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Our client, a top financial company located in IRVINE, CA is looking to hire a Senior INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER for a 6+ month assignment. This person will be responsible for designing sales training that will be delivered by a subject matter expert. They will design sales training curricula and programs with focus on objection handling, sales process and methodologies, selling models, and sales positioning. The ideal candidate will have familiarity and experience in the technology used by the industry to design and develop sales curricula and lead projects for sales development. Responsibilities, Skills, and Experience required: Develops SalesForce Development curricula and programs Develops and creates learning curricula and programs based on identified business and sales needs and using various delivery modes (e.g., instructor-led sessions, eLearning and performance support tools). Packages and evaluates curriculum plan/design for effectiveness. Works with subject matter experts to align with business needs. Manages projects by scoping, estimating, identifying resources, providing status updates and mitigating risk. Builds a prototype of learning. Collaborates with subject matter experts to validate the information. Works with client groups to ensure effective program implementation and ongoing maintenance. Program/project consulting Partners with appropriate business leaders, managers, and SMEs and conducts discovery sessions including analysis of performance issues and process improvement. Identifies training needs and designs implementation plans. It provides a roadmap of learning development. Identifies expectations, new processes and curriculum materials needed. Oversees training packaging to ensure adoption by target audiences. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of sales training, adult learning practices, and instructional design. Experiences with sales methodologies (Miller-Heiman, Richardson, and SPIN). Familiar with sales roles and sales competency models Experience with business technical areas such as financial services, retirement planning, advisory, insurance, intermediaries and/or similar. Expert at using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), Must be able to use existing templates and follow an established style guide. Experience using Articulate 360 recommended, but not required. 5 years plus experience in instructional design and development with an emphasis on sales training Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related subject is required. Effective English communications, written, verbal, and presentation. ​Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, a Production Studio, is looking for a Production Assistant to help in an ongoing freelance capacity. This role is able to be worked remotely! Production Assistant Responsibilities: Joining the team for project briefings (call-in okay). Utilizing various stock music services to listen to, select, and present possible choices to be used in 30 and 60-second commercials. Other production assisting work as available/requested. Production Assistant Requirements: Previous experience in a Production Assistant role, or other relevant experience within a Production Studio. An eye for quality video and an ear for quality music, ability to listen for 'moods' in music and videos that support the client's goals. Ability to work in a freelance, on-call capacity. Must have own computer if working in offsite capacity. ​SDoes this sound like you? Apply today!Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, an advertising agency, is looking for a Sr. Communications Manager to join their team fulltime! Sr. Communications Manager Responsibilities: Leading strategic discussions with marketing executives, identifying opportunities. Developing strong, concise messaging and copy for campaigns. Providing effective, integrated communications and marketing recommendations that identify key performance objectives. Managing the communications team in addition to leading performance and process improvement initiatives. Leveraging experience to project manage key communications projects such as VR, videos, integrated campaigns, websites, apps, presentations, etc… Supporting the account team with proactive recommendations and timely updates. Creating project campaign plans, budgets, timelines, and schedules. Creating proposals, SOW's and other sales support materials and documents. Sr. Communications Manager Requirements: B.A./B.S. in Communications, Marketing or relevant field of study. 7+ years post-education experience (agency experience strongly preferred). Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Significant experience leading integrated campaigns. Highly organized and process oriented. Strong follow-up, time management and attention to detail. Proficient with MS Office, Google Drive, Mac and PC. Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, an advertising agency, is looking for a Copywriter to join their team fulltime! Copywriter Responsibilities: Writing full storyboards for video projects and VR experiences, in appropriate tone and voice. Developing content outlines for strategic presentations and sales collateral that shares the vision of the objective(s) of the project. Writing and editing copy for varying communication projects: emails, social media posts & ads, brochures, web properties. Developing powerful short-form communications that deliver clear and concise messages. Authoring live event production show scripts. Multi-tasking seamlessly between multiple projects. Assisting in the creation of content plans for integrated campaigns. Working both independently or with teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. Communicating big ideas in simple, consumable messages. Conceptualizing novel and/or effective ways to communicate to different audiences. Copywriter Requirements: 5+ years of agency or enterprise experience writing and editing content. Significant storytelling & content development experience. Superior written communication skills & grammar. A bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or related field. Self-starter with energy and positivity. Extreme attention to detail. Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, a highly regarded Advertising Agency, is looking for a Copy Supervisor to join their team! Copy Supervisors with experience in pharma, managing all copy for a brand, such as sales aids, training materials, presentations, emails, and video scripts, will be pushed to the top of the list! Copy Supervisor Responsibilities: Participating in strategic meetings internally and with the client to understand campaign objectives and develop supporting copy and campaign strategy. Partnering with art and editorial teams to all creative output for any given campaign is cohesive and aligns with client/campaign objectives. Writing copy for presentations, physician training, p2p reviews, video scripts, APP for the sales team, Sales aids, emails, etc. Partnering with medical writers/researchers to ensure verification of facts and claims, ensuring proper citation (AMA). Ensuring a solid understanding of the target audience, adjusting copy and strategy as needed. Managing multiple copy projects simultaneously, prioritizing based on strict deadlines. Preparing materials for MLR submissions. Copy Supervisor Requirements: 4+ years of branded pharma copy experience, agency preferred. BA/BS+ in a relevant field. Proven ability to take high science information and translate it into digestible content for a lay audience. Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to receive and assimilate critical feedback, turning feedback into actionable items. Computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Extremely organized and proactive with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment. Ability to think both creatively and strategically. Previous experience managing copy for an entire brand, highly preferred. Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, a highly regarded financial technology company, is looking for Presentation Designer to join their team onsite for at least 4 months with the possibility to extend! Presentation Designer Responsibilities: Meeting with senior level stakeholders to understand needs and deliverables, creating a plan to achieve desired outcomes. Designing and developing materials: defining objectives, creating storyboards and building materials for a range of events and programs (presentation deliverables for External Comm, Internal Comm, Internal Events/Conferences, business strategy presentations, employee communications and more. Ensuring consistent messaging, upholding global brand standards and building out style guides. Designing thoughtful and impactful presentations that offer creative and innovative thinking to deliver on communication objectives. The building, organizing and maintaining a rich library of images, icons, and infographics for internal use to ensure efficient and cost-effective creation of new/updated materials. Concepting and executing a range of motion graphic and design techniques, collaborating with the team and contributing to creative ideation and problem-solving. Managing digital video and agency providers: pre/postproduction, scheduling, lighting, shooting, editing, etc… Presentation Designer Requirements: 5+ years of experience designing visual communications in a corporate environment with experience designing internal/external presentations, emails and or digital content. BA Degree (strong preference toward a related field like graphic design). Expertise in PowerPoint with an understanding of the technical aspects of presentation development including constructing templates, use of multiple masters, color themes, animations, diagramming, working with a wide variety of file formats, optimizing media and creating presentations for use across a broad range of delivery platforms (print, laptop, mobile). Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud. Animation experience either with PowerPoint or with the use of key tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro CC strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Excel and the ability to translate numbers into consumable and easy to understand visuals. Strong portfolio showcasing high-end presentation design skills and a clean design aesthetic. Ability to multi-task and switch priorities if needed to accomplish project goals. Ability to adjust project details to meet budget and/or time commitments, as well as unexpected production challenges Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving and collaboration skills Knowledgeable about motion graphics design and video production. Knowledgeable of live meeting/event graphics support and technology, a plus. ​​Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, a top financial company located in IRVINE, CA is looking to hire an SR. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER for a 6-month assignment. This person will be responsible for designing sales training that will be delivered by a subject matter expert. They will design sales training curricula and programs with a focus on objection handling, sales process, and methodologies, selling models, and sales positioning. The ideal candidate will have familiarity and experience in the technology used by the industry to design and develop sales curricula and lead projects for sales development. Responsibilities, Skills, and Experience required: Develops SalesForce Development curricula and programs Develops and creates learning curricula and programs based on identified business and sales needs and using various delivery modes (e.g., instructor-led sessions, eLearning and performance support tools). Packages and evaluates curriculum plan/design for effectiveness. Works with subject matter experts to align with business needs. Manages projects by scoping, estimating, identifying resources, providing status updates and mitigating risk. Builds a prototype of learning. Collaborates with subject matter experts to validate the information. Works with client groups to ensure effective program implementation and ongoing maintenance. Program/project consulting Partners with appropriate business leaders, managers, and SMEs and conducts discovery sessions including analysis of performance issues and process improvement. Identifies training needs and designs implementation plans. It provides a roadmap of learning development. Identifies expectations, new processes and curriculum materials needed. Oversees training packaging to ensure adoption by target audiences. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of sales training, adult learning practices, and instructional design. Experiences with sales methodologies (Miller-Heiman, Richardson, and SPIN). Familiar with sales roles and sales competency models Experience with business technical areas such as financial services, retirement planning, advisory, insurance, intermediaries and/or similar. Expert at using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), Must be able to use existing templates and follow an established style guide. Experience using Articulate 360 recommended, but not required. 5 years plus experience in instructional design and development with an emphasis on sales training Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related subject is required. Effective English communications, written, verbal, and presentation. ​​Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Onward Search is seeking an experienced digital marketing manager for one of our clients! Your responsibilities will revolve around developing and implementing new promotions programs for the website, as well as tracking and measuring their success. Additionally, you will seek out new marketing opportunities, work with vendors to find new opportunities, and perform competitive analysis and report relevant findings. Skills: Ability to evaluate key marketing metrics and stay up-to-date on trends Experience with digital marketing and direct marketing, and an understanding of how they can support cross-channel marketing An understanding of promotions and experience supervising outside vendors Working knowledge of best practices in SEM and digital marketing Time management skills and analytical abilities Requirements: 2-3 years of experience in direct response marketing Experience with digital marketing and rich media Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, an Advertising Agency, is looking for an Account Executive to join their team for an ongoing contract to hire role! Account Executive Responsibilities: Developing overall client strategic communication and PR plans. Developing timelines, reports and research materials as well as delegating day to day management. Drafting and editing various communication vehicles such as news releases, bylines, pitch angles, e-newsletters, briefing books, memos, strategic plans, crisis communication plans, product launch plans, and account summaries, etc... Writing creative briefs, leading internal creative briefings and being able to answer relevant project questions throughout the development and execution of the campaign. Leading internal and client facing meetings, acting as first line of communication for client. Account Executive requirements: BA degree in Marketing, Communications, or relevant field. Experience with Pharma or extremely similar required. 4-6 years of account management experience at a pharmaceutical advertising agency OR 4-6 years internal in a project management capacity. Ability to effectively manage, prioritize and execute on multiple projects simultaneously. Proven success with relationship building (both internally and externally). Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, a top financial company located in IRVINE is looking to hire a Supplier Enablement Specialist for an 8+ month assignment. This person will be responsible for efficiently and effectively influencing internal business units and vendors to begin transacting with them through the Ariba network. They will need to ensure vendors comply with Ariba’s onboarding requirements and complete necessary documentation related to Ariba registration and enablement. Must be able to articulate the vision and mission of the program at the highest level, as well as ability to articulate the objective, benefits, similarities, and differences between the multiple SAP applications at a detailed level (Ariba SLP, Ariba Network for Buying & Invoicing and SAP Fieldglass). RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:   Influence suppliers to register and enable per compliance position Summarize notes from calls and emails to document supplier’s position Prepare summary and detailed reports on outcomes; follow up as appropriate and track outcomes Provide management reporting, working with Ariba to provide the status of supplier registration and enablement 5-10 yrs. experience Knowledge of SAP Ariba SLP, Ariba Network and Fieldglass applications Knowledge of the onboarding / registration / enablement processes for each of the modules Strong MS Excel skills for tracking/reporting Must have strong follow-up skills, strict attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills Must be able to determine the difference between supplier not understanding vs. supplier resistance; ability to balance our partnerships with the objectives of the program Experience supporting a large complex new technology implementation ​Does this sound like you? Apply today!