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Chris Poulos
Location: Narragansett, RI 02881 Document ID: A7204-10D2 Posted on: 2013-05-2405/24/2013 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2013-06-23
Assistant
ABOUT THE JOB
I am a professional athlete and motivational speaker searching for the right person to become my "ASSISTANT", freeing up some of my time so I can devote it to other projects.
Because the job requires proficiency in a wide variety of tasks, I don’t think there is good title that describes the position, so I simply advertised it as "ASSISTANT".
The person I hire needs to be a well-rounded individual. He/she will be a combination of marketing expert, sales person, personal assistant, researcher, travel agent, bookkeeper, administrative assistant, web-master, social media coordinator, graphic designer, problem solver, creative consultant, errand runner, and more.
Some specific tasks that I need assistance with are:
• Managing and improving my advertising.
• Selling me directly to clients.
• Managing and improving my website
• Performing administrative tasks such as generating contracts, bookkeeping, updating client database, etc.
• Compiling research on clients, destinations, projects, etc., ensuring that I am always prepared with the correct information I need
• Handling my press releases
• Coordinating my interviews and appearances with the media.
• Coordinating my daily schedule and making sure I stay on track
• Coordinating with my booking agents
• Developing connections with new booking agents
• Making sure my agents possess the information they need in order to sell me to their clients at a premium price
• Negotiating agreements with booking agents, directly with clients, and other outside representatives on my behalf
• Interacting with agents, clients, media, etc., via email, text, phone, Skype, FaceTime, and in person
• Maintaining and updating my media kit
• Estimating my travel costs for booking agents and clients
• Generating new business leads
• Arranging my travel (booking flights, car rentals, hotel reservations, restaurant reservations, etc.)
• Running general errands such as dropping off bank deposits, picking up supplies, going to the post office, getting food, etc.
• Managing my social media
• Remaining up-to-date on the latest gadgets, news, social media, marketing tools, and industry standards that I need to know about; Dealing with situations that may arise
• Making decisions on my behalf if I am unavailable
• Performing tasks that I may need done.
The reason I am looking to hire someone is to lessen my daily burden. In order for me to justify hiring someone, that person must be able to achieve 5 general goals.
1. Generate income
2. Improve my brand
3. Indirectly increase my productivity
4. Keep things organized
5. Keep things running smoothly and consistently
Finding the right person for this job is incredibly important to me! I am looking for someone who is going to make a positive contribution to my business as an individual, as well as work seamlessly with me as my "right hand man/woman". Finding the right person for this job is incredibly important to me! I am looking for someone who is going to make a positive contribution to my business as an individual, as well as work seamlessly with me as my "right hand man/woman". I am looking for someone who not only works for money, but also wants to work in an environment of personal satisfaction and growth.
ABOUT MY BUSINESS
My business is basically the marketing and sales of myself. I am the product! As an professional athlete and motivational speaker, my clients pay me to make personal appearances, demonstrate my athletic skills, speak to audiences, and sign autographs. The types of organizations that hire me are schools, youth related organizations, conferences, private businesses, municipalities, government organizations, military organizations, and special events. I am also in the early stages of writing a book and developing merchandise, which I hope will add a new dimension to my business.
Like any job, it will sometimes be stressful, sometimes hard, sometimes overwhelming, and sometimes challenging. But for someone who enjoys the type of work that is ½ regimented and ½ different everyday, this job will be a good fit. The job will give back financially as much as is you put in, and will give you a tremendous amount of self-satisfaction. Finding the right person for this job is incredibly important to me! I am looking for someone who is going to make a positive contribution to my business as an individual, as well as work seamlessly with me.
HOURS & COMPENSATION
The person I hire will begin with a 25 hour per week training period, lasting from the date of hire until August 31st. During this time the pay will be $250 per week ($10 per hour x 25 hours) + 10% ($100 on every $1,000) commission on all gross sales between the time of hire until August 31st. If the person I hire is really good at what he/she does, and “hustles”, he/she can potentially make $10,000+ over the summer. The reason I pad commission into the job is that I want someone highly motivated to work for me.
If at the end of the training period, if find the person meets my 5 general goals, I will offer him/her full time employment with a higher compensation package.
After 6 months (from the start of the training period) I will offer a benefits package (healthcare, financial, and continuing education).
EDUCATION
I believe the right person for this job will have a B.S. in business, marketing, advertising, administration, management, or a related field. But I will be hiring the person that I feel is right for the job, so theoretically the particular degree someone has is not as important as the skills he/she possesses. Student applicants should be close to completing his/her degree.
EXPERIENCE
The right person must have experience with marketing, advertising, customer service, and sales. He/she needs to be "tech” & Internet savvy and have good social media skills. He/she must also be proficient operating Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
I need to have someone who uses a Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iPad hardware so that everything is digitally seamless between us.
It would be helpful to me if he/she already knows how to use iCal, Skype, Constant Contact, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger, iCloud, iMovie, Garage Band, iPhoto, Pages, Keynote, FaceTime, YouTube Grabber, and Email Grabber.
The basic qualities I am looking for in the person I hire includes:
• Honesty
• Trustworthy
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Organized
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Efficient
• Intelligent
• Lots of common sense
• Resourceful
• Confident
• Diplomatic
• Friendly
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quick-thinking
• Quick-learning
• Open-minded
• A lifelong learner
• Calm under pressure
He/she should have a desire to be financially secure and appreciated; Enjoys helping others; Thrives on new challenges; Stays focused in chaotic situations; Is comfortable working behind the scenes; Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The person MUST be someone I can trust! My success is directly related to my reputation and the person I hire will eventually have unlimited access to my entire business, the intimate workings of my career, family life, etc. This person MUST be honest, reliable, and maintain my confidentiality!
MISCELLANEOUS
This is not a glamorous job! It is for someone who is comfortable working behind the scenes. This person is able to feel a sense of self-satisfaction knowing that he/she is directly responsible for the success of someone else, and can feel proud knowing that the praise and accolades received by me are because of his/her hard work.
Because the product of this business is myself, and my reputation is crucial to my success, it is important to be able to seamlessly "mesh" with my personality in order to be able to work with me!
In general, I am opinionated about certain things, open minded about certain things, diplomatic, fair, a good listener, often laid back, rarely stress out over problems, become extremely over-focused at times, and completely scattered at other times. Sometimes I am very talkative, joking, and outgoing. Other times I am quiet and want to be left alone.
I am not a micro-manager. I work best with people who have the ability to work independently, yet get the results I am looking for. The bottom line to me is that all tasks are done right, completed on time, efficiently, and within budget. I am running a business!
This is a unique opportunity for someone to become part of an interesting and profitable world that most people only see from the outside. Although the job is sometimes stressful, sometimes hard work, sometimes overwhelming, a constant challenge, it is interesting, enjoyable, and usually fun. It is certainly never dull.
To find out more about what I do, visit my website: www.chrispoulos.com
Contact
401-741-0338
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