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Job Title: Search Engine Manager
Job Reference #: 65904
Position Type: full time
Name of employer: Intuit Canada
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 21 May 2008
Position description:

In late summer/early fall 2008, Intuit Canada will be opening their new Canadian corporate headquarters in the GTA - Mississauga to be exact. Be a part of their growth!

Intuit Canada isn’t your average company. With products like QuickBooks® and QuickTax, they’re the #1 developer of retail financial software in Canada. But their employees don’t just make software – they create whole solutions to help revolutionize their customers’ lives. And they’re proud to say that their employees are up to the challenge. Are you? They’re always looking to add smart, motivated people to their team who want to grow with them and become leaders. Intuit Canada is consistently recognized as a top employer because they seek the best. In fact, Report on Business named them #9 on the 50 Best Employers in Canada list for 2008. Their casual work environment, emphasis on work-life balance and competitive rewards help set them apart from the rest.

Support Search Engine Optimization efforts of Sr. Mgr. Web Marketing by:
 

• Executing on organic Search Optimization tasks including developing meta content, copy optimization, Link building, Link buying, Universal search optimization and Design/ Web Technology improvements.
• Provide regular updates on Organic search traffic, sales and conversion while working with the Web Business Analyst.
• Make recommendations on ways to improve organic search rankings, traffic and conversions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize successful Organic Search campaigns on major search engines including Google, Yahoo and MSN.
• Oversee SEO program implementation from pre-launch deliverables (SEO site design & technology recommendations, copy writing and SEO plan) through performance reporting.
• Research/develop keywords and work with copywriters to Write/ recommend copy for optimizing organic search campaigns.
• Provide ongoing management of all SEO initiatives including reporting, analysis and optimization recommendations.
• Document and communicate best practices in Search Engine Optimization.
• Communicate the benefits for process changes to ensure acceptance and optimize SEO results.
• Continually monitor the search landscape. Understand any changes in organic listing algorithms of Search Engines and proactively lead changes for adherence to the changes.

Qualifications:

 
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four to Six years of experience in Search Engine Optimization for large e-commerce websites or companies.
• Experience in organic search optimization programs including Link Building, Link buying, dynamic (database driven) site optimization, domain structuring, recommending URL redirects, managing Google and Yahoo webmaster tools.
• Experience working with SEO (SEM director, Ad Goroo, other SEO reporting tools) and Web Analytics tools like Omniture etc.
• Experience presenting on SEO areas to large groups or business units leaders.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Some experience in website design preferred.

Salary range: Unknown
Closing date: Unknown
More info from: http://www.intuit.ca/en/intuit/careers_search_other.jsp
Contact: Send resumes via online form: http://www.intuit.ca/en/intuit/careers_search_other.jsp

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Popularity: 22%

Job Title: Paid Search Marketing Analyst
Job Reference #: 201
Position Type: full time
Name of employer: Red Ventures
Location: Charlotte, NC
Date Posted: 19 May 2008
Position description:

Red Ventures acquires customers for industry leading brands, such as DirecTV, Sirius Satellite Radio, and ADT Home Security, through a myriad of direct marketing channels. They combine analytical marketers, a superior web and sales infrastructure, with a robust technology and reporting platform. Red Ventures’ success has recently been recognized by Inc Magazine with the #4 ranking on their Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US!

Red Ventures’ company culture is what gives them their competitive advantage and what attracts top talent from all over the nation. They give their employees the freedom to drive their career direction and to create their own growth opportunities. There is an amazing energy and determination to their team but it comes in a casual office environment with no bureaucracy and no dress code. To be a real player in their company you must be passionate about your work and they expect that passion to run over into the rest of your life. Red Ventures requires that our employees have a healthy work life balance.

The ideal candidate will possess a fun, positive, energetic attitude, with a self-starter approach to work. They must be highly motivated with demonstrated strong academic performance and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This person should be detail-oriented, well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The Marketing Analyst will work with their Paid Search and Online Marketing teams with a primary focus on reporting and analysis. Responsibilities will include compiling program performance data into regular and ad hoc reports and collaborating with their online marketing team to analyze operational goals and opportunities for improvement. The Marketing Analyst will also be responsible for keyword analysis and research and actively testing keyword performance. Additionally, the Marketing Analyst will provide input on monthly paid search marketing sales goals and track daily and cumulative variance. Analytical findings will be presented to management.

This position offers a competitive compensation package, including health and dental benefits.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Analytical thinker with excellent quantitative skills to identify and analyze search marketing campaign performance.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable with a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking ability.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly in oral and written communication.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in business, economics, or engineering with GPA of 3.2+
• Sense of humor.
• Work hard play hard mentality.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Salary range: Unknown
Closing date: Unknown
More info from: [tbe.taleo.net]
Contact: Send resumes via online form: [tbe.taleo.net]

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Popularity: 18%

Job Title: Search Marketing Analyst 
Job Reference #: Unknown
Position Type: full time
Name of employer: SureFire Search
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Date Posted: 13 May 2008
Position description:

This is an opportunity to take a key role in an expanding company working in the fastest growing area of online marketing – search engine marketing. The role will suit an ambitious person with experience or exposure to the running successful search marketing campaigns. The successful candidate will be part of a highly focused and growing team delivering search marketing solutions for corporate clients and through agency partners. Within this team they will take a hands-on role working with other analysts implementing successful SEM campaigns involving both Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Paid Search advertising. Whilst this is a full time role flexible working hours would be considered for the right candidate.

Search Marketing Analyst is a hands-on role implementing Search Engine Marketing campaigns involving both Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay Per Click advertising (PPC).

Search Engine Optimisation Responsibilities:

Implementation of designated campaigns including:

• Participating in website search engine compatibility audits - analysis, documentation and advising of solutions to issues identified.
• Keyword research.
• On-page optimisation including copy writing.
• Implementing link building campaigns including directory submissions, article syndication, online PR, social media, & direct link requests.
• Tracking and analyzing campaign performance.
• Responsible for day to day campaign management.
• Preparation of client reports.

Paid Search Advertising Responsibilities:

Implementation of designated campaigns including:

• Campaign set-up and management.
• Keyword research.
• Advertisement copywriting and CTR optimisation using split testing.
• Landing page design and optimisation using split and multi-variate testing.
• Site placement display advertising.
• Day to day campaign management.
• Hands on pro-active management to maximize campaign performance in terms of cost, traffic and conversions.
• Tracking and analysis of campaign performance.
• Responsible for day to day campaign management.
• Preparation of client reports.

Experience/Qualifications:

• One or more years hands-on experience in an eCommerce and/or Search Engine Marketing role.
• Proven track record of success.
• Strong marketing and technical background – whilst much of the job is technical in nature success is measured in commercial terms.
• Direct marketing and/or eMarketing qualifications desirable.
• Degree or equivalent commercial experience.
• Experience with the key PPC engines and ideally PPC bid management software.
• Proficient with keyword research methodologies and tools.
• HTML and web development/design knowledge.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong multi-tasker and good time manager able to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
• Attention to detail, completeness and 100% delivery.
• Fast learner.
• Results oriented focused on client success.
• Proactive self-starter with good self-management.
• Analytical problem solver able to think laterally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good people skills.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Team player with positive attitude to work.
• Honest and strong business ethics.
• Strong interest in SEM and online marketing in general.

Salary range: By negotiation and commensurate with experience.
Closing date: Unknown
More info about company from: [www.surefiresearch.com]
Contact: Send resumes to Tracey Bliss hr[at]surefiresearch.com

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Popularity: 16%

Job Title: Account Executive Paid Search (PPC)
Job Reference #: Unknown
Position Type: full time, permanent
Name of employer: Steak Media
Location: Soho, New York City
Date Posted: 1 May 2008
Position description:

Steak Media are looking for a reliable, ambitious and organized individual with a genuine interest in learning about search engine marketing. The right person will need to display initiative, enthusiasm and integrity while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and maturity. This is a fast moving, fast paced sector with plenty of opportunity for career development.

The bottom line: you’d be responsible for the execution and optimization of paid search (PPC) marketing campaigns for their clients.

They’re looking for a person that is willing to take risks and learn from their mistakes. You will receive hands-on training, but you will need to ask questions to accelerate your growth. You’d be a part of a growing company that is in the ever changing industry of search engine marketing. You’ll be able to learn from the best and develop excellent business skills.
Their logo is a purple bull and you will play a key part in making sure they have ‘Happy Bulls’. Namely, making sure clients are happy.

What exactly will you be doing?

Execution & optimization of paid search accounts can have a lot of moving parts, but here is a general list of everyday tasks that you will be involved in:

1. Launching new campaigns, ad groups, and keywords.
2. Generating reports and analysis of past performance.
3. Reviewing performance of ad copy/creative.
4. Bid optimization through 3rd party technology platform (e.g.: DART Search).
5. Generating keyword lists that are relevant to the client’s business objectives.
6. Quality assurance of tracking, budgets, creative and landing pages.
7. Updating and monitoring budgets.
8. Working with 3rd party technology suppliers such as DART.
9. Search for all aspect of paid search campaign management, including implementation, bid optimization, and reporting.
10. Generating performance reports and analyzing data to communicate key findings and strategic next steps.
11. Monitoring budgets and performance to identify new opportunities for improvement.
12. Speaking with clients to update on status of projects and brainstorm new ideas.
13. Supporting communication with Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and other search engines to improve campaign performance and implementation.

Other important bits:

You don’t need to have any previous experience in search marketing. As long as you bring passion and enthusiasm to your training and they’ll turn you into a pro. They’re looking for a recent college graduate or someone with 1-2 years of work experience that wants something new.

Essentials:

You’re not afraid to ask questions, you think of yourself as an excellent writer, you are comfortable speaking within a group, you have a working knowledge of Excel and even know how to use formulas and you pay close attention to detail. They are more interested in the quality of work and not quantity, you enjoy working within a team to achieve a common goal, you can exert yourself professionally over the phone and outside of the office, as you will be representing the company externally and you like working in a busy environment where you’re learning new things every day. You have a college degree. All majors welcome, though you may have an edge if you have a background in Business, Finance/Economics, or English.

Even though they are called Steak, they also welcome vegetarians to apply for the role.

Salary range: Very Competitive
Closing date: Unknown
More info from: [www.steakmedia.com]
Contact: Send resumes to contact.hr[at]steakmedia.com

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Popularity: 22%

Job Title: Marketing Assistant Intern
Job Reference #: Unknown
Position Type: Part-time, Employee or Internship
Name of employer: Vertive
Location: Austin, Texas
Date Posted: 20 March 2008
Position description:

Are you interested in a career in online marketing? Do you have a flair for Internet marketing and the desire to be part of a team that produces Websites that work? This position offers the opportunity to intern at a leading performance marketing company and gain a more complete understanding of the growing online marketing industry.

Summary

Vertive is seeking a passionate, results-oriented Marketing Intern to assist in creating pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns. The job also will entail analyzing sales and expense data. This position could transition into a part-time role after the summer or a full-time role after graduation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation set-up and uploading PPC campaigns to various search engines.
• Monitor, test, revise, and update placements as necessary.
• Create and update daily, weekly, and monthly sales and traffic reports.
• Keyword research including cataloging and indexing target keyword phrases.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should have or be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, Journalism, Advertising, or Communications or an MBA.
• Experience at an Internet-related or marketing company is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• An eagerness to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
• Comfortable working with team members at all levels, including senior management.

To Apply

To apply send your resume and detailed work history to and include “Marketing Assistant Intern” in the subject line.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Benefits for part-time employees include:
• Snacks and drinks.
• Weekly lunch in the office.
• A great culture with continuous learning and opportunities for career advancement.

Note:

All positions are located at their 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.
They are unable to respond individually to each person interested in their company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If they are interested in talking to you further they will contact you. Please, no phone calls about this job.

Salary range: Unknown
Closing date: Unknown
More info from: [www.vertive.com]
Contact: Send resumes to jobs[at]vertive.com

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Popularity: 25%