The Riley Guide: Sites with Job Listings

Sales, Advertising, & Marketing

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Career Information

Applications (Sales) Engineers

According to the OOH, "Sales engineers - also called technical sales support workers - determine how products and services could be designed or modified to suit customers' needs. They also may advise customers on how best to use the products or services provided." We have career and education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.

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General Resources

ACA Talent

Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, this search firm works with clients across the in need of Sales professionals as well as other professional staff in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, marketing, and HR. They do not have a searchable database of current assignments, but you can review their bi-weekly ACA Hire Wire newsletter for information on Featured Jobs. Contact information is included if you see something that interests you, but you should also inquire about inclusion in their candidate database.

Aquent

..."the global staffing agency for freelance/contract and temp-to-perm placement for marketing and design professionals." The assist talent in Online Marketing, Interactive Design, Marketing, Graphic Design, and User Experience to find short and long-term assignments.

BMS UK

...sales and marketing jobs listed with this specialist in sales and marketing recruitment. You can initiate a quick job search from the front page, or opt to enter their Sales or Marketing recruiting sites to view jobs, career advice, and industry news. You do not need to register to search the jobs or read the full listings, and each listing includes the name and phone number for the BMS agent handling this listing. However, if you believe this site will be good for you, submit a CV (under the Job Search tab) and sign up for email job alerts. It's all free. BMS UK is a division of BMS Recruitment and has offices in several locations around the Great Britain. Residents of Scotland, Ireland, and Australia can easily connect with those divisions through this website.

Business Marketing Association of New Jersey CareerLink

...assists the New Jersey community in recruitment for marketing, advertising and public relations positions. The job announcements are open for all to view, and your application is submitted directly to the organization who posted the announcement.

CD Sales Recruitment

Founded in 1991, CD Sales Recruitment is a UK-based recruiting firm specializing in sales professionals. They have offices around the UK plus a separate EU division. You can easily search listings on their site and submit a CV for positions.

Corporate Capacity

Based in Atlanta, GA, this is a full service recruiting firm, offering retained and contingency search services to numerous clients across the US. While they specialize in Sales, they do handle other searches and placements. Qualified candidates are welcome to review the information about the firm, and if interested, submit a resume for consideration. And yes, expert recent graduates are welcome.

Cube Management

...a leading sales and marketing recruiter for many industries. You can review a small selection of the positions they are working to fill on their website, and qualified candidates are welcome to apply for these or merely submit a resume for consideration for other openings. They offer a free guide to landing your sales or marketing dream job.

Cyr Associates

...an executive search and contingency recruiting firm specializing in consumer products and direct marketing. "We specialize in manufacturing and importing, the product categories include giftware, collectibles, home decor, accessories, textiles, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, toys, arts & crafts, food, and medical devices. We also search for clients in the direct marketing field, which include consumer and b-to-b catalogs, direct response firms, telesales/call center operations, and database marketing firms. We primarily seek candidates for these functional areas: Marketing, Direct Marketing/Catalog, Database Marketing, Product Development/Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Sales Management, Purchasing/Sourcing, International Trade, Quality Assurance, and Materials." Their list of current searches is extensive and interesting. "Experienced candidates whose backgrounds match our recruiting niche are encouraged to submit their resumes in confidence. Naturally, we will contact you prior to initiating any activity regarding your job search." Information on contacting them is on the site and with each job announcement.

ExecuStaff

...specializes in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries with a concentration on sales, marketing and management positions. Candidates can review a list of current searches and submit applications for any.

The Focus Agency

...a national employment direct-hire search firm specializing in sales / marketing and entry, mid, and upper level management. Job seekers can review current listings by category (marketing, sales, sales management, and special events / fundraising) or location.

GreenBook JobSource

..."an online career center focusing exclusively on connecting employers with qualified marketing research and marketing professionals." Job seekers have free access to this database, but you will need to register your profile in order to apply for listings found here (free). GreenBook JobSource is a partner of the MCN (Marketing Career Network), an an alliance of 11 national marketing association job boards dedicated to advancing the industry and its marketing professionals.

Senior Sales Jobs (was JustSalesandMarketing.net)

...what else can I tell you? They are based in the UK. Part of the JobsGroup.net family of niche sites. You can search and review listings without registering your CV, but you will need to register in order to apply for the positions listed here.

MarketingHire.com

...a jobs and careers site especially for marketing professionals. You do not need to register to search the jobs nor to apply for any found here although you are given the option to register and place your resume in the database during the application process. Nice articles on career development, resumes and interviewing, and career research, with additional resources coming soon (April 2005). The site offers international listings (US, Canada, etc), but at the time of review most listings were in the US.

MarketingPower, from the American Marketing Association

...includes classified ads in many areas from academics to general marketing, which is open to all users. If you are not a member, you have the option of filling out an online application, but you also have the option of not posting your resume in their database.

Marketing JobSource, American Marketing Association of New York

...jobs for marketing professionals, many of which also appear in the main AMA jobs database. The advantage is this database is much easier to search. Not limited to just New York.

MarketingJobs.com

... Posting professional marketing, sales and advertising employment opportunities. They offer some location subcategories so you can target major regions faster and you can also search for jobs by employer. You can store your resume in their database for employers to search and for you to use when applying to jobs found here.Huge list of links to marketing associations expands you search very nicely.

MrWeb: The Market Research Industry Online

...news, jobs, and information directories for market research professionals. The site has a UK focus but includes international info. Job seekers will appreciate the listings of vacancies, most of which are in the UK but there are also many outside. You can search the vacancies by location, date or other features. To find all jobs outside of the UK, search by Location. You can also register to have new jobs matching your criteria sent to you for free.

NASP, the National Association of Sales Professionals

...started in 1991, NASP is a professional association promoting standards of professional conduct for sales professionals. They also offer certification and continuing ed programs. Among other offerings on their website is a nice job board which is open to the public, but as I always say, if you use this resource you should repay the generosity of the association by joining.

Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business relationships for their A/E/C (architectural, engineering, and construction) companies. They offer the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) program for persons in this field, and they have a career center which is partially open to non-members.

SalesAnimals

...sales and marketing jobs in all industries, primarily in the US but also listing some openings in Canada. Registration is not required to view listings nor apply.

SalesForce Search

...specializes in sales recruiting across Canada and the US, serving small, medium and Fortune 500 companies. You can review a current list of searches they are handling, from 2+ years to senior executives, and submit a resume for consideration in a specific search or for general reference.

SalesGravy.com

...an online community of sales professionals on the web. They also offer free articles, videos, audio programs on sales and sales leadership, and a career center called Sales Gravy Jobs. Visitors can search the jobs for free and most have the contact information for the employer or recruiter publicly posted, but obviously joining (free) and posting a resume (free) will give you the ability to quick apply plus you can set up a profile to have jobs sent to you as they are added to the database. The networking and community aspect will require you to register.

SalesTrax

...sales jobs in all industries. You can search the database and look at job title / location information for the listings, but will need to register in order to view the full details and apply for openings listed here.

SalesCareersOnline

...jobs for sales professionals. You can easily browse by industries and locations, and if you find one job you like click on the employer's name to find all their jobs posted here. You will need to register to apply for these jobs, but you can search all you want before you do that.

Top-Sales-Jobs.com

...a niche job board for sales professionals, including both job postings and a resume database. I like the searchability and accessibility of the job listings, as well as the quality of what I am seeing. They post resumes anonymously, but I could not see an example of this so I cannot tell you what it looks like.

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Executive Recruiters

Some of these recruiting firms also offer contingency and other services to their clients. Review their information and only submit your resume if you meet the qualifications for the openings they work to fill.

C. Anderson & Associates

...a retained executive search and recruitment services firm that specializes in the placement of top Sales and Business Development Professionals. Based in Minnesota, the firm serves clients nationwide. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to the firm.

Deare Recruiting Solutions

...an executive recruiting firm specializing in the placement of sales, marketing, technology and human resources professionals. They have offices in Minneapolis, MN and Baltimore, MD. While many of their searches are confidential, they do have a number of open searches posted on their site under Smart Career Moves, on the right side of the front page (contact them about any specific position you see). Highly qualified candidates are welcome to inquire about submitting a resume for future consideration.

Executive Decisions Search Group

...specializing in placements for the Retail, Consumer Products, and Pet industries. They work on both the manufacturing as well as the sales and administration side, so engineers should review this site. There are several current searches posted on their site, but they have many other highly confidential searches not displayed here. If you see something that interests you, please submit your resume. Don't see anything right now, please submit your resume with a note regarding your interests for their files.

Executive Pursuits Inc (EPI)

...recruits top talent in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Corporate Development and Finance. Nationally they partner with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, while in their local Kansas City market they partner with a variety of companies. They have a few representative searches posted on their website, and they welcome contact from qualified professionals looking for new opportunities. Marvelous Interview Tips!

Fristoe & Carleton, Inc

...an executive search and recruiting firm specializing in placement of advertising and public relations executives in the Midwest and South. A sample list of current searches is available and updated frequently.

KAS Sales Recruitment and Marketing Staffing

...a New York City based retained and contingency search firm specializing in staffing executive level sales and marketing applicants throughout the United States and Canada.

Kirk Palmer & Associates

"Our clients are multi-channel retail companies and the brands and products that sustain them. We conduct searches for CEO's, Presidents, Vice Presidents and other senior executives covering all functions within retail, apparel, fashion and related wholesale manufacturing industries. We are recognized as one of the Top 10 executive search firms serving the retail industry by Fairchild Publications." Unsolicited resumes are welcome from candidates who have the appropriate background for the types of searches they perform. You can review this information plus some representative placements under Contact Us: Candidates.

Linsey Careers

Retained search specializing in placing corporate communications, public relations and marketing professionals nationwide. You can review some of their current searches and some good articles under the "What's New" tab. "Linsey Careers is always interested in speaking with top performers in their field. If you are an A-player in a managerial, senior or executive role within our specialty areas, we encourage you to submit your resume [as an email attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format]."

MarketSearch

...a nationally networked executive search firm whose sole area is advertising, marketing and marketing communications. They are based in Boston (actually, in Jamaica Plain, my old stomping grounds), but handle searches across the country. You can look at their current list of searches and submit your resume for any that match your current interests. You are also welcome to submit your resume for future consideration.

Pivotal Search Group

...provider of executive search services for the specialty retail industry. Qualified candidates can register online, and if your skills meet the needs of their clients they will contact you.

Plummer & Associates

...a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in serving the worldwide retail, retail services, food service, direct marketing, catalog, and e-commerce segments. Highly qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume along with a cover letter describing your ideal position, your ability to relocate, and your compensation request. Past searches include numerous well known direct-to-consumer companies.

Treeline, Inc.

A search firm specializing in sales professionals, offering direct hire contingency-based placement services, retained search services, and sales-focused professional services. Most of their current contingency searches are in the New England region, but they also have several postings for locations across the US. Visitors are welcome to review their information and their current list of open searches, but if you wish to apply for a position you see here you will need to register in their system, DADO. It is free and all sales professionals are encouraged to consider registering and submitting a resume for consideration in current and future searches.

Wing & Associates LLC

...executive search firm specializing in HR and Sales executives. They do not have any current or past searches for you to review, but qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume along with information requested on the Applicant page.

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Advertising / PR / Communications

Public Relations Specialists

Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.

AdAge.com TalentWorks

...jobs posted at this site by advertisers.

AdWeek

...industry news and employment listings from the premiere trade journal. Paying subscribers gain access to the most recent job listings in the Career Network. Those who do not want to pay can see listings over 7 days old.

Communication Arts

...Wow! Information for the folks who work in graphics, marketing, artwork, and other visual methods for communicating with others. Impressive collection of resources for the industry and the individual, and the CreativeHotlist job bank featuring lots of openings for graphic designers, web project managers, and writers. Just one warning. This site is graphic and Java intensive, so it takes time and memory to download and navigate.

International Association of Business Communicators

... represents writers, editors, public relations directors, and other advertising and communications specialists. The job bank is open for all to review and may include jobs for public relations specialists, technical writers, editorial staff, and directors of corporate communications. Many chapters also maintain individual job banks.

Mashable Jobs

...a job board for social media and web jobs. Mashable is the world's largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news. While the board says it is powered by Simply Hired, I could not duplicate my results there, so if this is an area you want to target in your search for work, utilize this board.

Ned's Job of the Week

...extremely popular free weekly newsletter filled with numerous job listings in communications. Ned Lundquist is a communications specialist who has also served in the US Navy. You can read the JOTW newsletter here or get it via email, but it is a neworking tool so you are expected to share this with others and also share any job leads you hear about with the newsletter. Employers can have their jobs posted to the weekly newsletter for free, but if you have a "Can't Wait" must-send-out-now announcement, Ned will push it to the network for a fee. Ned also publishes a free newsletter for careers in Defense called DEFCON-1 and helps to publish one for Hospitality / Event Planning jobs operated by someone else. All free, all accessible from this main page.

Public Relations Society of America

...includes information on starting your own PR firm, a reading room with information on this career area, loads of good Resources, and an open job lead bank. Check the list of local chapters found on the main web site, since many also maintain job lists on their individual websites.

TalentZoo.com

...jobs in the advertising industry. Registration is not required to search jobs and apply for same, but it is encouraged so your professional resume portfolio can be stored here for easy review by employers. They have 2 levels of "resume" posting, experienced and entry-level. Looks like entry-level gets charged a fee, but I see no mention of same for the experienced folks. However, the experienced folks also get to post their resume and career preferences confidentially. "Only you and Talent Zoo will have access to your account information. When jobs match your experience and career desires, Talent Zoo will notify you." Check out the Salary Monitor, Ad Musings (career and industry advice), and the Rookie Scene.

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Retail

Retail Sales Supervisors

Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center

Executive Placement Services

...focuses on placing candidates in middle and upper management positions in the retail and related industries.

Four Seasons Recruitment

...one of the UK and London's leading employment consultancies specialising in the Retail and Fashion industries. You can easily review many of the current openings they are working to fill and submit a CV in response.

Henry Fox Recruiting

This firm specializes in recruiting for the London Fashion industry, both in retail and design. Based in London, they have postings for positions in sales, marketing, purchasing, retail mangement, business administration, and much more. They are not limited to London -- at the time of review they had listings across the UK and Europe along with a few from the Middle East. You are welcome to search the current jobs and submit a CV for any, but if you don't see something at this time, feel free to register your CV with them for future consideration. (It also makes future applications easier.)

Talisman

...recruiting retail professionals for the fashion and textiles -- retail, head office, in-store, manufacturing or wholesaling. This UK-based recruiter serves the world, and users can easily review their current listings (UK or international) and submit a resume if desired.

WorkInRetail.com

...pretty good looking job site for persons working in retail. You can quickly browse various categories and review specific jobs, but when you want to apply for something you will need to register and complete their online profile (free). What they don't tell you on this good looking site is that WorkInRetail.com is a division of CareerBuilder.com, but that information is provided in the original press release plus on their Domain Name registration.

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Consumer Packaged Goods

Executive Search International

... a search firm specializing in the placement of sales and marketing professionals within the consumer packaged goods industry (beautycare, cosmetics, nutritionals, and OTC pharmaceuticals.) Their web site includes a brief list of some current searches, a list of recent placements, and a nice list of questions that you should ask a headhunter along with some you should expect to answer.

Ludwig & Associates, Inc

...an executive search firm specializing in the placement of sales and marketing professionals for consumer packaged goods companies. Sales and marketing professionals with experience in the consumer packaged goods industry are invited to contact them at any time. Review the list of their current searches with descriptions and qualifications. To apply for a specific position, complete their confidential Contact Form or fax or email your resume to them.

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Food & Beverages

Food Marketing Institute

...nonprofit association representing food retailers and wholesalers around the world. Check a list of members with links to their websites, view supermarket and other industry news, as well as other open documents on this site. Membership will get you access to several reports.

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Medical & Pharmaceutical

Advance Recruitment

Based in Manchester (UK), this firm specialises in medical sales and marketing recruitment for leading healthcare, pharmaceutical, dental and veterinary companies throughout the UK. Very easy to search by location and/or type of sales position. They welcome your resume/CV even if you don't see something in the database at this time, and you can sign up for free job alerts.

Gorilla Medical Sales LLC

...formed in 2009 to provide an exclusive location for medical sales recruiters to post their positions without competing with medical companies posting direct listings on the same site, Gorilla Medical Sales now hosts hundreds of postings for medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotech sales. The catch is they charge you, the candidate, a member fee (6 months or 1 year). You do not post your resume on the site (that is part of their committment to keeping your job search private). You can review the current list of job titles posted and their location before you register, and there were a lot of opportunities on the day I reviewed the site. Please review the Help page for more information on the positions posted and candidate qualifications. I also suggest you read their Terms of Service (on the Register page) before you buy. You'll find their office address/phone here.

MedCor Executive Search

...specializing in the placement of pharmaceutical, medical, and biotech sales and operations professionals from coast to coast since 1996.

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Software Sales

Careers at EMC

"EMC provides the technologies and tools that can help you release the power of your information. We can help you design, build, and manage flexible, scalable, and secure information infrastructures. And with these infrastructures, you'll be able to intelligently and efficiently store, protect, and manage your information so that it can be made accessible, searchable, shareable, and, ultimately, actionable." EMC is a highly regarded technology firm with a worldwide presence. They have numerous openings in various job fields all around the world. They are particularly interested in hearing from sales professionals interested in opportunities.

SoftwareSalesJobs

...jobs for experienced software sales and marketing professionals. You can review listings in the database without registering. One nitpick -- no dates on the job announcements and no information on how long listings are retained.

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Trade Show Exhibitors

ExhibitRecruiter

Established in 1998, this is "North America's leading engagement marketing recruitment agency providing a professional service to clients and candidates within the exhibit and event marketing industry. Our team focuses exclusively on conducting searches to identify the industry's top performing sales, strategy, creative, marketing, management, client support, project support, operations, production and executive professionals." They are also expanding into the UK, so international candidates should take notice. They are very interested in hearing from experienced professionals seeking a career change with a Trade Show Exhibit Designer and Producer, Event Marketing agency, Branded Environments firm or Audio Visual (A/V Rental) company. You can review their list of current searches and submit your resume for one of these, but if you don't see something right away please submit your resume for consideration in future searches.

Exhibitor Online

"Trade Show Strategy, Tactics, and Trends." Exhibitor Magazine Group is the producer of several educational and informational tools for trade show and event industry professionals in the U.S. and abroad. Each month the magazine presents in-depth articles on every aspect of exhibit and event management including: selecting shows to reach the right target audience, exhibit designs that draw a crowd, promotion and presentation development, budgeting, international exhibiting, creating lead-tracking systems, measuring show results and logistics such as setup and transportation. Job Seekers will want to check the Classifieds for sale and job listings.