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  • Career Opportunity at cmi

    9/2/2010 2:00:00 PM

    Are you looking for...
    • An industry that is positive and empowering?
    • A place to grow both professionally & personally?
    • A company that takes care of its people? 
    cmi is the global sales and marketing team for a select group of hand-picked speakers, entertainers and consultants. Our organization provides multiple levels of service to our speakers and to their customers (speaker bureaus, production companies, corporations and associations) who hire them. We are searching for the right individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor. If you have the skills and experience, then we want to talk to you.

    Your Responsibilities Will Include:
    Sales & Marketing Assistance
    You will assist the President to drive sales using the cmi sales system 
    • Field email and phone inquiries about our speakers
    • Market our speakers to speaker bureaus, meeting professionals, production companies through postcard and email campaigns
    • Coordinate the updating of our speakers’ information on customer websites 
    • Provide social networking communiqués about our speakers and cmi
    • Assist with monthly reporting of sales statistics
    Event Coordination
    You will coordinate speakers’ events using the cmi event management system 
    • Working closely with our speakers, speaker bureaus and customers, you will coordinate event details for 15 to 20 events per month
    • Arrange conference calls between the speaker and customer
    • Promote our speakers’ products (books/DVDs) to customers
    • Acquire details re who, where, what, when
    • Provide final event itineraries
    • Other office duties as required
    We Are Looking For:
    • Long-term experience (7-10 years) as an executive/administrative assistant or in sales 
    • Graduate of a recognized business, sales and/or marketing program, or you possess a combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience
    • Knowledge of and/or experience in the speaking, event planning or meetings industry will be an asset
    • An Ulti-Tasker who works on multiple events at the same time, accurately setting priorities and meeting deadlines within tight timelines
    • A solution-oriented individual and creative problem solver who takes initiative and works well with little supervision
    • The ability to work with accuracy and efficiency in an environment that requires high energy and exceptional organizational skills 
    • A team player who does their part and empowers/encourages others to do theirs
    Essential Skills:
    • Savvy communicator on the phone and via email; we work with a wide variety of businesses and professionals; the ability to think quickly and respond effectively is critical
    • Creates excellent customer experiences – we look for ways to make every connection with our speakers and customers as enjoyable as possible  
    • Proficient in all of the following technologies: internet research, integrated software programs, social media, Web 2.0, a CRM software such as Salesforce or ACT
    • Microsoft Office suite of programs –advanced capability with a high accuracy rating
    Location:  Our head office in Calgary, AB / Canada

    Please email or fax your resume to the President, Karen Harris
    karen@cmispeakers.com / fax 403-398-4724
    No phone calls please



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  • KAREN HARRIS: When in Doubt, Go with the Relationship

    6/11/2010 10:48:48 AM

    Karen HarrisOne of my staff recently asked me how to make decisions over complex issues that involve speaker bureaus or booking agencies. I told her, "I always go with the relationship instead of the money. I ask myself what's best for the speaker's and our relationship with the bureau/agency."  

    I've learned this lesson the hard way. About 17 years ago, I was influenced by a third party to choose the money over the relationship. My relationships with people I valued and counted on suffered and so did our business. So 15 years ago when I opened my own sales and marketing company for speakers, I decided I would always make decisions and choices from this premise.  We never go after the money...we always go after the relationship.

    So the next time a customer is pressuring you for an answer and you're not sure about where to direct the business...always go with the relationship...never go with the money. xoxoKaren

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  • the cmi report for Jan 8

    1/8/2010 12:22:13 PM

    Cary Mullen to carry the Olympic torch!

    Cary MullenTwo time Olympian and Olympic Hall of Fame member Cary Mullen will carry the Olympic torch in Camrose, Alberta on January 15th as it makes its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Cary competed in Alpine Skiing in Albertville in 1992 and Lillehammer in 1994. Click here to follow the torch on it's journey to Vancouver. More on Cary's Olympic experiences here.

    Cary to share his Olympic insights with the Jungle Jim Hunter radio show

    This Saturday Cary begins a 12-week stint on the FAN 960 AM sports radio in Calgary, as a guest of former Olympian and original "Crazy Canuck" downhill skiier Jim Hunter. In addition to his Saturday slot, listen for daily updates from Cary during the Olympics. 

    Scott Burrows covers the globe for Polaris Media

    Scott BurrowsScott is the keynote speaker for all three 2010 Polaris Media Foundation Live events in San Francisco, Brisbane and Prague this month. A dream tour! “You’ll seldom hear a more inspirational speaker,” explains Shane Krider, CEO of Polaris Media Group. “Scott Burrows has an incredible life story and is a respected speaker on peak performance and moving people into action.”

     

     

     

     

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