Job Openings
May 3, 2012 by The ROHO Group
Filed under Feature Story, ROHO Community News
The ROHO Group has 4 positions available. They are:
- Domestic Marketing Intern
- Consumer Insights Research Strategy Intern (Marketing Research Intern)
- Senior Director of IT
- Independent Manufacturing Sales Representative, Europe — AIRHAWK
Internships
The ROHO Group has openings for 2 paid summer internships. They are:
The internships are part-time positions that average 32–34 hours per week and pays $10/hr (or higher for specialized positions.) The internships typically last 8-12 weeks, running from May through August. The positions will be at the company’s headquarters in Belleville, IL (St. Louis Metro Area).
Interested applicants should apply on the company website no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Please contact Jody Rhodes with any questions at jodyr@therohogroup.com.
Domestic Marketing Intern
Location: The ROHO Group (100 N. Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221)
The Marketing Department is seeking an intern who will perform miscellaneous marketing activities involving graphics and desktop publishing, clerical support and marketing research. The candidate will gain insight and hands on experience in the field of Marketing. This position will report to Jackie Klotz, Marketing Services Manager.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Graphics/Desktop Publishing: Develop, edit, archive and layout company literature, marketing presentations, online Art Library, etc.
- Clerical Marketing/Miscellaneous Support: Filing, make and receive phone calls, prepare computer files, etc. Organize mailings and shipments for marketing and sales departments. Perform other miscellaneous duties such as local pick up of printing, photography, etc. Assist with local trade show product area; packing and unpacking
- Market Research: Research medical and consumer markets and product opportunities on the web. May assist with marketing surveys and field studies via telephone, mail, etc. Assist with updates to medical customer database
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a college student working on a bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, communication or other related fields. The individual should be especially interested in marketing and technology and must possess the following skills/abilities:
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office
- Desktop publishing skills are very desirable – Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Web navigation and research skills
- Mac skills desired
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Can interface well with others via telephone or face to face
Interested applicants should apply online on The ROHO Group’s career website.
Insights Research Strategy Intern
Location: The ROHO Group (100 N. Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221)
The Insights Research Strategy Department is seeking a candidate to assist in building department infrastructure, product research, and marketing research. May perform quality control or data management. This position will report to Denise Arriaga, Insights Research Strategy Manager.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conducts reviews and summarizes internet and library research and secondary research for assigned projects
- Assist with the preparation of project related preliminary research, reports and presentations.
- Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors
- Document protocols in departmental reference manuals
- Respond to panelists’ questions by email or phone within the parameters outlined by the Insights Team
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a college student working on a bachelor’s degree in marketing research, marketing, business administration, social science, applied statistics or other related fields. The individual should be especially interested in marketing research and behavioral research and must possess the following skills/abilities:
- Database software experience – (i.e., Excel, Access, Qualtrics, or other equivalent), email programs, word processing and presentation software
- Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service focus/able to represent ROHO in a professional manner
- Strong organizational skills/exceptionally detail-oriented
- Can apply set procedures to similar situations and knows when to ask for help
Interested applicants should apply on The ROHO Group’s career website.
Full-Time Positions
Senior Director of IT
Location: The ROHO Group (100 N. Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221)
The ROHO Group seeks a Senior-Level IT Director with a strong, proven track record. This Director role will provide technology vision and leadership for the Company as a whole, based on priorities of the Senior Leadership Team, (SLT) including development and implementation of the technology initiatives. The incumbent will guide the organization in the selection, development and implementation of information technology strategies (use of automated systems and processes) that support, enable and enhance The ROHO Group’s overall business strategy and business functions. Provides company-wide direction in areas of policy and planning for data processing and related functions (communication, office systems, interplant connectivity, etc.). Understands technology trends and will advocate for technology driven solutions to benefit the organization.
This position will be responsible for a staff size of 4 individuals, and will report directly to the CFO/ Sr. VP of Administration for the Company.
Responsibilities:
- Based on the company’s strategic plan and discussions with the SLT and other management, develops strategies that keep information technology and related processes flexible and responsive to company and customer needs. Provides leadership to the company in the establishment, management and execution of these strategies.
- Identifies and articulates the proper long-term direction for the IT department, effectively communicating a highly technical and constantly changing subject into easily comprehensible business terminology to managers so that sound decisions can be made. Advocates and implements technology that drives efficiency, reduces costs, and improves responsiveness to customers’ needs.
- Establishes IT policies, standards, practices and security measures, subject to approval of the IT Steering Committee (as appropriate), to ensure effective and consistent information technology operations and to safeguard information resources.
- Serves as the liaison from the IT Department to the IT Steering Committee; communicates the current status of all IT projects to Committee members in advance of meetings and prepares agendas for IT Steering Committee meetings with the approval of the Committee chair.
- Provides solid project management, business analysis skills and knowledge of manufacturing to key project teams throughout the company.
- Directs the design, development, and maintenance of systems, programs, and systems software to meet management’s and company’s information needs.
- Partners with management personnel throughout the company to ensure they have the information processing and systems counseling, guidance and training needed to facilitate their efforts to meet or exceed their goals.
- Selects, develops, and motivates qualified staff to effectively carry out the department’s mission and provide for the continuity of managerial and specialized skills.
- Stays abreast of technology advancements in the areas of systems and hardware and pro-actively incorporates new developments into the future systems of the company.
- Establishes and implements a sound operational and organizational plan in direct support of the business plan within budgetary guidelines to contribute to cost-effective operation of the company.
Essential Skills:
- BS/BA in computer science, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience managing an information systems department in a medium or large sized firm.
- Demonstrated business acumen with a track record of advocating teamwork and building strong, collaborative working relationships.
- Advanced technical knowledge of networks, PC-based applications, and IS development and implementation.
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, project management, analytical and communication skills. Strong customer orientation.
Beneficial Skills and Experience: MBA. IT leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. System-conversion experience.
Core Competencies:
- Strong evidence of strategic planning skills
- Demonstrated company and department leadership skills
- Well-developed project management and business analysis skills
- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations
- Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities – tactful – mature – flexible.
- Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities. Participative management style – advocates team concept.
- High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in a well-organized manner and in conjunction with normal activities.
- Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
- Experience with social media and web development.
Apply with resume and cover letter, including salary history and requirements on The ROHO Group’s career website.
The ROHO Group is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and we take the responsibility of hiring a talented and diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
Please contact Jody Rhodes with any questions at jodyr@therohogroup.com.
Independent Manufacturing Sales Representative, Europe — AIRHAWK
The ROHO Group is seeking an Independent Manufacturer’s Sales Representative to direct the distribution or movement of AIRHAWK motorcycle seating products and services to customers in Europe. This person will be responsible for increasing sales and broadening our penetration in our market segment, helping to grow our product offerings, and increasing profitability.
Regular activities will include:
- Manage daily sales activities through a distributor network.
- Visit customers in the marketplace to solidify relationships and/or develop new business.
- Attend rallies and trade shows.
- Conduct sales meetings and training sessions with distributor and broker networks throughout Europe.
- Monitor and evaluate market pricing and competitive position; make recommendations as needed.
- Assist in coordinating marketing activities with major distributors, including marketing and local program negotiations and other promos.
- Perform customer service activities as needed.
- Monitor and coordinate inventory level and product placement at regional warehouses.
- Communicate business activities and needs to home office
Requirements include:
5+ years’ of Manufacturer’s Rep experience, preferably working with aftermarket motorcycle products such as wheels, handle bars, etc.; broad knowledge of such fields as advanced accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. equivalent to four years of college; ability to speak multiple languages, including English, French, German, and either Italian or Spanish.
Frequent travel required.
Interested candidates should respond with cv or resume at:
http://www.therohogroup.com/corporate/careers.jsp view open jobs, Independent Manufacturing Sales Rep. Europe
Please contact Jody Rhodes with any questions at jodyr@therohogroup.com.
