach members across multiple media
* Explores online education, certification, and other programmatic opportunities
* Develops and uses data from member surveys to guide programming
* Stays abreast of continuing education trends and best practices
* Utilizes online forums, networks, communities and social media
* Will be instrumental in evaluating, creating, implementing and operating an industry certification program in conjunction with Cheese Certification Alliance Committee.
3. Annual Conference -- Works with Conference Planning Committee to develop and implement programming for the annual conference.
* Oversees and coordinates volunteers for Annual Conference including recruiting, scheduling, assigning tasks, defining jobs, and ensuring on-site completion
* Provides session descriptions and related copy for conference materials
* Coordinates speaker contracts, materials, and handouts
* Oversees and coordinates volunteer speakers, panelists, and presenters to ensure smooth flow of sessions
* Interfaces with Conference Planner to ensure successful delivery of programs including: speaker travel and A/V needs, room set up, logistics, etc.
4. Finance & Accounting— Understanding of general accounting procedures and reports.
* Understands financial goals, budget guidelines, and follows all office procedures and accounting best practices
* Reviews and allocates relevant invoices
* Develops and maintains project budgets as directed by Executive Director
* Ensures smooth functioning and mitigating controls of finance and accounting procedures
* Familiarity with accounting software packages and ability to run reports as needed
* Interfaces with accountant and auditors
EDUCATION
Four-year accredited Bachelor's degree required. Graduate education or CAE preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three (3) years of non-profit, association, foundation, business, or government experience or equivalent.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
* Ability to multitask and maintain control over multiple projects simultaneously
* Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment
* Non-profit, association, or foundation experience
* Excellent organizational, problem solving, and administration skills
* The desire to a be a part of a healthy organizational culture and to foster teamwork and collaboration
* Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy
* Experience balancing priorities and setting project timelines
* Ability to work overtime, under time constraints, and in an environment in which priorities and deadlines change frequently
* Ability to travel each year to Annual Conference and as needed for training, education, or for other programming purposes
* Effective collaborator and team member who thinks creatively, is innovative, takes initiative and is high energy
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
* Ability to bring an idea from concept to completion while interfacing with a team and incorporating input from a variety of sources
* Experience working with volunteers/committees in an association context
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledge of the specialty foods market and/or interest in gourmet foods
* Passion for the mission of ACS. Specialty food/cheese production, distribution, retail, or marketing experience a plus
* Ability to analyze and recognize opportunities for collaborative ventures with diverse constituents
* Equally comfortable working with farmstead, artisan, and specialty cheesemakers, academics, retailers, distributors, media etc.
* Experience with the complex logistics of conferences or large events
Salary: $60-$65K
Job Posting Date: 02/22/2010
Application Deadline: 03/10/2010
ACS offers competitive salary and benefits in a small, collegial office environment. Please include "Programs & Operations Director" in the subject line and e-mail resume and three references to: HR@cheesesociety.org OR AmCheeseHR@gmail.com.
Do not contact ACS's Louisville office in regards to this position.
No calls please.
http://www.cheesesociety.org
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Vice President Sales and Marketing
Aspenware
Job Description
This person will be a senior member of our management team and responsible for the marketing and sales strategy of Aspenware. They will be responsible for deriving forecasts and hitting both revenue and profit objectives. This person will be expected to plan strategically while tactically uncovering and winning new business. They will help us identify our target market, determine how best to engage them, build meaningful relationships, uncover new opportunities, deliver proposals and close deals. We are looking for a big thinker who wants to get their hands dirty.
This person will be a business person that knows how to market and sell. It is not a job for an "order-taker" or someone used to selling commodity technology services. There are no blue birds. The performance expectations of this person will be high.
This position reports to the CEO and may have direct reports.
Skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
History of building C-level relationships and developing a deep understanding of their business.
Well connected with C-levels in the Rocky Mountain region.
Proven ability to negotiate and close deals in excess of $1M.
Experience working with the Microsoft ecosystem.
Proven problem solver and solution seller.
Experience selling custom software, SaaS and/or technology services.
Experience working with complex business critical systems.
Proven ability to set goals and be accountable for their achievement.
Experience working with both small businesses and the Fortune 500.
Has a passion for technology and an understanding of trends in Web, data and social media.
Knows how to deliver a good story through presentations and writing.
Is a leader.
History of strategic focus in generating leads, focusing on the right opportunities and working with a team to land them.
Has an entrepreneurial bent.
Company Description
We at Aspenware create software applications that people want to use.
It is simple to say and hard to do well.
We work hard to do it well.
The applications we design and build are for businesses and run on the Web. We create highly usable interfaces and implement the complex plumbing necessary to make it work. We use technologies like .NET, Silverlight, SharePoint and Facebook.
Although we have been in business since 2001, we invested heavily in 2009 and began moving in a new direction. We aren't for everybody. Our team is highly skilled and experienced. Our standards are high.
Additional Information
* Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater Denver Area).
* No third party applications.
Send resumes to jobs@aspenware.com
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Executive Director
Colorado Counties
CCI seeks an Executive Director with prior executive level leadership in local government association or non-profit environment, direct exposure to Colorado and national legislative process and advocacy, strong understanding of Colorado local government structure and operations and ability to work collaboratively with affiliated organizations. The Executive Directors reports to an 8 member board of directors, manages a staff of 10, an annual operating budget of $1.2 million and an extensive service program. Candidates must have strong management, strategic planning, financial, communications and political skills, including sensitivity to members' wide range of perspectives on public policy issues.
A Bachelor's Degree in political science, public administration or related field is required with an advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years related experience and limited state and national travel is also required.
Salary package is 90K+ and includes excellent benefits.
Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)4 organization of Colorado's county commissioners that provides its 64 counties/224 elected official members with educational, research, legislative, regulatory, advocacy and policy development services.
For consideration, please send your resume and letter of interest to CCI via mail at Colorado Counties, Inc., Attn: Kristin Dunn, 800 Grant Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203 via fax at 303.861.2818 or electronically at kdunn@ccionline.org.
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Regional Director
National Labor Relations Board
Description
A Regional Director serves in all respects as the official representative of the Board and the General Counsel for the geographical area under his/her jurisdiction. Represents the varied interests and responsibilities of the Board as an adjudicating Agency, and of the General Counsel as the investigating and prosecuting authority. Exercises overall administrative and technical responsibility for the work of the regional staff. Examples of the delegations of authority and the responsibilities applicable to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Cases
* Investigate and prosecute charges of unfair labor practices before a designated Administrative Law Judge and, if appropriate, before the Board.
* Issue and serve complaints of Unfair Labor Practice and Notices of Hearing. Perform related duties, such as, amend/withdraw a complaint prior to the hearing, or decline to issue a complaint.
* Secure compliance with the provisions of settlement agreements.
Representation Cases
* Conduct hearings, administrative investigations, and representation elections, as appropriate and related duties.
* Issue and serve a Notice of Hearing in representation proceedings, or decline to issue a Notice of Hearing, and dismiss the petition subject to the right of the petitioner to appeal to the Board.
* Approve consent election agreements providing for waiver of hearing and all other procedures before the Board.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION
Colorado Springs, CO
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 educational organization based in Colorado Springs, CO, is now inviting applications for the position of Executive Director. The National Office staff consists of approximately 50 full time employees, while the Association has more than 37,000 members and 27,000 certified professionals worldwide. Its mission is: As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and fitness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The executive director serves as chief executive officer of the NSCA, with responsibility for administration, management, and implementation of all projects as mandated by the Association's Board of Directors.
Principal Functions:
¨ Implements policies and manages all activities of the national office staff.
¨ Represents the NSCA, advocates for the profession to public and private agencies concerned with the improvement of strength and conditioning for athletes and the general public.
¨ Negotiates and monitors all contracts, agreements, etc.
¨ Maintains knowledge of issues, trends, and developments within the profession.
¨ Maintains effective information, management, and fiscal accountability systems.
¨ Develops ways to increase Association's non-dues income.
¨ Establishes and maintains a strong marketing presence within the profession.
¨ Maintains a current understanding of trends in the administration of not-for-profit organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Master's degree or higher in administration or management, CAE certification is preferred.
This position requires a broad array of professional abilities and skills including, managing annual conferences, continuing education meetings, publications, professional relations/government relations/public/international relations, research, education, and certification. A minimum of five years experience in top leadership or management roles is desired, and experience in working in professional non-profit organizations is preferred but not required. Effective written and oral communication skills, serve as an established spokesperson that can communicate easily with senior level officials, equipment company representatives, government officials, and the media is required.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit an electronic application to include: 1) a letter of application stating how their qualifications and accomplishments meet the needs of the position, 2) a current resume, and 3) the names, positions, addresses and phone numbers of three references.
http://www.nsca-lift.org/application/exec.asp
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Vice President, Client Relationship Manager
Bank of America
The Client Relationship Manager (CRM) will be responsible for the overall relationship with Corporate sponsors of Savings, Retirement and Benefit plans, including Defined Contribution/401(k) plans, Stock Option Programs, which includes both broad-based and management / executive plans, and After-tax programs. The Client Relationship Manager maintains Senior management level contact with both the HR/Benefits and Financial Executives, and is accountable for the service delivery for products and services. The CRM is also responsible for assisting in communications with the officers of the corporation and addressing any regulatory / compliance issues that result.
The CRM is responsible for managing the risk and reward for each relationship, and instrumental in negotiating contractual agreements with each client. The relationships are large, national accounts ranging from $100 Million to $30 Billion in value, and have possible inter-divisional ties within ML such as an investment banking relationship. The CRM must serve as the liaison in balancing Merrill Lynch (ML) and client needs by modeling the appropriate behaviors and facilitating positive outcomes in challenging situations. In this role, they are responsible to insure client satisfaction from the point of the sale through implementation and ongoing services. The CRM has the ultimate responsibility for client profitability improvement, and is expected to establish an effective sales strategy,
cross sell other Merrill Lynch products and service and meet asset-gathering goals.
The CRM is continuously aware of the client's expectations and insures client satisfaction by insuring quality standards are met via client surveys. The CRM must meld in-depth knowledge of ML business, products and services with a clear understanding of industry trends to maximize and grow client relationships. The CRM must view corporate politics as a necessary part of organizational life in ML and client organizations and adjust accordingly. This includes skillfully maneuvering through informal and formal ML and client organizational channels to attain the most efficient and effective solutions for ML and the client.
The Client Relationship Manager is also expected to keep Senior Management informed of potential client issues, and to respond to inquiries by the sales force concerning the satisfaction level of their clients.
The Client Relationship Manager's responsibilities include:
· Relationship management
· Introduction of new products and services
· Sales Support for new prospective clients, develop/maintain an effective cross sale strategy
· Negotiating contracts and service agreements
· Oversight of new business implementation processes
· Negotiating service enhancements and special requests
· Securing all legal documentation
· Interfacing with Support Service areas on issues relating to the client
· Reviewing/approving all key client deliverables
· Surveying client satisfaction through regular service reviews
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Qualifications
Required:
* Results oriented self-motivated business manager
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
* Ability to interact effectively with Senior HR and Finance executives
* Thorough understanding of qualified and non-qualified investment, retirement, and benefit plans.
* Refined negotiating and objection handling skills
* Willingness to travel
* Focus on quality and client needs
* Polished presentation skills for senior client contacts and executive committees.
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Vice President of Business Development
Donlen Corp
Chicago
Description We are currently seeking a Vice President of Business Development to join our team, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL. Within an assigned marketplace, this position is primarily responsible for generating lease and service revenue for Donlen Corporation and its affiliated companies, and establishing strong client relationships.
We Offer:
A rich history based on industry knowledge, development of leading edge technology, client and employee satisfaction, and rewarding opportunities for career growth. Donlen Corporation, with headquarters in Northbrook, IL, and offices nationwide, is a global provider of innovative fleet management programs. Since 1965, Donlen has offered its clients highly personalized and responsive customer service. Donlen has been recognized as one of Crain's Chicago Business "List of 20 Best Places to Work in Chicago for 2009," National Association for Business Resources "101 Best and Brightest Places to Work For in Chicago" in 2007 and 2008 and 2009, and as a "Top 100 Global Outsourcing Leader" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) each year
from 2006-2009.
For more information about Donlen Corporation and all of the benefits that we have to offer, visit us at www.donlen.com.
Requirements
* Traveling as necessary - requires commitment to meet prospects and customers timelines regardless of other duties that are required.
* Generating appointments/sales calls.
* Developing and maintaining a database of prospects and customers within an assigned geographic region in a fleet size segment as defined by management, and providing status reports.
* Reviewing and analyzing credit worthiness of prospects and customers as determined by Donlen policies and procedures.
* Developing Donlen value proposition with the goal of signing new business from prospects and penetrating existing customer portfolios.
* Selling all Donlen approved financial and service programs, and closing sales.
* Providing consultative advice to customers and prospects.
* Coordinating with Marketing staff to optimize lead generation and sales support functions.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Other duties as assigned.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 2-5 years financial sales experience and vehicle leasing experience preferred.
Required/Preferred Skills & Training:
* Complex rational selling is required.
* Excellent ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques required.
* Excellent time management skills required.
* Goal-oriented sales professional with discipline to work independently is required.
* Ability to develop complex financial analysis and solutions required.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents required.
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Executive Director
University of Colorado at Boulder Alumni Association
Boulder, Colorado
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) is initiating a new era of engagement with its alumni and other key external constituencies. Under the leadership of its visionary new chancellor and former provost, Phil DiStefano, the campus has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years and is focused on a new strategic plan, Flagship 2030, which articulates an exciting and challenging path for this world-renowned university. Critical to the success of this plan is a more deeply engaged and actively involved alumni body. Therefore, the university intends to enhance and expand its relationship with its 240,000 alumni in order to inspire their enthusiasm for a university with visionary and ambitious plans. To this end, CU-Boulder seeks an Executive Director of the
University of Colorado Boulder Alumni Association to build and operate a leading alumni relations operation that is informed by best practices. The next executive director will have the opportunity to build upon both the excellent work done to date and the historically strong feelings that alumni of the university have for their alma mater.
As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, CU-Boulder is by definition one of the most important research universities in the world, boasting a faculty that includes Nobelists, MacArthur "Genius Award" recipients, numerous academy members, and others of significant note. Among alumni are famous actors and astronauts, business entrepreneurs, and civic leaders making a mark regionally and around the world. The university's work in the classroom, its research activities, the contributions it makes to economic development in the State of Colorado, its Division I athletics program, and its beautiful location make it among the most well-known and desirable institutions in the country for students, faculty, and staff.
The ideal candidate for executive director will possess excellent communication and relationship building skills; excellent management skills, including the ability to lead through teamwork and cooperation; strong financial management and revenue generation experience; substantial and successful experience in the negotiation of contracts; demonstrated ability to lead the development of plans that ensure engagement with external constituencies across the student-to-alumni lifecycle, and the ability to engage staff members in translating those plans into action. An undergraduate degree from a nationally accredited institution is required, as is a minimum of five (5) years of related executive level experience in the public or private sector. Though not required, the following
attributes will be taken into consideration by the search committee as distinct advantages for candidates: an advanced degree, an understanding of higher education, knowledge of best practices in advancement generally and alumni relations specifically, management experience within an alumni relations program for an institution of similar complexity, experience working with diverse groups of people, CU-Boulder alumni status, and working knowledge of the University of Colorado Boulder and the CU-Boulder Alumni Association.
Industry: Other
Hiring Level: Senior
Salary: TBD
A full position profile is available upon request. Applications, nominations and inquiries should be submitted via email to CUBoulderAA@wittkieffer.com. For fullest consideration, please respond by March 31, 2010. Material that cannot be sent electroni
CUBoulderAA@wittkieffer.com
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Vice President Global eCommerce
WebRoot Software
Webroot Software, Inc., founded in 1997, is a highly successful, private security software & services company and the creator of the award-winning Spy Sweeper® line of products. Globally recognized, we have an outstanding history of delivering award-winning, best of breed security solutions for consumers, small businesses and enterprises. Webroot defined and pioneered the anti-spyware market building it into a $100 million business. Webroot continues to develop innovative security and privacy protection products for internet peace of mind including anti-virus and parental controls applications. Our headquarters are located at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, and our Advanced Development campus is located in Mountain View, California in the heart of
Silicon Valley.
The VP of Global eCommerce will have overall responsibility for driving the strategy and execution of all aspects of Webroot's Online channel and will have P&L ownership for this critical segment of our overall business segment. We seek a highly intelligent strategic thinker that will rapidly grow revenues, while managing and developing a world class team. This creative, thought leader will drive innovation through new ideas and execute seamlessly to achieve significant financial targets.
This position requires a hands-on leader with strong online sales & marketing experience, particularly in the B2B and direct-to-consumer space, including extensive background in optimizing subscription revenue models, in depth knowledge of online best practices (SEO/SEM, display advertising, conversion optimization, email marketing etc), and a proven track-record of delivering results.
Responsibilities
* An innovative, aggressive, and results-driven senior online sales & marketing executive with 10+ years leadership experience
* Substantial experience in driving customer retention/renewals, monetization and growth in subscription-based revenue models
* Highly analytical and metrics-driven approach to planning, managing and executing online business initiatives
* Direct experience in all critical aspects of online acquisition marketing: sourcing and developing online acquisition and distribution partnerships, SEO/SEM, display advertising and email marketing
* Ability to drive creative new approaches to online marketing campaigns
* Proven execution against P&L performance targets in addition to tracking and delivering on key operational metrics (e.g. traffic, conversion, AOV, ROI etc.)
* Extensive experience managing and mentoring teams of high-performing professionals across diverse disciplines such as marketing, sales, web development, business intelligence and other functional business areas
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