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Manager - Product Development
Independently-owned sensory based food product design firm/ laboratory providing product development services to the food and beverage industries is seeking a Manager – Product Development.
We are looking for a Manager of Product Development who is well versed in all phases of the product development cycle and the use of sensory skills at the front end of innovation. The person we seek must be highly creative, self-directed, organized; possess strong client relationship skills with a proven track record in product development in the food and beverage retail products marketplace utilizing broad technical food science knowledge. The Manager - Product Development will manage business relationships with content partners, client partners, employees and technological partners to assure successful completion of projects within budget and resource parameters for our premier clients. Position plans, develops and directs strategy for creation and implementation of project plan to achieve client objective. Position directs all product development and research activities including day to day operations of product development laboratory and staff. Position executes initial ingredient sourcing, procurement and costing. Responsible for sourcing alternate vendors and ingredients, contacting vendors for specifications, letters of Guarantee, lead times, sample requests, etc. Responsible for supervision of work team including hiring and training employees, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Position participates in project design discussions. Typical client projects may include design, analysis and implement of descriptive and consumer research, providing insight into prototype design and development. Must be versed in Design of Experiment (DOE) approach and familiar with a variety of sensory, innovation and product development field’s concepts, practices, procedures and personnel.
Position requires balanced individual with thorough and comprehensive understanding of existing food science and sensory methodology Knowledgeable and experienced in integrating sensory into the creative side of product development, i.e. experience in the “fuzzy front end”. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a small team of junior professionals or consultants to develop a new product from concept through commercialization. As a member of a highly collaborative group of professionals, will oversee transition of descriptive sensory into bench prototypes. Requires smooth client communications, detail orientation, presentation skills and strong project management skills.
This “hands on” position must be able to bring new products into reality and structure a project design. Will supervise the work of junior professionals, train and guide junior scientists and technicians. Will undertake multiple projects and manage them concurrently, adhere to timelines and budget forecasts. Must have background knowledge to understand plant start-ups and commercialization requirements. We are seeking a professional who can be depended on to deliver work of the highest quality.
Only resumes with salary history will be considered. Send Word document resume to kathleen.collins@fmssinc.com.
Notes: North American Residents Only. Employer may assist with minor relocation costs. Salary is commensurate to experience.
Requirements: Education: BS Food Science degree with minimum 6 years of experience, or MA degree and minimum 4 years of practical experience in food product development. May have a Bachelor’s degree in an allied science if combined with considerable (minimum 8 years) practical work experience in food product development and innovation.
Sales Associate – CRM & Marketing Solutions, North America
Comarch
Comarch is currently looking for high energy, customer focused sales hunter to join our fast growing O’Hare office. The Sales Associate is responsible for assisting with the development and management of sales opportunities with potential clients throughout the North America. The main responsibility is to develop a new business opportunities for Comarch’s CRM & Marketing solutions (http://www.comarch.com/crm-marketing) and be able to demonstrate the value of our products and services to Telecom & Finance clients. The successful candidate must be fluent in English, customer focused, success oriented and innovative. Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed sales and profit goals established by upper management.
- Build and establish strong relationships with new accounts including managers, buyers, planners, etc.
- Provide accurate, timely information to the customers regarding inquiries such as products, pricing, and quotes.
- Prepare sales proposals & deliver in-person sales presentation to prospective clients.
- Travel to tradeshows and customer sites.
Experience
- Ability to generate sales leads .
- Demonstrated experience in meeting and exceeding sales quota.
- Experience in selling to in B2B model, preferably selling marketing-related software and/or IT solutions (loyalty management, campaign management, data warehouse, data analysis software etc).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Strong presentation skills.
Education Requirements
The candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Business Management, Marketing, Sales or related field, or equivalent work experience in sales of software/IT industry. Other Must be authorized to work in the US. Local candidates only. No telecommuting. No recruiters please. Pay Rate: DOE Location: Rosemont, IL
Respond with resume to: jobs@comarch.com
ERP Software Analyst Employment
Comarch
Comarch Inc. is currently looking for detail-oriented, customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic and firm accounting background to join our Rosemont office. Candidate should be a team player with excellent communication skills. He/She should have experience in ERP software implementation and practical knowledge in field of financial accounting. As an Analyst in new ERP software localization projects , the candidate will work with the international ERP development and implementation team. He/She will conduct presentations of accounting applications/modules to perspective clients and deliver analytical and cost accounting consulting services to existing and new clients. Ability to travel is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Comparing European Accounting Principles with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. To do so, candidate must possess knowledge in Accounting/Finance: financial accounting in general, inventory, taxation (Income Tax, Sales Tax, VAT), Fixed Assets, Controlling and Budgeting, Data Consolidation and Financial Reporting.
- Assisting in designing of a new ERP system, with focus on accounting module – cooperation with designers team.
- Analyzing and improving client’s business processes, configuring and customizing of the accounting module, module quality assurance for correctness, and training the client’s end-users in the use of the system.
- Preparing demonstration accounting database and presenting accounting module for potential clients.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience
- Accounting experience and must be familiar with accounting software
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Detail oriented
- Analytical skills
- Good command of Polish
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience in ERP or finance software/technology industry and a good academic record.
Term: Full Time Start Date: Immediate Pay Rate: TBD. Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Reports To: President and/or Division Vice President Location: Rosemont, IL Languages: English/Polish bilingual required
Respond with resume to: Jobs@comarch.com
Internship
Family Bridges
Mission Statement: Family Bridges promotes thriving communities by delivering services to strengthen family relationships, while embracing their cultural and spiritual values. Family Bridges offers relationship education workshops for singles, couples, as well as teens and children. Over 40,000 Chicago-land residents have participated in Family Bridges programs since its inception in 2006. Family Bridges workshops are held in English and Spanish daily across the seven-county in collaboration with 500+ host sites, such as businesses, churches, schools, libraries, and community organizations. The workshop schedule is at www.familybridgeschicago.org. Our 200 trained facilitators teach people practical skills, such as communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and goal setting, in a fun and engaging way.
Opportunity: Family Bridges is now expanding its offerings with a new curriculum designed for professional development in businesses and non-profit settings. We are now assembling a team of interns to create a comprehensive five-year marketing plan for this curriculum. This will be a summer project with a completion deadline of August 10.
Requirements:
- Currently completing a Bachelors-Business degree or enrolled in an MBA program at a Chicago-based university
- Concentration areas required: Marketing, Finance, Strategy and/or curriculum development.
- Permission to legally work in the USA
Desired Qualities:
- Must be a team player.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in development of a marketing plan and/or a business plan with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Start Date: May 15
End Date: August 10
Paid: Yes
Location: Oak Park, IL
Contact Info: Nelson Sanchez Or Juvy Rathford nsanchez@familybridgeschicago.org Juvy@familybridgeschicago.org
MBAs Without Borders
Immediate MBA Opportunities in Equatorial Guinea, Peru, and Kazakhstan
As graduation approaches, CDS would like to share some exciting opportunities that are now available through our MBA Programs. We are presently recruiting four MBA Advisors to begin work this summer in Equatorial Guinea, Peru, and Kazakhstan. Our first opportunity is available through our MBA Enterprise Program, which is looking for two MBA Advisors to implement a program in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea that will build the internal capabilities and processes of local business through local content development. The two MBA Advisors will join the CDS team as Local Content Specialist for a one-year assignment and work to build strong supply linkages between small and medium size enterprises and the oil and gas sector. Click here for a PDF with more details about this opportunity.
Our second opportunity is available through our MBAs Without Borders program, which is seeking an MBA Advisor for a one-year assignment in Peru with the global impact investing organization, Grassroots Business Fund (GBF). The MBA Advisor will work with one of GBF’s portfolio companies in Peru to help build and support High Impact Businesses that provide sustainable economic opportunities to millions of people living at the base of the economic pyramid.
Our third assignment in Atyrau, Kazakhstan seeks an MBA Advisor to oversee the development and implementation of a domestic volunteerism engagement program with Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan. The MBA Advisor will serve for six months and work to provide essential support, training, and technical assistance to local staff. In addition, the MBA Advisor will lead capacity building activities, and engage with the local community to generate interest and provide assistance to local NGOs. For more details, click here (PDF).
These are fantastic opportunities for an MBA who would like to get in on the ground and start-up with a fast trajectory. For full descriptions of these positions and others, along with instructions on how to apply, please visit the MBAs Without Borders website. Please feel free to forward this announcement to interested and qualified people. Please write Jailan Adly if you have any questions at: mwb(@)cdc.org
(Expires May 15, 2012)
Kellogg Company in Elmhurst has a terrific opportunity for an Intern supporting our Sales Learning & Development Team. In this role you will be involved in the development of e-learning material, administration of Sales Learning & Development tools and processes, and helping to coordinate training programs while working closely with members of the Sales Learning & Development department.
Download the job description here.
Part time campus job in the Wellness Center- The Wellness Center has a part time summer job open for a student; 10-20 hours per week. Records management is a core function of this job. Maturity and discretion are also key. Please apply via the HR website through MyDU and go to student jobs.
Queen of Peace
Recruitment Manager
Position Type: Full time 10 month position – August through May 2013
Queen of Peace, a Catholic Dominica of Sinsinawa college preparatory high school educates, and empowers diverse young women in an environment that inspires academic excellence. The Queen of Peace community promotes collaboration, moral and ethical leadership, serve and a passion for peace and justice.
The recruiter is responsible for positioning the value and opportunities of a Queen of Peace High School education to constituents. The recruiter will implement strategies, coordinate and attend school visits, foster and attend targeted events, manage internal recruitment efforts, and track measurable results of these initiatives.
This is a full-time 10-month position- August –May 2013.
RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
- Manages a comprehensive communication program for attracting target audiences – students, (8th, 6/7th, 5th grader groups) parents, feeder schools, parishes, local and regional public and media.
RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
- In-House: Open Houses, Leadership Conference, FUN nights, retreat, You Make a Difference Program, Shadow Day program, Individual tours for parents and families and group visits for performing arts matinees.
- Off-site Presentations: Grammar schools, CCD classes and community fairs.
- Communications : Responsible for review and return of all communication to schools, parents, students and community members regarding admissions processes, shadow program, sneak preview program, recruitment events and scholarship information
- Phonathons – Open Houses, entrance exam, Personal Tour Nights, registration
MARKETING MATERIALS
- Contributes to design and content for all recruitment materials, Works with Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator who has project management responsibility.
- Student and informational ads
- Posters, postcards and newsletter
PEACE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
- Collaborates with the recruitment manager on the implementation of the PA program utilizing student ambassadors to support recruitment goals.
LIAISON ROLES
- Liaison to Archdiocese recruitment meetings, Southside Recruiters Association, faculty, staff and students in school community.
BUDGET
- Monitor individual recruitment spending against budget.
SCHOOL SUPPORT
- Supports entrance exam and admissions process.
Interested Candidates should submit a completed resume and cover letter to:
Queen of Peace High School, 7659 S. Liner, Burbank, IL 60459
Attention: Bonnie Maks,
maksb@queenofpeacehs.org
Queen of Peace
Business Manager
Position Type: Full time
Queen of Peace, a Catholic Dominican of Sinsinawa college preparatory high school educates, and empowers diverse young women in an environment that inspires academic excellence. The Queen of Peace community promotes collaboration, moral and ethical leadership, service and a passion for peace and justice.
The Business Manager is responsible for internal and external management of financial aspects of the school, human resource policy and procedures, including the management of financial assistance to students. In addition this role includes management of institutional advancement monies, programs and plans directly associated with the admissions process. The business manager reports directly to the President and Principal. This is a full time 12-month position with standard benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervises all Business Office personnel
- Oversees contracted services for the school
- Assists in preparation of annual budget and maintains accounting system
- Oversees tuition collection, money receipts and disbursements
- Maintains school insurance renewals and communications
- Assists in the annual review and update of the State and Archdiocesan Reports
- Monitors staff sick/personal leave and vacation time
- Prepares employee contracts/agreements
- Oversees payroll processing and employee fringe benefits
- Represents the school to all business publics
- Assists at Open House, registration, graduation, and other school functions as needed
- Is clearinghouse for bookstore
Qualifications:
- A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five years experience in a related field of accounting and management.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Supervisory and office management.
Interested Candidates should submit a completed resume and cover letter to:
Queen of Peace High School, 7659 S. Linder, Burbank, IL 60459
Attention: Bonnie Maks; maksb@queenofpeacehs.org
