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Listings Sun Microsystems
Contractor Marketing Position
Posted 07/04

Full-time, 4-month contractor marketing position with Government
Division of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Responsible for identification,
creation, implementation and measurement of marketing programs
(seminars, tradeshows, etc.) to assist sales team of ~75 exceed sales
target of ;$.5B. Must have excellent verbal and written communications
skills, and experience in marketing program development. Compensation
commensurate with experience. Postion to start as early at Aug. 3.

Contact: Kristin Oelke, Sun Microsystems, 703/204-4807

Profiles (Recruiter)
Director of Marketing Communications
Posted 07/04

The candidate selected for this role will be responsible for developing promotional communications strategies specific to a particular brand and business unit within the corporation.

Candidates should be:

* Well-versed in the total development of TV, print, radio, point of purchase for retail stores, signage and outdoor media;
* Able to create communications to support national and local promotional events;
* Skilled at developing qualitative and quantitative research to test and track communications/creative efforts;
* Great about at making sure the communications/message is received by the audience on time, target and budget.

In short, the candidate should have skills, traits and abilities very much like that of a super-senior account manager or client services director AND the savvy of a broadcast/print media producer.

Other equally key requirements include:

* Must have a BA in Business/Marketing (advanced degree/MBA Preferred); advertising, media experience.
* Strong presentation skills; impeccable written and verbal communication skills are a must.
* About 10 years or so in the communications biz namely research, large-scale production of TV, print radio, and outdoor creative.
* Able to manage/work within multi-million dollar budgets.
* Comfortable managing internal staff as well as serving as liaison between the company and any agencies of record.
* While not an absolute must, those with a flair for athletics/sports marketing and/or promotions will jump to the front of the line.

Those interested should contact Jennifer Marshall at 202-363-4100 or via email at

Wilson Research Strategies
Political Research Analyst
Posted 8/04

Full time employee with excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience needed to handle political/public affairs surveys in a full service market research firm. Clients include many DC-based conservative organizations and Republican political candidates. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: drafting political surveys (benchmarks, brushfires, etc.), incorporating message testing, obtaining voter files from various states/districts/precincts, setting respondent stratifications for call houses based on voter profiles in area surveyed, coordinating field work with call center to collect data, including toplines and crosstabs, and writing political analyses and various strategy memos when the data returns. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel a must. Proficiency in SPSS, Answer Tree and WinCross an added benefit. Send resumes to .

Profiles (Recruiter)
Upper-level Marketing Management Positions
Posted 8/04

A large, client-side communications company is seeking two (2) Senior Level Directors of Marketing to manage separate business lines. Each director will work in tandem with their senior sales counterparts to grow market share specific to their business lines Other responsibilities include:

Directly manage and lead team of 2-4 senior marketing managers
Develop segment strategy, but also more tactical 4-P marketing plans followed by crisp execution
Work with products and partners to communicate market requirements, agree on product concepts and business goals to deliver relevant solutions/bundles
Launch solutions and products to channels or markets
Develop high-impact sales and marketing programs, packages, pricing, promotions, etc. to achieve sales, revenue, margin, and other determined goals
Identify, obtain and manage relevant associations and affinity groups that company can leverage to build more market share in each business unit.

Key existing relationships in each of the business unit?s industries helpful. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to be customer advocate within the company and a company advocate externally. Additional detail/information available ? Please inquire!!!

Base salary range: $120,000 (flex depending on experience, etc); Very generous bonus plans; stock options; benefits package. 15+ years of experience in marketing; some direct sales experience desirable.

This search is somewhat time sensitive, so if interested please promptly email Jennifer Marshall at . Please include bio/cover letter, resume and salary requirements.

Full-time Account Executive
Well-Established Full Service Marketing Firm - Northern Virginia
Posted 8/04

Well-established Marketing, Advertising and Graphic Design firm in D.C. Metropolitan area (Northern Virginia) seeks Account Executive with experience handling marketing strategy, media contracts and placement, and advertising campaigns for largely B2B client base. Candidate will possess strong skills in client relationship management, interpersonal communication (written and oral), have a unique passion for marketing, and a razor sharp wit. Job includes managing multiple projects and cultivating relationships among current client base, increasing job numbers with current clients, and new client development (incentive driven). (Note: preference will be given to those having experience with commercial real estate clients and an appreciation for the art of the pun.) Knowledge of Macintosh environment encouraged but will train if necessary. Please send resume and a brief cover letter including salary requirements to:

Lumenos
Senior Marketing Manager
Posted 8/04

Lumenos, based in Alexandria, VA, is an award-winning, industry leader in the field of consumer-driven health care. The Company's mission is to engage consumers in their health care by giving them control of routine health decisions and dollars and the tools to make wise and informed decisions about their care through its HRA and HSA product offerings.

Lumenos is searching for a Senior Marketing Manager who will be based at the corporate office in the Washington DC area, and will work in a highly collaborative team environment, to advance Lumenos' branding and marketing plan. Key responsibilities include:
?Write and implement marketing plans
?Perform marketing/competitive analysis
?Develop and implement value added programs
?Work with cross functional teams
?Interface and present to clients during open enrollment
?Meet stringent deadlines
?Manage client marketing plans
?Present Lumenos at tradeshows or other venues

Successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
?3-5 years of marketing experience within a traditional marketing department for a mid-sized organization
?Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
?Knowledge of and experience with branding concepts
?Experience in market analysis and marketing investment measurements
?Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
?Knowledge of and experience with MS Project
?Proven project management skills
?Strong written and oral communication skills
?Ability and experience in editing and proofreading
?Ability to succeed in fast-paced, changing environment
?Exceptional organizational skills
?Ability to work with minimal supervision
?Strong teamwork ethic
?Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Interested candidates should submit their credentials in confidence to Kerri Hoffman at khoffman@mercermorgan.com or call 800-383-4542. For more information on Lumenos, please visit www.lumenos.com.

Washington Legal Foundation
Full time assistant
Posted 9/04

A full-time position is available in Washington Legal Foundation's Public Affairs Division. To assist with the development and implementation of donor marketing and advertising/public education campaigns. Analyze donor input, together with research, to help produce full communications plans. Serve as liaison between foundation and donors. Keep donors apprised of all relevant foundation activities, initiatives, and public education campaigns. Maintain donor database in Raiser's Edge. Research potential donors. Prepare gift acknowledgement letters to donors. Assist with fundraising proposals and letters to donors and prospects. Provide daily assistance to chairman and head of department. Proficiency in Word and Word Perfect, as well as strong creative, strategic planning, analytical, and writing skills a must. Send cover and resume to: Constance C. Larcher, President & Executive Director via email to clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371

Hinge, Inc.
Graphic Designer
Posted 9/04

Are you passionate about identity design? Do you love the creative freedom and camaraderie of a small studio environment? Do you hate Comic Sans?

Hinge, a growing brand identity firm in Reston, is looking for an outstanding designer with 3-5 years of experience to join its fun and talented team. Ideal candidate will have the usual computer skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), enjoys interacting with clients, can write clearly, and is able to manage multiple projects at once. Web skills are a definite plus. A sense of humor, enthusiasm and presentation skills are required.

Submit resume with salary requirements, 3 samples (PDF or web link) and a clever cover letter to jobs@studiohinge.com (no faxes or phone calls, please).

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
Director of Membership
9/04

Responsibilities:
Membership
?Research and develop prospects, generate leads and recruit new Chamber members.
?Manage all retention efforts.
?Manage annual Membership Drives.
?Manage all Membership Committees.
?Manage all membership paperwork and reports.

Advertising & Sponsorship
?Solicit and secure sponsors for select Chamber programs and events.
?Manage all outside membership sales representatives.
?Assist in the development and maintenance of membership brochures, ads, fliers, membership portion of web site and articles.

Volunteers and Committees
?Liaison with members of the Board of Directors.
?Recruit volunteers from Chamber membership for select committees.

Special Events & Programs
?Manage Leadshare groups, and New Member Orientation and assist with Network Night and AM Business Connections Programs as they pertain to sponsorship, membership retention and recruitment.
?Assist with select Chamber events and programs as needed.

Send Resumes to:

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce & Incubator Program
1763 Fountain Drive
Reston, Virginia 20190
Fax 703.707.9049
www.restonchamber.org

Profiles (Recruiter)
Vice President of Marketing
9/04

Chief marketing executive needed looking for a new opportunity in a fun, fast-paced, high-tech environment. Top salary for top person.

JOB DESCRIPTION: - this exciting position is for an experienced, hard-working, entrepreneurial-minded, well-connected marketing professional. The position involves development and implementation of a comprehensive targeted and tactical marketing plan; as well as the initiation of creative and low-cost marketing efforts.

This position will entail marketing our programs direct to businesses and consumers; Candidate will generally be responsible for all aspects of tactical marketing plan development, implementation, management, analysis, tracking, metric achievement and continuous improvement; and co-responsible with CEO for development of overall marketing and brand strategy

Marketing program implementation will include such activities as private events, marketing partnerships, direct mail, newsletters, lead qualification systems, tradeshows, collateral and material development, messaging and copy writing, and cohesive image presentation. This will be a demanding, challenging, but very interesting and fun job with an ample opportunity to showcase creative ideas and implement large and meaningful marketing efforts.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

? Positive, friendly, and upbeat attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills
? Enthusiasm, energy, courtesy, impeccable attention to detail, and unequivocal ability to meet deadlines a must.
? Between five and fifteen years experience as a marketing professional.
? Very PC proficient/Internet savvy, with particular comfort and experience in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, CRM Databases and web-based Marketing/Sales Management Software such as Siebel, Upshot, or the like.
? Must have ability to interact with high-end clients who are used to top customer service.
? Excellent business and creative writing skills
? Excellent oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
? Absolutely excellent creative and problem-solving skills
? Excellent analytical, organizational, and implementation skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage multiple projects/subordinates and prioritize all of the above.

International background and ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable. Experience in the event, travel, or luxury consumer goods and services background a big plus, as is ability to adjusting personal schedule at times. Significant experience in a senior marketing position in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment also a plus.

If this sounds like you, send your resume and cover letter IMMEDIATELY to: Jennifer Marshall (jennifer@careerprofiles.com)

Behavioral Health Services Company
Vice President of Marketing
10/04

Background Information:
This high growth private company was founded in 1981, and its primary business has been the management of behavioral health services. It provides mental health services to inmates in prisons and jails, including professional staff (psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.) They are the national leader in the industry.

They have large service contracts through state government agencies. Since they have been in the corrections business, the company has never lost a contract, or lost money on one. They have around $70 million in revenue.

The President and COO are very active in all facets of sales and marketing, leading to a situation where the company?s growth has stretched them too thin. A head of marketing is needed to compliment their sales person.

Responsibilities:
The Chief Marketing Officer will be responsible for their RFP responses, managing market and lead development, and leading strategic initiatives in marketing/sales.

Candidate Specifications:
? Working in a high-growth service business
? Knowledge and experience in marketing $1,000,000+ service contracts to government agencies
? Direct experience in responding to government RFP?s
? Demonstrated ability for producing and editing proposals
? Business development savvy

Send resumes to: kchace@loganchace.com

Centrac
2 Positions
10/04

Marketing Research Project Director / Analyst - Full time

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include coordinating activities to initiate and complete marketing research projects such as project management, questionnaire development, supervision of coding and editing, data analysis, graphic presentations, and report preparation and production. May also involve assistance with bidding and proposal development. Opportunity to advance to account development efforts.

Requirements
Previous marketing research experience desirable. Compensation commensurate with experience. Marketing, Social Science, or other quantitative degree also desirable. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with a broad array of data collection and analytical techniques.

Originally part of the Centrac family of marketing research companies, founded in 1971, Centrac DC is one of the country?s Leading Marketing Research Companies. Our national client base includes a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 and other companies. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience. We offer flexible hours ? with no nights or weekends required.

Marketing Research Project Director / Analyst - Part time

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include coordinating activities to initiate and complete marketing research projects such as project management, questionnaire development, supervision of coding and editing, data analysis, graphic presentations, and report preparation and production. May also involve assistance with bidding and proposal development. Opportunity to advance to account development efforts.

Requirements
Previous marketing research experience desirable. Compensation commensurate with experience. Marketing, Social Science, or other quantitative degree also desirable. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with a broad array of data collection and analytical techniques. Part time positions require home computer with Microsoft Office and home fax machine, and a desire to master telecommuting skills in a new millennium "virtual office" environment with little time in Centrac's physical office required.

Originally part of the Centrac family of marketing research companies, founded in 1971, Centrac DC is one of the country?s Leading Marketing Research Companies. Our national client base includes a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 and other companies. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience. We offer flexible hours ? with no nights or weekends required.

Respond to:
e-mail resume to: DC@centracDC.com **Strongly Preferred**
Fax resume to: 301-840-3859

Mail resume to: Elias Pfiler
Centrac DC, LLC
15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850-6227

Please note ? when you name files for e-mail submissions, the filename must include: your name, the date, and the submission type (either ?resume? or ?cover letter?). Files not named in this fashion will not be opened.

Visit our web site at http://www.centracDC.com

Research Analyst
Eureka Facts
10/04

Market research and analysis firm needs Marketing Research Analyst. Come and apply your Quantitative / qualitative research skills where they will make a difference. We are a growing firm committed to creating a new king of research firm. If you have experience in marketing research or the application of data analysis for business decision making then this may be your opportunity. You are our candidate if you have excellent analytical and written, verbal and presentation skills.

Knowledge of at least one of the following: SPSS, Advanced Excel, Access, VB or SQL, data modeling or data mining required.

College degree required and advanced degree is preferred. Survey research experience preferred. Client development experience, Cognos, Mapinfo, or Crystal definite pluses.
Walk to Rockville metro.

Email resume, cover letter & compensation requirements to: Jorge@eurekafacts.com

No calls please. PT/FT. Profiles (Recruiter)
Senior Marketing Analyst
10/04

Baltimore based, privately-owned business with a consistent record of solid growth, is seeking a fulltime Senior Marketing Analyst. Founded in the early 1900?s, this company is currently the leading direct mail marketer supporting non-profit organizations. In this position, you?ll spearhead the execution of the mail strategy for the Holiday Greeting Card Division and implement improvements to the marketing strategy defined by senior management year over year. The main functions of the position are to produce complex data-based reports for analysis by management, coordinate and execute the mail plan; manage key supplier, vendor, and partner relationships; help the Finance department forecast results; execute client growth and testing strategies, and prepare frequent data for reporting purposes ? both ad hoc and regular.

Responsibilities include:
1)Mail campaign execution
Supply management with regular and frequent ad hoc data reports upon request, to help analyze past performance and inform future strategy development.
Communicate and execute mail strategy for each season?s mail plan, based on direction from VP.
Manage work of key strategic partners who are critical to development and execution of mail strategies and tactics.
Develop mail budget.
Work with logistics, planning, and production groups to ensure mail plan needs are understood and met.
Develop understanding of markets, market segment characteristics and trends, market size and customer demographics, psychographics and other relevant data over time.

2) Mail performance tracking and analysis
Project and forecast results, working closely with Finance Dept.
Track, report, and analyze program results and trends across seasons.
Handle periodic and many ad hoc reporting requests and date research projects.
Incorporate performance results into next year?s planning and execution processes.

3) Customer and data analysis
Lead for producing data from new customer and order history database.
Populate, update, and transfer to appropriate parties the core files and tables storing mail plan/projection data each season.
Coordinate the communication and maintenance of mail plan/projection details to appropriate parties each season.
Conduct analysis on external and internal data for product preference and buying patterns ? communicate and incorporate learning into planning processes, as directed.

4) Continuous improvement
Implement refinements to mail plan processes, as directed, to drive new sales and increase retention. Help execute testing strategies.

Qualifications:
Experienced direct mail marketing analyst. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, across divisions and with outside partners and vendors. Demonstrated ability to think analytically and determine effective reporting techniques and presentations. Experience and demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and execute direct mail marketing plans based on strategic decisions made. Solid report preparation and data mining skills. Deep familiarity with direct mail industry practices required. Desire and ability to ?get into the details,? for purposes of helping senior management analyze business improvement opportunities.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in direct mail industry, including detailed, hands-on responsibility for mail planning, execution, forecasting, and business analysis.

Education:
MBA required. Advanced data analysis and reporting skills required. Computer Skills: Excel, word processing, and database software applications required. Marketing/financial database analysis, query logic, and segmentation using SQL, Access, Excel, and C programming language required.

Salary:
$60k range

Qualified candidates please contact Heather Mullally at 410-244-6400 or at heather@careerprofiles.com

Nextel Communications
Specialist Communications
10/04

Job Title: Specialist Communications, II
Department: Operations
Location: RESTON, VA
Job Number: 70004
Job Description/Requirements:

Nextel Communications, a Fortune 200 company based in Reston, VA, is a leading provider of fully integrated, wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed, all-digital, wireless network in the country.

Major Responsibilities: This position is a member of the creative services team supporting Nextel's internal communications programs, both company wide and to specific audiences within the company. Must be creative and detail oriented, with excellent written and oral communications and customer management skills. Must be able to proofread and edit, work well in a fast-paced, team environment. Position requires extensive interaction with internal clients, and incumbent must be able to manage projects end-to-end, including managing multiple deadlines and deliverables concurrently to defined project budgets.

Minimum Qualification: Graphic design and layout experience, ability to provide creative ideas and illustrative abstract concepts, experience with the following software: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Photoshop, IIlustrator, HTML/Web editing, page layout (InDesign, Quark, Pagemaker), and general experience managing outside suppliers and vendors. BA/BS in communications, design or equivalent experience required.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to www.nexteljobs.com

New hires are eligible for benefits, including 401(k) and stock options, on their first day of employment. Nextel is committed to an all-inclusive workforce that is reflective of our community, our markets and our customers. AA EOE m/f/d/v

Booz Allen Hamilton
Writing and Public Relations Assistant
10/04

Job Description Key Role:
Provide writing and media relations support for Worldwide Technology Business. Support the PR team's efforts to raise the profile of Booz Allen by helping to implement a media relations program that supports the firm's strategic campaigns and balances initiating positive publicity with the need to manage press coverage. Create, write, and edit a variety of documents, including management correspondence, advertising copy, news releases, programs, policies, and contract wins. Work with a wide variety of journalists in the US to pitch story ideas, and field and respond to inquiries and questions. Track press results, distribute press coverage, help to prepare internal metrics reports, and work with colleagues in various functions to identify and develop story ideas to pitch in compelling and creative ways to a variety of media. This position will require writing and work samples to be interviewed for this role.

Qualifications Functional/Industry Knowledge:
-1+ years of experience required
-Ability to distill complex ideas into accessible copy required
-Ability to meet deadlines while effectively managing multiple tasks
-Possession of excellent writing and editing skills required
-Possession of excellent oral communication skills
-Possession of excellent client service orientation skills
-Possession of excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills required