Westward Management is a private real estate company specializing in the management of homeowner associations. We are seeking energetic, knowledgeable, responsive director to join our team and manage an existing portfolio. The Account Executive is responsible to oversee daily property operations, prioritize and communicate building related issues, prepare annual property operating budget, analyze financial data for cost effectiveness and budget compliance, communicate monthly financial reports and quarterly operation reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Work closely with Homeowners’ Associations to maintain, enhance, and create value for the asset.

2. Actively manage the relationships with vendor community, homeowners, and Westward Management.

3. Work closely with third-party service providers and other Westward Management constituent groups to ensure that assets are managed to yield optimal returns.

4. Report on performance, budget variances, homeowner arrears, association retention efforts, significant changes in the market and general property conditions.

5. Assist with the process of preparing property reserve contribution plans, operating and capital budgets and updating or re-forecasting same as necessary.

6. Analyze and monitor capital improvement and renovation programs, as required, for property maintenance, competitive positioning, or market repositioning.

7. Communicate continually with the senior members of the firm to apprise appropriate individuals of issues/decisions impacting the Association.

8. Follow contractual guidelines for managing the Association.

9. Assist with building operations and manage staff.

10. Determine specific service contract requirements, develop scope of work, solicit bids, evaluate proposals and monitor contract performance for all service vendors.

11. Periodically review performance specifications and pricing for all existing building contracts.

12. Coordinate all capital and building projects with appropriate staff and vendors.

13. Manage day-to-day problem solving and deal with building issues as they arise.

14. Evaluate current operations and implement necessary changes

15. Responsible for maintaining Board of Director relations.

16. Day-to-day contact, issue resolution, and general dealing with homeowner representatives.

17. Work to create necessary forms and systems for additional homeowner services and work order billing.

18. Coordinate all homeowner move-ins and move-outs.

19. Review plans and coordinate homeowner improvement projects.

20. Draft correspondence to homeowners regarding building issues and events.

21. Assist with financial management for property.

22. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the property, focusing on purchasing controls, contracts, approving bills, reviewing homeowner miscellaneous charges and monthly accruals.

23. Oversee homeowner collection efforts, update reports, work with outside counsel as needed.

24. Research significant monthly variances, and prepare necessary reports.

25. Assist in the quarterly reforecast and detailed variance reporting.

26. Monthly reporting: manager reports and ownership reports.

27. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree required. Incumbent must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Strong technical acumen. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Requires strong planning and organizational skills. Demonstrates problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills, including strong listening skills and the ability to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. The incumbent must maintain a focused, flexible, organized and proactive manner.

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Property Manager Account Executive (Logan Square)

Mediaplanet is the leading publisher in providing high quality and in-depth analysis on topical industry and market issues, in print, online and broadcast.

Here in the US, Mediaplanet has partnership agreements with Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal producing focused reports on niche topics from Cancer Awareness to Las Vegas Conventions. Mediaplanet operates currently from their Chicago and New York City offices (we have over 17 locations worldwide).

Job Description:
We are searching for a driven, motivated sales professional looking to grow within the media sales and advertising arena with a RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC, CREATIVE STRATEGY, COMPETITIVE ATTITUDE AND A LOVE FOR SALES.

This is much more than just media sales though. Mediaplanet’s concept is fresh, unique and innovative and therefore you are selling much more than just advertising space. You are an entrepreneur, you are business-minded and you are a publisher putting a report together that will serve as an educational and motivational tool for the public in regards to a particular industry or topic (in one of the leading US newspapers).

If you have the right attitude and drive, Mediaplanet will provide you an arena where you can learn how to sell better than any other organization out there, make executive decisions, and understand what it takes to run a business the right way. It will teach you what you need to succeed as an entrepreneur in the media world.

It is an extremely demanding role, but if you do it the right way it is also immensely rewarding and profitable, with high commissions to match.

Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the editorial and advertising sales process for each assigned publication (between 6-8 a year)

- Work on an AGGRESSIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE to accumulate profitable sales and complete the design & editorial component for each publication

- Willing to make at least 50 professional sales calls a day to marketing managers and media buyers.

- Prospecting and calling potential advertisers daily to finance reports and achieve profitability

- Ability to learn new topics in healthcare, business, and technology and be able to have intelligent conversations with industry experts

- Researching on your own and managing your own schedule

- Work with internal graphic designers on layout, review, and creative for each publication

- Work with journalists and industry experts to ensure editorial quality

Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Salary + Commission (1st Yr project managers should earn between 50K – 100K)

- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

If you think this is a career for you, let us know as soon as possible.

Please send your resume to allan.chiu@mediaplanet.com

Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or Healthcare

- 2 years of professional sales experience (B2B preferably)

- Self Starter and Quick Learner

- Must have Success selling over the phone and working under pressure

- Proven track record with regards to quota attainment

- Ability to gain approval from C-Level Executives and marketing managers from Fortune 1000 companies

Examples:

Office:

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Media Sales / Publishing (Chicago, IL)

We are seeking a team member with knowledge of advertising models available to local businesses and restaurants to grow their clientele.

This employee will be responsible for managing two key activities in a designated geographic region:

• Enrolling new merchants and restaurants according to a detailed territory plan.

• Servicing existing restaurants and merchants in the territory, addressing concerns and questions that arise throughout the relationship.

Success for this position will be measured by the following criteria:

• Acquisition of new merchants and restaurants according to the territory plan. This position will have a revenue goal that must be achieved on a quarterly and yearly basis.

• Ability to nurturing new and existing business relationships successfully, including achieving designated renewal rates for existing merchants and restaurants.

• Interpersonal skills, including attention to detail and follow up.

• Presentation skills, including a high comfort level when explaining advertising models, including ROI reports with mathematical equations to business owners in a consultative setting.

• Ability to work independently while meeting team goals.

Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive as a part of daily routine. Out-of-town travel may be required.

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Territory Manager (Chicago, IL)

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In need of 6 success minded leaders (Open Market)

We are seeking individuals who can produce immediate results. The ideal candidate will possess strong closing skills and be a seasoned sales professional with two or more years of successful sales experience. We will only consider individuals who are highly motivated, effective communicators, and those who possess a passion for making a difference in people’s lives.

Our culture is one that thrives on helping people prepare for opportunities in Acting, Modeling, Singing, Dancing, and Life. Our clients have appeared in television shows including Las Vegas, Days of our Lives, Grey’s Anatomy, America’s Next Top Model, American Idol, Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, and more. Our models have landed contracts with the Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Dolce & Gabbana, and have also graced the covers of Vogue.

Description: Receive and respond to requests for information via phone, e-mail, print and other advertising sources. Make outbound telephone calls to individuals who have inquired about the studio. Set appointments for prospective clients to visit the studio. Conduct personal interviews with prospective clients. Help prospective clients make the decision to choose a career path.

Requirements of the successful candidate:

Minimum of 2 years of inside sales experience

Exceeds quotas every month in commissioned sales

Incredible phone presentation

Must be self-motivated with a take charge attitude

Outstanding communication skills

High energy level

Must be available to work nights and weekends

Strong work ethic

Individuals with experience in gym membership sales, recruiting, dating service sales, and the weight loss industry should excel in this position.

The Talent Director position includes 50-90k potential, 401k, profit sharing, and health benefits. Your income potential is only limited to your ability to learn and desire to work. We are not offering a job, we are offering a career.

We are conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport and off of the Cumberland Blue Line stop.

If you are a team player, please send your resume with “Talent Director” in the subject line to veronica@jrpchicago.com or call 773-413-6400 and ask for Veronica.

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Talent Director (Chicago-O’Hare)

Want to inspire, educate and lead a team?

Educators

New Rush St. Location

Yoga-inspired athletic wear company, lululemon athletica, is looking for a highly motivated, outgoing, upbeat and organized person who believes in the power of community, the impact of yoga/athletics, and the life-altering potential of wearing stretchy pants to work every day.

lululemon is seeking a person to fill the role of an Educator and become a leader in giving our guests the ultimate experience! This is a role for a person who wants to contribute to making our Rush St. store a hub for athletes, yogis and guests to come together for fitness, health, yoga and a darn good time!

This job is for you if:

• You like to meet people and help them find that perfect match in products and activity that is the yin to their yang. You rival Clint in getting a thrill out of “making someone’s day!”

• You are a bit of a talent scout by way of law of attraction. You spot people amongst our guests or in the community who have the skills, attitude and drive to be considered as part of our family and people can’t help but want to interact with you!

• You are passionate about health and fitness (without having lost all appreciation for the occasional Ben & Jerry couch session).

• You like having your yoga class paid for. Yup, a perk of this job is being able to take weekly classes at the studios and gyms in the community!

Qualifications

• Upbeat, optimistic, passionate, friendly, authentic and egoless.

• Excellent team player, and ability to work independently.

• Actively live and breathe the lululemon culture and lifestyle, in support of our values.

• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity.

• Self-awareness, with desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented).

• Proactive and solution-oriented.

• Responsible and dependable.

• Preferred knowledge and involvement in yoga, and/or other fitness, health or sports activities.

• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

• Preferred – one year’s work experience in retail sales.

• General computer knowledge.

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.

Why join?

As a member of the lululemon team, you will work in an environment that fosters personal development, health and fitness, and community involvement. We emphasize goal setting and self-improvement, we give progressive benefits (like free yoga classes!), and we have a lot of fun.

lululemon is growing fast and determined to elevate the world to a place of greatness – it’s the perfect time to join us and explore the possibilities!

To apply for this position please click http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LULU&cws=1&rid=1804 and submit your resume and cover letter directly to this posting.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.

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Run, Work, Live, Inspire- lululemon (New Rush St. location)

Responsibilities:

It is the duty of the Site Manager to deliver high quality SES programs, serve as the liaison from the field to the corporate office, and assist in the implementation and maintenance of TPR’s after school programs through relationship building with select schools. Further duties include the following:

• Managing registration and hiring aides to assist in program implementation

• Becoming a certified TPR SideStreets Trainer

• Hiring Teachers

• Training Teachers

• Managing a staff of Aides and Teachers

• Recruiting students

• Registering students

• Managing payroll submission for their staff

• Collecting and verifying attendance records

• Maintaining student files

• Managing student assessments

• Managing distribution of Individualized Tutoring Plans and Progress Reports

• Serve as a resource to all parents and school administration

• Submitting all pertinent documents into Corporate in a timely manner

• Ensuring programs are running efficiently

• Meet Recruitment goals!

• Must be willing to actively canvass Chicago neighborhoods to spread the word about our program to parents.

A successful candidate will be sales-oriented, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, and have access to reliable transportation to and from their assigned school(s). Experience working in the education field is a plus but not required. Proficiency in Spanish is also a plus.

Essential skills and experience

• 60 hours of post-secondary study and an unofficial college transcript

• Self-starter

• Computer proficiency. Experience with excel a plus.

• Detail-oriented

• Organized

• Good communication skills

• Works well with others

• Vested interest in working within urban schools

• Passing of a background check and fingerprinting a must

Please send all resumes to infochs@review.com with “Site Manager Position” in the subject line. Please include resume in the text of the email, as well as an attachment.

• Compensation: $25/hour. 6-12 hours per week – Once program starts.

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The Princeton Review is Seeking Part-Time Site Managers (City of Chicago)

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General Manager (Naperville, IL)

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Vice President of Estimating (Wheaton, IL)

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Hiring Today only! (Northwest Indiana)