Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? Do you appreciate an open-ended compensation structure where you can enjoy the rewards tha

Business Development Manager

Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? Do you appreciate an open-ended compensation structure where you can enjoy the rewards that come from hard work and results?

Jump Career Solutions is a growing modern career solutions company operating in the field of permanent recruiting. We require a highly motivated, sales oriented team player to join our Halifax office in the role of Business Development Manager.

We are looking for a Recruiter/Account Manager who is not averse to working hard, truly enjoys developing new business, and has a genuine desire to be EXTREMELY successful.

In this role you will be responsible for sourcing, identifying and partnering with new clients who will use our service oriented, cutting edge recruiting services.
Successful candidates must exhibit strong sales planning skills and solid foundation of sales principles. As a strong team player, you will be extremely well organized, detail oriented and be an excellent communicator. You will be a key part of growing a growing young company.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5 to 10 years of sales experience.
• Post secondary education from a recognized institution.
• Superior customer service orientation, sensitive to client issues, and understanding of importance of diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Previous work experience in Human Resources/ Human Resource Sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to apply creativity and ingenuity to client-focused solutions.
• Highly skilled in areas of analysis and presentation.
• Must be able to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities with a high level of self-initiative.
• Business aptitude an asset.
• Results driven with proven sales ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and grow existing client base.
• Generate leads by contacting and servicing key target accounts within market segments, as well as through industry networking and cold-calling.
• Secure business through prospecting, networking, presentations and sales calls.
• Work with both clients and candidates to ensure a perfect fit.
• Take a leadership role in the growth of the company.

If you are a positive, sales oriented team player, please reply via email in strict confidence to:

Brooke Ireland
Jump Career Solutions
Halifax, Nova Scotia
E-mail:
www.jumpcareers.ca

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a vision of what a great restaurant should be?

General Manager

Our client is an established progressive hospitality group based in Halifax. They operate a busy and high volume establishments in downtown Halifax offering an upscale fine dining experience.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with a minimum 3 to 5 years of restaurant management experience in a fine dining establishment. Candidates will exhibit strong communication skills, be a solid team player and be extremely detail oriented. Most of all, you must be a take-charge leader with great people skills.

Other qualifications include:

- Extremely well organized and excel at multi-tasking
- Strong Food and Beverage knowledge.
- Demonstrated strength in Human Resource
- High energy level combined with strong leadership skills.
- Hands on management skills and an outgoing personality.
- A talent for scheduling and inventory/cost controls.
- Great with customers and understand what a extraordinary dining experience means!

Our Client offers a very competitive salary range for the industry based on experience including full benefits.

We are specialists in recruiting for the hospitality industry.

Please forward resumes via e-mail to
Brooke Ireland-
Jump Career Solutions
Halifax, Nova Scotia
E-mail: brooke@jumpcareers.ca
www.jumpcareers.ca

5 Secrets to Working With a Recruiter

1. Sometimes it is about who you know

They have deep networks of business contacts within a wide range of companies and industries. While you are diligently scouring newspaper and Internet ads, they can uncover leads and vacancies that have not been advertised or even announced, thus giving you an advantage over job seekers who rely solely on information that is posted publicly.

2. Not all recruiters are created equal

When selecting a recruiter, it's important that the individual is an expert in his or her field. For example, if you are hoping to find work as an accountant, someone who has experience in the accounting and finance field will be better able to understand your needs and the expectations of potential employers. Ask friends and colleagues for referrals. Also consider contacting a few recruiting professionals in your area to gauge the level of rapport you have with each. Above all, you must be comfortable with the person with whom you have partnered and confident that he or she has your best interests at heart.

3. The more information, the better

When meeting with a recruiter for the first time, be open and honest about your background, experience and career aspirations. He or she needs to know as much about your professional life as possible to find the right position for you. The information you provide may prompt the recruiting professional to suggest promising positions or career paths that you had not previously considered. You also should disclose to your recruiter any aspects of your work history that may generate concern from prospective employers, such as a long period of unemployment or termination. The more upfront you are, the easier it will be for a recruiter to assist you.

4. Follow up, follow up, follow up

After each employment interview your recruiter arranges, call to let him or her know how the meeting went. Your feedback can provide information that can be leveraged in follow-up communication with the employer. This could pave the way to a second or final interview. By following up, you also may receive valuable insight into your interview skills and learn about any concerns expressed by the hiring manager. Throughout the relationship, be forthright in communicating any changes in your career needs or availability. If you're interviewing for other jobs that you've set up on your own, let your recruiting manager know. He or she may have contacts at the company and be able to help you secure the position.

5. Patience

Although using the services of a skilled recruiter can significantly improve your odds of locating employment, even the most successful recruiting professionals need time to find the perfect position for the job seekers they represent. So, don't get discouraged. Recruiters continually mine their sources for job leads and may suddenly discover an opportunity that is right for you. If you'd like a status update, don't be afraid to call your recruiter with questions. Checking in with him or her on a regular basis ensures both of you remain focused on the best opportunities for you. A skilled recruiting professional can help you find the right job faster and open doors to new opportunities. By researching firms and maintaining communication, you'll be in the best position to locate and secure your next position.

The Ins and Outs of Moving for a Job

You've found the perfect job but it's clear across the country. What do you do first?

Make Sure You Really Want to Move:

Many of us romanticize living somewhere else. The houses are cheaper, the taxes are lower, and the people are friendlier. Sure, all that might be true, but make sure you are moving for the right reasons. Is your family behind you and supportive? Moving for work takes a lot of flexibility on the part of other family members and dependents. In order to make the move easier on everyone, you have a lot to consider. Will your spouse be able to find work if they want? Will your children have as good opportunities for education and enrichment?

If you are single, it might be easier for you, but it's still an adjustment to make. You may be farther away from your support system and it might take time to feel a part of your new community if you don't know anyone in the area.

Do Your Research:

Investigate the city or town you want to move to. How does the cost of living compare to you current city? Will your money go as far? What is crime like? Are there a lot of things to do for those times when you won't be working? Most cities and towns have web pages where you can find a lot of this information. Do you know anyone in the town you will be relocating to? Ask questions! Only when you are informed can you make sure you are making a decision that's right for you.

Set a Realistic Time Frame:

Do you have to sell your home before you move? Are you waiting for the kids' summer vacation? Before you apply for a job or accept an offer, make sure you're setting a realistic time frame. Be fair to your prospective employer. If you need time to make a decision, make sure you take the time you need. Communicate with your prospective employer so he or she knows the constraints you are working under. As well, be considerate of his or her constraints. Don't apply for a job that needs to be filled ASAP if you can't move until the summer.

Ask For Help:

Your future employer might be able to help you get settled. As well as potentially providing financial relocation assistance (you may be able to negotiate this as part of your offer) your new employer can likely help you in choosing a real estate agent or even suggest a great neighborhood. Don't be afraid to ask.

With a little preparation and foresight, you can enjoy your new opportunity. Moving brings along a lot of challenges but it can be a rewarding way to make a change to both your career and personal life.