Web Development and Online Marketing Careers
At Wakefly, we view our role as problem solvers– not order takers. Simply stated, we think strategically before thinking tactically. That’s why we work closely with our clients to identify and understand the unique business challenges they face before determining the best ways in which marketing communications can help. Our philosophy is to understand the needs of our clients, develop a plan to produce deliverables that generate results, give great customer service and complete projects on time, on budget and with no surprises.
Open Positions:
Wakefly is a creative, fun and challenging company that is committed to helping our clients' businesses succeed. We look for employees who are up for a challenge and are equally committed to work and fun. We're seeking talented and enthusiastic professionals to join our team of expert marketers who drive positive results for our clients. As a Wakefly employee, you can participate in our health, dental, retirement and short- and long-term disability plans. Vacation time is also standard. On top of this, you can come to work dressed casually, participate in our company outings, enjoy a work environment where contributions are valued and rewarded, and grow your career as far as your talents can take you. All employees also have the opportunity to increase their marketing exposure by blogging about lead generation topics of interest on our Online Marketing and Lead Generation Insights blog. Does this sound interesting to you? Check out the available opportunities below.
Available Wakefly Careers:
Paid Search Inside Sales
Fast growing online marketing agency is seeking an entry level inside sales professional to join our sales and marketing team immediately. This position entails calling into pre-screened contact lists to discuss our products and services. The ideal candidate must be an excellent and persuasive communicator, highly motivated and energized to be an evangelist for our well differentiated solutions.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Marketing Ongoing Training Seminars
- Refining Our Lead Screening Process & Scripts
- Preparing Presentation, Sales Content & Landing Pages
Some experience with inside sales preferred. We will, however, consider training the right candidate. Compensation includes competitive base salary and commission structure.
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Paid Search Specialist
Wakefly is seeking a paid search specialist to join the search marketing team. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of hands on experience creating, managing and optimizing paid search campaigns and have strong knowledge of paid search best practices.
Job Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility encompasses day-to-day client relationship management and campaign detail project management to successfully implement paid search campaigns
- Uncover and understand client goals and business objectives and translates those into search marketing strategies and successful paid search campaigns
- Pro-actively provide strategic search marketing recommendations applicable to the client's business model and goals
- Develop, manage and optimize paid search campaigns, including the strategy and planning of each campaign, optimizing each program to meet specific performance objectives
- Manage, test and optimize paid search campaigns using account restructuring, keyword research, ad creation, ad testing and bid management optimization
- Manage, test and optimize the conversion process of landing pages through A/B testing, multivariate testing and content optimization
- Track and report on campaign results, data analysis and conduct weekly campaign status calls with clients
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience with managing paid search campaigns using Google Adwords and Microsoft adCenter
- Direct experience in managing large scale, complex paid search campaigns
- In-depth hands-on experience with the Google AdWords and Microsoft adCenter paid search networks and Facebook Ads
- Google Certification (Fundamentals), Analytics and Advanced Certification a plus
- In-depth knowledge of keyword research and generating keywords using keyword tools
- Hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of Google Analytics
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel
- Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and eagerness to work as a member of a team
- Strong analytical focus with the ability to independently implement optimization findings
- Must be of a technical and analytical mindset. Experience working with large sets of data will be advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
- The ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast paced, goal-oriented environment
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelors Degree and three years experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in the client service field
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Web Project Manager
Wakefly is a young yet established service provider, and we are currently looking to expand our team of project management talent.
The Web Project Manager owns their assigned projects from the time a proposal is signed through to delivery and final payment. They are the client's primary contact at Wakefly for the duration of a paid engagement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work within and contribute to Wakefly’s project delivery methodology to deliver projects within specified budget and time line.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
- Work with delivery team and other project managers to schedule resources for assigned projects.
- Advise clients on web marketing, usability and SEO best practices.
- Collect and organize requirements and assets from clients.
- Draft Functional Specification documents, including site map and wire frames, pulling in required technical resources for assistance as needed.
- Manage the design and development review and feedback processes to the established project scope.
- Perform 2nd tier quality assurance testing for completed projects to ensure project has been developed to spec prior to releasing to client.
- Track time against projects to ensure adherence to budget and profitability goals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher in Marketing, Business or related field
- 1-3 years web delivery or related agency experience
- Demonstrated understanding of SEO, web marketing and usability best practices
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Positive, helpful and professional demeanor
- Ability to prioritize scheduling conflicts
- Ability to work well with Web Developers
- Ability to negotiate with clients and navigate customer satisfaction issues
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Web Hosting Administrator
Wakefly is seeking a Web IT professional with expertise in web application hosting and administration to work on site in our Westborough, MA office. The Web Hosting Administrator is in charge of managing Wakefly's web hosting services and internal development environment. This position requires a highly technical individual with a background in web development who understands the intricacies of web hosting servers. This position works independently and must be a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills.
Primary Resonsibilities
- Monitor, maintain, patch and administer Wakefly's hosting and web development server infrastructure.
- Maintain uptime of servers according to contracted SLAs.
- Consolidate and refine delivery of Wakefly's hosting product to maximize profitability without sacrificing quality.
- Respond to support inquiries from hosting customers and Wakefly developers.
- Participate in billable project work requiring hosting and infrastructure expertise.
Secondary Responsibilities
- As time allows, participate in billable project work as a member of Wakefly's Professional Services development team.
- As time allows, assist in maintenance and support of Wakefly IT.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years experience in Windows 2008 and Ubuntu Linux server administration
- 3+ years experience in IIS, Apache and Tomcat administration
- 2+ years experience in SQL Server and MySQL database administration
- 1+ years experience managing resources within Amazon's EC2 hosting environment
- Solid understanding of a broad spectrum web development technologies sufficient to troubleshoot web application issues
- Candidates with experience in .Net, J2EE, Kentico and Sitecore are preferred
- Excellent time and task management skills
- Ability to thrive in an independent environment
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Business Development Manager-New England
The Business Development team at Wakefly has developed the formula for success in this down market. Our fast paced environment has allowed us to grow and prosper while other companies have struggled. If you are tired of worrying about whether your position will still be there tomorrow, see no career path or just cannot attain your financial and professional goals with your current job, it is time you take a look at Wakefly.
If you have a desire to grow with a company that is on the fast track, then Wakefly is the right opportunity for you. At Wakefly we pay for performance!
We have an immediate opening for a Business Development Manager.
Job Description
The Business Development Manager will, in addition to assuming an active client book of business, be responsible for increasing market penetration by cultivating new customer relationships. The right candidate will have proven success in taking highly qualified opportunities through the sales cycle to closure. If you have solid experience in consultative selling of online marketing solutions with a knack for building trusted advisor relationships, this is the perfect position for you. As an effective communicator and professional with strong listening skills, you will need to understand a prospect’s online challenges, pain points, and initiatives. From there you will work with the Wakefly team to build killer proposals that exceed the needs of your clients and win the business for Wakefly.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of sales experience, particularly in internet and/or the online marketing space. An existing network of marketing managers that could be in need of Wakefly's interactive marketing solutions is a plus. This web savvy self-starter will have to be independent and have very strong writing, presentation and follow up skills.
Responsibilities:
- Find and close new business opportunities in the New England market.
- Qualify prospects and evaluate the potential opportunity.
- Reach out to prospects within a horizontal or vertical segment and mine opportunities within this group.
- Effectively use the company’s marketing initiatives to engage new prospects.
- Develop technical and business requirements with internal team for our customer interactive marketing engagements. Develop detailed proposals to meet customer challenges.
- Provide additional revenue by always being aware of upgrade opportunities within existing engagements, or new opportunities within a customer's organization.
Requirements:
- Strong communication, follow-up, and customer-ready presentation skills
- Strong technical writing skills and professional proposal development skills
- Minimally a Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Business preferred)
- Working knowledge of the development of .NET websites and .NET web applications
- Working knowledge of content management systems, web analytics products, eCommerce products, and eMarketing products.
- Preferably 3-5 years of experience selling web based software, web development and/or SEM services
- Based in eastern Massachusetts
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