Seldia - Executive Director Seldia is looking to recruit its new Executive Director. We are looking for a candidate who will develop and drive Seldia’s strategy to increase visibility, maintain existing networks and build new ones with all relevant stakeholders and coordinate sound regulation and public policy in Europe. With strong interpersonal skills and a real team spirit, the new Executive Director will be responsible for managing a small but solid office and team. We seek a leader who can build consensus among the members, promote the sector and further develop Seldia’s advocacy plan. The Role Based in Brussels, Belgium the Executive Director will be the voice of the direct selling industry as represented by Seldia in all contacts with EU stakeholders and media in Brussels. S/he will executive Seldia’s objectives in compliance with the mission statement and will position Seldia as the main advocate of direct selling in Europe. S/he will understand the way in which direct selling companies operate, understand the legislative needs and commercial challenges faced by direct selling companies and manage a small but effective team. External The Executive Director will : Promote a positive image of the direct selling industry and of its Codes of Conduct by initiating dialogue and lobbying on direct selling issues in all European institutions, with consumer and trade associations, with the academic community, and with media. Develop and implement a long-term strategy aiming at a better recognition and understanding of the direct selling industry. Take initiatives aiming at improving Seldia’s visibility in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe. Develop strong working relationships with appropriate organisations and other EU trade associations having common interests with direct selling. Represent Seldia in meetings, conferences and other events in order to convey the its’ positions, with the support of the Director of EU Regulatory Affairs. Internal The Executive Director is an ex officio non-voting Member of the Board of Directors and of all bodies of the association, including Committees. As such s/he acts as the Committees’ Rapporteur and as the interface between the Board of Directors and the Committees. As such, s/he will : Elaborate Seldia’s yearly Action Plan, and be responsible for its implementation after it is approved by the General Assembly. Support and coordinate the work of Seldia’s bodies; ensure that their actions are adequately implemented. Analyse any legislative projects and draft position papers affecting direct selling. Develop and maintain good relationships with all the members, with the support of the staff. Be responsible for the financial administration of Seldia, with the support of the Director Internal Affairs. Manage the staff. Person Specification The ideal candidate will have: senior professional leadership experience Some background experience in direct selling and/or in retail would be an asset The ability to interact and work effectively with many people at different levels Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively promote and advocate Seldia and its’ offerings Perfect fluency in English (written and spoken) plus (ideally) one other Continental European language Ability and authorization to work in Europe, from a Brussels, Belgium office The ability and willingness to travel with seasonal variability up to 15% (Europe/International) If you feel you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply by sending your resume accompanied by a separate cover letter, both in word format (LAST NAME, first name CV; LAST NAME, first name Cover Letter) to [email protected] with SELDIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the subject title by 3 July 2015. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Initial interviews will be conducted from July onwards either via phone, skype or face to face. Short listed candidates will be seen for a second round, with the intention of a start date for the successful candidate as soon as possible thereafter. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us by 23 July 2015, please consider that your application will be kept on file but is no longer being reviewed for this position. Please advise us if you wish us to delete your details in the event that your application is unsuccessful. About Seldia Seldia is the Association representing the direct selling industry in Europe and was was founded in 1968 in Brussels. Its members are direct selling associations (DSAs) in Europe as well as direct selling companies. Currently, the direct selling sector in Europe consists of more than 1000 companies and generates a total revenue of over €20 billion, the largest markets being in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland. Direct selling in Europe (with some 9 million direct sellers) is encouraging entrepreneurship, empowering women and creating employment.
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