+ HR Generalist (Temporary Full-Time) (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Order Desk Clerk (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Receptionist/Office Clerk (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Warehouse Associates (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Inside Multimedia Sales (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Web Designer (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Inside Sales Representative (Click To View Job Posting)

+ Customer Advisor (Click To View Job Posting)

 
+ HR Generalist (Temporary Full-Time)

We are looking for an HR Generalist as a Maternity Leave replacement. This position will be available for a year or possibly longer. We are located in Abbotsford – a mere 20 minute drive from Langley, 1/2 an hour from Maple Ridge and less than an hour from the North Shore (on a good day!). Advanced Nutrients is a very fast growing company headquartered in Abbotsford. We sell plant nutrients to over 50 countries world-wide. We have several warehouses in the US, a manufacturing facility in Abbotsford and one in Washington State as well as a research group in Europe and a growing presence in India. We also publish, a high-end glossy monthly magazine. Since January of this year we have hired more than 60 people to fill everything from warehouse worker positions to Search Engine Optimization specialists. We currently have approximately 130 employees world-wide. Not a week goes by that we aren’t adding to our workforce so recruitment and selection skills are paramount.

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist with a solid background in recruitment. Ease with online recruitment practices and some experience in recruiting internationally would be an asset. With our centralized HR services knowledge of US HR practices and the ability to quickly research and find answers to HR questions in various states would be helpful. Since we are a sales driven organization, familiarity with commission structures and applicable recruiting practices would be helpful. Excellent MS Excel skills along with a keen analytical ability are important as we are setting up processes and practice for all facets of effectively managing our people resources. There will be a need to write job descriptions, research salaries, recommend job rates, establish and maintain excellent relations with placement agencies, universities, as well as the entire Advanced Nutrient team many of whom are virtual. As well there will be the need to investigate and resolve employee issues including disciplinary. Experience in and working with developing effective HRIS reporting is also required. A thorough knowledge of the ESA goes without saying.

If you are looking for a challenging environment where no two days are the same and where your HR skills can have high impact on business success, this is the place to be. This type of work environment will appeal to anyone who enjoys challenge, a fast-paced work environment and a chance to work for a company driving for success at home and abroad. We offer a full benefits package once you have completed your three months with the company. Please send your resume with "HR Generalist" in the message subject to hr@advancednutrients.com.

We thank all applicants however will only be contacting short-listed candidates.

 
+ Order Desk Clerk

We are Advanced Nutrients – the world’s premier company making nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Our company is known as innovative and our products are powerful and uniquely effective. We need an addition to our Order Desk team to receive and process customer orders.

As the successful candidate you will be a motivated, self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well under deadlines.

Your job duties will include:

1. Order processing - Verify information then enter requests for orders upon receipt
2. Provide timely information to the Sales Team regarding orders
3. Compile spreadsheets to maintain data for customer profiles
4. Handle inquiries regarding the status of orders
5. Verifing that bills concur with the purchase orders
6. Providing support as required to the sales team
7. Filing

You will have:

1. 1 year of Order Desk or related data entry experience
2. Some post-secondary education
3. Excellent data entry skills
4. Attention to detail
5. Proficiency with MS Office – especially Excel and Outlook
6. Ability to communicate effectively

1. Why do you want to work for Advanced Nutrients?
2. What are your hourly rate expectations?
3. Have you been interviewed for a position with Advanced Nutrients before?

We thank all applicants however will only be contacting short-listed candidates.

 
+ Receptionist/Office Clerk

We want to hear your smile – each and every time that you answer our phones! We’re looking for someone who recognizes that our customer’s journey begins and ends with you. We value our customers and we want to create the very best possible experience for them when they deal with us. Your professional manner, warm and welcoming voice and upbeat personality speak volumes about our company to our customers and suppliers.

As the successful candidate you will be a motivated, self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well under deadlines. Your job duties will include:

• Answering and directing calls on a multi-line phone system
• Greeting and assisting visitors
• Pick up and deliver of the mail
• Open and date stamp all general correspondence
• Maintain the general filing system and accurately file all correspondence
• Assist with organizing company events
• Courier- responsible for all outgoing courier items and directing incoming items to appropriate persons
• Other general office duties as required

You will have:

• A minimum of 1 year of reception experience
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Great time management , organization and multi-tasking skills
• Professional attitude, proven reliability and attention to detail
• Valid BC Driver’s License and own transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Completion of an office skills program would be considered an asset

If you would like to be on the ground floor of a North American success story, please send your resume with position title in message subject line and responses to the following questions to hr@advancednutrients.com.

1. Why do you want to work for Advanced Nutrients?
2. What are your hourly rate expectations?
3. Have you been interviewed for a position with Advanced Nutrients before?

We thank all applicants however will only be contacting short-listed candidates.

 
+ Warehouse Associates

Due to our continued growth we have opened a new warehouse in Santa Rosa, California. As a result we have several new FULL-TIME positions that we are hiring for! All positions require individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment.

Duties Include:

• Receiving and unloading incoming goods.
• Orderly stacking of arriving goods by hand
• Accurate handling of all paperwork pertaining to the inbound/outbound of goods
• Manually picking required products and assembling them onto boxes and/or pallets for shipping

You will have:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of one year of warehouse work experience
• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack and/or a forklift
• Exceptional Health and Safety practices including maintenance of your work area
• Ability to complete a criminal record check and drug screen test

If you would like to be on the ground floor of a North American success story, please send your resume and responses to the following questions to hr@advancednutrients.com.

1. Why do you want to work for Advanced Nutrients?
2. Do you have the ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds?
3. What warehouse equipment do you have experience with?
4. What are your hourly rate expectations?
5. Have you been interviewed for a position with Applied Plant Science before?
6. Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

 
+ Inside Multimedia Sales

Account Executive responsible for developing profitable relationships with advertisers and ad agencies. This job requires someone with both strong hunting and farming skills and who has a desire to excel in a rapidly emerging lifestyle market. There is virtually no other magazine like Rosebud in the market place. The successful account executive will demonstrate a history in advertising sales or a related field.

Rosebud Magazine is a high end lifestyle publication with domestic and international distribution that targets the rapidly emerging hydroponics market. This highly targeted magazine serves an emerging market of young, environmentally evolved, affluent people who are highly coveted by advertisers. Until the advent of Rosebud there was not a rallying point or publication that understood and served the market. Recent covers include Brad Pitt, Michael Moore and Jeff Bridges. The writing and design team is top notch and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and call on local and national advertisers, marketing firms and ad agencies
• Develop and nurture long term relationships with prospects
• Meet and exceed quota regularly
• Maintain accurate client records and notes using our CRM system
• Attend tradeshows and other professional events to generate new prospect interest
• Deliver professional sales presentations to buying groups

Skills Required:

• 2-5 years of professional sales experience, in media sales, Radio, Television, Print or New Media experience preferred
• Demonstrated track record of sales success and quota achievement
• Strong phone prospecting and closing skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and highly accountable
• Experience in deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Additional Preferred Criteria:

• Knowledge of Salesforce.com a plus

Additional Information:
This position offers hourly wage, commission and comprehensive benefit package.

Advancement opportunities and great increasing earning potential exist. Applicants will be supported by an outstanding ad design team and an extremely experienced and talented management and editorial team.

Please send your resume to hr@advancednutrients.com with position title noted in subject line.

 
+ Customer Advisor

We are Advanced Nutrients – the world's premier company making nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Located in Abbotsford, B.C., our products are known as innovative, powerful and uniquely effective. We are experiencing rapid growth and we want to add some highly skilled people to build on this success.

Customer Advisor
We require an individual with a positive personality who will respond to emails and answer our customer helpline to advise hydroponic growers on how to obtain the best results! We do not time calls and we do what it takes to answer our customer’s questions.

You will:

• exhibit great patience when dealing with customers
• create a respectful and informative experience for the clients who call in for advice on our products
• troubleshoot growing problems or concerns and leave the client feeling like they have been listened to and patiently advised of the best way to use our products
• as a knowledgeable gardener, advise customers on the best use of the growth environment
• impart knowledge that will lead to exceptional plants
• have proven excellent communications skills
• some post-secondary education in biology, horticulture or chemistry and knowledge of hydroponics (desirable)
• gardening experience (desirable)
• create a rewarding experience for our customers

We offer a full benefits package once you have completed your three months with the company. If you would like to be on the ground floor of a local success story, please send your resume to hr@advancednutrients.com with position title noted in subject line.

We thank all applicants however, will only be contacting short-listed candidates.

 
+ Web Designer

We are Advanced Nutrients - the world's premier company making nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Located in Abbotsford, B.C we are seeking a CREATIVE and ORGANIZED Web Designer, to create, manage and update an online magazine.

You will be part of a team that will bring together pictures, articles and videos in a fresh and compelling way. As the conductor, utilizing your amazing organizational abilities and attention to detail, you will pull it all together on the website. You will work closely with creative and market savvy individuals who are intent upon further advancing the amazing growth and success of our company internationally.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Website design and development
• Updating existing sites

Your Personal Qualifications:

• Self-starting, motivated, energetic and well organized
• Excellent time management skills and capable to meet strict deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of Html, css, php, flash, wordpress, joomla
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator
• Attention to detail is an ABSOLUTE MUST
• Shows initiative, flexibility and eagerness to learn/improve
• Comfortable under supervision and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

We Offer:

• A chance of a lifetime to become a part of the growing media team
• A fun office environment where you will be free to express yourself creatively and grow professionally
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to learn and improve your existing skills

Please respond with a copy of your resume, portfolio (preferably online) and a cover letter detailing your experience. Selected applicants will require hard copy samples of their work and references. We may ask you to create a design as part of the screening process.

If you would like to be on the ground floor of a local success story, please send your resume to hr@advancednutrients.com.

Feel free to visit our websites www.advancednutrients.com or www.rosebudmag.com.

We will only be contacting you if we are inviting you to an interview.

Freelancers will not be considered for this position.

 
+ Inside Sales Representative (Advanced Angel/Advanced Arch Angel)

Are you committed to delivering a high level of customer service and do you enjoy sales?

Are you looking to join a company with superior products and a reputation for creating a great customer buying experience?

Advanced Nutrients is growing fast with customers in more than 50 countries. Daily we are contacted by retailers wanting to carry our products. Come and help us make our mark in Eastern and Central Canada!

Based in Abbotsford, B.C. you will provide sales support for our Business Buddies in Eastern and Central Canada. We offer a comprehensive training program. Once completed, you will begin selling to existing clients, identifying and contacting potential new clients, assessing a client's needs and recommending appropriate products to your clients.

You will possess great communication skills - both over the phone and in writing. You thrive on exceeding sales goals and are motivated to win some of the great promotional prizes including such things as exotic trips and sought after personal items.

You are passionate about your work and see real value in being a team player. You will be required to travel to visit clients and to attend various trade shows in throughout North America.

You will:

• have experience in sales and customer service
• be resourceful and open to continuous learning
• be experienced in Microsoft Office applications
• have excellent written and numerical skills
• be organized and pay attention to detail
• have a 2nd language - French and/or Vietnamese desirable - both languages would be a real bonus

If you are interested in getting involved with a great company that works hard and plays hard; a company that offers great career opportunities and is headed places then Advanced Nutrients is definitely where you should be!

This position will offer an hourly rate plus commission, vacation and benefits. If you are interested in joining a winning team, forward your resume in confidence to hr@advancednutrients.com.

We only contact those applicants who qualify for an interview.