Director of Product/Website Management position at Austin, Texas-based Vertive, Inc. At Vertive you will have the opportunity to lead the development of a next-generation personal shopping service. For this position, we are seeking an effective website editor, producer and researcher with a flair for online marketing.
Job Title: Director of Product/Website Management
Location: Austin, Texas
Status: Full-time employee
Date: December 18, 2007
This is no run-of-the-mill job opportunity, don’t pass it up! At Vertive, you’ll participate in a profitable, fast growing company where ideas matter more than job titles, and where you have a chance to learn and succeed every day. You will have opportunity to start making decisions your first week on the job. Best of all, you will be working with an accomplished, driven team of technologists and business experts who thrive on performance and results. We love our jobs and you’ll love working with us.
About Vertive
Vertive is a leading performance marketing company that builds lead generation and comparison shopping websites for various consumer products and services. The company has been at the forefront of performance marketing and profitable since its inception. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Commission Junction, Linkshare, and Performics, are just a few of the companies we partner with and work with daily in the Internet industry. The company is located in Austin, Texas.
Are you a talented Web producer who’s ready to put their skills to work leading the process of building best-in-class performance websites? Do you have a passion for working on a team to produce websites that work? This position requires a combination of creative, editorial, web, technology and business management skills. You will manage the editorial team and work with the Director of Marketing and Website Development Manager to lead the development of websites that are well written, effective, and profitable. At Vertive you will have the opportunity to lead the development of a next-generation personal shopping service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Website Requirements
* Determine the website’s features, functionality, and content requirements.
* Conduct detailed competitive/comparative analysis of competitor and partner websites.
* Prioritize products or services based on potential sales opportunity
* Work with partners and clients directly when needed
* Use creativity and a high degree of technical and professional judgment in order to resolve design and technical challenges.
* Develop a business case for new websites and website expansions that includes cost estimates, schedules, and revenue forecasts
Data Architecture/Project Management
* Determine how to present product information in a clear and effective manner
* Understand the structure of a database and the how the content should be organized and displayed
* Work with the development team on website design and assist in layout of Web pages
* Establish measurable work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Manage/Edit Content
* Develop a voice and editorial tone for each website, ensuring the tone is appropriate for selling products or services and the content follows established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
* Work with the team to develop product and offer summaries, reviews, and other editorial content that is clear and informative, complete and accurate
* Write and edit columns, articles, and stories to conform to publication or website style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements
* Understand and apply appropriate editorial standards depending on the project, target audience, and objectives for the message
* Edit and proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, syntax and content
* Manage the work of the team through design, content creation, and updates as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, Journalism, Advertising, or Communications from a four-year college or university -OR- Relevant experience and an MBA or other advanced degree.
* Candidates should have 5-10 years experience in Website management, preferably working on multiple websites. Knowledge of website development processes, HTML, and content management systems preferred. Producer or product management experience strongly preferred.
* Experience at an Internet E-commerce company, publisher, or direct marketing company is a plus.
* Search engine marketing experience (PPC and/or SEO) is preferred.
* Ability to use search engines to research products and services
* Ability to develop a marketing plan for promoting products on websites
* Excellent writing and editing skills for content and development, adjusting style for specific audience and situation.
* Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
TO APPLY
To apply send your resume to mailto:careers@vertive.com and include Director of Product/Website Management in the subject line.
COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include participation in the Company’s bonus plan, medical, dental, paid vacations/holidays, snacks and drinks, weekly lunch in the office, and great advancement opportunities.
Note:
– All positions are located at our office in Austin, Texas
– Vertive does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies
– Vertive is a tobacco-free workplace
– Background checks are conducted on all new hires to include education and licenses, as well as criminal, financial, and work history
– Please be prepared to provide samples to illustrate your relevant experience upon request
– We are unable to respond individually to each person interested in our company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If we are interested in talking to you further we will contact you. Please, no phone calls about this job.
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