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2677 Ashley Ct.
Tremont, IL 61568
Phone: 309-925-5593
Fax: 309-925-9068
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Jobs of the Month

With The Creative Network Inc., "You spend less time searching because we spend more!" As members of The Marketing Recruiters Network and the National Personnel Association, we have access to both job opportunities and candidates in virtually all industries and disciplines; many of our affiliate opportunities are listed on our redesigned website at www.creativenetworkinc.com, which now includes our blog.

Industries include, but are not limited to, Art/Craft/Scrapbooking, Stationery, Gift, Toy, Office Products, Home Decorative Accessories, Party, Publishing, and Consumer Products. International placement are also a growing market segment.

Occupations include, but are not limited to, Marketing (all facets), Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, Art/Creative Directors, Marketing Communications, Buyers, Merchandisers, Operations, Logistics, and more. 

THE CREATIVE NETWORK: JOB OPENINGS

The personnel recruitment firm specializes in our industry and has the following job openings. Call 360-604-0802; fax 360-604-0806; email jessica@creativenetworkinc.com; or check www.creativenetworkinc.com. The address is 1325 SE Tech Center Dr., Ste. 190, Vancouver, WA 98683.

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Midwest: Sr. Brand Manager (household products) ... Product Manager (grocery) ... Channel Marketing Manager (grocery) ... Digital Strategist (Ad Agency) ... Asst. Social/Digital Marketing Manager.

New England: Director of Design (digital gaming & mobile devices).

North Central: Customer Relations Manager (toy) ...  Asst. Licensing Manager (toy).

North East: Product Manager (household products) ... Associate Brand Manager (cosmetics, personal care).

South Central: Brand Manager (household products or grocery) ... Customer Marketing Manager (grocery or household products) ... Market Research Manager.

South East: VP Sales (craft) ... Director of Warehouse Operations.

JOBS OF THE MONTH

Position: Sales Director ... Location:  East Coast ... Description: Seeking a Director of Sales who has extensive experience growing sales in the mass market retailer channel (Wal-Mart, Target, Michaels, Jo-Ann, etc.). Must have strong P&L experience and financial acumen. Use your strong management skills to manage national account sales managers and meet with key clients, assist sales reps with maintaining relationships, and negotiating and closing deals.  Extensive travel required.

Position: VP Sales – Craft ... Location:  South East ... Compensation: $120-130K, + bonus ...   Qualifications:  Lead the sales efforts for this manufacturer of products domestically and internationally. You will have both direct and indirect retail contact (have both personal account management and management of reps calling on accounts).  Responsible for the development and growth of the independent reps. Internationally, there are distributors -- and we are seeking to grow our international presence. Must have worked with major national accounts, including Michaels, Jo-Ann, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, etc. Analyze sales performance by customer and product line to identify sales opportunities. Manage the account forecasting process. Forecast product sales based on customer knowledge and establish accurate sales projections. Build and execute a solid plan for increased international sales. Must have strong P&L experience and financial acumen. Needs strong leadership skills, not just management skills. Develop and upgrade the sales team while also being able to eliminate non-performers.

CONTACT INFO: We look forward to assisting you, please contact us at jessica@creativenetworkinc.com or by calling 360-604-0802.

 

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