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Current position available APA Community Representative |
The American Pet Association is looking for positive, outgoing, honest, reliable, ethical and compassionate people to represent the APA and it's programs in their communities.
That APA is very Employee/Affiliate friendly and considers our people the most important aspect of our organization. Loyal, hard working and honest people are treated with great respect in the organization.
Job Description:
This position is for an American Pet Association Community Representative in your community. This is a sales position, with numerous programs to sell, that includes networking as a Community Representative. This is also an exclusive territory position. Territory will be as large as you can reasonably handle. More travel will be required in low population areas.
Position includes
Being Involved in pet activities in your community as the
APA Representative (networking). This is optional however highly
recommended.
Activities include visiting existing Pet Events, hosting APA Pet Events (a
compensated activity) and others.
Facility Enrollment
in the APA Approved Program
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.
Businesses you will visit include Groomers, Veterinarians, Kennels, Pet
Walkers, Pet Sitters, Pet Stores, Pet Day Care and other pet related
businesses.
Community enrollment in the
Community Pet Plan.
The CPP helps communities such as apartment complexes, condos,
neighborhoods, dorms, etc. to manage pet ownership so both pet owners and
not pet owners receive benefits. The APA provides Pet Owner Agreement, and
Non Pet Owner Statement, Rules of the Road, Community Pet Maps, Waste
Stations and pet related problem mediation. This provides a more comfortable
atmosphere for both pet owners and non pet owners while allowing the
facility the financial benefit of welcoming pet owners.
Businesses you will visit include Apartment Complexes, Condominiums,
Retirement Communities, Subdivisions, etc.
Representing the Scholastic Fundraising Program. A great fundraiser for schools tired of old, unreliable fundraisers.
Each area will also have a Community Pet Website (sample here) which the rep will be expected to contribute to (no more than a few hours a month).
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 hard closing is not required, only education of the benefits of being APA Approved. However, proper, ethical sales techniques, follow up and experience is necessary.
Your responsibilities include, finding, contacting, meeting with and enrolling pet businesses, humane agencies and communities. Benefits available after 6 months.
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 a salaried position.
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Full training. |
Organized. Professional personal appearance and friendly personality. Professional attitude and standards. Basic computer skills. Self motivated, 15 appointments per week minimum. Love of companion animals and humane in their treatment. |
Community Involvement. Leadership skills. Computer knowledge, Windows, Access, Word. Creativity and ability to adapt to future positions. Desire to excel and achieve personal financial security. |
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Compensation: While the position is commission only for the first year, it is structured to be quite financially successful for qualified individuals. Initially, base salary is not available for this position as it is not directly supervised. With the state of the economy, and the lower ethics of some individuals, we are not able to offer compensation based on promised performance in an unsupervised position. In addition, since this program has no direct competition and requires a unique set of skills, we have no direct experience employee pool to pull from. As a result, for the right people, the pay is high and rewards are great. Base salary is available after 1 year based on performance and in addition, we are offering a very high commission plus a "Ramp Up Bonus". An advertising budget is given to each affiliate. Pay is based on production (commission) as an independent sales representative. The following is the standard commission structure. Production can be greatly affected by your local population and economy, however these programs are very well respected and received. Minimum production to maintain the position will
earn approximately $500/wk. (this low of production will be allowed short term
only)
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Plus -
After 1 year you will be paid a base salary calculated on your sales from the
previous year from renewals. Base salary will be approximately $120.00 per sale
made the previous year for your second year, increasing over the following
years.
Example:
Based on 150 sales* each year (3 sales/wk):
Base Salary 2nd year =$18,000.00
Base Salary 3rd year =$36,000.00
Base Salary 4th year =$54,000.00
Base Salary 5th year =$60,000.00
Base salary is currently capped at $60,000.00
* For the sake of this example, a sale is considered a standard Business Approval. This number can be higher with the Community Pet Plan sales, or can be lower based on your actual sales.
Bonus or expenses paid for above average producer to be determined by program director.
Benefits package available after 6 months employment (minimum production required).
Work Hours:
Any hours within 9am - 5pm M-Su
Full time only
Career Path:
Promotion to District Manager or Regional Director is possible.
Position could include overseeing area program operations and employees.
Straight salary in excess of 50k plus bonuses.
Other advancements and benefits possible.
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,
positive
and professional reputation.
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 employment@apapets.org
and fill out our
Online Application