If you're looking to get on board with the most innovative and fast-paced marketing organization in the country, WOMMA (word of mouth marketing association) in Chicago has a couple of prime positions that just opened up. Check in at the WOMMA job board if you're interested

Writer/Reporter, WOMMA, Chicago, IL

We're looking for a mid-level, talented, inspired, high-energy writer to produce our newsletters and publications. We cover the latest innovations in marketing and advertising, with a focus on word of mouth, Internet, and blogs. Our current publications are already must-reads for marketing executives -- we want you to take it to the next level.

Vice President of Events, WOMMA, Chicago, IL

We're looking for an experienced executive to manage all events and conferences for our rapidly growing trade association. We have produced record-breaking events generating significant revenue, but our opportunity to expand event and event-related revenue to enhance member services is huge. We are looking for someone to take our events to the next level. A $5M events program is an attainable goal.

A recruiter friend sent this along today looking for a super-qualified web analytics guru. If that's you, or someone you know, drop me a line and I'll send it on.

Our client, a well-known publisher with several high-traffic news and entertainment websites, is seeking a Director of Web Analytics to lead a team responsible for all data collection and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will have the experience needed to be a strategic partner of the publisher's management team. They'll also have the hands-on technical aptitude to lead a team of analysts in their day-to-day work.

Our client’s culture is fast paced and embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up while possessing the stability of a much larger company. They offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent potential for professional growth. Additionally, relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.

The affable and bright George Blomgren of MilwaukeeJobs.com wrote me today to point out a new blog he's writing for job seekers.

From George's blog:

Postmodern job hunting and career management techniques, glimpses of sunshine and occasional pointless digressions. Use the "employment kung fu" outlined herein responsibly, as it provides you with a truly unfair advantage!

Sounds good to me! George knows a thing or two about this sort of thing. He's the marketing director at MilwaukeeJobs.com, and a really smart guy to boot!

Luck him, he got the enviable URL: http://employment.typepad.com/

If you're in the market for a gig, make sure that Harry Joiner's blog is on your list of resources too.

The candidate selection and interview process for hiring great people has always confounded me, as it does many others.

I've heard the concept of "structured interviewing" (these guys should add their guide to Wikipedia - the article is only a stub) bantered around in previous lives, but never really dug into it much. However, it appears that Will Price and Mark Tsimelzon, founder and President of Coral8, have really put some thought into this structured interviewing thing with their post "A Practical Guide to Structured Interviewing."

Like any complex process, the interviewing process is best structured and analyzed as a sequence of phases. At Coral8, we have four phases: email interview, phone interview, the first in-person interview (with 1-2 person), the second in-person interview (3-4 others). Whether you have the same stages or not is not important. What's important is having a clear understanding of a) why you are having each phase b) what you are trying to accomplish, and c) how you are going to evaluate the results. It helps if all the interviewers share this understanding, and keep the process as consistent across candidates as possible.

I'm sold on the concept.! Ok, who do we hire next?

Technorati Tags: structured interviewing

Want to work for one of the best search engine marketing companies in the business?

Now's your chance!!! NetConcepts is growing their Madison, WI office, and are actively seeking talented search strategists/consultants, as well as search account management folks. Who is NetConcepts, you ask? Well, you can learn more about them from their founder, Stephan Spencer.

Please circulate if you know anyone looking or qualified. Here are the posts on their website.

Lead Search Strategist (U.S.)
Description:
Netconcepts is seeking a Search Strategist to lead our natural search optimization initiatives with US-based retail clients. As Lead Strategist, you live search and online marketing – you’re in “your element” discussing (or blogging on) search engines, web design, optimization tactics, and creative new approaches, based on your practical experience. You play a central team role in diagnosing search business opportunities, as well as managing and presenting strategic and tactical optimization deliverables to key clients.

Search Account Manager (U.S.)
Description:
Netconcepts is seeking a Search Account Manager to nurture our growing natural search marketing clientele. Search Account Managers work closely with our largest clients to ensure they receive the best possible level of service, manage the workflow with our delivery team, and ensure each client increases the amount of business conducted with the company.

My friend Elaine is looking for some talented people with Siebel in their blood. There are a number of really great positions. Know anyone?

If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Elaine Motyl at elaine dot motyl at whiteboard-partners.net.

The positions:

1. Siebel Business Analyst
2. Sr Siebel Business Analyst
3. Technical Analyst
4. Siebel Application Interface Consultant(2 positions)
5. Siebel Configurator
6. Siebel Interface Consultant
7. Business Objects Project Manager
8. Business Objects Administrator
9. Strong Business Intelligence Analyst

The network is alive with online and offline marketing jobs this past week. I was just reading a report in AdWeek about the shortage of internet advertising pros. Apparently, there's a need for marketing pro's all around. If you're interested in these gigs, leave a comment w/ your info or drop me a line and I'll connect you with the recruiters.

Ohio Savings Bank has a few roles that they are sourcing for right now. All of these are high-level and report to the CMO. They are a 2700 person institution, so this is not your mom & pop bank here! All roles based in sunny, beautiful Cleveland, OH

• Bank Deposit Products Marketing Manager (should be self explanitory - if you come from a bank/finance background, which they're looking for in this role)
• HELOC (home equity line of credit) Marketing Manager (also looking for financial ind. experience in this role)
• Internet Marketing Manager - Financial experience desired, but not required. This is a very new, and very exciting role with a very good budget and savvy CMO supporting your efforts

THE CLIENT: Sub-Zero Freezer Company is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high-end luxury refrigeration products for residential use. Founded in 1945, Sub-Zero is a privately-held, third generation family-owned company. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Sub-Zero has manufacturing operations in both Madison and Phoenix, Arizona, and employs more than 1,100 employees. The Sub-Zero line includes refrigerators, ice makers, and wine storage units. The Wolf appliance line includes ovens, cooktops, and ranges.

THE NEED: Reporting to the Director of Marketing, who in turn reports to the CEO, the selected individual will be fully responsible for two key marketing areas which directly support the corporation's Customer Satisfaction objective:
* CRM: Along with a Customer Service co-leader, the successful candidate will lead the implementation of Sub-Zero's new CRM software (software evaluation currently ongoing), manage all necessary customization efforts, determine how the selected CRM solution can best be leveraged, and identify best practices.
* Field Marketing: Responsibilities include setting the marketing strategy for distributors in terms of corporate support, and taking corporate programs and implementing them in the field.

THE PERSON: The selected candidate will have 10-12 years of experience in a strategic marketing role, specifically in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or brand loyalty management role with a national consumer brand that includes a dealer network, in the home or luxury space. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in business or marketing is required. An MBA is preferred.

WOMMA is hiring! Andy Sernovitz, the CEO of WOMMA, is hiring for some really_cool_jobs in Chicago.

Make no mistake, WOMMA is a startup association (really, the best of both worlds - the excitement of a startup, but you get to change the world of marketing through an association!) so these are not cushy take the friday off because it's sunny type of jobs. Nope, with one of these gigs you'll work your ass off to change the face of marketing as we know and feel good doing it. In case you haven't notice, WOMMA membership is growing like crazy and they have another earth-moving event coming up with the WOM Basic Training (WOMBAT) conference in Orlando.

They're looking for:
* Events Director
* Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
* Executive Director
* Webmaster / Graphic Designer
* Director, Membership Sales
* Administrative Assistant
* Editor / Blogger

Check out the roles on their jobs page at www.womma.org/jobs.

This article in the NY Times struck a chord with me this morning. As someone who mentors college-aged folks who are about this enter the work world, these figures are not encouraging.

The employment rate for the nation's teenagers in the first 11 months of 2004 - just 36.3 percent - was the lowest it has ever been since the federal government began tracking teenage employment in 1948.

Those 20 to 24 years old are also faring poorly. In 2000, 72.2 percent were employed during a typical month. By last year that percentage had dropped to 67.9 percent.

Nelsy Martinez, a recruiter friend of mine, has a position that she's seeking for. Have a look. It's in the Chicago area.

Sr. Product Marketing Representative, Full Time, North Suburbs

Are you analytical, and also a risk taker?
Join a cardinal organization and take your career to the next level!

Accountabilities:

Work in a team to strategize marketing campaigns that will produce optimal Return on Investment (ROI) across sales channels
Manage the group’s ownership of ROI and profitability for for marketing campaigns
Manage and orchestrate the implementation across functional areas of integrated Marketing plans that align with company goals
Produce both short and long term revenue producing promotions
Transfer business data (market needs and segments) into insightful reports and a meaningful marketing strategy
Analyze and report on market segment data from campaigns and port to Oracle system
Manage the timely execution of campaigns and meet all deadlines
Blend reporting into product management objectives
Contstruct product line sales reports with analysis
Manage the continuing improvement process of campaign results vs ROI

Jeffrey DeArmond, Vice President, Search Media, eMarketinginc.com. & (soon to be launched)SurroundSearch.com in Tampa, FL. is looking for:

POSITION:
Major SEM company, with the largest eAdvertisers in the world, eMarketinginc.com is seeking a Web Analytics Expert to manage eMetrics of major retail, packaged goods and health advertisers in SEM strategies. Candidate should also possess keen knowledge of top Search Engines.

Position in Tampa, FL

Contact Jeff if you're interested:
EM: JDeArmond@eMarketinginc.com
PH: 727.278.6295.

A recruiter friend is working with a large e-commerce retailer in NYC that is looking for an Online Marketing Manager/Customer Acquisition. This person needs to have experience with search engine marketing (either at a Razorfish-type place or with another major e-commerce outfit).

The Online Marketing Manager will work as a key member of this company's New Member Acquisition Marketing Team. The primary responsibility of this role will be to identify an implement online initiatives that promote their internet advertising efficiency and distribution. This company is located in New York City.

Requirements include:
- 5+ years of marketing experience, 3 of which must be online
- Search Engine Marketing Experience
- Previous budgetary responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

If you know anyone who may be interested, please contact Jan Liscio at Patrickson-Hirsch Associates directly via e-mail (kliscio[at]ameritech.net) or at (847) 772-0033.

Humana, a large publicly traded health benefits company, currently has an opportunity for an e-Business Consultant in Green Bay, WI. (the role is more one of marketing, and less of technical)

The Humana Dental e-Business Consultant oversees the development, usability, and promotion of Internet, automated information line (AIL), and electronic business processes.

Key Accountabilities include: Creates marketing strategies for increasing Internet and IVR adoption; Facilitates analysis and long-term planning to create new business processes that capitalize on Internet opportunities to reduce administrative cost and provide enhanced value to customers; Sets goals using e-business reports and metrics; Consults with leaders to ensure Internet opportunities are appropriately integrated; Facilitates development of business process design and implementation plans with managment representatives from all impacted areas; Represents the dental division's business needs on corporate committees established for overall corporate e-enablement initiatives; Identifies and establishes project organization, support members, and associated personnel; Manages project activities, tasks, and modifications to meet key target dates; Clearly and accurately communicates business needs with IT and business areas; Completes projects within defined release dates.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years related marketing experience. Must have the ability to work with a wide range of people, including leadership, IT, creative, corporate teams, and vendors. Must have experience with Internet and electronic disciplines and must demonstrate sound project management skills, and have the ability to work with multiple teams.

If you dig this gig, drop me a line w/a resume.

Dana VanDen Heuvel
blogsavant@gmail.com

Stillllll Searching for drivers...

Truckers needed to keep economy rolling [USA Today]

Company has 35 employees and is profitable. Targeting F1000 clients assisting companies to build their online presence, gain higher rankings on search engine results and do large scale website imaging and building. There is a very flat organizational chart. Management and founders all come from various F1000 companies, which has some influence on the culture and benefits offered. Environment is neither pierced-noses nor is it suit and tie…but rather, somewhere in the middle. The organization is currently relatively young, hip and outgoing people. It's a professional office environment, but not stiff.

This position is open due to huge growth in business and revenues. This is the time to spend the revenues that have been saved up over the last year to spend on a surge of growth going forward.

Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of sales experience. Should have been selling internet-based services for the last 2 to 4 years. We are not looking for someone who has been doing their own consulting practices. Ideal candidate has experience selling interactive media and search engine related sales. Looking for candidates who are very marketing-based, and less hard-core sales people. It's a very consultative sales approach. Prefer people who have entrepreneurial and leadership qualities.

Candidates will be working in either Manhattan or in northern New Jersey. The office in Jersey is a funky old downtown store front that has been gutted out and rebuilt. It's an old, cool brick building with wireless connectivity throughout. Many employees take their laptops across the street and work in the park or the coffee shop via their wireless connection. All in all, it's a hip, fun place to work.

Compensation is a base of around $65,000 to $70,000 plus bonus. First year's compensation should be around $110,000. Thereafter, candidate should be able to make around $140,000 or so by hitting the $1M quota. Full benefits include a 401k-type offering (with matching!) as well as full medical, dental, insurance, etc.

Average sale cycle is 2 to 4 months. Sales are two part sales. The first sale is a trial they offer to clients that is usually around $25k to $40k. The second part of the sale will average $250,000

The recruiter on this role is tracking referrals, so if you plan to contact him regarding this role, please mention that you found it on Dana's Blog.

To apply, contact recruiter directly via email:

Andrew Stock
astock@hireability.com
HireAbility
Director, Sales and Marketing
Px: 650-577-2348
Fax: 650-577-2349
www.sarahinfo.com

Verizon SuperPages.com is sourcing candidates for Account Executive opportunities. These positions are located in Dallas, TX and they do offer relocation. There is a need for 3 individuals.

"We are building a world-class national sales team to sell our new pay-per-click advertising program. Account executives will have revenue responsibilities for a defined national territory, and must be comfortable selling in an open, inside sales team environment with uncapped commission potential."

If interested, contact:

Andrea Mosley, CPC
andrea.mosley[at]verizon.com
Recruiter
Human Resources
Verizon Information Services
Direct Line: (972) 453- 7539

Director of Grants & Programs at SIFE

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an international organization, operating in the US and 41 countries on campuses of 1,700 colleges/universities. SIFE's mission is to provide students the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. SIFE is seeking a talented Director of Grants and Programs to join our team. Major responsibilities include:

• Research, write, edit, submit and manage grant proposals to U.S. government departments/agencies; appropriate government agencies in other countries; quasi-government organizations such as the United Nations, corporate and family foundations, and leading national/global foundations.
  
• Coordinate a Grant Program Task Force, a cross-office work group, that monitors implementation and effectives of programs made possible by grants.
  
• Qualifications include three to five years of experience in writing grant proposals to one or more of the groups identified, knowledge of funding opportunities, excellent writing skills, ability to work well with others, and track record of achievements in grant writing.

Timothy J. San Paolo
SIFEUSATeams@sife.org
Human Resources Director

This is an excellent Internet Marketing type opportunity for those of you who have passion for the entertainment industry (TV, Movies, etc...). The position is based in New York, NY.

Job Description:
This position will manage and execute a variety of sales, traffic and retention efforts for the member website.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the development and execution of online sales promotion strategy to drive traffic and conversion.
• Maximize the performance of select site destination pages with the planning and publishing of products and promotions.
• Implement online offers and sales events, including selecting product, and working with various operations units to insure pricing and functionality.
• Support the launch of new site destinations and functionality that increase sales and improve the Member Experience.
• Support email initiatives and online implementation of club-wide retention efforts.
• Work with cross-functional teams including IT and Creative in shepherding efforts through the implementation process.
• Monitor and revise efforts based on sales data provided by Business Analysis.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years experience in Online Merchandising or Marketing in the retail space.
• Broad knowledge of movies and television is essential.
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented
• Possess strong communication, computer and creative skills
• College degree required.

If you know anyone who may be interested, please contact Jan Liscio at
Patrickson-Hirsch Associates directly via e-mail (kliscio[at]ameritech.net) or at (847) 772-0033.

Company: Business and technology services firm specializing in: Business Intelligence, Enterprise Solutions, and Advanced Technologies. Additional services include computer training. They currently have offices located in seven different states. Our client for the past 19 years has built an outstanding reputation based on superior quality, long-term customer and employee relationships, and a commitment to solving business problems with emerging information technology solutions.

Yellowpages.com is seeking an Online Industrial Marketing Strategist operating as sales support for Paid Search Strategies, SEO Strategies, Building Industrial Alliances, Tradeshow Strategies, and Sales Collateral with Supporting Research Documentation, Expanding Vertical Strategies, and Product Offerings etc.

This Industrial Position would require residence in Henderson, NV.

If you're interested in learning more, please contact:

Jeffrey DeArmond
Director of Industrial Sales
JDeArmond@YellowPages.com
(727) 278 6295 OFFICE/CELL

Steven of FLW emailed this to me this morning. They are looking for a Data Analyst with the following technical and marketing research skills. Contact Steven directly if you, or anyone you know has an interest in this opportunity.

This is the description:

We are (http://www.flwint.net), a successful ASP that specializes in personnel sourcing and return on marketing investment systems, in need of a Data Analyst with 3 + years of Mkt. Research experience. Must also have a Strong background in writing Sql, Excel, and Power point. The position is in Hoffman Estates, IL. and is permanent. Salary is 45k-50K with benefits.

Steven Williams
stevenwilliams [at] ameritech.net
FLW International, L.L.C
7115 W. North Avenue, #313
Oak Park, IL 60602
708-557-2960

Hi Folks,

Miller Brewing in Milwaukee Wisconsin has a terrific position open to those who are competent in and passionate about the relationship & Internet marketing realm. This post contains a position description, as well as a link to the Miller Brewing site, along with contact information for Ann Kramer, the HR contact for this position.

Position: Associate Manager, Relationship Marketing, Miller Brewing (aka - Marketing Manager, Online and Digital Marketing)

Use digital mediums such as Internet (including online ads, websites, email; SMS/wireless; PC & console gaming; etc.) to shift all key brand metrics against core consumer segments to build brand health for Premium and Economy brands and New Products. BA, 3-5 years experience, and solid understanding of beer business marketplace dynamics, consumer behavior, and loyalty drivers required. You'll also need strong project management skills, base-level understanding of consumer research and marketing analytics, and an ability to rally support by championing concepts.

Full Position Description on MB's Careers site:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=673&ji=1334967&sn=I

The position is located in Milwaukee at MB's corporate headquarters so they are looking for someone who is willing to live and work in Milwaukee.

Email Ann w/ a resume then fill out the forms on the MillerBrewing site if you're interested.

Email: kramer.ann [at] MBCO.COM
Fax: 414.931.2614

Jarrett Tilton, the Channel Demand & Analysis Manager at Cingular Wireless has a need for an SEO Pro. You can contact him at: 678.893.3747 or jarrett.tilton, cingular.com
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Our company is currently searching for an interactive professional proficient in all aspects of search engine optimization and search marketing for our internet services channel. I am Channel Manager responsible for creating internet demand and online promotions to grow wireless activations in our overall e-channel space and the position would report directly to me.

If any of you know of someone with an SEO background looking to make a career change-- possibly from an interactive agency environment or Fortune 500 marketing/technology position, and who possesses excellent client management and negotiation skills, and would be willing to re-locate to Atlanta, we would love to speak with them. We are looking to move forward very quickly as this is a critical discipline to our long term business as a channel.