Join the MVP Team

Summary

• We are a leading print shop in Calgary with broad capabilities and excellent marketing driven to grow
• We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the owner and CEO
• The right candidate will be someone who is based in Calgary
• This is a key role and how you apply will be instrumental in guiding our selection process

Would you happen to be a master juggler and multitasker with a photographic memory? Do you love collaborating with teams to help drive projects to delivery with perfection? Are you a straight shooter with all the facts and none of the drama? We need to talk…

We’re seeking a unique professional to take on a critical role in providing executive leadership support to one of the busiest bodies on the MVP Team, the owner: Gary Park. This role would be a unique combination of Executive Assistant – combining administrative efficiency with customer service.

About Mountain View Printing (MVP):

We’ve had record years for print sales. We’re still growing and we’re looking to invest in a superstar to join the MVP team so we can reach a whole other level. We know we can’t do this without a formidable team and we can’t do this unless the owner is supported.

We already have some of the best professionals in the industry working in our prepress and production departments. We’re now looking for you to help free up the owner to drive business, and bring a new level of administrative efficiency and customer support.

Company Description:

Mountain View Printing has been established in Calgary, Alberta for 40 years. It has been quite a ride. We’ve made it through all the peaks and valleys, and most recently our relentless attitude helped us grow over the two most challenging years for small businesses in Canada.

We have over 600 years of combined print experience in-house and an exceptional 5 star Google rating that you’ll be able to lean on. We continue to expand beyond Calgary, seeking new accounts across Alberta and Western Canada. You’ll be growing and reaching new heights with us, fully supported.

About the Owner:

Gary Park took the helm of MVP after his partner retired in 2023. He’s worked in every facet of the print industry to now become the sole owner and executive lead who also handles key customer accounts that represent over half the revenue of the company.

Gary’s a champion for local small businesses at the heart of our Alberta economy. He’s obsessed with details and is driven to deliver. He thrives on finding solutions for print challenges, raising the bar on customer service and leading the MVP Team to become a “well-oiled machine”.

Our offer to you:

You would be joining a team that’s always willing to help. They care about each other and they care about our customers. We’re a highly collaborative hands-on environment, where the owner is not afraid of rolling up his sleeves, and you’ll have an army of experienced professionals around you.

There’s a strong sense of craftsmanship and pride in what we do, tirelessly turning out the highest quality we can. We’re also relentless and we own getting the job done and getting it done properly. Above all, we’re fair and we live by our core value: respect. That’s what you can expect here.

Compensation:

• Negotiable, based on experience

Our Expectations:

Let’s start off on the right foot in full transparency and with clarity. The owner is seeking a candidate that is:

• Unquestionably reliable and trustworthy all of the time
• Rock solid at the core with the ability to navigate chaos and pressure
• Self-confident, self-directed and self-organizing
• Willing to stretch, extend and be flexible with a work schedule
• Has a huge capacity, with high energy and sharp focus
• Highly responsive and attentive to every detail
• Open-minded with a curiosity to learn more

Required Qualifications:

We’ll be straight because we know what we’re looking for and we won’t waste your time. We’re looking for a fit with our culture and the way we care and serve people. You’re a fit if you have:

• Capacity to handle multiple data points, manage accurate information, and juggle lots of balls at one time
• Skills to be articulate and clear in all verbal and written communication and fluent in common administrative and management software
• Print industry experience on the administrative or management side, working with high performance teams
• Experience in being an executive assistant or having similar roles in the past that develop the equivalent skills
• Experience with major accounts that have multi-faceted requirements and more demanding customers that have diverse needs for their print programming
• Experience in customer care and service that goes above and beyond

Key Responsibilities:

Your core purpose will be to empower and provide capacity to the executive owner of the company, while assuming the following responsibilities:

• Handle all communications that the owner does not have to handle
• Collaborate with managers and key team members to ensure smooth workflow
• Support the owner who is also a top salesperson, as their assistant, so they’re free to drive and nurture more higher value accounts and develop more business
• Ensure that every MVP customer is informed, taken care of, satisfied and gets what they ordered
• Administer at a high level to help elevate and make our operations, organization and processes more efficient
• Help achieve the Executive Goals and Objectives for the year

How to apply:

Please send us your resume with a complete list of qualifications.

Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references with names, telephone numbers and email addresses so that we can reach out to them.

In your Cover Letter, we would like to see you touch on the following points:

• What’s your superhero strength at work (the one you’re most proud of)?
• What was the most fulfilling and rewarding role you’ve had in your career experience to date? Why?
• What do you or did you dislike the most about your last position?
• What skills and abilities do you want to continuously improve?

Everything you send to us will be kept in confidence.

We will be in touch with you whether you are a successful candidate or not because we respect your time and interest.

Summary

• We are a leading print shop in Calgary with broad capabilities and excellent marketing
• We are looking for an addition to our experienced Sales Team to help continue our record growth
• We offer marketing, sales and training support and mentorship – your success is our success
• Compensation includes a healthy base salary with no cap on commissions and a generous expense account
• As a commissioned sales professional, we are leaning on you to build a new book of business, nurture customer relationships, and as a steward of our reputation, do so in a reliable and consistent manner

About Mountain View Printing

Our Sales Team took us to a record year for print sales in 2024. We’re still growing and we’re looking to invest in a superstar to join the team so we can reach a whole other level. We know we can’t do this without a formidable team.

We already have some of the best professionals in the business working in our prepress and production departments. We’re now looking for you to help us challenge the team and find the new opportunities we know that are out there.

Company Description

Mountain View Printing has been established in Calgary, Alberta for 40 years. It has been quite a ride. We’ve made it through all the peaks and valleys, and most recently our relentless attitude helped us grow over the two most challenging years for small businesses in Canada.

We have over 600 years of combined print experience in-house and an exceptional 5 star Google rating that you’ll be able to lean on. We continue to expand beyond Calgary, seeking new accounts across Alberta and Western Canada. You’ll be growing and reaching new heights with us, fully supported.

Our offer to you:

You would be joining a team that’s always willing to help. They care about each other and they care about our customers. We’re a highly collaborative environment, where the owners are not afraid of rolling up their sleeves, and you’ll have an army of experienced professionals behind you.

There’s a strong sense of craftsmanship and pride in what we do, tirelessly turning out the highest quality we can. We’re also relentless and we own getting the job done and getting it done properly. Above all, we’re fair and we live by our core value: respect. That’s what you can expect here.

We will support you and your growth by:

• Ongoing high-level sales training and development, individual coaching
• Mentorship and partnering with experienced owners and fellow sales team members to help win new accounts
• Technical training on print equipment and technology so you’re fully informed
• Providing case studies, applications and industry awareness so you have tools and knowledge at hand

We stand out because:

• You’ll have an incredible opportunity to sell a wide range of print, promo and packaging services in one place
• You’ll have unlimited commissioned earning potential with no limits, no ceiling
• You’ll be representing leading-edge digital print technologies and in-house capacity for print and packaging (we’ve invested in some of the best new equipment there is)

Compensation

• Base salary to get you started on solid ground
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Expense account for engaging with your customers
• Car allowance, cell phone and laptop provided
• Travel allowance to develop accounts outside of Calgary
• Business development allowance for trade shows and networking events

Required Qualifications

We’ll be straight because we know what we’re looking for and we won’t waste your time. We’re looking for a fit with our culture and the way we care and serve people. You’re a fit if:

• You’re friendly and genuinely interested in people’s lives
• You’re honest and open, and willing to ask for help when needed
• You’re action-oriented and fearless about engaging with the market
• You’re not just representing services, you have a business development mindset
• You’re driven to be better and will seek out ways to improve your skills

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Consistent performer with success meeting high-target sales goals
• Experience with major accounts that have multi-faceted requirements and more demanding customers that have diverse needs for their print program
• Capacity to handle multiple data points, manage accurate information, and juggle lots of balls at one time

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a new book of business, sales, and provide excellent customer care
• Develop a deep understanding of our capabilities and work within them
• Follow-through on projects after sales and before delivery of product
• Engage with customers and build lasting relationships
• Solving your customer’s problems in a personable and personalized manner

How to apply:

• Please send us your resume with a complete list of qualifications
• Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references with names, telephone numbers and email addresses so that we can reach out to them
• In your Cover Letter, we would like to see you touch on the following points:
  • What was your most terrifying sales experience to date and how did you handle it?
  • What’s your secret sales superhero strength (the one you’re most proud of)?
  • Who was your most valuable mentor in the area of sales or business development and why?
  • What did you dislike the most about your last position in sales?
  • What’s your plan for developing your own skills and abilities to continuously improve?

Everything you send us will be kept in confidence

We will be in touch with you whether you are a successful candidate or not because we respect your time and interest.

Please discover more about us here: https://mvprinters.com/why-mvp/  And then reach out and tell us why you would like to join our team.