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Afa Press is pleased to announce that they will be travelling PARIS on Tuesday the 8th of February to hold an Assessment Day for our International Sales Consultant position!

AFA Press Group is a global group of press & communication agencies currently looking for a Client and Media Relations Assistant. Being the pioneers and leaders in the industry we operate in more than 140 countries and we specialize in the production of special country reports which are published in the world’s most renowned and respected newspapers and magazines including The Times, USA Today, Fortune Magazine, Bloomberg Business Week, The Daily Telegraph and more.


This job requires candidates to work abroad 11 months a year around the world; it is not an office job!!


The assessment will take place at:

Jolly Hotel Lotti,
7 Rue de Castiglione,
75001 Paris.

Due to the large number of candidates, we will be hold three sessions at the following times:

Session 1: 11.00 - 12.00
Session 2: 12.00 - 13.00
Session 3: 13.00 - 14.00

If you think you have what were looking for then send us your CV or call us directly on
0034 917 257 108.

Below is more in-depth information about our product, the International Sales/Media position, and a detailed description of our recruitment process. Please read through as well as visit our website and reconfirm your interest in applying for this position.


The Product:

Let’s begin by clarifying the essence of our work:

We are not in the business of producing guides for investors or devising material solely aimed at attracting foreign capital to the different places we visit. The heart and soul of our business is all about enhancing the image and raising awareness of the countries in question, paying special attention to emerging economies. Through our supplements, we are contributing to building a certain image of a given country. We give them a leg up on to the world stage and help strengthen their position in their immediate geographical area.

To do this our supplements give an analysis of the major sectors of an economy, serving as an open tribune in which the countries in question, through leading figures from the public and the private sector, are able to express their points of view, defend their own interests, explain their future plans and generally put across what they feel is the message the international community ought to be hearing with respect to their nations.

As such we have created a product, which is an ideal communication tool through which to divulge the right kind of promotion, both for the political and commercial interests of these countries. Our supplements consist of two communication aspects, editorial content and advertising content. This editorial content creates the ideal framework for the most appropriate kind of international projection for companies, both public and private, that operate in a given country. The advertising content is a more visual tool aimed at capturing the audience’s attention and sending short, concise and powerful messages about the companies or institutions in question.

For our supplements to have any value in the market they must reach the most suitable audience for the objectives that we pursue. In other words, we have to reach an educated, affluent audience with decision-making power which influences public opinion, which has money to invest, which is well-informed and which works and operates within the sphere of influential companies. We reach such an audience through our exclusive distribution rights with media such as THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE, THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE GUARDIAN, CAPITAL and more.


The International Sales Consultant position:


Job Description:

• Part of a working unit of 2 people responsible for gathering advertising and editorial content for special advertising sections or special promotional supplements on countries, sectors and regions.
• Establishing a base in countries around the world to implement the project strategy set by head office.
• Editorial content: Conducting interviews with business and political leaders around the world.
• Advertising content: Negotiating advertising content for reports
• Initial training and fast track promotion to Project Director


Requirements:

• Fluent in English. One of the following languages is a plus: French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
• University graduates with a sound knowledge of international political, business and economic affairs.
• Sales orientated (experience in sales preferable but not essential).
• Excellent personal presentation
• Strong communication skills
• Results driven, determined, energetic and a talent for working with people.
• Team player.

Our company offers:

• An excellent financial package and remuneration program.
• The opportunity to meet world leaders
• International career development and fast track promotion
• Invaluable project management skills
• Excellent professional living arrangements with an additional daily allowance

The Recruitment Process:

1. Assessment Session:

The group assessment session will take place in our offices in Paris on Tuesday the 8th of February. The event will be business attire and focus on presentation skills, commercial awareness and fluency in English for non-native speakers. Candidates who do not display skills and abilities in the above mentioned will not be asked to continue in the application process and will be asked to leave.

2. Selective Training:

Successful candidates will be required to continue directly onto the Selective Training for 5 days from Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th of February 2011.

Candidates will be trained on the sales strategy of the company. More information will be given at the assessment session.
During the recruitment process, for candidates travelling from aboard, the company cannot undertake any responsibility for expenses incurred.