22nd Mar2010

Feedback – Elle, Business – UTS

by ProGrad
ProGrad regularly receive emails following successful inductions within their new business, and these are emails we would like to share with you.  This is an email sent by Elle, to one of our Graduate Managers, Virginia:

Hi Virginia,

I am very well thank-you.

I am really enjoying my position. I have found the training very comprehensive, well structured and have much enjoyed learning all the different aspects of my role so far. I have been out in the field the entire time and have spent training days in various regions including that of the territory I will be taking over.

I feel the company has provided me with an excellent induction and given me the opportunity to integrate and learn so that I am confident to progress in my role and seek all the opportunities that the position offers.

I really enjoy being in the field and meeting people and have also learnt a great deal about the industry as well as the products, lines and position of them within the market place.

I am very grateful to you for seeking out this position for me as I am very happy in my role. Simplot is a fantastic company from what I have experienced. My colleagues are very supportive and are a great team to work with and I hope to progress my career with them in the future.

Kind regards,

Elle

Elle has been a successful recruit and has gone from strength to strength within her employment.  Despite limited commercial experience prior to coming to ProGrad’s assessment day, Elle demonstrated a natural flair for business and strong commercial accumen.  This is exactly what we look for during our assessment process within ProGrad.  If you would like to be considered for any graduate marketing or sales roles, please call ProGrad on 02 8235 8300.

18th Mar2010

GRADUATE SALES AND MARKETING POSITION

by ProGrad
GRADUATE SALES AND MARKETING POSITION
  • Great CBD location
  • Great verbal communication skills needed
  • Multiple positions available

Prograd is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement organisation, working with recent University graduates and assisting them to secure roles within the corporate sales divisions of leading organisations.

A diverse range of positions are currently available for any graduate with an interest in the business to business sales and marketing sector. Available positions include:

• Graduate Sales Executive
• Graduate Sales & Marketing Consultant (National & Multinational Companies)
• Graduate Marketing Assistant
• Lead Generation/ Marketing position
• Client Services Representative
• Graduate Online Sales Executive

ProGrad work with over 600 organisations across Australia, including Sage, Microsoft, Dell, Fairfax and News. If you are looking for an entry-level opportunity within a corporation, please calle the ProGrad office and ask to speak to a Graduate Manager.

 
18th Mar2010

FANTASTIC GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY – GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

by ProGrad
FANTASTIC GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY – GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
  • Looking for someone who is a quick learner
  • Someone who is well organised
  • Highly motivated

Our client is a global enterprise that is looking to bring a graduate on board their team. They are looking for someone who is energetic, a fast learner and who has a drive to succeed.

They are a fast paced, exciting company to work for and enjoy large growth year on year.

The key objectives of the job are to be responsible for promoting the company’s range of filtration products and will involve;

- Develop and implementing plans
- Establishing call schedules
- Identify and develop potential new customers
- Develop an understanding of each particular account’s business
- Develop sales strategies to increase sales

The right person for this role will possess:
• Ability to pick up new concepts quickly
• Strong “Learning “ethic
• PC competency.
• Strong time management / organisation skills.
• High level presentation skills
• A high level of communication skills
• Multi tasking ability
• Ability to work with a team of different age groups and strong personalities.
• Ability to think creatively “outside the square” to develop solutions to problems, issues and plans that exceeds expectations.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact the ProGrad office and speak to a graduate manager.
*To be eligible for this position you need to have completed your degree*

17th Mar2010

Feedback – Elizabeth, Perth

by ProGrad

“My first few weeks have certainly been interesting. Sydney was quite an information overload, though highly enjoyable. For the next 5 months I have been placed in the “second” office in Perth – which focuses on Local Government Risk Services. I spent the first week meeting colleagues and familiarising myself with Company information, and now have begun my first rotation with the Broking department, where I will be for a month, I believe”

 

“I have basically been handed over the ‘Marketing Portfolio’ for this branch, due to my Marketing background. This is great, as it is not a full-time job within this organisation, and can fit this in with the other work that I am doing. We are about to begin our Diploma of Finance, also.”

 

“Hope that all is well on the other side of the country and that you enjoy your week.”

 

Elizabeth – Perth

16th Mar2010

Feedback – recently placed ProGrad graduate

by ProGrad

Hey Virginia,
 
I’m well thanks how are you?
 
Certainly enjoyed the week in Sydney, unsurprisingly the next few weeks haven’t been quite as good. The first couple of weeks have been okay, been a tad difficult talking to clients when I really don’t know that much yet, and had to perform a few monotonous tasks however thats to be expected. However once I have a firm grasp of insurance and the different products, and am settled in a role i certainly think I will enjoy it though.
 
As a company JLT are an excellent employer. Everyone is really sociable and have good sense of humour. Also there seems a lot of opportunity to advance in the insurance industry in general. Many of the brokers I’m working with don’t have a degree, however were promoted from admin/ data entry roles so i think i can go a long way particulary given the advantage I have of making this program.
 
Actually had a question for you- was just wondering whether or not we will still attend the prograd training days given the fact that we are in a graduate program as opposed to a usual grad position?
 
Thanks again for all your help, hope you’ve been well.
 
Dan – Insurance

09th Mar2010

GRADUATE IT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!

by ProGrad
GRADUATE IT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
  • Looking for a graduate who delivers strong communication skills
  • Someone who is money hungry and has a drive to succeed
  • Someone who is hungry to learn

Do you want to work for a multibillion dollar company with unlimited career opportunities? Are you a recent graduate who’s motivated and driven? Do you want to be financially rewarded for your efforts? If YES read on!!

This company is an international information technology company whose mission is to provide its clients with simple IT solutions. They are one of the country’s most reputable organisations and service some of Australia’s largest companies.

This company is growing rapidly and is looking to expand their team in Australia. They are focused on the development of their staff and are committed to maintaining the enjoyable and exciting nature that has been established in their workplace.

They are looking to find a recent graduate to fill the role of “Business Development Executive”. This role will allow you to learn all about the company and its extensive range of products and services before progressing into other areas of the business.

Your duties will include responding to enquiries generated by national advertising, preparing proposals for clients, developing and maintaining client relationships, assisting with customer enquiries and providing solutions to customer troubles.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be very energetic and enthusiastic. You will have superior communication and people skills, as well as have the ability to multi-task. The discipline studied for your degree is not relevant as long as you’re hungry to learn and have the right attitude.

This company recognises the importance of training and development. The successful candidate will be provided with extensive training in-house as well as through ProGrad.
Apply now to avoid disappointment as this role is set to be very popular!

If you are interested in this role, please contact the ProGrad office and speak to a Graduate Manager.