SET — Job Search Success Stories

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in the the Midwest. 1038

---

Morton N wins $550,000-plus EVP/Retail President Post with Leading Food Retailing and Distribution Company in Upper Midwest -- "Challenges Total Breadth of My Experience" -- Praises SET Resume and Executive Bio, Campaign Manager Paul B

Title: EVP/Retail President
Field/Industry: Food Retailing and Distribution
Compensation: $275,000 base plus $275,000 (100 percent) bonus, 50,000 stock options

 Reporting to the President and CEO, Mort will have P And L and operating responsibilities for the company's retail segment ($1.1 billion sales and 128 stores). He will develop and implement retail strategies, tactical plans, new formats, and organizational talent. He will also work with the President and Board of Directors to grow the retail business through acquisitions. He is highly pleased:

     "The position challenges the total breadth of my previous retail experience and provides unique growth opportunities. The level of position and compensation package were commensurate with my expectations for the position."

 Mort praised many of SET's contributions to his success:

     "The most important contributions to the campaign came from the excellent preparation of the resume and executive biography. Also, my interview skills developed as my campaign progressed. Access to the information data base became extremely valuable when the offer and negotiation was imminent. Of course, continuous coaching and contact with my SET consultant-Paul B-was very valuable."