For the right person we have an outstanding opportunity for a top performer who loves to build new business—and reap the generous rewards of superstar performance. This is a sales position with first year earning potential between $90-200k.  For the right person, this position can work from home.

Before we continue, this job requires a sales superstar, a top-performer who has a track record of success throughout their career. If you don’t have the drive, the ambition or the desire to win at everything you do, then you are not a candidate and please don’t waste our time. If you are new to sales and don’t understand selling, do not apply for this position. On the other hand, if you’ve been frustrated by companies that don’t get it, or that limit your potential for growth, then you will love this environment. We are looking for a true leader who can write their own ticket in this progressive organization. This opportunity is big, if you have the stuff of greatness.

Circus of the Kids is a thirty year old company that brings fun and joy to school age children while providing an unparalleled experience that builds self esteem and accomplishment that lasts a life time.  Schools and camps love us because we help raise test scores, teach work ethic and we’re the greatest fundraiser on earth for underfunded public schools.

The position I am looking to fill can be part of your lifestyle, it is a life changing opportunity. However, if you don’t have solid sales abilities, please don’t apply for this position.

The primary role I need for you to fill is the overall development of revenue, both in securing events with schools, camps and other forums for the Circus to perform and selling advertising for all Circus events.

You must be the best at what you do; you must bring a high energy level and creativity to the sales process. You must be unusually creative and have the ability to think outside of the box if you are going to excel here.

Knowledge of consultative selling techniques and relationship selling: the ability to achieve a great outcome for the customer while maximizing sales performance, all done in a sophisticated manner.

In this position you’ll help develop, implement, and refine consultative selling processes that drive customer engagement and maximize sales.

This is a commission only position with very high earning potential, hot leads, marketing support, cutting edge tools and techniques to help drive business and a top notch selling proposition.  

Don’t go to the next step if you have any question about your ability to succeed. This is a sales position requiring superior top-level abilities. If you aren’t in the top 10% everywhere you’ve worked, we just aren’t interested. If you have the qualities of greatness, we will know it right away. Move on to another opportunity if you think this is “just another sales job.” It’s not. It’s a chance to build a career with a growing business that is ready for a professional salesperson to take charge of their selling.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in positions which require self-discipline and independence. We can teach sales techniques and have an existing process, but we can’t teach the foundation qualities of success.  Your ambition, work ethic, drive to succeed and self-discipline need to be rock solid.  The communication aspects of this job are also paramount; you must be a great communicator and have the soft skills to interact with all. You must possess a solid ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written media.

Take the next step only if you have the maturity and vision to see a career path that brings you and your family further than you could imagine working for a big corporation. This is a great business and if you are the right person, you will have a home here for a long time. One more thing, we check references and you need them. If you don’t have proof of your drive to succeed, you won’t get an interview.

The next step is to talk to me, and I will be able to tell if you are even close to what we are looking for. Call me, Bruce Pfeffer, at 845-283-7489 between the hours of 9:30-11 am on July 5 or 6 or between 7 & 9 PM July 5-7 (all times listed are Eastern time) if you have the right stuff.  

Teachers and performers on tour at a different school every day.  We teach students how to juggle during the school day in PE classes. At the end of the day, we perform a 45 minute slap-stick juggling show for the student body.

WHEN: September-December 2011

WHERE: On tour east of the Mississippi (tour starts in NY and finishes in FL)

RESIDENCY

WHAT: Circus coaches/circus educators/general employees needed to teach a wide variety of ground and aerial acts as well as perform miscellaneous duties.
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: TBA

REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 or older, enjoy working with children and willing to work long hours. We are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, highly motivated non-smokers with excellent employment records. Prior circus, gymnastics, dance and/or teaching experience is helpful but not required.

Although experience is not required, it is preferred. If you do not have these types of work experience but are eager to learn, we will gladly train you. In addition to circus skills coaching duties, which typically involve responsibility for 4-6 acts in the final performance, tasks may include loading and unloading show equipment, setting up and tearing down equipment, making and selling souvenirs and refreshments, and assisting with backstage activities.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM DETAILS: Here's how our school residency program works. We start out by acquainting every child in the school with various types of circus equipment and simple routines through the school's physical education program. Next is the placement audition for kids who want to participate in the performance program. Everyone who auditions gets a part. The next 1-3 weeks (depending on the length of the residency) are taken up with rigorous practice sessions every day after school and on the weekends. All of this leads to a series of command performances the last weekend of our stay. Each staff member coaches a certain number of acts as well as assisting with behind-the-scenes activities (costumes, make-up, rigging, etc.).

COMPENSATION: All staff positions with CIRCUS OF THE KIDS are salaried, contract positions. Salary amounts are based on experience and are for the duration of the contract only. Other benefits include worker's compensation; room, board and transportation to the various performance venues; and payment for half of all transportation costs incurred in reporting to the job and returning home. Health insurance is available for long-term employees.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES 2011: We are always seeking certified teachers to assist with our summer camp program, which consists of one-week stints throughout the summer at camps and Jewish Community Centers around the United States. If you meet the qualifications and think you might like to be a part of our creative, energetic team, please get in touch with us.

To apply for any of the above positions, CLICK HERE.

OR write us at: 

CIRCUS OF THE KIDS 9042 Shoal Creek Drive Tallahassee, Fla., 32312-4076

Even if your job experience doesn't fit any of the above positions, please let us hear from you if you're interested. You never know when magic might happen. After all, this is the circus!