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Customer Service Manager – Bilingual French/English – Import/Export – Miami

ACCUR — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:58:35 +0000

Title: Customer Service Reporting to: Sales Manager
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: MI10182
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

Our client is import/export company doing business between France and the USA.

Objective

The Customer Service Manager will be in charge of processing orders and make sure they properly fulfilled

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile is a bilingual French/English assistant, preferrably with commercial experience.

Job Description

Process orders from US clients
Follow up on operations / supply chain / deliveries
Ensure the orders are properly fulfilled
Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction

Requirements

Bilingual French/English
Very good MS Office skills
Excellent organizational skills

Compensation

Base salary between $40k and $45k depending on experience
Full benefits package

How To Apply

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Bilingual English-Spanish Administrative and Recruitment Assistant – Executive Search Firm – Miami

ACCUR — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:10:26 +0000

Title: Administrative/Recruitment Assistant
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: MI10185
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

This position is for ACCUR Recruiting Services itself.

Objective

The Administrative Assistant will be incharge of answering phone calls and emails, reviewing resumes, pre-screen candidates on the phone and scheduling appointments

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this role is an administrative assistant with preferably a previous experience in the luxury goods industry and bilingual English and Spannish (French would be a plus)\

Job Description

Answering phone calls and emails
Sorting resumes
Pre-screening candidates
Booking appointments

Requirements

Bilingual English & Spanish (French a strong plus)
Very good MS Office skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience in a recruitment firm or an HR position appreciated
Up-to-date US work permit

Compensation

Base salary to be nogotiated + bonus

How To Apply

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Marketing Director – Luxury Goods Distribution & Retail – Panama

ACCUR — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:20:34 +0000

Title: Director of Marketing
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: Marketing Managers and Coutry Managers

Status: ACTIVE
ID: MI10181
Location: Panama City, Panama

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Our Client

Our client is a luxury brand distribution company for Latin American Markets and Travel Retail.
Some of their clients: Azzaro, Bulgari, Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Kenzo, Lalique, Lancome, L’Occit

Objective

The Marketing Director is directly responsible for overall group’s marketing and strategic planning programs, and corporate communications. He or she must facilitate business development through marketing initiatives and client programs. He or she is responsible, with the country manager, for general performance of subsidiaries

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this role is an high potential, ambitious and entrepreneurial Marketing Manager with previous exprerience of distribution and/or retail of luxury brands in Latin America and/or Travel Retail. A previous experience in both large and small companies would be very appreciated.

Job Description

Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company. Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
Work with Retail Director and store managers to develop marketing concept and strategy for each business.
Organize and implement client relations including:client management strategy, client programs, client satisfaction surveys, client development activities, client skills training, special events,
Participate in negotiations with supplier to agree up marketing budget and A&P’s investments and strategies.
Work with President and other directors to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Oversee corporate communications activities through Marketing Coordinator including:external communications and systems, internal communications and systems, public relations efforts , external vendors and consultants,
Oversee company electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Web site design and maintenance.
Supervise Marketing Manager, Brand Manager and Country Managers.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Master’s preferred)
At least 5 years in marketing manager role within commercial business, preferable with retail experience
Strong leadership and consensus building skills
Marketing management and strategic planning experience
A proven track record in developing and administering a marketing program
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with people from different cultures at all levels in the organization
Polished presentation and interpersonal skills
Must possess top level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
Fully bilingual English and Spanish
Previous experience appreciated: Aldeasa, Azzaro, Bulgari, Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Chanel, DFASS, DFS, Dolce & Gabbana, Dufry, DFA, Duty Free Americas, Escada, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Kenzo L, Lalique, Lancome, L’Occitane, L’Oreal, Mont Blanc, Motta, Perry Ellis, Valentino, Grupo Wisa, Wacked
Previous title appreciated: Marketing Director, Director of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Brand Manager

Compensation

Annual base salary of $75k to $95k depending on experience
20% to 50% yearly bonus to be negotiated
Full Benefits Package

How To Apply

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Finance Director – Luxury Goods Distribution & Retail – Panama

ACCUR — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:20:17 +0000

Title: Director of Finance & Administration
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: Staff of 4 people

Status: CLOSED
ID: MI10180
Location: Panama City, Panama

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Our Client

Objective

The Director of Finance & Administration will implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support strategic objectives. He or she will be responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial systems, including finance, accounting, information technology, and logistics.
As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Finance and Administration will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives. This executive will have direct management responsibility for a staff of 4, which includes: Accounting Manager, Logistic Manager, IT Manager and Treasure.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this Finance Director position is a high potential, ambitious and entrepreneurial Finance Manager who wants to be part of a fast growing company were he/she can really have an input on the business. A previous experience in both large and small companies would be very appreciated.

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Administration will have overall financial management responsibility, including the review and approval of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
S/he will oversee budget execution, financial forecasting, cash flow, and accounts payable and receivable.
The executive will serve as a partner to the Executive Director on the organization’s administrative and operational processes, with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems.
He or she will work with Executive Director and other directors in the identification and development of new business.
S/he must evaluate and improve, with the help of IT Manager and team, information technology infrastructure, implementing new technologies to support key capabilities as required for future growth.
He or she, with the support of Logistic Manager and his team, will be responsible for supply chain processes and customer satisfaction. They will work to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all storage and distribution processes.
He or she will work closely with treasure and his team to ensure proper payable and receivable execution.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Master’s preferred)
8 to 10 years previous experience in Finance preferably within a commercial or retail business
Strong leadership, analytical and commercial skills, perfect attention to details
Must be a self-starter, proactive team player and highly organized
Good at building relationships across all levels of personnel
Polished presentation and interpersonal skills
Powerful and articulate communicator, in terms of written and oral communications
Track record of achieving excellent results in credit negotiations and business development
Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
Fully bilingual English and Spanish
Previous experience appreciated: Aldeasa, Azzaro, Bulgari, Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Chanel, DFASS, DFS, Dolce & Gabbana, Dufry, DFA, Duty Free Americas, Escada, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Kenzo L, Lalique, Lancome, L’Occitane, L’Oreal, Mont Blanc, Motta, Perry Ellis, Valentino, Grupo Wisa, Wacked
Previous title appreciated: Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst

Compensation

Annual base salary of $75k to $95k depending on experience
20% to 50% yearly bonus to be negotiated
Full Benefits Package

How To Apply

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National On Premise Business Developer – Food & Beverage – Miami, Florida

ACCUR — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:42:49 +0000

Title: National On Premise Sales Manager
Reporting to: US General Manager
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: M09137
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

Our client for this position is an international Beverage / Soda company with a US regional headquarter in Miami.

Objective

Bring “On Premise” new business on a nationwide basis with coffee and bakery chains as well as takeaway food retails. Set up a distribution networks

Ideal Profile

A true aggressive hunter and business developper with nationwide experience in dealing with buyers or coffee, bakery and takeaway food retail chains.

Job Description

Bringing new business in the On Premise channel with bakery and coffee chains as well as takeaway food retailing accounts at a national and regional level
Growing this On Premise channel by setting up a distribution network specialized in On Premise / Food Service
Open and maintain close relationships with national buyers in the industry

Requirements

A true aggressive hunter/ business developer mindset
Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in dealing and negotiating with Bakery Chains, Coffee Chains and Takeaway Food Retails
Very appreciated previous experience with Premium Soda / Sparkling Beverage brands (Izze, Boylans, Jones) or Premium Water / Energy Drinks (Evian, Fiji, Vitamin Water, Red Bull, Rockstar…)
Very high negotiation skills
Very hands on
Ability to travel 25% to 40%

Compensation

High base salary plus bonuses and commissions
Full benefits package

How To Apply

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Sales / Commercial Coordinator – Fragrances & Consumer Goods – Miami, Florida

ACCUR — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:04:05 +0000

Title: Sales / Commercial Coordinator
Reporting to: Director of Sales
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: M09141
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

Our client for this position is a very well known luxury goods/cosmetics company with office throughout the world.

Objective

Provide administrative and operations support to the sales teams by processing and coordinating customer orders.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this role is an experienced commercial assistant or coordinator with previous background in consumer or luxury goods.

Job Description

Work directly with sales team to coordinate product lists and provide customer service to retail and wholesale accounts
Analyze customer orders versus forecasts
Coordinate closely with Customer Service regarding orders (pricing, quantities, shipping…)
Process and follwo thru on customer orders
Design and implement new Excel reporting tools as required by the job
Develop and organize retail presentations on PowerPoint
Perform administrative duties such as answering the phone and preparing expense reports

Requirements

3 years previous experience in a sales support role
experience in consumer goods or luxury goods company preferred (Fragrances, perfumes, fashion, apparel, Watches, writing instruments…)
Very good presentation and communication skills
Very detail oriented and organized
Very good analytical skills
Very proficient in MS Office (in particular MS Excel and PowerPoint)
Up-to-date US work authorization (H1B, Green Card or citizenship)

Compensation

$40k to $50k depending on experience
Full benefits package

How To Apply

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Financial Analyst – Luxury Goods / Cosmetics – Miami, Florida

ACCUR — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:40:34 +0000

Title: Financial Analyst
Reporting to: Controller
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: FAFCMIA09
Location: Miami, Florida

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Our Client

Our client for this position is a worldwide leader in the cosmetics, fragrances and skincare industry. Their brands are in both the luxury goods and mass market categories.

Objective

The Financial Analyst role is to provide assistance to the Controller in preparing and reviewing forecasts, profitability, pricing structures, etc…

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this position has a bachelor of finance with similar previous experience in consumer or luxury goods industries (preferably in cosmetics, fragrances or skincare)

Job Description

Prepare and review the P&L forecasts every month and every quarter
Analyze brands profitability and price structures by account
Analyze and explain the balance sheet positions every month
Assist in preparing budgets
Prepare reporting on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis

Requirements

2 to 4 years professional experience as a Financial Analyst or similar position
Previous experience in luxury products or consumer packaged goods strongly appreciated (includes cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, watch & jewelry, personal care products, food and beverage, etc…)
Must be proficient with MS Excel and Access (Hyperion and Business Objects skills a plus)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong ability to commubicate with Senior management level
Ability to work extended hours during closings and budgets periods
Up-to-date US work permit (US citizenship, green card, or renewable H1B visa)

Compensation

$50k to $65k yearly base salary
Full benefits package

How To Apply

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International Marketing Director – Houseware/Tabletop – New York, NY

ACCUR — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:26:18 +0000

Title: Marketing Director
Reporting to: Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Direct Reports: Marketing team of 6 to 8 people

Status: CLOSED
ID: MKGDHW09
Location: New York, NY

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Our Client

Our client for this position is a well established privately owned Houseware and Tabletop importer and distributor, headquartered in the greater New York area.

Objective

The Marketing Director will be in charge of supervising the implementation of the company’s global marketing strategy from product development and choice of designers & product lines to field marketing such as promotions and launches. He will have to be the creative mind of the company and stay closely updated with the macro and micro trends of the market.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this position is a highly creative, ambitious, pure marketing professional coming from a Product and Brand Management background in the Houseware and/or Tabletop industries. He/She will have to be a visionary, to understand the trends, the fashion, the colors, the customers’ habits, to be able to select the best designers and product lines and of course know every aspect about implementing an aggressive field marketing strategy.

Job Description

Implement the marketing strategies developed with the Senior VP of Sales and Marketing
Manage the team of Product and Brand Managers
Survey the markets, watch trends and fashion
Identify designers, product lines and licenses with strong potential
Develop new products with the internal designers
Create presentations and sales kits for the sales department
Develop impactful promotions, sales programs and merchandising plans
Improve on and offline advertising
Develop new packaging
Create collaterals

Requirements

Perfect knowledge of the Houseware and Tabletop categories (Cutlery Knife Sets, Gourmet Gadgets, Cookware, Electric Appliances, Dinnerware, Tableware, Flatware, Glassware, Stemware, Chinaware…)
Successful background in Product and Brand Management
Excellent marketing academic background
Strong previous experience of the US domestic market and Canada. The rest of the world is a plus
Very good analytical and financial skills
Strong management skills
Very entrepreneurial and visionary
Strong computer literacy
US Visa sponsorship available for the best candidate

Compensation

Very competitive compensation package

How To Apply

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Area Sales Manager – Luxury Goods – Latin America & Travel Retail – Miami, FL

ACCUR — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:07:37 +0000

Title: Area Sales Manager
Reporting to: nc
Direct Reports: nc

Status: GENERIC AD (very common)
ID: ASMLG09
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

This is a generic ad meant to cover our future needs for Area Sales Managers in Miami for Luxury and Consumer Goods companies doing business in Latin America and the Travel Retail distribution channel.

Objective

As an Area Sales Manager you will be assigned a brand or a portfoliio of brands to market and sell to a specific territory (North America, Caribbean, Central America or South America) and a specific market (local market or travel retail). You will be in charge of developping your business by closing deals with distributors / importers and make sure they have the tools and training they need to manage their retail sales.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for such a position is a very well rounded professional with Sales, Marketing and Finance skills, able to travel between 40% and 70% of the time, with very good academic background (MBA very appreciated) and most of the time bilingual English and Spanish (sometimes Portuguese and French too)

Job Description

Forecast sales by product and by territory
Travel and meet with the distributors
Budget and plan on a yearly basis with your clients
Negotiate prices, quantity and spaces in POS
Advise your clients on how to spend their marketing budget
Manage your P&L on your territory (for senior level)
Manage between 0 and 3 Account Executives depending on level of seniority
Visit points of sales
Make sure the marketing plan and the merchandising is properly implemented
Train the sales staff
Coordinate promotional events and launches
Control inventory
Watch competition and market trends

Requirements

Bachelor Degree minimum (MBA a plus)
3 to 5 years experience in the luxury or consumer goods industries, latin american local markets or travel retail (Perfumes, fragrances, watches, timepieces, jewelry, fashion, apparel, food & beverage, wine & spirits, consumer electronics, etc…)
Bilingual English and Spanish (French and/or Portuguese a plus)
Excellent with MS Office, Excel in particular
VERY open to Travel internationally and work extended hours
Familiar with multicultural and international environment
Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Perfect presentation and communication skills
Very good skills with Excel and the rest of MS Office
Up-to-date work authorization (US Citizenship, Green Card, renewable H1B visa…)

Compensation

Yearly base salary from $55k to $85k depending on company and seniority
Yearly bonus from 5% to 20%

How To Apply

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Recruiter (Freelance/Part-time) – Luxury & Consumer goods – Miami, Florida

ACCUR — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:46:13 +0000

Title: Recruiter
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: None

Status: CLOSED
ID: RECACMIA09
Location: Miami, FL

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Our Client

This position is directly for us, ACCUR Recruiting Services and not for one of our clients as usual.

Objective

The Recruiter will be in charge of placing ads, reviewing and screening resumes, interviewing and preselecting candidates. This is a part-time job, on commission only.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for this position is an experienced professional willing to work part time or flexible hours preferably with Luxury or Consumer Goods industry experience along with a strong international background. Spanish and French speaking are greatly appreciated.

Job Description

Place ads on job boards
Use social networks to identify candidates
Search resume databases
Review resumes
Cold call candidates and contacts to identify the best leads
Interview candidates face to face
Keep contact with your network of candidates

Requirements

Very good presentation and communication skills
Minimum 10 years professional experience
Ability and motivation to work part time or flexible hours
Appreciated previous industry experience: Wine & Spirits, Luxury Goods, Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Travel Retail, Consumer Electronics, Fragrances, Cosmetics, Watch & Jewelry
Fluent in English and Spanish (French would be a strong plus)
Up-to-date work authorization (US Citizenship, Green Card, renewable H1B visa…)

Compensation

100% on commission depending candidates you participate in recruiting
No benefits, flexible schedule / vacations

How To Apply

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