Sales & Marketing

Will 2013 be a good year for marketing professionals?

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Marketers have faced challenges in finding jobs in the past, but 2013 could be significantly different for many qualified professionals. For example, Fortune Magazine noted that digital marketing could be a popular area for companies this year, and job growth in this sector may lead to more opportunities for marketers in the United States.??

Digital marketing allows businesses to reach target audiences through online platforms such as email??and social networking. The growing web-based audience could provide numerous marketing opportunities to companies and help a variety of firms enhance their outreach.??

Meanwhile, digital marketing professionals possess skills that could make them attractive to employers. These specialists can effectively use the internet to deliver content to a wide range of audiences and provide insight into what it takes to develop effective marketing plans.??

Additionally, digital marketing could affect the U.S. economy by helping companies grow. Businesses that invest in hiring and training digital marketing specialists can promote various goods and services, which could help these firms expand. The overall impact on the U.S. economy could be substantial, as marketing firms may help companies become more efficient and productive.

 

Manufacturing, Placement Annoucements

Bruce Peacock & TRG Manufacturing Complete Successful Distribution Center Manager Search

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RICHMOND, January 22 – Bruce Peacock & The Manufacturing Search Team of The Richmond Group USA (TRG) are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a West Coast Distribution Center Manager search for a fast growing consumer products distribution company.

Our client company has recently completed a couple strategic acquisitions. This has added momentum to their plans to be at or above $1 Billion in sales in the next 3 years. This West Coast distribution center is one of eight regional distribution/fulfillment centers that support major accounts and independent dealers throughout Western United States. With their deep product offering, unique merchandising services and extensive field service organization, this company has been able to grow consistently in terms of market share, revenue, and profitability. This critical position required us to find someone who is a proven leader who can communicate well and work with their team to develop a coordinated response to reach corporate objectives.

Due to specific qualifications this role required, a comprehensive national search was conducted to uncover and attract a pool of qualified candidates currently living in and around Fresno, California.

The new Distribution Center Manager will bring the leadership skills and hands on experience to develop process improvement strategies.

Accounting, Manufacturing

Krissy Whitaker and TRG Announce a New Successful Search

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(Charlottesville, VA) January 22 – Krissy Whitaker and the Accounting & Finance Search Division are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our recent search for an Operations Site Controller. This search was conducted for our client, a global leader in extruded plastics product manufacturing.

While this search was national, the new Operations Site Controller will be based near Charlottesville, VA.

Our search was unique and required “out of the box” thinking to best identify a candidate with both the technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to spearhead a brand new role for the organization. A superior understanding of all process flows within a plant, operation, or business was also a pivotal requirement for success in this role.

The new Operations Site Controller has impressive accomplishments in the manufacturing industry relative to coordinating and overseeing standard costing processes. His career long involvement in manufacturing will prove an essential component for process improvement and improved production efficiencies. He will become an integral player in the growth and prosperity of the team and the overall future success of the organization.

Should you desire additional information about this successful search or about our firm, please contact Krissy Whitaker, Director of the Accounting & Finance Division at 804-285-2071 or email Krissy at krissy@richgroupusa.com.

Alternative Energy, Uncategorized

More solar energy jobs created in Texas

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In Texas, several solar energy firms are adding positions to boost their operations in 2013. According to KXAN-TV, the number of companies that specialize in solar energy has doubled over the past eight years, and job growth among these firms is expected to continue.

“We believe in what we’re doing but we also see the signs that there is exponential growth,” Stan Pipkin, a representative with Texas solar energy company Lighthouse Solar, told the news source.

Meanwhile, the City Council in Austin, Texas, is promoting the benefits of solar energy through its solar power committee. The news source notes that the group focuses??on the development of solar commercial buildings and offers financial incentives to business operators who invest in the new technology. Austin Energy also provided??rebates to local residents who purchased solar energy panels last year.

If more groups like Austin’s solar power committee continue to form, new solar energy companies could develop. These firms may look for energy professionals to join their teams and could increase their hiring. Additionally, solar energy could become a popular choice for commercial and residential building owners as more people evaluate the benefits of eco-friendly energy options.

 

Life Sciences, US News

Several U.S. biotechnology firms adding jobs early in 2013

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Ariad Pharmaceuticals, a Cambridge, Massachusetts, company that specializes in the development of cancer treatments, is contributing to the biotechnology boom that is taking place across the United States. According to The Boston Globe, the firm is expanding its existing headquarters and plans to add workers in 2013.

However, Ariad is only one of the companies that is increasing its presence in the United States. The news outlet reports that Novartis AG, Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Biogen Idec are among the biotechnology firms that are improving their laboratories and offices.

In St. Louis, Missouri, a special biotechnology workshop will be held to promote the industry to job seekers. The St. Louis Business Journal notes that the event will take place on February 4, 2013, and industry experts will provide attendees with information about the expertise and skills that are required to find a job in the sector.

Growth in the biotechnology segment could dramatically affect the U.S. economy. If firms in this industry expand, they could provide enhanced solutions that could have far-reaching effects, and they may seek new staff members to fill important roles with their companies.

 

Uncategorized

Another Successful Search Completed!

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(Waynesboro, VA) January 17 – Krissy Whitaker and the Accounting & Finance Search Division are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our recent search for a Plant Controller.  This search was conducted for our client, a leading global engineered materials company, focused primarily on the production of nonwoven materials.

While this search was national, the new Plant Controller will be based in Waynesboro, VA.

Our search was focused on identifying a true accounting professional with both the technical expertise and the strategic vision to take the facility to the next level in their recent expansion.
 
The new Plant Controller has impressive accomplishments in the manufacturing industry relative to coordinating and overseeing standard costing processes.  Her career long involvement in manufacturing will prove an essential component for process improvement and improved production efficiencies.   She will become an integral player in the growth and prosperity of the team and the overall future success of the organization.
 
Should you desire additional information about this successful search or about our firm, please contact Krissy Whitaker, Director of the Accounting & Finance Division at 804-285-2071 or email Krissy at krissy@richgroupusa.com.