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Account Executive

 

SmartBrief, Inc is looking for account executives to generate advertising/sponsorship
revenue in e-mail news service publications.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Meet target revenue goals and develop new business through a consultative sales approach.
  • Meet with corporate marketing directors and their advertising agencies to develop strategic, online marketing programs for their companies.
  • Drive the marketing and revenue strategies for a set of SmartBrief's targeted publications.
  • Develop new revenue-generating products/services through substance-driven conversations with prospects and clients.

 

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 2+ years experience in sales of advertising, media, consulting services or knowledge management products.
  • Comfortable and confident in selling to senior-level marketing executives and their ad agencies.
  • Exceptionally strong writing ability and stellar academic achievement.
  • Thrive in a team-oriented corporate environment.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Although SmartBrief is located in the heart of Washington, DC, candidates nationwide will be considered for the position.

 

Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Account Executive-SB

 

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Senior Account Director

 

SmartBrief is looking for an experienced, solutions-oriented Senior Account Director to join our online advertising sales team. Our Senior Account Directors work to understand our clients' complex advertising/marketing needs and then build and sell compelling solutions, delivering measurable results to companies that market online. The Senior Account Director will have a proven history of online/interactive ad sales success.

 

The ideal candidate has a track record of success in digital media sales, preferably in B2B. He/she will call on advertising agencies as well as clients at all levels. We're looking for a sales professional with a consultative sales approach and is pro-active in driving revenue and delivering solutions that meet and exceed our clients' needs. He/she must be results-driven, have strong analytical, creative and negotiation skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and agendas at the same time. The Senior Account Director will articulate the SmartBrief value proposition to the advertising community.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Engage and strategize with senior level executives at advertisers and agencies to demonstrate how SmartBrief can deliver their marketing objectives and drive revenue to their business
  • Develop and cultivate deep relationships with senior client executives at SVP, VP and CMO levels.
  • Longer-term strategic initiatives: Identify, communicate and execute innovative and game-changing programs above and beyond the day-to-day media buying process.
  • Short-term tactical efforts: Deliver creative, effective efficient solutions to a high volume of quarterly requests for proposal to maximize SmartBrief's share of allocated media budgets. Upsell opportunities whenever possible.
  • Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries.
  • Meet and exceed target quarterly revenue goals.
  • Position SmartBrief as the resource for digital space by proactively providing smart client research and industry specific information.

 

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of Interactive Sales experience, B2B preferred
  • Proven track record of success driving revenue through the development of long-term strategic relationships
  • Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing complex negotiations to successful closure and delivery of large accounts (at a 6-figure level)
  • Understand how technology works and the ability to explain in ordinary terms how SmartBrief capabilities meet stated client needs
  • Strong references
  • Extensive agency rolodex/network/contacts
  • New York-based
  • BA/BS
  • Legal right to work for SmartBrief in the United States

 

Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Senior Account Director-SB

 

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Client Services Manager

 

As part of SmartBrief's Partner Services team, the Client Services Manager works to ensure the success of over 60 partnerships and accounts across a broad spectrum of leading trade association, corporate, and non-profit clients. S/he provides day-to-day, front line contact with clients to ensure superior service and to maximize revenue potential by developing and executing strategic growth and renewal plans. The Client Services Manager collaborates with departments throughout the company to anticipate client needs, innovate, and problem solve.

 

Skills and Requirements:

  • 2 years of related client service experience. B to B media company or creative agency/design/publicity firm background preferred.
  • A strong sense of organization with strict attention to detail. Project management experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to manage multiple tasks, solve problems and schedule work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proven ability to develop relationships with professionals in a variety of industries
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Dedication to meeting quarterly and annual growth targets.
  • Thrives in a team-oriented, entrepreneurial corporate environment.
  • Strong academic achievement - advanced degree a plus.
  • Proficiency with a variety of software packages, including Excel and Word.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Client Services Manager-SB

 

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Quality Assurance Tester

 

SmartBrief is seeking a quality assurance tester with experience in web applications and rapid release cycles. The tester will be responsible for managing the weekly testing and build cyles as well as developing new ideas on how to improve the current process.

 

Skills and Requirements:

  • Demonstrated superior knowledge of version control systems and systematic testing in a web application environment.
  • Experience with designing test plans, test cases and use/implementation of automated testing systems.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, contribute to new ideas and take direction positively.
  • Grace under pressure, strong work ethic, and interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
  • Ability to summarize defects and effectively communicate them to developers and/or business owners.
  • Familiarity with the Linux operating system and SQL databases. Experience writing SQL queries for test validations is a plus.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise and should be comfortable escalating to the proper parties when needed.
  • Knowledge of java and shell scripting a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field and at least 2-4 years of manual functional testing work experience.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: QA Tester - SB

 

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Sales Associates

 

SmartBrief is seeking Sales Associates in Washington, DC and New York City to support senior sales professionals with multiple aspects of the advertising sales process. The Sales Associate will assist the sales team in managing client relationships, performing outbound calling and prospecting work, scheduling meetings, maintaining the customer database, and preparing competitive analyses, media kits and collateral. The Sales Associate will work collaboratively and strategically with senior sales staff to define and identify target markets and build the prospect universe. This entry-level position provides an exceptional learning, growing, and career-advancing opportunity in the exciting field of electronic media.

 

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 1-2 years of related work experience.
  • A strong sense of organization, with strict attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to manage multiple tasks, solve problems and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Computer savvy and proficiency with a variety of software packages, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Thrives in a team-oriented, entrepreneurial corporate environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related discipline, with stellar academic record.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Sales Associates-SB

 

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Associate Editor

 

SmartBrief is seeking a full-time associate editor to help other editors create daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications in the health industry. If you love to research and write, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. Applicant must have one to three years of experience writing health news; experience with AP style also preferred. Job duties include assisting other editors with publications in the health industry by writing, editing and cultivating industry expertise. Looking for individuals with a solid background in writing or communications. Enthusiasm coupled with general smarts trumps all. This junior-level position is located in SmartBrief's Washington, D.C., office. Applicants will be asked to complete a timed writing and editing test.

 

Job Duties:

  • Search the Web to locate news articles and other information sources of interest to senior executives in particular industries.
  • Assist editors in selecting and summarizing online articles, studies and other information for use in e-mail publications.
  • Develop expertise in selected industries.
  • Use online publishing tools to create e-mail newsletters and other content.
  • Respond to reader comments and suggestions.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven writing and editing skills. A timed test will be administered.
  • Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline.
  • Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.
  • Facility for using online publishing tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Proven record of taking initiative, sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Associate Editor - SB

 

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Full-time Editor (Construction/energy group)

 

SmartBrief is seeking a full-time editor to help create daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications. Applicant must have at least five years of experience writing business news; experience writing about construction or energy a plus.

 

If you love to research and write, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. Job duties include writing, editing, cultivating industry expertise and client relationship management. Looking for individuals with a solid background in writing or communications. Enthusiasm coupled with general smarts trumps all. This position is located in SmartBrief's Washington, D.C., office. Applicants must take a timed writing and editing test.

 

Job Duties:

  • Search the Web to locate news articles and other information sources of interest to senior executives in the business and finance industries.
  • Select and summarize online articles, studies and other information for use in e-mail publications.
  • Use online publishing tools to create e-mail newsletters and other content.
  • Manage relationships with associations, corporations and other business clients as well as content providers.
  • Respond to reader comments and suggestions.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven writing and editing skills. Alternative: Five years of experience in a communications or research role with a news organization, consulting firm, trade association or other relevant group.
  • Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline.
  • Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.
  • Experience writing about business a plus.
  • Facility for using online publishing tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Proven record of taking initiative, sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to analyze reader trends and statistics.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Editor - SB

 

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Full-time and Part-time Copy Editors

 

SmartBrief is seeking to add copy editors to edit online business and consumer news publications as we continue to expand our editorial operations. If you love the challenges of editing and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. Job duties include editing for content as well as AP style, knowledge of proper grammar and ability to edit under tight deadlines. Copy editors must coordinate with writers, freelancers and the copy desk chief to ensure consistency in style, tone and quality of our e-mail newsletters.

 

Full-time applicants who can work from our Washington, D.C., office will get first consideration, and all full-time applicants will have to be available to interview in person. However, telecommuting opportunities are available, particularly for part-timers. Applicants must take a timed editing test.

 

Required skills & experience:

  • At least two years of experience as a journalist, including direct copy-editing experience. Candidates with proven journalistic writing and editing skills may also be considered.
  • Knowledge of AP style.
  • Ability to edit quickly and accurately on deadline.
  • Facility for using online publishing and communication tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Copy Editor - SB

 

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Fall Internship in Internet Marketing

 

SmartBrief, Inc. is seeking a senior Marketing major to assist us with marketing new and existing products and services. This position will be a paid internship from September-December and may evolve into a full-time position.

 

Job Duties:

  • Designing and supporting telemarketing campaigns
  • Analyzing current markets and competitors for our products
  • Working closely with the management team to design and execute marketing campaigns
  • Assisting with the launch of products and services
  • Analyzing and presenting the results of marketing campaigns to management team

 

Required skills & experience:

  • A good understanding of Internet and general marketing methods
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
  • Ability to conceptualize a plan and then the diligence to execute it in a detailed manner
  • Desire to work hard in an exciting and emerging Internet-based marketplace
  • Excellent academic credentials (please submit a transcript of grades)
  • Outgoing personality
  • Some experience in Sales is a benefit

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Fall Marketing Internship - SB

 

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SmartBrief Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health, dental and life plans from day 1 of employment
  • Stock options
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid Metro benefits
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee recognition awards
  • Employee referral program
  • Encouraged career growth
  • Business fun environment
  • New office space one block from Metro Center