If you are a resident of the District of Columbia and meet the requirements for the position below, please report for a screening and information session. The session will be held at the DC Department of Employment Services on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Our offices are located at 4058 Minnesota Ave, NE Washington DC 20019.
Please be prepared to stay at least two (2) hours and bring the following documents:
∙Resume
∙A verified Social Security Number (social security card or other document)
∙State Issued ID (driver’s or non- driver’s identification card)
∙Proof of Citizenship (U.S Birth Certificate, U.S Passport, or Permanent Resident)
1. Local Aviation Services Company
Employment Opportunities
Job Description
Job Title: Baggage Handler
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Load and unload baggage.
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Sort and stack baggage on specified carts, conveyors, or screening machines.
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Safely transport baggage on carts in specified areas.
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Transport oversize baggage or live animals as necessary.
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Ensure and maintain an adequate supply of baggage tubs for baggage conveyor belts.
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Exceed company’s customer service standards.
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Be able to perform other duties as assigned.Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Competencies: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal, and Oral Communication
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General Qualifications:
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18 years of age
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Have ability to demonstrate daily a fitness for duty without any impairment due to illegal drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or alcohol
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Reliable transportation
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Eligible to work in the United States
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills:
No skills needed
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. Employee must be willing to wear/utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure.
Some work is in an outside environment, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Continuously stand and walk for 6-8 hours
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Repeatedly lift 70 pounds or more:Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy bags
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Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
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Must be able to lift bags high enough to transport luggage
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
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20/20 eyesight with correction
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Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
Because the job involves heavy physical work, it is important to be physically strong.
Local Aviation Services Company
Employment Opportunities
Job Description
Job Title: Wheelchair Attendant
As a valued member of the aviation services team, you will provide safe and courteous wheelchair services to various airline passengers with disabilities, while complying with the Air Carrier Access Act, airport policies, airline procedures, FAA regulations, and U.S. Customs procedures you will:
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Safely and comfortably lift disabled passengers with assistance from one mobility device to or from an aircraft seat.
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Push wheelchair passengers to and from gates.
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Carry passengers’ carry-on luggage.
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Assist with checked and claimed luggage.
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Roll customer-occupied wheelchair safely down the jet bridge.
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Ensure wheel brakes are in place prior to allowing passengers to exit the wheelchair.
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Complete any necessary wheelchair or incident reports.
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Follow dispatcher gate orders.
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Stock needed supplies including, but not limited to, baggage tubs.
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Pull unclaimed luggage from baggage belts and ensure its security.
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Assist passenger with any problems, questions, or concerns.
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Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, airline employees, and airport authorities.
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Exceed Local aviation company customer service standards.
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Be able to perform other duties as assigned.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal, and Oral Communication
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General Qualifications:
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18 years of age
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Have ability to demonstrate daily a fitness for duty without any impairment due to illegal drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or alcohol
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Reliable transportation
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Eligible to work in the United States
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Able to follow aviation safety guidelines for transporting the physically challenged
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
No skills needed
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Continuously stand and walk for 6-8 hours
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Be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds and push a wheelchair with an adult in it.
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Be able to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
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20/20 eyesight with correction
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Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
2. A Local Transportation Company
Position: Driver
Skill Level: Entry & Mid-Level
Company Overview:
A leading company of food waste composting services, sustainability analytics, sustainability reporting, waste auditing and waste vegetable oil collection in the greater Washington D.C. area. The company is committed to providing high-quality services that promote environmental sustainability and cost advantages for our customers.
The company offers a professional work environment where individuals with a winning attitude find the empowerment and team support they need to excel. This is a fast-paced company with a focus on growth, quality, and execution.
Position Overview:
The company is seeking qualified personnel for truck driving and customer service. Service personnel are responsible for conducting all food waste collection activities including driving, fueling, material collection, and minimal paperwork and documentation as required. The Company is a leader in the marketplace and seeks and individual with a competitive, winning spirit and belief in environmental sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspection
Drive vehicle safely to customers on assigned route
Collect food waste from customer locations
Enter collections data into proprietary system
Deliver collected material to designated composting facility
Maintain clean, safe, and professional working environment
Skills:
Ability to drive commercial vehicles
Ability to use basic cell phone
Ability to file receipts and tickets
Ability to identify key points of vehicle and assess drivability
Ability to lift 75 lbs
Qualifications:
USDOT Health Card required
3 years commercial driving experience
CDL not required but a plus
Extensive knowledge of DC, MD and NOVA roads
Compensation:
Base hourly wage plus pay per site structure. Gross pay range between $10 and $30 per hour.
A local Maintenance Company
Position: Maintenance man
Responsibilities:
The primary duty of the maintenance man is to maintain the assigned building(s) and its many systems in superior working condition and excellent appearance. The building maintenance man works under the direct supervision of the Lead Engineer and is responsible for the coordination and, as appropriate, the supervision of all maintenance activities at the property in the absence of the Lead Engineer. This position is considered an apprentice position and the individual assigned to the position will be under instruction. In this capacity he/she will assist the Lead Engineer and assigned Building Engineers in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance, responding to service requests, and taking on such other duties as are assigned by the Lead Engineer, Building Engineer, Chief Engineer ,Property Manager, or Client Services Coordinator if assigned. He or she will maintain the building operating schedule and carry out scheduled tasks at the highest level of efficiency and operation. A maintenance man is to perform his or her duties in a timely, conscientious manner and maintain good communication with the Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, the Property Manager, the Building Services Manager and all building Clients at all times. Building Maintenance men report to the Lead Engineer for specific duties, the Property Manager, or Client Services Coordinator if appropriate, for general operations, the Chief Engineer for training and engineering matters and the Building Services Manager for support and assistance.
Specific Responsibilities
Exhibit proper use and care of company property such as any company vehicles, tools, communication equipment, uniforms or any other item belonging to the company which the maintenance man may have access to during working hours.
Prepare time cards and time sheets in a timely, accurate and neat manner.
Operate building equipment and systems in accordance with the instructions of the Lead Engineer and within the parameters of the designed sequence of operation. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as scheduled and directed by the Lead Engineer.
To the extent instructed by the Lead Engineer, monitor any and all work on the building’s life safety systems to ensure they are always available and operating at peak efficiency and that when they are disabled for maintenance or repair that appropriate announcements and signs are posted.
Have the apprentice level skills to conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot or repair: boilers, VAV boxes, heat pumps, AHU’s, major and minor pumps, control systems, ventilation equipment, hardware, and plumbing systems in the assigned building(s).
Maintain good reading and writing skills as well as show his or her ability to initiate and communicate information thoroughly and accurately with Clients and other building staff.
Maintain positive Client Relations, respond to all Client requests in a timely, efficient manner and follow through with work orders and assignments until they are completed to the Client’s satisfaction.
Maintain a positive team spirit necessary to further the goals of the company
Be prepared to do whatever is required in the normal conduct of business to ensure customer satisfaction and that the building cleanliness and maintenance operations are carried out on a daily basis.
Be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all building mechanical and electrical rooms. Clean and service rooms as necessary to keep them neat and in excellent condition at all times. He or she will also ensure that such rooms are not used for improper storage.
Be responsible for the proper staffing of the building, sharing overtime and extended hours as necessary to cover absences, late arrivals, or assist at other buildings when asked to do so and be prepared to perform the required duties of the staff position that is being covered. He or she will also assist in the training and supervision of temporary help and contract help as needed.
Be responsible for making a daily inspection of the building mechanical areas and common areas, reporting problems to the Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, Property Manager, or Client Services Coordinator as appropriate.
Be responsible for learning procedures for operation of other buildings, standing extra duties, working overtime, and covering additional buildings as needed to meet the needs of the company.
Prepare purchase orders, receive supplies, and process invoices as directed by the Lead Engineer and Property Manager.
Reporting Responsibilities
The Building maintenance man reports to the Lead Engineer for routine activities and the maintenance and repair of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hardware, and life safety systems.
The Building maintenance man reports to the Lead Engineer, Building Engineer and Property Manager (or Client Services Coordinator when assigned) for day to day operations and Client relations.
3. Employment Opportunities with Local Hospital
Cook/Baker
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for the preparation of quality foods for patients, employees, and guests.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assembles all food/non food items necessary for usage during shift.*
2. Cooks/bakes food for meal service according to the day’s menu, ensuring the quality assurance of the item prepared regarding appearance, taste, and temperature. Prepares menu items in accordance with forecasted or tallied quantities and follows established departmental recipes.*
3. Ensures food is prepared prior to customer service meetings prior to the meal. Documents quantity and disposition of leftovers in accordance with departmental policy.*
4. Operates and maintains departmental equipment in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner. Informs supervisor of malfunctioning, damaged, and/or unsafe equipment.
5. Maintains work areas and equipment in clean, neat, organized and sanitary manner. Completes special and/or detailed cleaning projects as assigned. Disposes of trash and obvious clutter as necessary.
6. Assists with the orientation of new staff members by demonstrating the basic duties of the job.
7. Attends in services and other departmental meetings and training sessions as required, including all line up meetings.
* These duties are designated essential in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.
4. COOK/BAKER
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High school degree or GED diploma is required. May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training, such as knowledge of cooking/baking. Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals. May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
Required Certification, Registration, and/or Licensure: None for this position.
EXPERIENCE: From six to twelve months experience required: cooking, baking, or other institutional food preparation control experience exhibiting some basic knowledge of hot and cold foods, simple modified diet principles, and the requirements of sanitation and food handling.
COMPLEXITY AND JUDGEMENT: Work consists of a number of moderately complex, varied though standardized tasks. Job holder makes some decisions, using standard instructions, policies, protocols and/or procedures for guidance. Supervisor is consulted to handle non-standard activities.
CONTACTS/INTERACTION: Contacts/interactions in own department, including multiple locations of same department, are frequent and involve obtaining/providing factual information. Contacts/interactions extend beyond own department, but generally remain within WHC and/or Medlantic affiliates, are moderate, and involve exchanging basic information. Contacts/ interactions extend beyond WHC and/or Medlantic affiliates, are limited, and involve exchanging basic information.
IMPACT ON CUSTOMER BUSINESS RELATIONS: Inappropriate decisions and errors would usually be detected in succeeding operations within a department and/or work area (s). Most work is verified or checked, during or shortly after completion; correction may involve re-checking by others. Mistakes may result in inconvenience to, and cause dissatisfaction of patients, visitors, and/or other Local hospital Center personnel. Errors could result in some financial expense, with short-term consequences.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions include regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, fumes, electrical, chemical or biological hazards, or similar elements, with one almost continuously present. Injuries, should they occur, could result in partial incapacitation (e.g., loss of arm, leg or eye, or a severe health hazard).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium Work: Duties require exerting twenty-five to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or ten to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than a small amount up to ten pounds of force constantly to move objects.
5. LOCAL VALET PARKING COMPANY
Applicants must meet following requirements:
-High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
-Must be able to drive manual transmission and perform parallel parking
-Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
-For insurance purposes, must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background and drug screen
-Must complete the Wheelchair Safety Training course provided by Towne Park
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Outgoing
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High level of energy
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Ability to stand for at least 8 hours
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Good communication skills
Candidates must not have:
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Long Hair
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Visible tattoos with a short sleeve and shorts
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Diamond studded jewelry
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No beards, goatee, sideburns passed the ear load –
Driving Record:
Candidates must not have more than 1 point in the past month and 2 points the past 24 months.
Background:
Candidates will not pass the background check if anything comes up in the years stated below.
DUI – Goes back 5 years
Violence, Sexual Acts, Drug Offense, Failure to appear to Court – 7 years
Locations: DC, Greater DC area, National Harbor
Shifts: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7 – Some mid-shifts are available
Part-Time, Full-Time
30 hours a week – benefits after 30 days
Vacation after one year
Upward mobility available – (guest services coordinator or assist account manager)
All candidates accepting employment will need:
Shirt – All black
Athletic shoes, no boots
Employer will provide:
Coats, slacks, belts, and hats.
6. On-the-Job Training Positions
Information Technology Recruiter / Staffing Person
Responsibilities
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Sourcing and screening potential IT candidates for permanent and contract openings.
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Establish relationships with consultants/contractors in specified region.
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Interview prospective candidates and educate candidates on process
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Negotiate with candidates, extend offers, negotiate compensation, facilitate the placement of candidates and solicit referrals of other top talent in the area.
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Responsible for increasing number of qualified applicants in database.
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Submit qualified candidates to Hiring Manager based on open job requirements.
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Responsible for processing and contacting qualified candidates who respond via phone, email or web.
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Maintains and updates thorough, accurate, and compliant documentation of all client, candidate, and temporary employee interactions via front office system and filing system.
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Post requirements in various databases, websites
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Prepare resume for client submission per client requirements
Required Skills
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Understanding of Staffing / Recruiting life cycle
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A Bachelors or Master’s degree is preferred
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2+ Years of Recruiting Experience; with 1 Year+ of IT Recruiting
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Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
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MS Suite expertise (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Joomla skills preferred, not required
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Must have the ability to learn new software and navigate the internet with ease.
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Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization.
7. Proposal / Technical Writer
Responsibilities / Requirements:
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Developing written proposal and/or responses to RFPs
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Requirements gathering and customized demonstrations
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Manage/Edit State and Federal Contracts
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Write, edit and negotiate complex contracts with government clients
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Manage renewals, invoicing and amendments for State and Federal Contracts
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Maintain Sales Knowledgebase Documentation including:
o Create Training Materials
o Manage SharePoint/Documentation for Sales Support
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Must excel in oral and written presentations.
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Experience in proposal writing.
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Previous experience with government contracts a plus.
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Bachelors / Masters in English or journalism preferred
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At least two years of Technical / Proposal writing
8. Hardware / Software Sales
Responsibilities / Requirements
The ideal candidate for NGCI will have sales and application experience selling hardware and software from multiple OEMs and Distributors to government sector, specifically Federal agencies.
Responsibilities:
Prospecting new accounts, qualifying and closing accounts, maintaining existing customer relationships, Channel sales partner trainings/support.
This sales candidate must be an independent, self-starter with a “hunter” mentality and able to perform in a results-oriented sales environment.
Requirements
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B.S. Degree preferred
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3-5 + years outside sales experience selling hardware and software – high technology products preferred.
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Remote sales office experience.
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
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Outlook/PowerPoint/Excel/CRM experience.
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History of job stability and exceeding sales quotas.
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Selling to government (Federal) agencies preferred.
9. WEB / Admin Support
(Could be either one or two positions depending on skills match in one or two people)
Responsibilities / Requirements:
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The person will be responsible for day to day management of admin related work (answering calls, following up clients, etc.) to ensuring
o Website pages are updated regularly (News, Job listing, etc.)
o Posting jobs in other databases (e.g. Craigslist, Dice.com)
o Ensuring Social media is updated with Corporation news / marketing (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
10. Hardware / Software Sales / Account Manager
Responsibilities / Requirements:
Prospecting new accounts, qualifying and closing accounts, maintaining existing customer relationships, Channel sales partner trainings/support.
This sales candidate must be an independent, self-starter with a “hunter” mentality and able to perform in a results-oriented sales environment.
* Monitor and make contact with all cold call and cold visit leads, keeping a detailed log of all potential opportunities developed from contact with those cold leads.
* Attend any daily, weekly, and or monthly meetings with Buyers at the agencies and/or Contracting Officers.
* Resolve critical issues with any NGCI IT partner relationships.
* Participate in ongoing strategy meetings with the CEO.
* Attend business to business or agency networking events and other local business interest group events related to the task.
* Keep up to date on industry related news and technology.
* Update all activities, time sheets and sales processes.
* Develop relationships with managed service clients and prospects.
* Maintain relationships with NGCI IT clients.
* Maintain Sales and marketing tracks.
* Maintain technology and selling skills as industry changes.
* Design and or present price proposals, presentations and necessary agreements for prospects and existing clients.
* Assist in any past due collections needed for managed clients.
* Learn / manage the entire application for VAR sales utilized by NGCI.
Requirements
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B.S. Degree (prefer computer science or engineering).
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Remote sales office experience.
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
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Outlook/PowerPoint/Excel/CRM experience.
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History of job stability and exceeding sales quotas.
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Selling to government (Federal) agencies preferred.
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3-5 + years outside sales experience selling hardware and software – high technology products preferred.