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Commercial ad production-Corporate
Creative Director/Writer/Producer

Ref. #0533

Suburban Chicago home products company seeks Creative Director/Writer/Producer to develop, write and produce television ads. Hands on role. Well-established firm. Company brand is well known nationally. Not accessible via public transit; need car for commute. Reports to VP. Fast paced environment with Starbucks coffee for employees.

Qualifications:
7+ years' writing/production experience. Must have writing background and top level oral and written communications talent. Candidates from retail companies encouraged to apply. High energy candidates who move quickly and multitask will excel.

Responsibilities:
Produce television commercials. Write scripts; work with agencies to cast, scout locations, and edit. Create and shoot new spots, and re-edit existing material. Work nimbly and creatively with limited budgets.

Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We welcome follow up calls.
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Media Buying/Planning-Corporate
Media Director

Ref. #0531
Home products company in Chicago suburbs seeks Media Director to run the media buying team and guide company's media strategy. Department members are keen buyers of media and know how to maximize media buys for results-driven marketing. Company is well established and has won several awards. Must have car for commute. Reports to VP. Fast paced environment with Starbucks coffee for employees.

Qualifications:
7+ years' experience in media buying and planning required. Team management experience necessary. Excellent oral and written communications a must. Must thrive in fast-paced environment, able to change gears and turn on a dime. Need strong negotiating skills; be organized and able to follow up and revise media schedules quickly. Excellent analytical abilities. High energy candidates who move quickly and multitask will excel. Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills required. Working knowledge of media targeting software. Candidates from retail companies encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
Guide firm's media buying and planning strategy using TV, web, Yellow Pages, some radio and print. Report analytics and show performance data. Negotiate local and spot media buys in large markets. Create media strategy for new initiatives, audiences, and markets. Supervise department of more than ten staff. 60% management, 40% hands on. 2-5% travel as needed.

Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We welcome follow up calls.
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Public Relations-Corporate
PR Manager

Ref. #0532
Suburban Chicago home products company seeks PR Manager for national media outreach. Well-established firm with a nationally known brand. Company is expanding product lines. Right candidate can make huge contributions. Smart thinking yields results. Not accessible via public transit; need car for commute. Reports to VP. Fast paced environment with Starbucks coffee for employees.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years' experience in public relations. Successful record of media pitching and placements. Top-level oral and written communications a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required. High energy candidates who move quickly and multitask will excel. Candidates from retail companies encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
Develop firm's media relations strategy. Monitor media coverage, act as eyes and ears of consumer, react strategically to media threats and be proactive. Evaluate media coverage on a daily basis. Write press releases, build goodwill within community. React to issues, handle crisis communications, be on call for emergencies. Be alert to product placement opportunities. Provide media coaching to staff in multiple departments, help to focus on key messages.

Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We welcome follow up calls.

Direct Marketing-Corporate
Associate Marketing Manager –Responsibilities Equivalent to Mk Mgr.
Ref # 0522
Chicago area dental supply company (moves to Buffalo Grove, May '08) seeks Direct Marketing Associate Manager (responsibilities equivalent to Marketing Manager) to contribute to growth strategy. Provide marketing "spark" that will provide lively, fresh, and exciting marketing programs. New job in response to company's growth. 40 employees, $40+ million in sales. Company sells and distributes consumable dental supplies such as gloves, bibs, filling materials, etc. to dentists and dental offices nationwide via direct marketing. Privately held family business. 50% growth over past six years. Primary sales vehicle is 288-page quarterly catalog. Other tools include monthly sale flyer, internet and monthly DM letters. Base salary + generous package.
Van service available from train station.
Background:
B.A. in Marketing or similar field. 6-8 years' relevant work experience preferred. Considerable past experience developing and executing programs across variety of direct marketing media. Catalog experience in B2B required.
Knowledge, Experience, Skills
Candidate must portray the following competency skills: leadership, interpersonal, analytical, flexibility, self-direction, financial prowess, attendance.
Computer – General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience with Quark Express or other page layout program useful, but not required.
Project Management – exceptional organizational and project management skills. Able to gather, organize, and clearly present detailed information. Must be able to oversee all aspects of project to completion.
Task Management – organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with appropriate sense of urgency.
Proof reading – review documents for detail.
Negotiation – confer with appropriate outside suppliers to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes.
Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills –Aptitude for grammar. Prepare reports, marketing materials and compose routine and non-routine correspondence. Provide clear direction to internal and external resources; sound judgment of creative execution.Major Responsibilities:
Be driver and hub of activity for marketing projects, including quarterly catalog, monthly flyers, selected direct mail and package stuffer programs.
Quarterly catalog (40% of duties)
1. Manage and contribute to process of incorporating content changes and improvements for 1/3 of the catalog (approximately 100 pages). Provide detailed information and direction to internal and/or external creative resources to execute changes.
2. Proofreading group member. Proofread all catalog pages.
3. Catalog committee member, a standing task force that makes ongoing improvements to catalog. Review competitors' catalogs, product packaging and manufacturers' collateral materials.
4. Final reviewer, along with catalog designer, of catalog page film proofs.
Sale flyers (30% of duties—9 per year)
1. Work with marketing team to review and seek out promotions for each flyer.
2. Produce flyer. Determine page and space allocation. Develop and organize ancillary copy and content, direct creative staff through design and artwork development process.
3. Develop and maintain program timeline. Work with Marketing Coordinator to manage production process.
Direct mail letters and package stuffer programs (30% of duties)
1. Research and gather product information to help determine and/or support message direction and content; contribute to copywriting and proofreading.
2. Assist with determining targeting criteria and database selections.
3. Develop and maintain program timeline. Work with Marketing Coordinator to manage production process.
4. Monitor stuffer usage and results to optimize planned quantity allocations.
5. Use results, analysis and direct marketing knowledge to refine past programs for subsequent efforts.
6. Proofread all printed marketing materials distributed by company.

Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter, including salary and samples, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We welcome follow up calls. Client eager to hire ASAP.--
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Software Marketing
Sr Mk Manager
Ref #0523

Do you have strong understanding of the process involved in creating marketing communications/collateral to reach the C-suite? Experience marketing software products? Great project management skills? Experience in the market research industry? An entrepreneurial spirit? Chicago client has immediate need for Senior Marketing Manager. Local candidates preferred. Immediate hire!

Leading provider of predictive analytics software and services seeks Sr. Mk Manager to support global field staff operations. 200 global staff in field sales. More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on software, an industry standard.

Background:
Thorough understanding of use of telemarketing, online and offline media, direct response and event marketing. Proven ability to plan and execute third party and multi-partner events.
- 6-8 years' experience in marketing role, 3-6 years' Field Marketing experience in B2B, software experience desired
- CRM or market research industry background preferred.
- Excellent planning and program management skills.
- Ability to lead virtual team members in program team environment.
- Flexibility to assist team where needed and a "whatever it takes to get the job done attitude".
- An understanding of the needs of the sales force.
- Attention to detail, execution and follow-through.
- Excellent professional and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment a MUST.
- Ability to prepare and deliver major presentations cross-functionally and to senior management within the organization.
- Strong analytical skillset a MUST. Must be able to formulate analysis plans and gather, analyze, summarize and present large quantities of performance data.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement demand creation programs that drive sales pipeline growth and revenue for product lines and professional services. Reach C-level execs with events, seminars, trade shows, webcasts, etc. 75% of time: project management, 25% hands on.
Identify prospects and grow prospect database, provide executive education, and support target account selling activities. Close co-ordination with sales, account team, and field marketing. 70% supporting market research industry and CPG clients, 30% broader commercial business.Report to N. America Commercial Field Marketing Director and support Commercial Field Sales Team. Dynamic four-person team works at a fast pace in a constantly developing and changing environment. Work with sales and alliance partners on suspect identification and lead-qualification efforts to facilitate sales success.Build go-to-market plans following defined strategic plans. Lead implementation of programs. Manage entire process of campaign design and execution, working with creative services, database marketing, and events.

Capture, measure and analyze relevant data evaluate program effectiveness and ROI. Continually develop and test additional marketing and partner channels. 25% travel.

Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call.--
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Marketing Manager - Atlanta/Chatanooga Metro Areas

Being able to master the 5 P’s
MBA or MS in Marketing

Developing and implementing the marketing strategy in line with the company business plan to achieve or exceed the set targets.

JOB Responsibilities:
1. Marketing in close co-operation with Sales and Product Development Manager
a. Direct the product development of the right products for US market, using in house resource and mainly through development function in Europe
b. Achieve or exceed set product profitability targets
c. Direct feedback on product and programme performance into appropriate corrective action in a timely manner
d. Identify market opportunities and size them
e. Co-develop new innovative marketing tools
f. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
g. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
h. Setup and coordinate tradeshows, meetings, and conferences
i. Provide status reports to management on requested activities
j. Coordinate with our sales, warehouse, and customer service groups to facilitate marketing functions (i.e. brochures, sample requests, trade shows, competitive shops, etc.)
k. Support staff in assigned project based work, including but not limited to:
· Correspondence to prospects and clients and prospects.
· Coordination of development of marketing pieces for print, Internet, and other media.
· Preparation of sales proposals from information gathered through fact finding
· Setup accommodation and entertainment arrangements for company visitors.
· Image creation from existing designs to support creative processes as needed.

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Marketing Communications
VP-Marcom-Real Estate/Financial Services-Chicago
Ref #0524
Global real estate/financial services consulting company, headquartered in
Chicago seeks VP-Marcom to develop, manage and execute all aspects of firm1s
integrated marketing and public relations strategy. Must be superb writer.
As member of five-person corporate team, candidate will work directly with
and report to Co-CEOs. Executive leadership firmly supports marketing and
business development. Team based culture. High energy. Analytic thinkers.
Light travel, mostly to industry conferences and symposia. 70 employees.
Immediate hire!
Qualifications:
-Bachelor1s degree required (preferably in journalism).
-5-8 years1 (minimum) marketing communications experience.
-Experience working in real estate or financial services field a plus.
-Experience as reporter/writer and in corporate setting.
-Exceptional writing capabilities, including demonstrated experience
drafting corporate communications (e.g., press releases and website content)
and substantive materials related to the firm and industry (e.g., speeches,
presentations, and white papers).
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with exceptional ability to
communicate effectively with senior management and external parties,
including public relations firms and reporters.
-Excellent time management, organization, planning skills, and work ethic.
-Strong mastery of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as
well as Adobe desktop publishing and graphics applications (InDesign,
Photoshop, Illustrator). The latter graphic packages are nice to have.Responsibilities:
Supervise Associate marketing manager & outside PR agency.
Overall marketing strategy/plan-create and execute.
Branding.
Heavy Writing/Editing-speeches, collateral, white paper etc.
Public Relations.
Event Planning/Organization.
Graphic Design.
Website Management.
Vendor, associations, and other third party relationship-building and
management.
Budget.
Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter, including
salary and writing samples, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials
to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates, lynn@lhazan.com
< mailto:lynn@lhazan.com> and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We welcome
follow up calls. Client eager to hire ASAP.
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Marcom Consulting Firm - Chicago
Account Supervisor

Ref #0526
Are you a visionary? Do you thrive working with clients, staff and projects? Are you both an individual high performer and team-oriented? Are you the "go to" person who can help generate the big idea and implement it? Love sales and new business development? Want to work with for profit companies and build bridges between the profit and not-for-profit sectors? Can you build integrated marketing campaigns that benefit from mission driven approaches… all facets of marketing and communications support the company's core. 6-8 years of experience? Read on…
Chicago-based consulting firm with national clients is expanding due to business growth. Account Supervisor needed to take leadership role on client delivery and new business development.
Consulting firm specializes in relationship marketing; integrated marketing; sponsorship, partnership and affiliate marketing; sales training and consulting; strategic planning and research, and cause marketing for clients in B2B and B2C. Clients include mix of for-profit and not-for-profit, corporations, museums, entrepreneurs, entertainment and home products. Firm provides traditional business and marketing planning and research and has a non-profit/corporate partnership track.
Background:
Candidate has 6-8 years of progressive experience in B2C and/or B2B marketing; solid background in marcom, sponsorship a plus. Excellent project management skills, ability to supervise and mentor staff. Committed to personal and professional growth. Must be passionate about sales and biz dev. Ideal candidate has the unique combination of business, marketing, sales and philanthropy.
About Candidate: Values
Continuous learning to harness personal and professional effectiveness.
Strives to practice principled leadership with emphasis on personal responsibility and accountability. Supports high-performance team culture.
Consultant Training Program
All staff trained in company's methodology of sales and marketing, including:
-Generating results in an entrepreneurial culture
-Developing strong relationship skills to achieve "trusted advisor" status with clients, colleagues and partners
-Honing sales effectiveness
Responsibilities:
Supervise projects and staff teams. Generate new business. Support staff and president. Bring entrepreneurial mindset to running and growing the business. 50% of time devoted to client deliverables: cause marketing, sponsorships, e-marketing, research, advertising, DM, PR, web, SEO, consulting, events, etc. 50% new business development.
Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call.--
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Marketing Communications/Publishing
Managing Editor/Executive Editor- Consumer -Arizona
Ref #0528


Are you an extrovert with a lot of charisma and a high level of leadership? Do you have 5-10+ years' experience in consumer magazine publishing, including lifestyle and leisure pubs? Superb content-editing and people management skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow into a VP/Creative Director role? Read on…
Arizona custom media publishing and marketing communications firm seeks Managing Editor/Executive Editor to oversee consumer publications. Candidate will be groomed for VP/Creative Director duties so current VP/CD can focus on bigger projects. High-performance organization has won numerous workplace excellence awards. Some relocation support provided.
Interview process will occur in stages, including phone screen, writing test and personality profile before in-person interview. Final step will include brief presentation. Candidates will need stamina!
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or communications. 5-10+ years' related consumer magazine experience; client service experience preferred. Candidates must have clear leadership qualities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent content-editing skills and knowledge of AP style. Experience effectively managing at least two staff and working with freelancers; experience assigning articles. Must have editorial experience in consumer publications and understand magazine architecture. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and InDesign software. Candidates should be excellence-oriented and thrive under pressure of deadlines, as well as able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to read copy on paper or computer screen, communicate verbally, and move about corporate campus independently. Must be willing and able to travel and work extended hours during deadline periods.
Responsibilities:
Lead editorial direction of multiple single-sponsor magazines, including developing editorial calendars and production schedules, assigning and editing features and working with account team and client. Magazines are consumer focused, in categories such as hospitality, lifestyle and leisure. Manage syndicated versions, including managing flow of materials through production process and editing client copy. Ensure publications meet strategic goals.
Write copy for various publications as required; proof other editors' copy as needed. Assist on prototypes and new business initiatives when required. Manage and grow careers of four direct reports. Educate junior staff.
Assume high level of leadership within company, including relieving VP/CD of some management and hands-on tasks.
Please forward your resume as a .doc file, a writing sample, and a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call.
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Marketing Communications/Publishing
Managing Editor-Healthcare-Arizona

Ref #0527

Are you an extrovert with a lot of charisma and a high level of leadership? Do you have 5+ years' experience in magazine publishing? Superb content-editing and people management skills? Healthcare communications experience? Read on…
Arizona custom media publishing and marketing communications firm seeks Managing Editor to oversee healthcare publications. High-performance organization has won numerous workplace excellence awards. Some relocation support provided. Non smoking environment.
Interview process will occur in stages, including phone screen, writing test and personality profile before in-person interview. Final step will include brief presentation. Candidates will need stamina!
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or communications. 5+ years' related magazine experience; client service experience preferred. Candidates must have clear leadership qualities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent content-editing skills and knowledge of AP style. Experience effectively managing at least two staff and working with freelancers; experience assigning articles. Must understand magazine architecture, have editorial experience and experience in healthcare communications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and InDesign software. Candidates should be excellence-oriented and thrive under pressure of deadlines, as well as able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to read copy on paper or computer screen, communicate verbally, and move about corporate campus independently. Must be willing and able to travel and work extended hours during deadline periods.
Responsibilities:
Lead editorial direction of multiple healthcare-focused single-sponsor magazines, including developing editorial calendars and production schedules, assigning and editing features and working with account team and client. Healthcare publications are the flagship product. Manage syndicated versions, including managing flow of materials through production process and editing client copy. Ensure publications meet strategic goals.
Write copy for various publications as required; proof other editors' copy as needed. Assist on prototypes and new business initiatives when required. Manage and grow careers of 3-4 direct reports. Educate junior staff.
Please forward your resume as a .doc file, a writing sample, and a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call.--
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Senior Employee Communications Specialist (i.e. Internal Communications Consultant, Internal Communications Project Manager, Employee/Internal Communications Professional)
If you have a background managing internal communications projects in a corporate or public relations/advertising firm, I would like to review your resume in Word format for this role as well as other communication positions in the future. Reply via email to: lnesslar@htassociates.com.

This role is grounded in Human Resources but is part of a key communications team that reports up into the Director of Corporate Communications for a leader in the wireless location-based services industry, the hottest and fastest growing industry in the world.

Position: Sr. Employee Communications Specialist - 7336
Date:November 21, 2007
Location:Chicago (Loop), Illinois

Responsibilities/Requirements:
Position Summary: Provides day-to-day tactical support for the Company’s worldwide employee communications program, as well as HR projects and initiatives, as needed.
* Deliver strong writing support on daily deadline for a variety of internal communication tools.
* Oversee construction of the monthly online newsletter and provide as-needed support for the President’s intranet web page.
* Gather and research information for stories, e-mail announcements, speeches, executive communications and other communiqués, as necessary.
* Help coordinating employee town hall meetings, president roundtables and other employee meetings, as necessary.

Skills:
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts
* 5 - 7 years equivalent of broad-based corporate communications experience
* Demonstrated experience developing story ideas, scheduling and conducting interviews with senior executives, obtaining and incorporating input and approval, and producing final copy on deadline
* Newspaper journalism, corporate newsletter experience, or corporate communications account work in a PR agency a BIG plus
* Demonstrated writing experience in numerous communication formats and styles for a variety of business needs
* Employee communications experience specifically supporting internal publications a MUST
* Knowledge of web publishing and related software to help support ongoing maintenance of two Intranet web sites
* Solid working knowledge of MS office applications
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Marketing-Business to Business
Marketing Manager-Industrial Products-Segment Marketing
Ref # 0219

Are you a strong B2B marketer with keen understanding of marketing processes
from start to finish? Like to run a product line of business? Good at
working with a diverse and talented group of marketing pros? Thrive in an
environment in which the client is re-inventing its business model?
Experienced in marketing to Mining, Education, Healthcare, Trucking or
Automotive segments? Other segments? Enjoy hard work that is recognized
from within the company? Want opportunities for advancement? Can you work in
the Chicago suburbs? 20-25% travel. Read on for more details.

Chicago area private label industrial products distributor ($500-550
million) seeks Segment Marketing Manager for growing department, to focus on
industry verticals, which may include mining, education, healthcare,
trucking and automotive. Company sells and markets products internationally
and is named as one of the 350 Best Companies to Sell For2 by Selling Power
magazine. Company is expanding and needs experienced marketing talent to
help it move into a customer-focused, marketing-driven environment. Must be
assertive, forward thinking, results-driven and eager to take on
responsibility. Hands-on position. Looking for 3change agents2 to help shift
company from sales driven model to customer focused, utilizing multi-channel
marketing outlets. Excellent opportunity for upward mobility. Report to VP
of Marketing or CMO. 20-25% travel.

BACKGROUND:
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) MBA preferred. Ten+ years of experience in
marketing. Knowledge of the maintenance hardware products and distribution
industry helpful.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, and technical procedures. Also, to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and general public.
Background with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
inference. Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios,
and proportions to practical situations. Basic understanding of financial
analysis essential (ROI, ROS, NPV).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify, develop, and implement organization's marketing strategies and
campaigns. Perform the following duties personally or through subordinate
supervisors.
Develop and implement marketing strategies to meet corporate objectives in
assigned industry vertical.
Breakout of time:
50-60% Develop and modify program, manage participants and channels.
15-20% Campaign tracking and measurement.
20% Analytics, market and field research.

Develop and manage channel and segment partners, promotions, programs, and
account activities.

Plan, organize, and coordinate assigned programs to ensure accomplishment of
financial/budgetary goals and optimum allocation of resources. Forecast and
formulate market development budgets. Manage resources to execute assigned
programs. P&L responsibility associated with assigned marketing programs.
Analyze sales reports and market trends, and identify segment and account
targets.
Coordinate details of program within organization with wide range of
functions and individuals; manage sales, marketing, operations and product
issues related to programs and segment strategies. Act as liaison between
executive management and sales organization to ensure corporate marketing
plans and sales activities coincide.
Work with inside or outside agencies to develop promotions and promotional
materials to increase sell through and return on investment.
Coordinate product introduction and market development with marketing and
sales organizations to ensure maximum penetration of market segment.
Track effectiveness of marketing programs, and recommend pricing,
promotions, and programs to meet sell-through and return-on-investment
goals.
Provide continuing segment, product, or program surveillance and management
to obtain financial objectives.

Working relationships:
Prepare and present ongoing reports to executive management.
Internal: Sales management, engineering, product education, research &
development, information systems, merchandising and graphic arts
External: Regional managers, sales agents, and vendors

Please forward your resume as a .doc with detailed cover letter including
salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to
lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow
up. Follow up phone calls are appreciated.
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Advertising
Traffic Coordinator/Utility Player

Job #0509

Are you ready to begin your career in advertising? Are you good at
organizing people and things, and managing projects? Do you enjoy writing
and have strong skills in this area? Do you have experience doing research?
Would you like to work in a fast paced, client-driven agency with a casual
environment?

If so, you may be a fit for a Traffic Coordinator/Utility Player opening
with a Chicago ad agency. Agency has clients in retail, financial services,
business to business, the arts, non-profit and others. It produces work for
its clients in all media, including print, collateral, radio, web, etc.
Located in downtown Chicago, agency needs a Traffic Coordinator/Utility
Player to help organize projects internally, as well as handle some writing
and research assignments.

The Traffic Coordinator will work under the direction of the Operations
Manager to develop a system for tracking internal projects, then implement
the traffic system and manage status of projects. Coordinator will write
short articles for agency newsletter, survey questions for clients, scripts
for radio, and other assignments as needed. Coordinator will also research
clients1 competitive landscape and manage other projects as assigned by
Operations Manager. Some design experience useful but not necessary.
Initially, 40% of time will be spent creating and implementing traffic
process, 30% of time on writing assignments, and 30% of time on project
management.

In this team environment, be ready to pitch in and help others when
necessary. Casual office, but deadline driven. Typical hours and good
benefits.

To apply, please write a sample press release announcing yourself as the
newest employee of this agency. Please also forward your resume as a .doc,
with a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the
specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up.
We appreciate your follow up call.
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Advertising
Production Artist/Web development

Job #0508

Are you ready to begin your career in advertising? Are you a guru with Html
and Flash? Experienced with Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark and
InDesign? Familiar with the preproduction process, including bleeds, color,
and preparing files for production? Would you like to work in a fast paced,
client-driven agency with a casual environment?

If so, you may be a fit for a Production Artist/Web Development opening with
a Chicago ad agency. Agency has clients in retail, financial services,
business to business, the arts, non-profit and others. It produces work for
its clients in all media, including print, collateral, radio, web, etc.
Located in downtown Chicago, agency needs a Production Artist/Web Developer
to help it offer additional high-quality services to its clients.

The Production Artist/Web Developer will be part of the creative team and
report to the Senior Creative Director. 50% of time on production; 30%
html, Flash and other web development, 20% updating existing files and other
creative tasks. Work on all clients, especially any rebranding efforts.
Coordinate with other creatives to ensure design consistency across media.
In this team environment, be ready to pitch in and help others when
necessary.

Casual office environment, but deadline driven. Typical hours and good
benefits.

To apply, please forward a graphic file and the accompanying html code.
Please also forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including
salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to
lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your
follow up call.
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Healthcare Marketing-Interactive
Global Director, Interactive Communications

#0507
Are you a change agent in interactive communications? Have you led efforts to re-align web based communications for major corporations? Can you work cooperatively with IT departments and be the voice for online communications? Can you straddle technology and communications? Do you create alignment within departments? Do you have a solid track record of successes in online media?
Are you both strategic and tactical? Do you like to see the impact of your vision and work? Want to work for a global leader in the medical device business? Want to be on the leadership team in marcom department? Like to live in a smaller community with hi quality of life and low cost of living? Potential to work 20% of time in virtual/home environment. Full re-location package. Intrigued? If so, keep reading!
Medical device manufacturer in NE IN. seeks Director of Interactive Communications to manage and maintain online content, functionality, design and application development for the company’s corporate, brand and initiative-driven websites, audience portals, and administrate web servers. Reports to VP of Global Marketing Communications. Company is moving from physician marketing to direct-to-consumer marketing; interactive area will be largest within the marcom group within 5 years. Online communications will be targeted to 300+million patients.
Candidate and function will create new ways to communicate with patients and use the best of the web. 2006 sales: $3.5 billion worldwide. Firm markets 100,000+ products in over 100 countries and has #1 market share in several categories. Great opportunity for candidate looking for innovative, growing market. Located in affluent community in northeast Indiana, one of the Top 100 Small Towns in America. Commutable to Fort Wayne with low cost of living, and great outdoor recreation. Award winning work. Client needs to hire asap.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree, preferably in communications, public relations, marketing or closely related field; MBA preferred. Ideal candidate is strategically inclined and understands both IT and communications equally well.
5+ years’ experience in a webmaster role, directing a creative team, on the corporate or agency side. Overall, must have 10 years of experience, including supervisory. Must have experience creating coordinated campaigns that utilize a wide variety of mediums (print, video, interactive, PR, trade shows) to reach multiple stakeholders, with strong results. Advanced knowledge of graphic design, print, media production and marketing principles. Proficient in Mac/PC graphic applications (DTP, Photoshop, Illustrator) and MS office suite, including web development tools in a Microsoft environment. Portfolio required. Must be capable of providing creative oversight and direction to website functionality, design and ongoing enhancement to optimize web traffic and message delivery.
Excellent oral and written communications. Innovative, strategic thinker with a clear understanding of branding, marketing, and business strategies. Market and customer focused. Strong analytic, creative thinking, and project management skills.
Responsibilities:
Deliver interactive communications services to meet online needs of internal and external customers. Company maintains 38 corporate websites and 400 for its approved physicians. 80% of time dedicated to creating external promotions and campaigns for external websites and to promoting company’s brand. Direct the development and execution of comprehensive interactive communication plans and budgets to help achieve brand goals. Maintain web pages for approved physicians. Oversee processes and procedures in Interactive Communications department. Manage projects so that they meet financial and timeline goals. Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity. Supervise, mentor and evaluate 4 staff in both local and off-site offices. 5-10% travel.
Please forward your resume as a .doc and website samples with cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up.
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Healthcare Consumer Marketing Communications
Director, Global Marcom

Ref # 0506
Do you have CPG and national advertising experience from either the client or the agency side? Have you directed product publicity to consumers or patients? Do you have a combo of the following: consumer advertising, public relations, grass-roots marketing? Are you a marketer of consumer products or health care services? Have you developed targeted campaigns to target potential users of bariatric, cosmetic, Lasik or elective surgery? US and/or global experience? Are you a guru in creating consumer integrated marcom, branding and advertising campaigns? Have you worked for major CPG companies and want to take your depth of experience to an eager new employer? Are you experienced in marcom, marketing services or strategic communications? Have you supervised people, projects and budgets? If so, you could be an excellent candidate for a major leadership position for a growing medical device company in NE IN!
Healthcare product manufacturer in NE IN. seeks Director of Global Consumer Marketing Communications to drive strategic communications planning and oversee implementation of communications campaigns in the U.S and eventually worldwide. Candidate will provide leadership for message strategy, message development and branding. Company is expanding its marketing to include both direct-to-consumer and physician marketing.
Client needs an experienced pro who can ask the right questions from the beginning and develop programs accordingly. 2006 sales: $3.5 billion worldwide. Firm markets 100,000+ products in 100+ countries and has #1 market share in several categories. Great opportunity for candidate looking for innovative, growing market. Located in affluent community in northeast Indiana, one of the Top 100 Small Towns in America. Commutable to Fort Wayne with low cost of living, and great outdoor recreation. Client needs to hire ASAP. Award winning work. Full relocation including possible virtual/home work arrangement.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree, preferably in consumer communications, public relations, marketing or closely related field; MBA preferred. Minimum 8-10-12 years of experience on the corporate or agency side. Need consumer marketing/marcom experience, healthcare work ideal. Must have experience creating coordinated campaigns that utilize a wide variety of media (print, video, interactive, PR, trade shows) to reach multiple stakeholders, with strong results. Excellent oral and written communications a must, PR skills should be especially strong. Experience in a leadership role directing the work of creative teams. Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities:
Overall, develop annual consumer marketing plan and marcom initiatives including advertising, PR, web, media, branding, promotion, education, value-added professional services, event marketing and trade shows. Create market/customer segmentation to define strategy, ensure appropriate targeting and optimize positioning efforts. Monitor financial, technological and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity. Work with distributors to train, educate and create local communications and marketing.
Current responsibilities: 33% of time: oversee implementation of first half of marketing plan for 2008 for direct to patient program; 33% major PR initiative for new product launch, expand advertising and coop campaign; 33% grass roots work with distributors.
Drive development of effective, innovative and creative advertising, product publicity, sponsorship efforts and endorsement campaigns. Provide both creative and strategic direction and evaluate campaigns in a changing market. Write/edit news releases, articles. Provide media coaching to physicians. Assist in identification, development and retention of agencies and other outside vendors.
Set goals and prioritize an array of projects to completion on-schedule and on-budget and in the face of obstacles, achieving the target measurements/ROI. Motivates, influences, and leads internal and external teams to achieve common goals and objectives. Anticipates, identifies, and resolves potential constraints. Meet marketing and financial goals.
Manage Consumer Marketing Communications department. Mentor and evaluate two full time and 8 part-time staff. Manage consumer call center (to be established) and budget of $8 million. Direct media buying strategy.
Act as consultant with different internal departments on developing consumer marketing strategies.
5-25% travel.Please forward your resume as a .doc and writing/marketing sample with cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. Resumes with cover letters and salary information must be submitted.
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Healthcare Marketing Consulting
Associate Consultant‹Full Time

Ref. #0504

Are you an alum or soon-to-be graduate in social sciences, business, life
sciences or journalism? Are you interested in marketing? Would you like to
learn how companies conduct market research? Do you want to get into a
dynamic and growing industry? Are you looking for a job with real
responsibility and growth potential where you can make a difference?

If so, a boutique market research firm has an opening that might be of
interest. This firm in the northwest Chicago suburbs seeks an Associate
Consultant‹Full Time to play a key role in analyzing data and delivering
superior project results. The firm consults with many of the world1s
leading pharmaceutical companies to help them better reach their customers,
and is positioned for growth. Good benefits, including eventual ability to
work from home two days per week.

The Associate Consultant will analyze qualitative research data; write,
prepare and deliver client presentations; develop research survey documents;
interview medical professionals (physicians, pharmacists, nurses,
administrators) from our network; and assist senior staff on additional
projects.

If you have the following credentials and would enjoy a high visibility role
with an organization that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, work/life
balance, extraordinary commitment to clients1 success, and a respectful,
enriching work environment, we would like to hear from you.
- Graduate or undergraduate degree in social sciences, business, life
sciences or journalism, combined with a record of high academic achievement
- Up to three years1 experience in business or academia related
to research, including surveying, analytics, market intelligence, etc. Will
consider recent grads.
- Superior oral and written communications
- Expertise with Microsoft Office (familiarity with Microsoft
Access and SQL preferred)
- Proven organizational and/or project management capabilities

Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary
information, and state how you fit the specs. Send a writing sample
illustrating your research and analysis skills as well. Send materials to
lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. Resumes without cover
letters and salary information will receive little attention.
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Project Management- Marketing Consulting
Project Coordinator-Market Research

Ref. #0505

Boutique market research firm in the northwest Chicago suburbs seeks a
Project Coordinator to help deliver superior results to their clients. Firm
consults with many of the world1s leading pharmaceutical companies to help
them better reach their customers. Firm, established in 1996, is positioned
for another period of growth.

The Project Coordinator will handle a variety of administrative tasks and
will be relied upon as a valuable member of the team. Duties include
optimizing use of database and project management software; scheduling and
preparing project participants; reserving off-site space as required;
communicating with participants and sending honorarium payments; maintaining
project databases; and communicating with teammates about project status.

If you have the following credentials and would enjoy a high visibility role
with an organization that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, work/life
balance, extraordinary commitment to clients1 success, and a respectful,
enriching work environment, we would like to hear from you.
- Bachelor1s degree
- Up to three years1 experience managing or organizing
multi-faceted projects
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Expertise with Microsoft Office
- Proven expertise with database or project management software
(Time Matters/Budget Matters experience is a plus)
- Strong organizational skills
- Certified Project Manager preferred but not required

Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary
information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to
lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. Only qualified
applicants will be contacted.
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Medical Writer-Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Medical Writer/Account Manager

Ref # 0503
Chicago pharma communications agency client is a marketing communications company that provides strategic counsel, publication planning and continuing
medical education (CME) services to clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnologies industries.
Client seeks experienced scientific writer/editors.
Respiratory experience is a plus. Occasional domestic and international travel. Excellent opportunity for professional development in fast-paced and
intellectually challenging environment. Reports to president. Strong collegial community support.
Background:
Candidate must possess advanced biomedical science degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD). Will consider candidate at one of three possible levels: recent PhD grad, some lab experience, or experienced writer of CME content,
agency (or similar) experience. 0-5 years of med writing experience.
Candidate to provide both account management and writing expertise on client’s behalf. Mostly writing.
Must have strong client service orientation and
ability to work in team based, deadline oriented
environment. Must have strong background in the
science of medicine and health sciences. CME
experience a plus.
Essential Skills:
strong oral and written communications
critical thinking and problem solving
willingness to take initiative
ability to work independently and as part of a team
attention to detail
planning and organizational skills
ability to manage time effectively
capacity to cultivate strong relationships (with
coworkers, clients)
proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet
software (e.g., Word, Excel)
Desirable Attributes:
Conversational knowledge of a foreign language
Proficiency with graphics, presentation and/or
database software (e.g., PhotoShop, Quark, PowerPoint,
Access)
Essential Functions:
Account staff is key agency-client intermediary, with
general responsibility to implement publications
programs. Account staff maintains frequent (e.g.,
daily) contact with client and with agency’s senior
staff to report progress, anticipate issues, recognize
opportunities and closely monitor costs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct research and analyses (e.g., literature
searches, database searches, FoI requests, etc.)
Develop publications programs based on the clinical
trial data and marketing goals of client
Prepare written and/or audiovisual materials in
support of publications programs (e.g., original
research manuscripts, review articles, slide
presentations, research posters)
Monitor medical/scientific literature relevant to accounts
Anticipate and address issues that may negatively affect clients’ abilities to achieve objectives
Recognize and capitalize on unexpected opportunities to further clients’ objectives
Prepare client activity reports and invoices
Support staff helps with research, client coordination, grids, etc.
Please send resume as a .doc, three writing samples (manuscript, poster kit and slide decks preferred) with cover letter outlining your relevant experience for this position to lynn@lhazan.com and call
312-863-5401 to follow up.
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Medical Professional Assn-Membership
Member Outreach Representative

Ref #0519

Do you love politics? Consider yourself a policy wonk? Are you a superb communicator with great stand up and presentation skills? Like to travel and meet with physicians? Do you want to participate in the national political debate on health care issues? This Chicago based job provides wonderful opportunities to have an impact. Extensive training and mentoring provided. Interest in health care is important, prior experience in health care is a nice to have, but not necessary.
Superb benefits, including leased company provided car (all expenses paid), 100% job related tuition reimbursement. Excellent career path in a growing and well recognized department.
Background:
B.A. or B.S. degree, or equivalent, necessary. Must possess strong professional demeanor and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidate must have unique combination of talent… be respectful yet also assertive. One to two years' experience in governmental relations, association organization or communication/public relations desirable. Candidates with experience in client relations, customer service or business development are also encouraged to apply. Interest in politics is an asset. Must be able to travel extensively throughout Illinois, often outside of core business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
Work within Membership/Marketing department and report to Director of Outreach and VP, Planning & Marketing. Five person department is energetic, fun and friendly; well respected within association.
Promote, retain and recruit physicians for medical society through aggressive and proactive grassroots activity throughout Illinois. 33-40% travel and presentations (comprising 33% travel, including evenings and weekends, usually 1-2 days at a time). Organization currently has 13,000 members out of potential target of 26,000. Meet with physician groups and present latest association updates on topics including: health care coverage, reimbursements, liability, and any hot topics that impact on physicians. Candidate will represent views of society, physicians and association's positions on issues.
Provide focused grassroots marketing related communications and follow-ups through ongoing liaison with officers and trustees, county medical society officers and executives, specialty societies and groups, hospital/clinic medical staff meetings, group administrators, practice managers, and local physicians.
Prep for meetings, research and update on issues (10-15%)
Strategy and planning in the office, including new member recruitment (20-25%)
Aggressive follow-up on direct recruitment and retention activities, as referred from fellow staff, officers, and outreach events (10-20%)
Other projects and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
Work internally with all divisions of organization; externally with Illinois physicians, society officers and trustees, county medical society executives, group and hospital administrators, specialty societies and groups, legislators, community and business leaders.
Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call. Immediate hire.
Marketing Communications
Marketing Communications Manager-Interior Design

Ref # 0521
Do you have a flair for marketing architecture and design? Enjoy working with high-end products? Are you a marcom guru with extensive experience building brand awareness that yields results? Strong media contacts with the shelter press? Chicago area company with two high-end showrooms seeks passionate Marcom Manager to help promote new venture including new product line and support existing businesses. Local candidates only.
Job Summary : Manage brand strategy and implement executive vision both short and long-term. Conceptualize and implement market strategy and achieve marketing targets… including business and market development; market research and planning; strategic direction for promotion and advertising, coordination with sales. Report to: President and VP of Sales & Marketing
Background: B.A. in marketing, communications, or related field. 3-5 or 5-7+ years' experience in marketing, marcom in interior design, fashion, fine furnishings, home products, architecture/design. Excellent oral/written communications skills required. Candidate must exhibit strong work ethic, as everyday represents a new challenge. Must be tenacious, savvy, and committed to expanding business. Passionate, not a clock-watcher. Saturdays and weekends required as needed. Must have access to car and be able to work in suburban and city locations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Exhibit the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, creativity, commitment, and accountability.
· Proven leadership experience.
· Familiar with variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
· Experience in overseeing design and production of print materials.
· Resource management – ability to negotiate.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently to handle complex projects, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Solid organizational skills, follow up, and high attention to details in an ever- changing environment.
· Ability to handle sensitive matters and exercise excellent judgment.
· Proficient use of the Internet as a research tool and Microsoft Office to include Power Point, Word and Outlook.
Responsibilities: Branding/create programs to influence sales. Provide support toward marketing strategy. Develop annual marketing plan, tactics and resources necessary to achieve system and goals. Strategic and hands on. Provide leadership/support with design, development, and implementation of marketing products, promotional materials, public relations and websites. Track, measure, analyze company performance while staying abreast of market trends to help the company adapt.
* Work with PR firm to maximize brand awareness and reinforce the brand.
* Provide leadership and/or support design, development, and implementation of marketing products, promotional materials and websites.
* Work with creative and production agencies.
* Oversee and support market/competitor analysis.
* Establish and manage budget.
* Provide input and support to company's leadership to develop joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements.
* Prepare presentations to explain company's current and future strategies.
* Buy local and/or national ad media, yellow pages, etc.
* Network with local and/or national media through events, lunches, etc.
* Manage special requests from media and editors for products, photo shoots, special segments, etc.
* Manage vendor co-op revenue programs to ensure compliance and receivables.
* Manage vendor spiff programs for employees.
* Recommend and coordinate in store events, cooking demos, etc.
* Develop and track customer loyalty program.
* Maintain and update mailing database.
* Attend all sales / staff meetings
* Devote number of hours necessary to complete the respective tasks.

Please forward your resume as a .doc, with a cover letter including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Also forward writing samples. Send materials to lynn@lhazan.com and call 312-863-5401 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call. Immediate hire.
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