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Field Representative - Hartford
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Applicant Category: Professional
Requisition Code: Work at Home
Two Initials of Recruiter: WH
System Date: 12/01/2006
System Time: 10:54:51
Document Name(40): Field Representative - Hartford
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Company: Nielsen Media Research .
Location: US-CT-Hartford .
Base Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 /Year .
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee .
Industry: Broadcasting - Radio - TV .
Manages Others: no .
Job Type: Installation - Maint - Repair .
Req'd Education: High School .
Req'd Experience: At Least 3 Years .
Req'd Travel: Not Specified .
Relocation Covered: No .
Posted Date: 11/3/2006 .
Contact: Not Available Phone: Not Available .
Email: Not Available Fax: Not Available
Ref ID: 759BR .
DESCRIPTION .
VNU is a privately held company that provides millions of people around the world with the insight, intelligence, and information they need to make smarter business decisions. We hold market leading positions with world-renowned and widely recognized brands and businesses including ACNielsen (marketing information), Nielsen Media Research (media measurement and information), and Billboard, Adweek, and The Hollywood Reporter (business media)...to name a few.
Nielsen Media Research is the pioneer and industry leader in television audience measurement and advertising information services worldwide for more than half a century. We are headquartered in New York, with offices throughout the United States. At Nielsen Media Research, our reputation for integrity, innovation and commitment to professional development attracts the industry's top talent. Rated as one of the most diverse (Top 50 Companies for Diversity, Diversity Inc, 2005) and best places to work (Top 100 IT firms, ComputerWorld, 2004-2006; Best Computer Jobs in America, 2002), Nielsen Media Research is proud of our career opportunities and the many programs we offer that help foster career development. We have over 6000 employees throughout the US and offer a quality of life and comfortable work environment.
VNU is a global information and media company with leading positions in marketing and media information, business publications, and trade shows. Its widely respected brands include ACNielsen, Nielsen Media Research, Billboard, Adweek, and The Hollywood Reporter, among many others.
Nielsen Media Research is the pioneer and industry leader in television audience measurement and advertising information services worldwide for more than half a century. We are headquartered in New York, with offices throughout the United States. At Nielsen Media Research, our reputation for integrity, innovation and commitment to professional development attracts the industry's top talent. Rated as one of the most diverse (Top 50 Companies for Diversity, Diversity Inc, 2005) and best places to work (Top 100 IT firms, ComputerWorld, 2004-2006; Best Computer Jobs in America, 2002), Nielsen Media Research is proud of our career opportunities and the many programs we offer that help foster career development. We have over 6000 employees throughout the US and offer a quality of life and comfortable work environment.
New technologies are altering the television landscape. High Definition Television, Digital Video Recorders, Personal Computers, and the ability to
stream video over the Internet are converging. Nielsen Media Research, the leader in the TV ratings industry for over 50 years, works hand in hand with
these new technologies to develop audience measurement tools.
Put your technology interests and communication savvy to work in a diverse position that lets you work with high-tech consumer electronics equipment, as well as talk with real people...all on a non-traditional schedule! Our Field Reps install, maintain, and troubleshoot proprietary hardware and software devices used to collect television-viewing data. Managing a geographic
assignment of numerous Nielsen households, our Field Reps provide stellar customer service to ensure a positive experience for our Nielsen Families. Position requires bending and lifting television sets.
This unique position with Nielsen Media Research offers the following...
Work from home
Non-traditional schedule including some evenings and weekends
Company car
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first day of employment
Laptop computer and printer
10 weeks paid training program near Tampa, Florida - temporary lodging and
transportation provided
. Compensation package with a base salary of $28,300/year, $3000 regional pay differential,plus
incentives/bonuses bringing the annual salary potential into the mid to upper $30s.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:
. Software systems aptitude and networking knowledge
. Computer skills including Windows based PC proficiency
Self-motivated
Excellent organizational/time management skills
Experience working with minimal supervision
Superior customer service skills
Bachelors degree in any discipline preferred. Technical diploma, Certificate
of Completion, Associates degree or military experience is a plus. High School diploma required.
. Valid driver's license required
Nielsen Media Research is a subsidiary of VNU, Inc. which also includes BPI Communications, Inc., Bill Communications, Inc., SRDS and VNU Marketing Information, Inc. VNU, Inc. is a division of Netherlands-based VNU one of the
world's leading publishing and information companies.
We offer dynamic careers that give you the opportunity to contribute and the room to grow. You can create a wide career path across all of our businesses. VNU promotes and enforces a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. .
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