APA Career Page
1/21/10

Current position available

APA Approval Department Representative
 ( www.apaapproved.com & www.apapets.org )
 Work from your home office and out in your local area.

Job Description:

The APA Approval Department approves products, services and businesses that maintain the APA's high standards. This approval helps to increase the quality of service from businesses and reliability of pet products for pet owners.

Position includes contacting pet related businesses, in person, for the purpose of becoming APA Approved.  Representative will be responsible for initial screening according to APA standards.

Initially, APA Approval Department Representative will visit existing pet businesses in their area. After an initial review to establish if they meet basic standards, invite the business to apply for approval. Representative will assist the business owner with the application and take photos as required by the Approval Department.

This position is unique as the representative will not be required, or allowed, to use high pressure sales techniques. Businesses are very interested in this opportunity and closing is not required, only education of the benefits of being APA Approved. However, proper, ethical sales techniques and experience are always valuable.

Your responsibilities include, finding, contacting, meeting with and enrolling pet businesses.

The APA has the highest standards in the pet industry and a spotless reputation. Only individuals with high ethics and standards should apply for this position. In addition, you should be highly self motivated.

Position may lead to Department Director  or Regional Director and salaried position.

Support: Qualifications - Required Skills: Desired Skills:

Full training. 
Program materials. 
APA Polo Shirts.
Business Cards.
Daily email, IM and phone support.
Comprehensive Affiliate Web site

 Organized.
Great personal appearance and friendly personality.
Professional attitude and standards.
Basic computer skills.
Self motivated, 5 appointments per week minimum.
Love of companion animals and humane in their treatment.		 Leadership skills.
Computer knowledge, Windows, Access, Word.
Creativity and ability to adapt to future positions.
Desire to excel and achieve personal financial security.

Compensation:

Pay is based on production (commission) as an independent sales representative.

This position is for Facility Enrollment in the APA Approved Program.

APA 5 Star Approval APA Approval Annual Renewal
$150 per facility enrollment
$100 per individual enrollment
$75/$50 annual renewal		 $100 per facility enrollment
$50 per individual enrollment
$50/$25 annual renewal		 50% of initial commission while an
employee or representative of the APA.

Draw - We will pay a minimum of your average weekly pay each week. (ie - slow weeks or vacation you will still receive your average pay, to be paid back on above average weeks)

Bonus or expenses paid for above average producer to be determined by program director.

Benefits package available after 6 months employment (minimum production required).

With annual renewal residuals, your renewal income alone the second year could be 50% of your first year (at 100% renewal). (For example if you produce at an average/low rate your first year, $36,000, and had the same production your second year, your income the second year would be $54,000, and $72,000 the third.)

Work Hours:

Any hours within 9am - 5pm M-Su
Full time only

Career Path:

Promotion to Approval Department Director or Regional Director is possible.
Position could include overseeing all program operations and employees.
Straight salary in excess of 50k plus bonuses.
Other advancements and benefits possible.
There are currently 2 other programs you can apply for after 60 days experience with us.

The APA is a growing organization with plenty of work to be done. 
Our employees have always been proud of their jobs and the work they do.

The APA is very proud of it's spotless, friendly reputation and the majority of our work involves supporting humane agencies and adoptions.
All APA representatives must be positive, non aggressive and highly professional and of course love and appreciate our companion animals.

Please fax resumes and cover letter to 877-APA-PETS (877-272-7387) or email them to marciesapp@apapets.org
 and fill out our Online Application

 

 

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