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March 14th, 2004 Yahoo.com has hired an Austin-based telemarketing company to hire home telemarketing workers in 12 states to sell business listings. The move was noticed today in posts for staff by Manpower on Monster.com. Ad copy Follows:

MANPOWER

Sales Agent Outbound B2B-Work from Home

Location: US-MN-Eden Prairie
Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Sales

Use the employer's preferred method to send your resume - click Apply Now!

Job Description

Get paid what you're worth and work from home

Business-to-Business Telesales Professionals

Our Austin-based client is one of the nation's fastest growing
telesales companies. Yahoo!, the #1 online Internet yellow page
provider has contracted them to sell business listings to 12
untapped states. If you're one of the best telesales agents -
consistently in the top 10%, then finally get paid for how you
perform! Plus, you'll get to work from home!

Run your own business as an independent contractor with your
ultimate success based on your performance. You'll be
responsible for executing specific campaigns and making the
calls that generate revenue. Get paid per sale or lead you
generate - it's your ability, dedication, and hard work that
will generate results. As a business owner, you may be able to
write off current expenses, such as computers and equipment as
well as your recurring telephone, cellular and Internet charges.

Our client provides the infrastructure software, training,
support, and clients, but it's up to you to make it happen. You
determine how much you are worth!

You must have a minimum of 3-5 years prior B2B outbound
telesales experience, in a call center or home-based. Ideal
candidates should be self-motivated and highly professional.
Successful completion of our computer based job assessment,
interview, and security screens is required. If you enjoy a
self-directed, home-based environment and believe in a pay for
performance philosophy that offers unlimited earning potential
then this just might be the ideal opportunity for you.

TO COMPETE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, FOLLOW THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE
REQUIRED ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE TO MOVE TO THE NEXT STEP OF THE
PROCESS.

Job Title: Sales Agent Outbound B2B-Work from Home
Primary Skills: Communication Skills; Time Management;
Negotiation Skills
Job Industry: Services
Vacancies: 20
Job City: Eden Prairie
Job Metro Area: Hopkins
Job State: MN
Job Country: US
Salary: DOE
Hours per Week: 40
Start Date: 03/23/2004
Job Duration: Direct Placement
Detailed Job Duration: NA
Degree Type: BA
Degree Area: 16
Experience Minimum: 5 Years
Certificates/Licenses:

To be considered for this position you must complete a
prescreening questionnaire. Please go to www.us.manpower.com/netselectjobs and enter the following 9
digit pin number 500888535.
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the
eligibility to work in the United States.

Manpower has the job connections you need! For over 50 years,
Manpower has been a world leader in the staffing industry.
Whether you're interested in an office, light industrial, or
call center environment, we can find you top pay and satisfying
short-term, long-term, or direct hire positions that fit your
skills and lifestyle.

Contact Information

Contact: Staffing Specialist
Email: Staffing.Jobs@manpower.com
Ref ID: US78744/MB/K33

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