Careers
Idea Incentives’ success is anchored by its ability to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated people in all areas of the company. We hire the most competent, enthusiastic people we can find, provide a stimulating, challenging, yet supportive environment, and encourage peer interaction, and open communication.
That attitude of looking for the best people, the right people, and encouraging their creativity has been what makes Idea Incentives 'work'. We take satisfaction in their dedication and enthusiasm and their contributions to the Canada gift and incentive industry.
Idea Incentives emphasizes working hard, working together and sharing rewards.
Current Postings
- Production Assistant, Fall 2008
Idea Incentives provides unique Canadian gifts and promotional products to corporate businesses. We are seeking a Production assistant to work in our Vancouver office. If you have experience in packaging, shipping and production, and are organized, attentive to detail, action orientated and enjoy working in a fast pace service environment, then we are interested in meeting with you.
Our Team is responsible for providing “exceptional product and customer service” and maintaining our reputation for quality, and excellence. As a member of our Team reporting to the Production Manager, you would be responsible for quality control, counting, packaging and shipping all orders and well as providing shipping quotes. General administrative assistant tasks and computing skills are also required in this position.
Position Description:
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Ensure that all gift items are produced to an acceptable level of quality according to company procedures and guidelines.
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Labeling, wrapping, gift wrapping, and packaging products for deliver.
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Prepare the necessary export documentation and customs declaration forms online for International shipments.
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Track all shipments and confirm deliveries.
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Maintain inventory stock.
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Pre-production- cutting cellophane, ribbons, assembling gift boxes.
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Keep production room organized.
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Prioritize workday to complete projects in a timely manner.
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Filing.
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Dealing with Couriers.
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Reviewing new Supplier catalogues and assisting with Supplier updates for staff.
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Mail, sorting and filing.
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Project Research, data entry.
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General office duties as requested.
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Receptionist duties, and customer service when needed.
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Administrative skills (typing, filing, etc.) and excellent telephone etiquette.
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A flexible team player, ready to assist as needed.
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Resourceful on the internet, good with shipping programs, outlook, and numbers.
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Procedurally orientated, understands how to prioritize tasks. Likes to work in a fast and invigorating environment.
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Easy to work with, flexible attitude, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
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Reacts positively under pressure.
Qualifications and Skill:
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Industrious and responsive.
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Attentive to detail.
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Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
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Multi-tasker.
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Creative and good with gift wrapping.
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Organized and efficient with production & keeping to timelines.
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React positively under pressure. Responsive attitude.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher and Maximizer.
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Administrative skills (typing, filing, etc.) and excellent telephone etiquette.
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A flexible team player, ready to assist as needed.
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Resourceful on the internet, good with shipping programs, outlook, and numbers.
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Procedurally orientated, understands how to prioritize tasks. Likes to work in a fast and invigorating environment.
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Easy to work with, flexible attitude, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
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Hours: Part Time, Monday-Friday.
Comments:
This is a full time position in Vancouver. Suitable applicant must have skills and be interested in shipping and receiving, administration, and packaging. Packaging and production of gift orders as well as shipping and receiving is 75% of this position. We are interested in applicants that are willing to commit to our company for a period of two years.
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Please email your resume and cover letter in confidence with the words Product assistant in the subject field or send your resume and cover letter to:
Idea Incentives
1090 West Eighth Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 1C4.
Idea Incentives is a Vancouver based corporate gift company specializing in providing symbolic Canadian gifts to the hospitality and tourism industry. We are seeking a Sales and Account Manager to join our sales team based on the West Side of Vancouver.
Working at Idea Incentives is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on building new business, maintaining current accounts and providing exceptional customer service in a friendly, professional, and creative work environment.
Attributes that make our sales managers successful are a continual desire to prospect and close business, a sincere interest in providing exceptional customer service, and strong, attentive communication and organisation skills.
You should have the following skills:
- Sales diploma, plus 3-5 years proven sales experience
- Strong inside sales and account management skills in an office environment
- Strong ability to build relationships and leads through prospecting and qualifying calls
- Strong ability to organize and prioritise daily activities and keep a clear head
- Strong ability to work in Word, Excel, Maximizer and a product database
- Good attention to detail and strong communication skills
- A knowledge of or a strong interest in Canadian gifts, promotional items and the incentive travel industry
- A positive, motivated, and thoughtful attitude
- Proven success in base salary plus commission environment
- Experience in product sales, preferably with a large product line
- Experience preparing proposals within a timeline
Renumeration:
Salary plus incentives, plus benefits following a 3 month probation period.
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Please email your resume and cover letter in confidence with the words Sales & Account Manager in the subject field or send your resume and cover letter to:
Idea Incentives
1090 West Eighth Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 1C4.
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