Membership Representative-Houston

VNU is a global information and media company with leading positions in marketing and media information, business publications, and trade shows. Its widely respected brands include ACNielsen, Nielsen Media Research, Billboard, Adweek, and The Hollywood Reporter, among many others.Nielsen Media Research is the pioneer and industry leader in television audience measurement and advertising information services worldwide for more than half a century. We are headquartered in New York, with offices throughout the United States. At Nielsen Media Research, our reputation for integrity, innovation and commitment to professional development attracts the industry's top talent. Rated as one of the most diverse (Top 50 Companies for Diversity, Diversity Inc, 2005) and best places to work (Top 100 IT firms, ComputerWorld, 2004-2006; Best Computer Jobs in America, 2002), Nielsen Media Research is proud of our career opportunities and the many programs we offer that help foster career development. We have over 6000 employees throughout the US and offer a quality of life and comfortable work environment.If you desire to work for a growing company offering opportunities for personal growth and development then this is just the job for you!If skillful persuasion is second nature to you and you have the ability to teach and motivate children and teenagers, then tune into an exciting opportunity with Nielsen Media Research. We are looking for an enthusiastic
communicator who will persuade targeted families to participate in TV research as a Nielsen family. This individual will build and maintain supportive relationships with each of these families as a...MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE!Nielsen Media Research has been the leader in the Television Ratings Industry for over 50 years. Nielsen Media Research measures television audiences and reports data to television networks, local affiliates, cable operator/networks, program syndicators, and advertising agencies.Membership Representatives make personal visits to potential Nielsen families, and advise them that their participation in the ratings will help represent the television-viewing sample in their area. Nielsen families will have their daily viewing gathered and reported in the Nielsen sample. Membership Representatives will maintain relationships with these families in order to help ensure ongoing family participation and customer service.This position will allow for a non traditional work schedule with some overnight travel. This unique position with Nielsen Media Research offers the following:Office in your home
Flexible scheduling
Company car
Comprehensive benefits package
Computer and printer
Training program
$30,000.00 base salary, potential for overtime, $1500 language differential to those who qualify and a bonus potential which could exceed $8,000.Qualifications
In addition to a professional, get-it-done attitude, the successful candidate must possess the following qualities:Bilingual Spanish a plus
Self-motivated
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Communication proficiency in all formats
Experience working with children
50% travel required
Sales experience
MS Windows experience
College degree or equivalent experienceNielsen Media Research is a subsidiary of VNU Inc., which also includes BPI Communications, Inc., Bill Communications, Inc., SRDS and VNU Marketing Information, Inc. VNU Inc. is a division of Netherlands-based VNU one of the world's leading publishing and information companies.Only candidates currently residing Houston and authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
VNU promotes and enforces an active policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. For more information on our brands, please visit www.vnu.com.
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