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Better Communications^® (BC) enables companies globally to make written communications a competitive asset.

Our expert team trains and coaches professionals and executives to write clearly and persuasively. Essential to success, great business writing delivers game-changing improvements in ROI and productivity. Clear writing—whether in documents or decks—provides a well-lit path that drives profitability across any enterprise.

We offer a friendly environment and a culture of fun and good humor. Come work for a company where you will feel rewarded every day: you will go home with a feeling of accomplishment, knowing you made a difference!

Even if there are no immediate job openings, we're always looking for quality facilitators, editors, consultative salespeople, and support staff. Please submit your resume in MS Word.

Current employment opportunities

Sales Associate Editor
Consultative Sales Professional Northern California
Professional Facilitator, Strategic Writing Skills

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Your opportunity
We need a highly-motivated, service-oriented professional to provide daily administrative and editing support for our executive sales team. This position is an integral part of the Better Communications (BC) team, focusing on supporting local and remote senior sales colleagues, servicing clients, tracking sales processes, and contributing to special projects.

You will be joining a high-performing team that is passionate about clear writing--an exciting opportunity to combine a love for writing with learning the ins and outs of the consulting business.

Key responsibilities
As a key member of the team you will:

• provide support to our Sales VP’s by effectively handling incoming leads by e-mail and phone
• custom-write and edit client proposals
• interface with clients regularly and handle special requests
• schedule and attend client phone meetings for SVP’s as needed and write up workshop profiles
• track sales process milestones by accurately entering all sales activity into database
• coordinate outreach activities and sales research
• coordinate webinars and various other events as necessary 
• collaborate with the Instructional Quality Department on client needs.

Skills and qualifications of a successful candidate

• 2+ years' experience in an administrative environment
• excellent grammar and writing skills (writing samples and testing required)
• great attention to detail
• the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities; track record of meeting deadlines
• proven ability to support customers over the telephone
• highly organized with strong PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the ability to learn internal database software, Commence
• BA from accredited college, English major preferred

How to respond
For consideration, please send the following to jobs@bettercom.com:

• a cover letter detailing your relevant accomplishments and salary requirements
• your current resume
• a several-page writing sample.

Reference "SAE" in your submission.

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We are seeking an experienced sales professional to represent us in the Western region, with a specific focus on Silicon Valley companies. With the explosion of writing as the medium of choice for global business, there is a growing opportunity to sell business writing solutions to companies seeking a strategic advantage. Clear communication is the differentiator of the future – those who lead and succeed will be the ones who communicate clearly in writing! Join our high-performing team and enjoy collaborating with sophisticated clients and colleagues. We have a 90% customer retention rate and a 30-year history of success, including ten years’ experience in online learning.

We offer a competitive base for proven sales professionals and an unlimited bonus plan.

You should be an experienced sales professional and expert writer

Please apply for this position if you have

• at least 5 years of proven sales experience selling intangible services to Fortune 1000 companies; experience calling at C-level
• first-rate communication skills, especially writing
• strong conceptual and analytical skills
• excellent organizational and project management skills
• a Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business or communications a plus
• a willingness to travel 6-8 days per month.

How to respond

Please e-mail a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant accomplishments to jobs@bettercom.com

Reference "Consultative Sales" in your submission.

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Your opportunity

We are looking for a charismatic facilitator to lead our Reader-Centered Business Writing workshops for corporate professionals either live or in the virtual classroom. Candidates must have experience as a trainer or communications specialist to be considered for this independent contractor position. Excellent compensation with the possibility of international travel.

You should be a seasoned trainer and an expert writer

Please apply for this position only if you fulfill these requirements.

You are

• a high-energy communicator
• an excellent writer ( published preferably)

You have:

• three years of corporate training experience
• three years of other business experience
• a business- or English-related graduate degree (MBA or MA)
• willingness to travel
• very flexible schedule.

Multilingual ability is a plus.

Experience teaching online workshops is preferred.

How to respond

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant accomplishments to jobs@bettercom.com.

Refer to "Professional Facilitator " in your submission.

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