New Job Postings at Hampton!

During these hard economic times, finding a job can be tough and many places aren't hiring (or they can be so darn picky). We had two new positions released at Hampton (where I work) today and I thought I would throw it up here on Facebook just in case someone is looking for a job. I can personally say that Hampton is an awesome place to work at, and the benefits alone are worth working there alone. While you do have to work hard at Hampton 120% of the time (especially April through October...aka our busy season) all the rest of the months are pretty low key and enjoyable. Pretty much every year you get a raise AND a bonus. Plus you get medical and dental benefits plus 401K with matching.

What's even more special is if you apply for this job and get it, you will work with me in the sales/marketing department! How awesome is that!?!

Please feel free to forward this to anyone you feel might meet the requirements listed below and have them send their resume to: hr@hamptonproducts.com

Good luck!

The following position is currently available at Hampton Products:

Mid-West Sales Manager (National Accts. Manager)

Reporting to the SVP-Sales, The Mid-West Sales Manager manages sales activities of assigned accounts by performing the following duties:

· Develops and implements strategic sales plans for assigned customers and prospects to accommodate corporate goals.

· Assumes responsibility for overall profitability of assigned accounts to ensure they obtain targeted and acceptable level of profitability.

· Oversees the maintenance of customer SKU files and pricing schedules.

· Advises assigned accounts concerning sales and advertising opportunities. Responsible for developing and presenting annual promotional schedules to all assigned customers.

· Analyzes sales performance to assist customers in maximizing their sales and profitability. This includes eliminating unprofitable items from their product mix.

· Delivers sales presentations to assigned customers and prospects.

· Attempts to expand product categories with existing customers to increase Hampton’s sales and position with each customer.

· Meets with key clients to maintain relationships and negotiate programs.

· Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.

· Prepares annual sales forecasts for each assigned customer and provides information internally to assist in developing purchasing planning.

· Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.

· Attends customer trade shows as deemed necessary.

· Takes responsibility for coordinating trade shows for all assigned customers.

· Assists with finding solutions for excess and obsolete company inventory.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Position requires extensive travel in excess of 50%.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; 10 years sales experience minimum and at least 3 years in sales management over direct and/or indirect sales people or equivalent combination of education and experience.

If you are interested please email your resume to Human Resources in MS Word format, or if you know someone who may be interested we are accepting external resumes through hr@hamptonproducts.com.


West Coast National Accounts Sales Manager

The West Coast National Accounts Sales Manager manages sales activities of assigned territory, manufacturer representatives and accounts by performing the following duties: Oversees, except where noted, the Retail, OEM, Commercial/Industrial and Governmental business channels. This position reports to the SVP-Sales and will be based in Foothill Ranch, CA.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) in Business or related field from four-year college or university or 10 years sales experience minimum and at least 3 years in sales management over direct and/or indirect sales people.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with both retail and distribution based organizations. RSM oversees and directs the implementation of “Brand” strategies, maximize sales and meet customer demands in a cost effective and timely manner. Duties include providing product and procedure training to all levels of those organizations and negotiating terms that will be mutually profitable and efficient.

· Will manage and direct manufacturer representative sales forces without having direct control over their operations. In managing these forces the RSM is to also provide leadership and encouragement to achieve high quality performance and pride of representation.

· Attend national, regional and customer trade shows and exhibits as required and approved by VP-Sales, FSO. RSM will be responsible for coordinating trade shows for all assigned customers and events.

· In conjunction with HPI sales/marketing and independent sales reps, customers and customers’ sales force and marketing departments will develop, present and execute creative retail programs, ideas and tactics that will help over-deliver company growth targets and grow our customers’ confidence in the Hampton Products International Corporation.

· Develops and implements strategic sales plans for assigned customers and prospects to accommodate corporate goals.

· In conjunction with VP-Sales, FSO analyzes sales performance to assist customers in maximizing their sales and profitability. This includes eliminating unprofitable items from their product mix.

· In conjunction with VP-Sales, FSO advises assigned accounts concerning sales and advertising opportunities; develop and present annual and timely promotional schedules to all assigned customers.

· Functioning both independently and as part of a team, managing and coordinating sales throughout the region. Communicate and coordinate the needs of the customer base with the internal sales support, marketing, technical and financial departments in a clear and timely manner.

· Regionally forecasting and play both a dynamic and proactive role in the ability of HP to meet the product demands of the customer. Compile data on marketing trends, competitive products and pricing and reports to company.

· RSM position requires extensive travel in excess of 60%


If you are interested please email your resume to Human Resources in MS Word format, or if you know someone who may be interested we are accepting external resumes through hr@hamptonproducts.com .

::::::::::Stanford's 10th Annual 5K Race Against PH::::::::::

November is quickly approaching and most of us think of Thanksgiving, turkey dinners, family get togethers...but a small population of us are in full mode fundraising mode! November, for a small population of us, is Pulmonary Hypertension awareness month. This year I have decided to add on an additional task to the month, a 5K run!

I have never done a run before, but this year I think it is a excellent reason to get myself out of the office and up to Stanford, CA!

I will be doing this wonderful run with my PHriend Ornah Levy...who has done an excellent job training herself for our upcoming 5K. I am soooo proud of you Ornah!! I can't wait to see my other NorCal PH PHeeps there as well.

Here is some info about the race if anyone will be in town. I am hoping Ornah and I can get up there a little early and do some site seeing as well. Hope to see some of you guys there!

Info regarding Stanford's 10th Annual Race Against PH!

Official race info page!

::::::::::PHA's Patient and Cargiver Mentor Program::::::::::

I am super stoked that PHA has a new program being created and I was invited to be a part of it! The goal of this new program is to connect experienced patients and caregivers with community members who are looking for one-on-one, email-based support.

Supposedly I was selected to be a mentor based on my "rich knowledge of the PH community and your ongoing commitment to the support of PH patients and caregivers in need". I guess that is kinda true but I am just like any other PH patient...someone that has this terrible, irritating illness that is looking for a cure.

The Mentor program is scheduled to launch on PHA’s website in mid-September. Patient and caregiver mentors will be searchable in an online directory by gender, age or related condition. I think this particularly awesome because mentees will be able to find someone similar to their personality to talk to...I just can't wait to meet new PHriends and help people who have any PH questions.

My mandatory training for this program is in a few weeks. My info packet should be coming soon. I can't wait to promote this new mentoring program. I think lots of people can benefit from this awesome service from PHA. I know most of my PHriends are pretty outspoken but I know some feel shy, embarrassed or lonely and never have the courage to talk to other PHers. Hopefully this service will a source that those PHers can utilize.

I can't wait for September to roll around and get this service going. I feel really privileged to be a part of it. :)