[jsfg_cinti] Fw: VP Ops - Travel ASP in Texas

> Currently, we are searching for a Vice President of Operations for a $15M,
> ASP company that provides travel services. The position is located in
Texas.
> Candidates must already live in the area, or be willing to relocate within
> 120 days. Initially, position reports to EVP of Sales, Marketing &
> Operations. Eventually, it will report directly to CEO or CFO.
>
> Listed below is some information about the position and our process. If
you
> are interested in this position, then please review the interview
questions
> in the attached document. If you meet all of the absolute requirements,
then
> please complete the form and email it back to me along with the resume
that
> you would want me to send. (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS AT THIS POINT. I PROMISE
> TO RESPOND TO EVERYONE'S EMAIL.) I will begin benchmarking candidates next
> week. If you are a match for the position, then I will give you the name
of
> our client and ask for your permission to present you. When I present you,
I
> will give our client your resume, contact info and completed
questionnaire.
> I do not make any changes to your resume or answers when I present you. He
> is going to review both documents before making any interview decisions.
>
> PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW &/OR REVISE YOUR RESUME SO THAT YOUR RESUME
> CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE
> POSITION. If you have the relevant experience, but it is not listed
clearly
> on your resume-- then you will be screened out. Sorry.
>
> FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE A GOOD MATCH.
I
> WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY REFERRALS! Thank you very much for all your
time
> and interest.
>
> Sincerely,
> Carolyne
>
> Carolyne P. Connor, Founder & President
> MATCHSTAR <http://www.matchstar.com/>
> 750 Battery Street, #700
> San Francisco, CA 94111
> 415.391.2406 (direct)
> 415.276.1900 (fax)
> connor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> POSITION: Vice President of Operations. Prefer someone to start in the
> position as soon as possible.
>
> COMPANY: Company is an ASP that services travel needs. Revenues are about
> $15M/year and have been growing at 35-40% yearly. There are about 100
> employees. You will have about 40 people reporting to you (2 directors, 4
> managers and the staff.) Initially, position will report to EVP of Sales,
> Marketing & Operations.
>
> LOCATION: Position is located in Texas. Candidates must already live in
the
> area or be willing to relocate within 120 days of signing employment
> contract. Cost of living in this area is very cheap. You can buy a brand
new
> 2500 square foot home on 1/3 acre for about $200k.
>
> COMPENSATION: Compensation depends upon experience and performance.
>
> PERSONAL SUMMARY: Eventually, position will report directly to CEO or CFO.
> Right now, the position reports to the EVP. He is wearing 4-5 different
hats
> including: Sales, Marketing, Operations and Partnerships. He is very
> personable and low key. He moves very quickly to close a sale. Very
business
> oriented. But, believes in taking care of your personal problems first so
> you can focus on business. Likes heavy interaction and communication. He
is
> very easy to get along with, but expects everyone to do his or her jobs.
He
> will help set goals and have weekly updates, but expects you to get the
job
> done. No excuses. You will have about 40 people reporting to you (2
> directors, 4 managers and the staff.)
>
> ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENTS:
>
> · Travel industry and GDS reservation experience (Sabre, Galileo,
Worldspan,
> &/or Amadeus-which is most preferred) is an absolute MUST.
> · Must have 3+ years experience running operations of a call center. Must
> have experience interacting with travel suppliers including air, hotel,
car,
> vacation and cruise lines. Must be able to summarize your experience in
> total and then break it down by category. Make sure to name some of the
> suppliers that you worked with previously.
> · Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of any other languages a
> plus-especially Spanish.
> · Good interpersonal skills required. Must be able to make a telephonic
> presentation to Fortune 500 clients to help executives close sales. This
is
> a critical component to the client. Must be able to describe your
experience
> giving telephonic presentations to clients.
>
>
> The CLIENT WOULD LIKE TO SEE PEOPLE FROM THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES (OR
> COMPANIES THAT COMPETE WITH THESE COMPANIES):
>
> Carlson, Maritz, Sabre, Galileo, GDS, Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity,
Hotwire,
> Cheaptickets, Yahoo! Travel, American Express Travel, Smarterliving,
> Bizrate, Kasbah.com, Travelweb, Trip.com, Travelhero.com,
Travelagentx.com,
> Uniglobe.com, travelagentx.com, Skyauction.com, Travel-junction.com and
any
> of the airlines like American, United, USAir, Northwest, Southwest, Delta,
> Alaska Air, Continential, America West, Mexicana, etc.
>
>
>
> ABOUT MATCHSTAR - OUR PROCESS:
>
> 1. If you or anyone you know might be a good match, then please EMAIL me
> soon. The best way to get the interview process started and moving forward
> is to reply to the email that lists the opportunity that is of interest to
> you. This enables us to quickly evaluate and facilitate the best
> candidate/client matches.
>
> 2. When you indicate that you are interested in being considered for any
of
> our opportunities, we will send you a specific list of interview questions
> that we have developed with our client for that particular opportunity. In
> your answers to these questions, you can tell us why you are a good match
> and explain your experience that is relevant to each position. If you are
a
> match for the position, then we will give you the name of our client and
ask
> for your permission to present you.
>
> 3. When we present you to our client, we will give them your resume, your
> completed questionnaire, and your email address so they can contact you to
> set up an interview. I do not make any revisions to the questionnaire or
> resume that you provide to me. This process allows you to explain your
> skills and experience directly to our client. We have received GREAT
> feedback about this new process from our clients including the fact that
> they have been able to interview and hire more of our candidates in less
> time because of this new process!!!
>
> 4. Considering today's difficult market, I have had to spend the majority
of
> my time developing new business-and it has really paid off! Plus, I have
to
> travel often. So at this point in time, the best way to reach me is
through
> email at connor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> 5. Feel free to forward this email to anyone, but please do NOT post it to
> it any job boards or websites. I am only accepting candidates if they can
> say who referred them to me. If you would like me to contact someone about
> an opportunity, then I can do that best through email. So, please send me
> their email address.
>
> 6. If you don't want to continue receiving emails about our new positions,
> just let me know and I will take you off our list.
>
> 7. I know that that this process may not feel as "personalized" as the
> service we have given in the past. However given today's market, our goal
> right now is to maximize the number of opportunities to present to you and
> to present the most qualified candidates for interviews to our clients.
So,
> I hope you understand why we have developed and implemented this new
> process. However, if this process does not work for you, then I
understand.


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