Part-Time Position with LifeSpeak

Calgary, Director of Business Development
Part-Time Position – 2 days per week

Reports to: Michael Held, President and Claudine St-Jean, Senior Director Western Region

Works with: Calgary Speaker Management Director; Calgary Account Management Director

Primary Responsibilities:
Sales / Business Development
• generate sales leads (with existing or new contacts), follow up regularly, etc.
• lead sales meetings (attend with a Program Director)
• prepare city specific sales documents
o marketing material, pitch documents and proposals
• take the lead on all proposal development (with assistance of a Program Director)
• maintain relationships until point of sale
• close sales (manage contract / invoice process)

Responsibilities of All Roles (as required):
• provide the LifeSpeak management team and colleagues with effective updates
• act as LifeSpeak workshop facilitator - attending workshops as the company representative which includes setting up the room, introducing the speaker, collecting feedback forms, and interacting with clients
• assist in identifying potential speakers
• offer input in regards to client management
• provide administrative support including photocopying, assembling company packages, etc.
• assist with city specific events or special corporate projects

Characteristics / Skills:
The ideal candidate is an outgoing, organized and highly responsible individual who is comfortable in professional settings such as sales and planning meetings and has experience with professional communications and sales.

Strong writing skills are required for communication with clients and excellent oral communication skills are also necessary for in-person meetings. The candidate should be comfortable meeting new people and speaking in front of a crowd.

Given that this is a part time position, excellent organizational skills are critical as are a positive, cooperative and flexible attitude. The ability to learn quickly will be an asset.

The candidate must be comfortable with a high degree of responsibility in order to ensure that all communication and execution related to LifeSpeak is delivered according to the highest standards of quality.

The candidate should have previous experience in a professional / corporate environment and ideally will have a good network in the Calgary business community.

In addition, the candidate should be prepared to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial environment and to bring these attributes to their daily work.

Work Environment:
Working with LifeSpeak offers the opportunity to work from a home office while being involved in a dynamic, growing organization. The ideal candidate will have access to home office space, a computer and preferably a good quality colour printer. A cell phone is also necessary.

Working with LifeSpeak both provides and requires a high degree of flexibility. LifeSpeak is highly supportive of work-family commitments.

Time Commitment:
The position is intended to start at two days / week (or the equivalent to 16 hours of work over the course of a week) beginning as soon as possible. Going forward there may be an opportunity to increase the commitment to additional days / week.

Compensation:
The candidate will act as an independent contractor. Expenses including long distance phone calls, mileage/parking or transit will be covered, along with client-related expenses such as printer ink or photocopying. Compensation can be discussed in greater detail following an interview.

Interview Process:
We would like to begin interviewing potential candidates in Calgary immediately.

Apply with resume via email to:

Claudine St-Jean, Senior Director, Western Region
claudinestjean@lifespeak.ca

For more information on LifeSpeak visit www.lifespeak.ca

Fabulous Home-Based Gift Franchise Available in Toronto!

Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co. first opened in Toronto in July 2007, and has been wow-ing corporate and individual clients with our sophisticated and stylish gifts & gift baskets ever since!

With the current Toronto owner having joined the Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co. corporate head office in April 2008, the city of Toronto territory is now available!

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to take advantage of the client base and brand awareness that has been established since July 2007 here in Toronto!

What will you get?
* A turn-key, home-based operation
* Use of the exclusive 2B&B brand
* Protected territory
* Existing client information
* Supplier relationships
* Access to network of dedicated and knowledgeable franchisees
* New franchisee training
* Presence on the corporate webpage AND your own html webpage
* Approximately $5k retail value of inventory to get you started

What should the ideal candidate possess?
* A positive, sales-focused attitude
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated
* Strong work ethic
* Desire to have your own business
* Appreciation for the franchise network, structure & support, and the autonomy to make your own decisions!

For more information, please contact: annekozak@twobandb.com

About Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co.
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co. first brought sophistication, spunk, and style to the gift-giving world in 2002, elevating the once-tired gift basket into a veritable work of art. Now with locations across North America, we are looking for other dynamic individuals to join our fun & fabulous family. Start small in your home, build a client base, and grow from there.
There’s a reason celebrity agents call on us. Because our mandate is simple: No wrapped sausage or processed cheese please! We want Vargas Pin-up Girl Magnets and Bali Lime Papaya Body Butter, thank you very much!
www.twobandb.com

Wee Travel Baby Equipment Partnership

Wee Travel

Our Victoria office is growing and we are looking for an enthusiastic partner to join our team. Passion for sales, top-notch customer service, cleanliness and all things baby a must. This is a partnership  opportunity and not a salaried position. Please contact shanac@weetravel.ca for more info.

About Wee Travel Inc.
Wee Travel (Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria) launched in 2005 as Canada’s first baby equipment rental company. Our mission is to make it easy for parents to travel lighter by providing the full range of the latest hard-to-pack-can’t-live-without baby gear and accoutrements.

Equipment is safety inspected and sanitized prior to delivery, and is
replaced regularly to ensure that customers receive the latest gear in new condition.

Part Time Flex Positions with Accenture

“Being part of an award -winning company like Accenture is exciting and rewarding. The workplace atmosphere and the company’s commitment to our customers make it a great place to work.” Jeff Mills,

Customer Service Representative

If you’re a positive and professional team player who enjoys problem-solving and a high energy environment, rewarding job opportunities await you with our Fredericton-based customer care team.

As a Customer Care Representative with our award winning company, you will work in a call center where schedules are driven by peak business needs. Opportunities are available in permanent Part Time Flex positions working 20 hours per week (additional hours may be available based on business needs).

Specific responsibilities include:

· Provide excellent customer service in an inbound customer contact environment

· Quickly analyzing and interpreting customer inquiries to identify customer needs

· Listen to customers, ask questions as appropriate to discover needs while simultaneously using a keyboard to capture information

· Fulfill customer expectations in a way that also complies with policies, practices and procedures

· Identify and resolve complaints, influence to achieve a solution which is mutually satisfactory to the customer

Qualifications:

· Customer service and/or collections experience preferred

· Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills

· Strong keyboarding skills

· Detail oriented

· Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

· Ability to adapt to quickly changing situations

· Dedication to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $11.00/hr hour - increase to $11.50/hr after 6 months (if meet performance expectations)
• Overnight shifts available to interested applicants (shift premium for overnight shifts – bonus after 6 months of service)
• Wide range of benefits including:
  • Health and Dental starts on your first day
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Pension Plan
  • Double Overtime and Shift Premiums
  • Personal Time
  • Banked Time
  • Referral Program
  • Extensive Training

Accenture Utilities BPO Services is part of Accenture, one of the world’s leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies. We’re the largest provider of customer care to utilities across North America, serving clients as BC Hydro, Enbridge Gas Distribution, Enbridge Gas New Brunswick, Enmax Energy and Terasen Gas. Consider joining Accenture Utilities BPO Services’ high performance team.

Interested applicants are asked to apply online at: www.accenture.ca/customercarejobs

Part-Time In-Store Marketing Reps Needed

SDI Marketing

Time away from your daily routine while supplementing your income: Part time in-store marketing reps needed.

Company: SDI Marketing

Position: Marketing and Sales In-Store Marketing Representative -Beauty Products

Number of Positions: 70 positions - Nationally; AB, BC, MB, NB, PEI, ON, QC, NS

Duration: (Part Time)

Dates: September 13^th/14^{th (Sat/Sun)}

September 20^th/21^{st (Sat/Sun)}

October dates - 2 consecutive Saturdays; specific Saturdays TBD

• Mandatory, 1 day training (TBD)

Job Description:

Looking to get out of the house while supplementing your income in a stimulating environment? Become a marketing representative for an upcoming Health and Beauty promotion taking place at retail locations throughout Canada.

Representatives will work within the Beauty aisle at Retail, engaging consumers and encouraging purchase of a globally respected, admired, and award-winning brand.  Having the ability to stop and create dialogue with shoppers and make an immediate positive impression will make you an excellent candidate for this position.

Qualifications:

• Applicants MUST have FULL ACCESS to transportation for the entire program
• QC representatives must be French speaking or bilingual
• The confidence to connect with Mom, aged 25-44 and win her trust! The ability to sell! (be prepared to show your stuff in your interview!)

Compensation: Competitive hourly

SDI Contact: Please forward your cover letter and resume to the following:

Rachael Dorlas: rdorlas@sdimarketing.com

IMPORTANT: Please put Beauty in the subject line along with the Region in which you are applying for a position (ex. Beauty - British Columbia).

Please visit our website at http://www.sdimarketing.com/ to learn more about our organization.