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- Article: Is a Career in Sales Right for You? (AssociatedContent) From: Eric Nilsson
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- RHT Position available From: Tom Bley
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- 3 month Contract HR Generalist / Princeton NJ From: Angela Steklenski
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Article: Is a Career in Sales Right for You? (AssociatedContent)
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net eric_s_nilsson
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:30 am (PST)
Is a Career in Sales Right for You?
By CollegeRecruiter
Sales is one of many career fields that doesn't require candidates to have
any specialized training or education to qualify. All learning is done on
the job. The drawback to this is that many employers want entry level sales
representatives
<http://www.collegerecruiter. > to have atcom/custom/ ?q=sales& submit=Search
least one or two years of experience; but, how can someone get sales
experience if he can't get a sales job?
Getting sales experience is easier than most people might think. Cashiers in
fast food restaurants and department stores are sales reps, of sorts. For
example, when I worked as a cashier at a bagel shop - just one of many
duties - the manager instructed me to sell as many desserts as possible to
people who bought combo meals. The pitch was that adding a dessert to their
orders would only add from $.50 to $.80 to their totals. Most people
declined - possibly because the desserts were big enough to feed a whole
family - but some said yes. It's the same principle as McDonald's cashiers
offering customers the options of super sizing their combo meals. Although
it's nothing like trying to sell new cash registers to the McDonald's
franchise owner, it is a start.
Retail sales is the same. Cashiers are sometimes required to pitch extended
warranties when people buy electronics or appliances or store charge
accounts. The people who work the selling floor, though, are more like
customer service reps. Of course, there could occasionally come a time when
a customer asks a question that opens the door for the sales associate to
push a store brand over a name brand.
Although working in fast food and retail don't give candidates strong sales
backgrounds, they do provide valuable experience in working with the general
public, troubleshooting and problem solving, and verbal communications.
Telemarketing <http://www.collegerecruiter. > , oncom/custom/ ?q=telemarketing
the other hand, is a great way for an aspiring sales rep to learn how to
sell a product or service.
Telemarketing, like regular sales, involves a lot of cold calling and it's
not for the thin skinned. Because so many people dislike telemarketers,
rejection is common, so anyone who gets discouraged easily might want to
reconsider a career in sales. Persistence and resilience are essential
characteristics for successful salespeople.
The real key to success in any sales job - after personability - is product
or service knowledge. No one wants to buy a product from someone who doesn't
know anything about what he's selling. When I telemarketed for a local arts
organization, we got to interview the performers, see and touch costumes,
and attend dress rehearsals so we could speak with authority about upcoming
premier productions. We were also encouraged to take advantage of the free
tickets to see the performances because there's no better way to establish a
rapport with a customer than through a shared experience. Attending the
performances helped us to be knowledgeable about the theater, too. Selling
seats is a lot easier for someone who has actually been in the theater and
viewed the stage from the audience's perspective.
Besides a high school diploma or GED, candidates interested in sales careers
should also have good verbal communications skills, basic math skills,
problem solving skills and an affinity for working with people - all of
which can be learned while working in fast food, retail or telemarketing.
Anyone who's interested in moving up to a managerial position or higher
should have at least a bachelor's degree. Earning potential for sales reps
varies by industry.
Depending on the product or service that's being sold, a sales rep could
earn anywhere from approximately $45,000 a year to over $80,000 a year,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With commissions and bonuses
added in, some, like pharmaceutical
<http://www.collegerecruiter. > sales reps, could findcom/custom/ ?q=sales
themselves earning as much as $100,000 per year.
While it's true that having a bachelor's degree opens a lot of doors for
people professionally, some people want to explore other options. Sales is
one of them. Entry level jobs in sales
<http://www.collegerecruiter. > don't pay well for thecom/custom/ ?q=sales
inexperienced, but with training and experience, a new sales rep could begin
to earn a comfortable salary within two or three years.
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RHT Position available
Posted by: "Tom Bley" tombley@hotmail.com pierres1010
Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:37 pm (PST)
Please contact Kerrie directly.
Best Wishes,
Tom Bley
Project / Program Manager
Cell (973) 919-1252
From: kerrie.tendler@rht.com
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:03:46 -0800
Subject: RHT
Good morning!
We are currently seeking a contract employee for a position
in Parsippany area. This is a SQL Service Reporting Service (SSRS) with SQL
Server 2008 experience. If you a strong candidate with this experience, please
let me know.
Thanks!
Kerrie
Tendler
Account
Executive-Consulting Services
Robert Half Technology
61 South Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-843-7776 P
201-843-0777 F
www.rht.com
Worldwide Leader in Specialized Staffing Services Since 1948
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3 month Contract HR Generalist / Princeton NJ
Posted by: "Angela Steklenski" asteklenski@yahoo.com asteklenski
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:14 pm (PST)
Passing along. Hopefully this is not a duplicate............
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Lynn Parker <lynn.parker@rosengroup. > wrote:com
From: Lynn Parker <lynn.parker@rosengroup. >com
Subject: Another Great Opening from the Rosen Group - Generalist / Princeton NJ
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 2:04 PM
Our client located in Princeton NJ is looking for a Generalist for a 3 month project.
Location: Princeton NJ
Duration: Contract
Hourly Rate: 24-37 per hour (based on experience)
Please see the basic job description below. The client is only interested in interviewing with candidates that are not an Hr Managers or above. The client is looking for 1st level Generalist! They need a "do-er" someone to write job descriptions; interactions with clients; good computer
skills; can work with little to no supervision.
Purpose: Initiates and implements strategic HR solutions in accordance with clients' business needs. Serves as primary point of contact for HR-related issues with assigned business partners. Interacts with employees at all levels, up to and including senior management. Coordinates & implements initiatives.
Responsibilities: Provides consultation on employee relations and organizational issues. Provides guidance in compensation, succession planning, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational and employee development.
Required Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required. Master's degree, S/PHR or other professional certification strongly preferred.
Experience: 7+ years experience as an HR Generalist in fast-paced, turbulent work environment required. Experience with Compensation.
If you are interested in this opening and have the required skill set, please send an email with resume to Lynn.Parker@rosengroup. .com
Please note*****Due to the overwhelming response to our job openings, we are unable to personally respond to all applications. We will be reviewing applications over the next few days and will contact you if your skills match our client's needs.
Lynn Ashley Parker, CPC
Sr. Recruiting Manager
Rosen Group
2301 Evesham Road Ste. 111
Voorhees NJ 08043
Phone 856-470-1400 ext 106
Fax 856-470-1401
www.rosengroup.com
Specializing Exclusively in HR Solutions and the Placement of Human Resource Professionals
The Rosen Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or any other classification protected by the federal, state or local laws
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