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With The Creative Network Inc., "You spend less time searching because we spend more!" As members of The Marketing Recruiters Network and the National Personnel Association, we have access to both job opportunities and candidates in virtually all industries and disciplines; many of our affiliate opportunities are listed on our website at www.creativenetworkinc.com.

Industries include, but are not limited to, Art/Craft/Scrapbooking, Stationery, Gift, Toy, Office Products, Home Decorative Accessories, Party, Publishing, and Consumer Products. International placement are also a growing market segment.

Occupations include, but are not limited to, Marketing (all facets), Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, Art/Creative Directors, Marketing Communications, Buyers, Merchandisers, Operations, Logistics, and more. 

THE CREATIVE NETWORK: JOB OPENINGS

The only personnel recruitment firm specializing in our industry has the following job openings. Call 360-604-0802; fax 360-604-0806; email jessica@creativenetworkinc.com; or check www.creativenetworkinc.com. The address is 1325 SE Tech Center Dr., Ste. 190, Vancouver, WA 98683.

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HOME BASED: Account Manager.

MID-ATLANTIC: Art Manager.

MIDWEST: Sales and Marketing Manager ... National Sales Manager ... Sales Assistant ... Product Managers-2 ... Sourcing Manager ... PR Media Specialists-2 (games/toys) ... Direct Marketing (games/toys) ... Business Manager (appliances) ... Brand Manager (household) ... Insights Manager (personal care) ... Sr. Marketing Manager (school/home/office) ... Sr. Product Designer (household) ... Controller (housewares).

MOUNTAIN: Marketing Director.

NORTH CENTRAL: National Account Manager (gift/seasonal).

NORTH EAST: Brand Manager (personal care) ... Marketing Manager (personal care) ... Category Merchandising Manager (appliances) ... Account Manager (household) ... Marketing Communications Manager (appliances) ... Marketing Manager (personal care) ... Regional Manager (gift/seasonal).

SOUTH EAST: Product Manager ... Product Manager (lawn/garden).

WEST: Director of Product Development ... Category Manager (household) ... Business Development Analyst (personal care).

CHINA: General Manager.

CREATIVE NETWORK: JOBS OF THE MONTH

Position: Marketing Director ... Location: Mountain (company pays relocation) ... Compensation: $100-130K + bonus ... Description: Absorb and emulate the corporate vision and creatively market the brand; create national brand awareness; develop a thorough, cost-effective marketing plan/strategy; evaluate current methods/procedures and present new ideas/concepts; motivate and inspire the teams to implement the plan; utilize strong management and motivational skills to develop a strong, productive team; build/strengthen relationships within the industry through board membership and written articles; assist in budget development. ... Qualifications: 5-7 years marketing experience in the gift or home dec industries; Bachelor Degree; Masters preferred; an appreciation for the company's aesthetic and understand its background and culture.

Position: Sourcing Manager ... Location: Midwest (company pays relocation) ... Compensation: $55-65K, + bonus ... Description: Manage all aspects of international and/or domestic product sourcing for specifically assigned commodities and product categories within a fast-paced consumer products company; approximately 2-4 trips overseas annually, each lasting a couple of weeks. ... Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management; minimum 3-5 years of global sourcing experience in consumer products, including proven overseas negotiation skills, packaging background, and total cost of acquisition analysis; experience utilizing JDE One World or similar ERP system is preferred; Microsoft Word and Excel skills are a must; ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with a high degree of flexibility and tolerance of change.

Position: Product Managers (2) ... Location: Midwest (company pays relocation) ... Compensation: $53-63K, + bonus ... Description: Responsible for the overall management of all product development activities from concept through to launch and post-launch analysis; work with the category manager to develop short- and long-term category plans; understand consumer demographics and trends and engag in frequent conversations with the sales team and customers; play a key role in leading the planning, production, and distribution of marketing, advertising, and sales promotion materials; may also have responsibility for the training and development of an Associate Product Manager. ... Qualifications: 4-6 years related marketing or sales experience; attention to detail; excellent communication skills; project management, planning and execution experience; analytical skills; intermediate or above PC skills in Word, Excel, & Powerpoint; ability to lift 25lbs and stand for up to 8hrs/day – typically during trade show setup, staffing, and service; valid passport; overnight travel required 15-20% of the time; trade shows, customer visits, and buyer trips will occasionally span over weekends.

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