[Web4lib] Positions Available: 2 Taxonomy Consultants (telecommuting)

[Patty De Anda]

Hi Jan, 

 

Deb suggested I email you to see if you knew anyone for 2 Taxonomy
Consultant positions we have for Dow Jones. The work can be done by
telecommuting although they would have to go into either the San
Francisco or Chicago office for training and some meetings. Here's the
job description: 

 

Thanks!



Patty

 

LAC seeks two (2) Taxonomy Consultants for our client. The consultants
will play a large role in the support and delivery of Taxonomy Services
for the firm's customers. In addition, the consultants will help find
new revenue opportunities both outside of and with existing clients. Our
ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience in taxonomies,
software, and services; strong analytical ability, ability to give
strategic advice; excellent sales skills. The consultants will need to
need to be able to go to client's San Francisco or Chicago office for
training and meetings, otherwise, the work can be done via
telecommuting. 

 

Responsibilities

 

*	Help clients build and maintain taxonomies and provide
best-practice advice on taxonomy ownership, implementation and
maintenance;
*	Manage the day to day business relationship with assigned
taxonomies accounts in order to retain and grow existing business;
*	Help clients understand the benefits of taxonomy training
sessions and ensure customer issues are addressed in a timely manner;
*	Proactively identify opportunities for increasing revenue
outside of and within existing customer base;
*	Work with the Director of Taxonomy Services and assist when
required on occasional projects to investigate new areas of taxonomy
services business potential;
*	Perform additional duties as needed or requested.

 

Qualifications

 

*	Minimum of two (2) years experience in sales or sales support of
online information and/or related high value technology products and
services;
*	Minimum five years of expertise and experience in editorial and
taxonomy services, application and maintenance;
*	Degree level education, required;
*	Familiarity with taxonomy management and/or indexing software
applications desirable; 
*	Excellent organizational/project management skills;
*	Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
*	Attention to detail;
*	Adaptability;
*	Self-motivation, confidence, team-player ability; 
*	Knowledge of additional languages desirable; 

 

To Apply

 

Please email resume and cover letter to Patty De Anda,
pdeanda at libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Keith
Gurtzweiler, keith at libraryassociates.com. Please include what position
you are applying for in your email and cover letter. EOE

 

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