Advertising and Marketing Jobs 7-23-10 A

Marketing Manager

The Wi-Fi Alliance (Austin) is seeking a Marketing Manager with strong generalist experience to both drive program development and to develop high-impact internal and outbound marketing programs. He/she will work with the marketing and technical talent within our organization and with Wi-Fi Alliance member companies, driving industry-visible efforts that support the mission of establishing Wi-Fi technology as the center of seamless connectivity.

The successful candidate is a consummate team player who embraces tasks of all disciplines and complexity with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment. He/she thrives in an ever-changing startup atmosphere, leveraging limited resources and independently juggling many challenges and priorities while providing exemplary customer service to a rapidly-growing industry.

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, guidance and support of global PR programs with positioning, messaging, press releases, research, media content, spokesperson preparation and coordination of media event logistics
• Support marketing initiatives such as program launches, trade shows and co-branding efforts as well as member focused meetings and events
• Within a team environment, drive market development projects which may include retail outreach, worldwide speakers bureau and interactive and social marketing including web content, newsletters, and industry blogs
• Manage third party marketing focused vendors including PR, working together with them and internal team to develop product and service-related news and pitch stories to press, analysts and partner organizations
• Oversee some primary market research/polling activities and market research assets
• Engage and develop strong relationships with member company representatives to deepen participation among marketing and branding resources in WFA activities
• Support marketing task groups in development and launch of industry-wide testing and validation programs for variety of target markets and applications
• Requires US and international travel (25%+)

Experience

• 5+ years of marketing programs and product marketing experience
• Proven ability to develop and manage marketing communications programs across a variety of media
• Strong messaging and positioning experience, coupled with a strong writing aptitude
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
• Demonstrated market research, analytics and reporting experience
• International experience a plus

Skills/Behaviors

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and create strategic recommendations as well as ability to conceptualize, articulate and evangelize in a dynamic, competitive environment
• Strong project management skills coupled with a high attention to detail and superior multi-tasking abilities
• Thrives in multiple-stakeholder environment; strong customer-service orientation
• Leads by influence, is a proven team player and works well in cross functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with multiple international cultures
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong business judgment, and high level of initiative, creativity and flexibility
• Persuasive speaker, ability to present to and interface with multiple levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a small-company, fast-paced environment, balancing both strategic and tactical responsibilities

Education

• Communications, marketing/business or technical undergraduate degree, MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with education and experience
• Competitive benefits, including health, dental, 401K
• Position located in Austin, TX—no relocation

Qualified interested candidates please send your resume to: caroline@valentinehr.com and tell her you heard about the job here / from Robert Gilbreath

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 6-17-10 – Marketing Coordinator

Posting:
Job Title: Regular Full-Time Marketing Project Coordinator
Supervisor: VP of Merchandising
Location: Austin Tx – Calendar Club Offices

Responsibilities:

– Develop and produce graphic and promotional signage programs for our stores
– Execute and track all in-mall marketing programs
– Work with Store Operators and Store Operations to solve problems at the store level
– Participate in and provide creative ideas for programs involving both our stores and our web sites.

Knowledge/Training/Skills/Qualifications:

– Extensive experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
– Thorough understanding of the printing process, especially on paper and styrene
– Education relating to marketing and/or graphic design
– Ability to be hands-on
– Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
– Ability to work extended hours

Send resume to hotjobs@calendarclub.com and tell them you heard about the job from Robert Gilbreath.

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 2-3-10

Software Engineer – Journey Education Marketing – Austin, TX

Director of Marketing – Lance Armstrong Foundation – Austin, TX

Director, E-commerce Product Management – Sears Holdings Corporation – Chicago Area

Senior Director of Partner Marketing and Business Development – Gilt Groupe – NYC

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 11-21-09

POSITION: Associate Email Marketing Manager
COMPANY: Journey Education Marketing, Inc.
LOCATION: Austin, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Creative Development, Scheduling, and Execution (50%)
• Develop and create email marketing campaigns to support marketing objectives for multiple brands
• Work with the Business Development team to incorporate products from sponsored manufacturers
• Edit HTML as necessary, or work with a programmer to create HTML.
• Create and insert tracking links into email code, send test emails and conduct quality control to ensure all content and links are correct
• Work with our email marketing vendor to ensure proper execution, deliverability, and that we are fully leveraging their tools to maximize profit
• Create and manage a monthly email marketing schedule
• Manage the email production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead efforts to acquire email addresses through our various branded sites and 3rd party vendors

2. Analysis (30%)
• Provide comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting for all email marketing efforts. Report on email marketing performance metrics and make actionable recommendations for improvement
• Continually test, analyze and optimize target criteria, content, landing pages, promotions, etc. to increase open, click, conversion rates
• Recommend new ideas, innovations and new technologies to grow and improve the email channel
• Provide input for planning and managing email segmentation strategy, as well as triggered & transactional emails
• Monitor email list hygiene, quality, deliverability, and growth

3. Merchandising & Item Selection (20%)
• Make recommendations on appropriate items to feature in emails.
• Coordinate with Business Development to maximize ROI for space used in all out-going emails

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong project management skills, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Great people skills for collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for the online marketing space with a solid understanding of direct marketing principles and testing techniques
• Current knowledge of email marketing best practices
• Ability to develop and execute effective email marketing campaigns
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A good sense of creative design
• Proficient with Excel, and experience with some Adobe design tools
• Desire to work hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self motivated, positive outlook on life, and desire to do great things
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years work experience in email marketing
• Ability to read and edit HTML coding
• Ability to write HTML coding preferred

ABOUT US
Launched in 1990, Journey Education Marketing is the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. We are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. We have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students, schools, and teachers.

From the very beginning, we have relied heavily on technology to ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. Our philosophy is simple: hire amazing people, give them the best tools, and help them deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid medical insurance, life insurance, optional dental, 401(k), paid vacation & sick leave, and an employee purchase discount!

If you’re interested in this position, please email a copy of your resume to POSITION: Associate Email Marketing Manager
COMPANY: Journey Education Marketing, Inc.
LOCATION: Austin, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Creative Development, Scheduling, and Execution (50%)
• Develop and create email marketing campaigns to support marketing objectives for multiple brands
• Work with the Business Development team to incorporate products from sponsored manufacturers
• Edit HTML as necessary, or work with a programmer to create HTML.
• Create and insert tracking links into email code, send test emails and conduct quality control to ensure all content and links are correct
• Work with our email marketing vendor to ensure proper execution, deliverability, and that we are fully leveraging their tools to maximize profit
• Create and manage a monthly email marketing schedule
• Manage the email production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead efforts to acquire email addresses through our various branded sites and 3rd party vendors

2. Analysis (30%)
• Provide comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting for all email marketing efforts. Report on email marketing performance metrics and make actionable recommendations for improvement
• Continually test, analyze and optimize target criteria, content, landing pages, promotions, etc. to increase open, click, conversion rates
• Recommend new ideas, innovations and new technologies to grow and improve the email channel
• Provide input for planning and managing email segmentation strategy, as well as triggered & transactional emails
• Monitor email list hygiene, quality, deliverability, and growth

3. Merchandising & Item Selection (20%)
• Make recommendations on appropriate items to feature in emails.
• Coordinate with Business Development to maximize ROI for space used in all out-going emails

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong project management skills, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Great people skills for collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for the online marketing space with a solid understanding of direct marketing principles and testing techniques
• Current knowledge of email marketing best practices
• Ability to develop and execute effective email marketing campaigns
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A good sense of creative design
• Proficient with Excel, and experience with some Adobe design tools
• Desire to work hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self motivated, positive outlook on life, and desire to do great things
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years work experience in email marketing
• Ability to read and edit HTML coding
• Ability to write HTML coding preferred

ABOUT US
Launched in 1990, Journey Education Marketing is the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. We are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. We have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students, schools, and teachers.

From the very beginning, we have relied heavily on technology to ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. Our philosophy is simple: hire amazing people, give them the best tools, and help them deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid medical insurance, life insurance, optional dental, 401(k), paid vacation & sick leave, and an employee purchase discount!

If you’re interested in this position, please reply with a copy of your resume. POSITION: Associate Email Marketing Manager
COMPANY: Journey Education Marketing, Inc.
LOCATION: Austin, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Creative Development, Scheduling, and Execution (50%)
• Develop and create email marketing campaigns to support marketing objectives for multiple brands
• Work with the Business Development team to incorporate products from sponsored manufacturers
• Edit HTML as necessary, or work with a programmer to create HTML.
• Create and insert tracking links into email code, send test emails and conduct quality control to ensure all content and links are correct
• Work with our email marketing vendor to ensure proper execution, deliverability, and that we are fully leveraging their tools to maximize profit
• Create and manage a monthly email marketing schedule
• Manage the email production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead efforts to acquire email addresses through our various branded sites and 3rd party vendors

2. Analysis (30%)
• Provide comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting for all email marketing efforts. Report on email marketing performance metrics and make actionable recommendations for improvement
• Continually test, analyze and optimize target criteria, content, landing pages, promotions, etc. to increase open, click, conversion rates
• Recommend new ideas, innovations and new technologies to grow and improve the email channel
• Provide input for planning and managing email segmentation strategy, as well as triggered & transactional emails
• Monitor email list hygiene, quality, deliverability, and growth

3. Merchandising & Item Selection (20%)
• Make recommendations on appropriate items to feature in emails.
• Coordinate with Business Development to maximize ROI for space used in all out-going emails

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong project management skills, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Great people skills for collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for the online marketing space with a solid understanding of direct marketing principles and testing techniques
• Current knowledge of email marketing best practices
• Ability to develop and execute effective email marketing campaigns
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A good sense of creative design
• Proficient with Excel, and experience with some Adobe design tools
• Desire to work hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self motivated, positive outlook on life, and desire to do great things
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years work experience in email marketing
• Ability to read and edit HTML coding
• Ability to write HTML coding preferred

ABOUT US
Launched in 1990, Journey Education Marketing is the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. We are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. We have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students, schools, and teachers.

From the very beginning, we have relied heavily on technology to ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. Our philosophy is simple: hire amazing people, give them the best tools, and help them deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid medical insurance, life insurance, optional dental, 401(k), paid vacation & sick leave, and an employee purchase discount!

If you’re interested in this position, please reply with a copy of your resume to andre_POSITION: Associate Email Marketing Manager
COMPANY: Journey Education Marketing, Inc.
LOCATION: Austin, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Creative Development, Scheduling, and Execution (50%)
• Develop and create email marketing campaigns to support marketing objectives for multiple brands
• Work with the Business Development team to incorporate products from sponsored manufacturers
• Edit HTML as necessary, or work with a programmer to create HTML.
• Create and insert tracking links into email code, send test emails and conduct quality control to ensure all content and links are correct
• Work with our email marketing vendor to ensure proper execution, deliverability, and that we are fully leveraging their tools to maximize profit
• Create and manage a monthly email marketing schedule
• Manage the email production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead efforts to acquire email addresses through our various branded sites and 3rd party vendors

2. Analysis (30%)
• Provide comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting for all email marketing efforts. Report on email marketing performance metrics and make actionable recommendations for improvement
• Continually test, analyze and optimize target criteria, content, landing pages, promotions, etc. to increase open, click, conversion rates
• Recommend new ideas, innovations and new technologies to grow and improve the email channel
• Provide input for planning and managing email segmentation strategy, as well as triggered & transactional emails
• Monitor email list hygiene, quality, deliverability, and growth

3. Merchandising & Item Selection (20%)
• Make recommendations on appropriate items to feature in emails.
• Coordinate with Business Development to maximize ROI for space used in all out-going emails

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong project management skills, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Great people skills for collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for the online marketing space with a solid understanding of direct marketing principles and testing techniques
• Current knowledge of email marketing best practices
• Ability to develop and execute effective email marketing campaigns
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A good sense of creative design
• Proficient with Excel, and experience with some Adobe design tools
• Desire to work hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self motivated, positive outlook on life, and desire to do great things
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years work experience in email marketing
• Ability to read and edit HTML coding
• Ability to write HTML coding preferred

ABOUT US
Launched in 1990, Journey Education Marketing is the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. We are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. We have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students, schools, and teachers.

From the very beginning, we have relied heavily on technology to ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. Our philosophy is simple: hire amazing people, give them the best tools, and help them deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid medical insurance, life insurance, optional dental, 401(k), paid vacation & sick leave, and an employee purchase discount!

If you’re interested in this position, please reply with a copy of your resume to Andre_Okolowitz@academicsuperstore.com

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 10-30-09

Was sent this by a recruiter friend:

Are you a passionate and talented marketing professional looking for a fast-paced, challenging yet laid-back and supportive environment to utilize your skills and make an impact?

We are looking for you.

We are ITWatchdogs and Geist Technology, a small, profitable and growing company located in Northwest Austin. We are the developers of web-enabled climate monitoring products and providers of embedded web server engineering services to clients across the US and the world. We offer a small company atmosphere with large company stability.

We are currently seeking a Marketing Programs Manager to conceive, create and execute innovative and successful programs to drive sales leads and grow our customer base.

Reporting to the President, the specific responsibilities of this position include:

· Develop, execute and evaluate effectiveness of fully integrated marketing campaigns including online (website, SEO, SEM, email campaigns, social media and communities) and traditional (direct mail, trade shows, trade publications, pr and advertising) to communicate product and business information to customers and prospects that drive market interest and sales lead generation

· Manage and monitor current lead generation programs

· Perform analyses of existing and potential markets for our products and services

· Research, understand and communicate our value proposition and closely monitor the competitive landscape

· Working together with members of the technical and sales teams, create compelling sales tools including collateral (brochures/fact sheets/web site/white papers) with a focus on accelerating the sales process

· Develop product-related news and pitch stories to press and analysts

· Establish success metrics and performance indicators and track results to calculate ROI on marketing programs

· Some travel to attend trade shows and industry-related events as a representative

Our ideal candidate will possess:

· 1+ years of experience in successfully managing similar marketing programs with a emphasis on online marketing for B2B technology sector

· Experience with web analytics tools, specifically Google Analytics

· High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

· Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of a small, cross-functional, close-knit team

· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field, MBA preferred

What we offer:

* Salary of 45-55K, depending on experience
* Excellent health and retirement benefits
* Tuition and school expenses reimbursement
* Casual and supportive work environment
* Office in Northwest Austin at Research and Pond Spring

For consideration, please email your resume to: marketing@geisttek.com

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 8-8-09

Search Advertising Professional – Apogee Search – Austin, TX

Local Restaurant Marketing Manager – Fuddruckers / Magic Brands – Austin, TX

Senior Product Marketing Manager – Bazaarvoice – Austin, TX

Search Engine Marketing Manager – Los Angeles, CA

Director of Ad Operations – The IDG TechNetwork – NYC area

VP of Platform Sales & Business Development – Adify – many possible locations

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 7-14-09

Director of Marketing – Giganews, Inc. – Austin, Tx

Freelance: Interactive Designer – SpringBox – Austin, Tx

Sr. Online Marketing Analyst – The Standard – Portland, Or

Online Marketing Manager – Aquent – Philadelphia, Pa

Bazaarvoice – 36 openings – Mostly in Austin, Tx

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 6-18-09

Global Alliance Marketing Manager at Novell
Location: Austin or Dallas or Boston or Provo

Online Project Manager at The Patriot Group
Location: Austin

eCommerce Marketing Manager at Toys R Us
Location: Wayne, NJ (Greater New York City Area)

Director of Marketing / Online Marketing at Acunote
Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Advertising and Marketing Jobs 4-24-09

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