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As of September 01, 2010
 

• Corporate Sales & Marketing Trainee – assist Real Estate CEO

  Unique opportunity for MBA or college graduate with sales and marketing exp.  Will work directly with company CEO of real estate & property management company.  Will be involved in  client research, meeting  with client companies CEO’s and Executives.  Must have great computer/PDA skills, be very intelligent, hard working, with an outgoing personality and polished image.  Excellent salary and incentive program, and corporate medical benefits.

   

• Consulting Firm HR/Recruiting Manager

  Attractive, newly created opportunity available for a HR/Recruiting professional with experience working in a consulting firm.  This person will be employed by a major worldwide consulting firm which has a Regional office in the metro Detroit area.     

  Primary responsibilities will involve both hands-on recruiting and HR Generalist duties.  This individual will:

  • Coordinate all staffing needs for Detroit consultants, managing the staffing process for new hires and consulting project assignments
  • Create and implement HR policies and procedures
  • Schedule and conduct on-campus recruiting (undergraduate & MBA)
  • Oversee daily activities of support staff (3)
  • Facilitate new employee orientation
  • Assist with planning and managing summer intern program
  • Handle various HR Generalist tasks

   

  Requirements for this position include:

  • BA or BS degree.  MBA is strongly preferred.
  • Current or previous HR experience in a consulting firm is mandatory
  • 5+ years HR/recruiting expertise with previous on-campus undergraduate or MBA recruiting experience desirable
  • Polished, professional image along with outstanding public

  speaking skills.  Must be extremely organized and detail oriented.            

  • Proficiency in Windows, Excel and Powerpoint and knowledge of database applications

   

  Excellent salary commensurate with experience in addition to an exceptional benefit package. 

   

  Candidates with ties to Michigan are preferred.

   

  Only those candidates with HR experience in a major consulting firm will be considered.

   

  Email resume in a Word attachment with recent salary history to cindy@harperjobs.com

   

• Director of Food and Beverage - The Henry Ford (Greenfield Village)  - Dearborn, MI

  www.thehenryford.org

  www.thehenryford.org/pdf/foodCatalog.pdf

   

  Harper Associates has been exclusively retained by The Henry Ford to conduct a nationwide search for a Director of Food and Beverage.  This world-renowned landmark and tourist destination, founded in 1929 by Henry Ford, is regarded as America’s Greatest History Attraction.  The campus encompasses in excess of ninety acres and welcomes more than one million visitors per year.  Attractions include Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford Imax Theater.  The Henry Ford Academy, a very innovative charter school, is also located on the grounds. 

   

  Many unique food and dining venues with various themes are offered at the institution.  The food service/catering department employs approximately 450 staff members.  The Henry Ford proudly supports the sustainable food movement, obtaining as many products as possible from family farms and local Michigan producers.  These efforts result in fresh, wholesome, locally inspired offerings, while also helping to sustain the local economy and Michigan farming industry.   

   

  The incomparable settings of The Henry Ford provide a truly distinctive atmosphere for a full range of catered events, including weddings, high profile fundraisers, corporate functions and customized celebrations.    Catering is offered at Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Lovett Hall and at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour.  Options range greatly in terms of decor, menus, service and size, with accommodations for up to 2000 guests.

   

  Position responsibilities include but are not limited to the establishment and implementation of both short and long-range strategic business plans consistent with the institutional mission for all food service and catering operations.  The Director will execute all plans to ensure the highest quality standards in regard to food, as well as, overall visitor/customer experience.  In addition, the Director will be directly involved in marketing all food and catering activities.   

   

  The Director needs to work collaboratively across the institution in order to create and support immersive visitor experiences that interweave daily and catering food offerings into the larger food and innovation stories of The Henry Ford.  It is essential to work closely with sponsorship, PR, marketing and membership to ensure consistent and accurate representation and messaging of the initiatives, product offerings, as well as, the development of products and offerings that fulfill constituent needs in tandem with the operational and business parameters of food service.

   

  The ideal candidate will be a progressive, innovative, multi-unit restaurant and catering professional with a hospitality degree and a diversified background.  This creative individual must be capable of overseeing an expanding $10+ million sales operation.   In an effort to uphold The Henry Ford’s commitment, the selected candidate for must be a dynamic leader who is passionate about the sustainable food movement.    One must also enjoy community involvement and public speaking in order to be successful in this high profile position. 

   

  Excellent compensation and benefit package commensurate with experience.

   

• Executive/Personal Assistant (willing to travel Overseas) – Fluent in Arabic

  Our client, a prominent health care executive, is searching for a vey polished Executive/Personal Assistant who is fluent in English and Arabic.  This position requires excellent organizational ability, letter writing expertise, calendar management proficiency and exceptional computer skills.  In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, one must be able to travel to Saudi Arabia every month or two for 7 to 10 days.  Please email resume along with a digital picture (if available). 

   

• Sales Call Center Operations Manager-metro Detroit  ($100,000+ package)

  Are you a rising rising star with a natural sales ability and call center management experience?  Our client, a very busy, retail sales  call center with tremendous growth potential, has a newly created position available for a successful individual with outstanding leadership and motivational skills.  The CCOM will be an extremely hands-on Manager, focused primarily on training and coaching supervisors and call center staff directly on the floor, not buried in paperwork.   Currently there are ~40 representatives, however, the Manager must be capable of overseeing closer to an anticipated 100 team members.  The Manager must have drive and vision to develop new training methods and procedures which will result in increased growth.  This is an aggressive sales environment with associates constantly striving to exceed goals.

  The Manager will also have P&L and budget responsibilities.  We are seeking an extremely enthusiastic, high energy leader accustomed to working 50-60 hrs./week, accessible 24/7. 

   

  Sales expertise in a call center is required, along with e-commerce experience with at least four years in a management capacity.  Ideal candidates will have previously worked in a high volume mortgage sales or retail sales call center environment.    Outstanding communication skills are a must, as well as, a polished, professional image.

   

• We handle many searches within the hospitality and healthcare industries. We also represent many leading Chairmans and Presidents as they confidentially seek new Executive Assistants. Please return to our home page and hit the link to the appropriate web page (Hospitality, Healthcare, Executive Assistants, etc.) for details of any searches).