| VP of Marketing
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| Posted on 7/1/2008 |
| Company: |
PlatformQ |
| Location: |
MA-Needham USA |
| Job Type: |
Full Time Employee |
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| Education: |
Bachelors Degree |
| Experience: |
6-8 years |
| Pay Rate: |
N/A |
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| Contact: Trish Ryan |
| Contact at: jobs@platformq.com |
| Additional Information: Click here to read more |
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Job Description:
Vice President of Marketing
PlatformQ is an established media firm that was founded with the belief that virtual, interactive events will play a critical role in content distribution and marketing in the years ahead. The Company, which has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as well as on CNN’s The Situation Room, has launched a revolutionary online event model to deliver unique and valuable content using the latest video, networking and Web 2.0 technologies. With the proliferation of broadband and connected devices, fragmenting media and marketing outlets, virtual events provide a number of advantages: greater access to content, real-time networking, interactivity, global reach, and more efficient use of time and resources for attendees and advertisers. We provide a cutting edge platform that allows industries to learn and interact as well as specify or market products and services in an extremely cost and time effective environment. As a business we have chosen to provide this platform to markets that serve the greater good and have a sweeping impact on our world these markets include education, healthcare and energy.
Job Responsibilities:
Position reports directly to the CEO and will be a member of the Senior Management team
Research and identify target markets and industry verticals to penetrate
Develop and implement effective go-to-market strategies
Manage the planning and execution of the company’s overall marketing strategies and programs for both corporate positioning and event properties (CollegeWeekLive, Virtual Energy Forum, CardioCareLive, etc..)
Build and lead professional marketing staff and support team.
Prepare and manage allocation of marketing budget and resources
Job Requirements:
MBA degree coupled with 5-7 years of solid experience developing and executing marketing programs within the Research, Internet, Interactive Marketing or Agency arena
Proven Internet/Technology background and experience with online marketing are important criteria for success
Experience in Education, Healthcare and Enviornment/Green/Energy verticals a plus
Must have the ability to work effectively in a team based "roll up your sleeves" culture
Project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
Proven individual contributor and collaborator/team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills as well as a blend of intuitive thinking
Proven presentation skills and quantitative analysis are a must
Willingness to travel occasionally
The Company offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, as well as a dynamic and exciting working environment. This is an ideal senior leadership position for individuals looking for an opportunity to play an important role in creating a unique digital media experience.
Principals only please. No agency candidates will be considered. No phone calls please. Local Boston area applicants recommended, as no relocation assistance is available for this position.
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