Monday, June 1, 2009

Entry Level Sales/Marketing Positions for New Fashion & Cosmetics Campaign

Logistics Advertising, Inc. is has recently expanded into the fashion /cosmetics industry! We are currently planning NEW flawless, promotional programs and strategically designed sales campaigns for Sacramento and the surrounding areas. We provide our clients with a personal and professional solution for customer acquisition and our ability to provide measurable results directly to the brands and manufacturers is maximized through personalized marketing.

As a result of acquiring a relationship with an international fashion giant, we are seeking quality entry level candidates to facilitate growth in the region. It's our objective to identify a core of 10 new entry level team members for our marketing & sales team as well as our management training program.

As a team member you will:

  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Contribute in the creation of targeted marketing campaigns
  • Execute targeted marketing campaigns
  • Contribute in the development of team members
  • Contribute to the geographical growth of Logistics
  • Build a repeat customer base

Benefits:

  • Compensation and promotions based on performance not seniority
  • An opportunity to take a step towards something bigger -- management
  • Fashionistas will love our high end label clients

TO APPLY:
Please contact Chris James at 916-362-6400 to set up an immediate interview with our hiring manager. Or, you can email your resume to careers@logisticsadvertisinginc.com for review.



Experience is not necessary, but we seek the following qualities in our candidates:

  • Ability to drive projects from inception to completion with little guidance
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to recruit, lead and manage a team
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team oriented environment
Posted by Ashley Eslick

Assistant Buyer: Cost Plus World Market (Oakland, CA)

Bring home the world. The world under one roof -that’s what you’ll find at Cost Plus World Market. We offer value-oriented home furnishings, decorative accessories, and gourmet food and wine from more than 50 countries.

Our stores have the informal, unhurried ambience of an open-air marketplace in a foreign land. And we constantly bring in new products from around the world, so our customers know they can always find something new and wonderful for entertaining or relaxing or just plain living.

Join our growing retail company. We value the talents each employee brings to Cost Plus World Market, and highly encourage internal growth opportunities within the organization.

Currently we are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandising department.

General Overview:

Manage the daily operation of the department including planning, forecasting and coordination all necessary information related to advertising. Communicate with vendors and agents as needed and serve as the key department contact for stores. Assist the Buyer with developing seasonal, category and growth opportunities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare advertising-samples, ROI’s, meetings and signs; proof ads

· Recap and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer

· Assist Buyer with financial-markdowns and merchandise promotions

· Visual/schematic planning; shelf talker and signs

· Attend best seller and strategic planning meetings – present in Buyers absence

· Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement

· Reports and analysis; weekly and as assigned

· SKU maintenance-set-up & update

· Assist Buyer with product development

Job Requirements:

· 1-2 years experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multi unit retailer

· Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400, Brio

· Strong systems skills; Microsoft; Excel, Word

· Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

· Strong business math skills

· Ability to work independently

· Bachelors degree preferred

Cost Plus World Market is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls or agencies please.


Posted by Mary

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Nonwovens: North Carolina State University

Minimum Experience/Education: Ph.D. in engineering, chemistry, paper science, fiber and polymer science, technology, or a related field. Experience required in industrial or academic research in nonwovens.

Departmental Required Skills:

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: The highest priority will be placed on candidates who demonstrate the ability to establish cutting edge research and teaching programs while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in Nonwovens and Technical Textiles, and Fiber and Polymer Science programs.

While the area of research is nonwovens, topics of particular interest include fiber and polymer physics and engineering; biomedical applications; characterization of advanced materials, particularly at the nanoscale; modeling and simulation in a wide range of applications; and surface and interface science.

Essential Job Duties: Duties include teaching courses in the area of nonwovens to undergraduate and graduate students. Establish and lead a nationally recognized and well-funded research program. Assist with recruiting capable students into the program.

Further duties include working closely with the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC) and The Nonwovens Institute, providing leadership in helping define the research agenda for the Center. Opportunity to have administrative responsibilities in the Center as an Associate Director or Co-Director. More info at: http://www.thenonwovensinstitute.com

Other Work/Responsibilities: This position has some opportunity for a joint appointment in the Wood and Paper Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, or other Engineering or Chemistry departments at NC State University.

This position is housed in the department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science in the College of Textiles. The TECS department is comprised of 9 Polymer and Color Chemistry faculty, 6 Textile Technology faculty and 12 Textile Engineering faculty. For more information go to www.tx.ncsu.edu/departments/tecs.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

AA/EEO

Posted by Mary

Engineer, Research: Fibervisions (Covington, GA)

Responsible for the execution of product development projects

Tasks and responsibilities

You will be responsible for the execution of product development projects, securing creativity in products and market development. You will work closely together with product development, process and manufacturing teams, and you will represent the company in technology matters with customers, suppliers and external organizations

FiberVisions is an international company, with locations in USA, China and Denmark. The company specializes in the production of polyolefin monocomponent and bicomponent fibers, adding performance and processing benefits to a variety of markets, including the hygiene, textile, automotive and construction industries. The fibers form important parts of baby diapers, sanitary napkins, adult incontinence products and technical products. FiberVisions is global leader in its field with a focus on continuous growth through innovation and differentiation. The success of FiberVisions is built on a competent, highly dedicated and well-educated staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemistry, engineering or other technical disciplines and 1-4 years of experience with polymers, fibers, nonwovens or related fields. Excellent communication skills are needed to function in cross functional teams and interact with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with a strong drive and has the ability to take on leadership and make a positive impact in teams.

Opportunities

The right candidate has good possibilities for both personal and professional development in an international environment. FiberVisions maintains high levels of ethics, safety, quality and environmental standards in all aspects of the business

Posted by Mary