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Send your jobs to Lisa Hunt. This month's positions are as follows:
Newsweaver is Europe's leading email newsletter software provider and one of Ireland's fastest growing technology companies (2010 Deloitte Technology Fast 50). It was voted Cork Chamber of Commerce SME of the year in 2009. We work with over 1,000 organisations across Europe including, Shell, MTV, European Parliment, Philips, Siemens, 3M, NextiraOne, Ernst & Young, IBEC, InterContinental Hotel Group and Matchtech PLC.
Due to continued expansion, we have an opportunity for the following positions for any dynamic person to join this ambitious, industry leading company.
The Role
Working as part of Newsweaver's Senior Management Team, the Sales Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the Newsweaver Sales Team, developing and executing sales strategies and driving revenue growth. The successful applicant will play an important role in helping us to meet the challenges ahead as we build on our current successes and accelerate the company in the next phase of sales growth and team expansion and will be a key member of the senior management team. The position is based in Cork and will report directly to the CEO.
Key responsibilities will include
Setting and successfully implementing a challenging sales plan to ensure that Newsweaver maximises growth in target markets;
Ensuring that the sales team achieves agreed sales targets;
Manage departmental budget, overheads, and cost-of-sale;
Sales team development & expansion, using best of class leadership, coaching, motivation, and performance measurement & improvement methods;
Drive constant improvement in current sales processes, refining, & improving sales measurement and reporting;
Contribute to the overall company strategy, growth, & development.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
o A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a similar field, advanced degree desirable;
o 3-5 years experience in International B2B Software Industry Selling Strategies;
o Successful track record of working in senior management;
o Advanced negotiation & sales skills;
o Advanced experience of Excel a must;
o Highly organised and detail oriented;
o Familiarity with reporting and process management;
o Have excellent presentation, writing & verbal communication skills
o Manage a multitude of tasks and stakeholders simultaneously;
o Collaborate and customer focused.
o Results oriented
We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, paid holidays, casual (yet
professional) work environment. Newsweaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this role or for further information please contact Brendan McNamara at; jobs@newsweaver.ie
The Role
Working within our existing Sales Team, the key purpose of this position is to drive and consolidate Newsweaver's market leading position in the UK & Ireland. This will be achieved by maximising sales potential from existing leads, while also focusing on generating new business in strategically identified target markets. This role will report directly into the Sales Director and will be based in Cork. It will involve travel, particularly to the UK.
Day to day responsibilities include ...
- Achieving agreed sales targets;
- Face-to-face and telephone sales to existing leads;
- Researching, identifying, and cold calling into potential customers in key target markets;
- Creating and sending effective written proposals;
- Conducting online product demonstrations;
- Face to face presentations to key decisions makers in companies;
- Maintaining effective records and pipelines;
- Being a strong representative of Newsweaver at all times.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in lead generation and sales. They will be motivated to deliver beyond expectations, be articulate & persuasive, adaptable, and organised. They will have ...
- A minimum of 3 years experience in selling B2B products or services to senior professionals within medium and large organisations;
- Experience of Sales pipeline management and reporting tools;
- Demonstrate clear career progression
They will relish the opportunity for personal growth and development and will demonstrate the apropriate energy, drive and commitment to achieve this. Experience of selling software or email-marketing solutions would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.
To apply for this role or for further information please contact Brendan McNamara at; jobs@newsweaver.ie
Web Application Support Specialist
This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated and successful team, working with a diversity of international public and private sector clients.
Can you...
- Identify, research, and resolve customers help requests and technical problems?
- Co ordinate the application setup process for our enterprise customers?
- Apply web development & web design skills in providing customised technical solutions to clients?
- Provide technical support to our customer operations and sales teams?
- Track and monitor issues to ensure a timely resolution?
- Demonstrate a proven ability to provide customer training?
- Create HTML newsletter templates for use in the Newsweaver application?
Are you reliable, articulate, organised, precise, self-motivated, analytical and process driven? Do you set the highest standards for yourself?
Do you have...
- A Bachelor's Degree in computing or related field or equivalent qualification or 2/3 years relevant experience in a web environment?
- Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript and another scripting language such as Ruby or PHP?
- Proven success in a fast-paced environment?
- Experience providing customer training and functional guidance?
- Experience with Adobe Fireworks or Adobe Photoshop would be an advantage
- Web page design experience would be an advantage.
If so, we'd like to talk to you! Newsweaver offers a very competitive remuneration package, and has a strong commitment to personal Training & Development. Full training in the Newsweaver system will be provided.
This is a full time position based in Cork City.
To submit your letter of Application and CV to find out more please contact Brendan McNamara at hr@newsweaver.ie
We offer a competitive package, paid holidays, casual (yet professional) work environment. Newsweaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this role or for further information please contact Brendan McNamara at; jobs@newsweaver.ie
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a young, rapidly expanding company. You will be joining a highly motivated and experienced team using next generation software development methods. The role is challenging as well as rewarding. You will gain invaluable experience as Newsweaver's technology platform is built on state-of-the-art software and techniques. The position is based in Cork at the Airport Business Park. The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibility of the role is to manage the continued smooth operation and maintenance of the Newsweaver System.
The production system is hosted on an array of servers located in data centre in London and remotely managed. The servers run Linux and use technologies such as MySQL, Tomcat, Apache and Java.
Systems operation of Newsweaver's email software platform in compliance with Customer SLA's;
Ensure system security;
Maintaining day-to-day corporate network with redundant Internet connections;
Troubleshooting both hardware & software issues;
Produce documentation on operation of system;
Deal effectively with suppliers/third parties, e.g., Domain Name Registrars.
Person Specification & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will...
Hold a degree or recognised engineering qualification;
3-5 years experience in a similar role;
Deep Knowledge of email servers and there operations;
In-depth knowledge of IP networks, routing, switching, firewalling, QoS (CCNA or higher/similar qualification is preferred);
In-depth knowledge of Linux administration and maintenance (RHCE or higher qualification is preferred);
Extensive Networking Knowledge (Routers, Firewalls, Switches, DNS etc.);
Ability to solve complex problems under pressure;
Application Deployment (RPM, CF Engine);
Experience Operating Production Web Servers (Apache and Tomcat);
Analyzing and Controlling Security Risks;
Email Software (Postfix and other as required);
Scripting Languages (Ruby, Bash)
Monitoring software (Zabbix)
Configuring and Managing VPN's
Configuring switches and Load Balancers
Networking
Storage (NAS based with NFS)
They will relish the opportunity for personal growth and development and will demonstrate the apropriate energy, drive and commitment to achieve this. Experience of SAAS or email-marketing solutions would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.
We offer a competitive package, paid holidays, casual (yet professional) work environment. Newsweaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this role or for further information please contact Brendan McNamara at; jobs@newsweaver.com
Business Development Manager-Front Row Media Ltd
About Us
Front Row is a dynamic new company founded and run by retired Irish and Munster hooker Frankie Sheahan. Front Row is based in Cork but our work means we spend a large amount of our time in Dublin.
Our business is broken into three key areas:
1. Guest speaking and Celebrity Sourcing
2. Sports management and Sponsorship matching.
3. Motivation and Team Development.
Drawing from 13 years experience of professional sports Front Row provides a one stop consultancy for sports players and businesses alike. Front Row is committed to building strong relationships between the organizations, businesses and individuals we serve and creating value for both our clients and the businesses we work with.
The Person.
We are currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join our growing company. Working closely with the managing director, the successful candidate will develop a wealth of skills whilst having the opportunity to add value in a busy marketing environment.
We are looking for someone who is organised, a good communicator, innovative and a self starter. Attention to detail, multi tasking and an ability to prioritise will benefit the chosen candidates enormously. The candidate would have a natural intellectual ability. Flair and commitment in terms of time and energy would be expected.
A relevant marketing qualification would be beneficial to applicants, but not essential. Experience in sponsorship matching, advertising and PR would be an advantage. Full time / Contract work. Email: frankie@frontrow.ie or post applications to Frankie Sheahan, Managing Director
Front Row, 51 South Mall, Cork. t» +35321 4275500