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Onward Search is currently seeking an experienced Business Development professional for a 12 month contract with potential to extend working out of San Francisco, CA . Our client, a premiere eCommerce brand is looking for someone who can assume general ownership of marketing partnership relationships, including maintaining day-to-day relationships, optimizing new deals and developing new business with music and sports facing media and technology companies. Apply today to speak with one of our associates to learn more!   Day to Day Overview: Evaluating new opportunities: Discussing potential partnerships with inbound leads, summarizing the value proposition and making recommendations on next steps Analysis: Analyzing partner performance, creating and assessing revenue targets, making budget investment decisions. Negotiation: Negotiate business terms and partnerships agreements, including drafting terms sheets and supporting the company’s legal department to execute contracts. Business Acumen: Understanding of various business models and how they apply to a wide breath of diverse technology companies. Industry Expertise: Up to date knowledge of web/technology industry trends, specifically as they apply to ecommerce. 3+ years of professional experience in business development, sales or partner management doing business for or with media or technology companies Results oriented Experience with working with external partners Excellent relationship skills High attention to detail Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Familiar with prevalent Internet Marketing methodologies Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, a consumer goods company, has an ASAP need for an E-commerce Email Marketing/Content Manager, with 2-3+ years of experience. This is a 1+month assignment, 40 hrs/wk onsite in San Leandro, CA. This position is responsible for marketing and content related to the e-commerce brand. This position will continually work to boost online sales and improve the online customer experience. This role involves strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving processes and be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting in the weeds. They will be exposed to and wear many hats that relate to E-commerce. This person reports to Director of E-commerce. Responsibilities: Develop and execute promotional plans on the companies website and E-commerce channels Lead e-mail development for the brand to achieve sales goals Manage affiliate program and continue to develop affiliate network and expand on current affiliate relationships. Manage PPC advertising, through established agency relationships. Manage SEO through established agency relationships. Own E-commerce related content on the website and perform or coordinate all product uploads or updates. Partner with Restaurant & Retail division to maintain brand appropriate quality, design, and functionality of the E-commerce website. Partner closely with Marketing Division to maintain overall brand standards within the website and coordinate shared retail and brand marketing objectives Work closely with established developer partners to ensure proper site functionality and optimize customer experience. Help execute and analyze strategy for the growth, vision, and overall health of the E-commerce and Business Gifts channels. Recommend new opportunities to drive sales, visibility, and efficiencies for the growth of E-commerce channel, including site functionality and design, and third party/vendor effectiveness. Evaluate key performance indicators (KPI) of E-commerce business channels with to monitor trends, performance, and identify any areas of opportunity. This includes, but is not limited to, sales, profits, website analytics, program effectiveness, and overall efficiencies. Conduct research on E-commerce competition including, but not limited to, website content and features, online and offline marketing programs Experience: Experience with developing/running email marketing campaigns and content management Experience with CRM's like Salesforce Knowledge of current interactive technologies and best practices including web analytics (Adobe or Google), affiliate marketing, PPC & SEO optimization. Understanding of SEO best practices Strategic vision paired with tactical attitude and ability Strong analytical and project management skills Strong computer experience (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, JavaScript, html, css etc.) Experience with IBM Websphere a plus Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search is seeking an experienced Recruitment professional for a 6-month extendable contract position with our client in San Jose,CA. Our client is a premiere eCommerce brand and is consistently recognized as one of the top places to work. Apply today to speak with one of our associates and learn more about this exciting opportunity! Responsibilities: Supports the interview scheduling logistics of assigned requisitions, ensuring an efficient and effective service is delivered to the business and providing exquisite candidate experience Coordinates all elements of candidate interview logistics including sending meeting invites, booking rooms, organizing Video Conferencing, Skype and Dial- in details Develops and provides an interview agenda in a professional manner to all parties Maintains a clear hiring workflow by updating candidate status in applicant tracking Ensures an open line of communication with the recruiter that is assigned to the candidate being scheduled Builds and maintains strong relationships with the Recruiter and Hiring teams 1-2 years of experience preferred May be assigned additional administrative duties Someone who is a strong communicator and can learn new software and processes quickly

Our national healthcare client is seeking a SR. PROJECT MANAGER to oversee the delivery of projects. The PM will be responsible for setting the tone of how objectives and deliverables will meet the budgetary and timelines required. The right person will be able to present to an executive committee things like benefit analysis and other reports so being able to work with stakeholders and internal teams are very important. This role leads a large cross-functional team, keeping them up to date on governance policies, resources and technical components that will help lead to success. They over see the financial/budgetary concerns as well. This role represents the client internally as well as externally to vendors and partnerships, thus requiring exceptional oral and written communication skills. Essential relationship building skills, 5+ years of experience and a BA or BS are required. SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: Project planning including brainstorming, heading kick off meetings, attending and chairing workshops Exceptional communication skills with executives/stakeholders Create plans that include work breakdowns, schedules, budgets Oversee that deliverables are on time and budget Keep executives/Directors informed of progress Problem Solving/Crisis management skills needed BA/BS 5+ years experience

Onward Search has a client who is seeking a MARKETING & CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER who can support the team by overseeing creative marketing projects. This role oversees projects for marketing from start to completion that are print and digital. This person is responsible for creating work plans that determine the schedule, creative brief, and costs. Ultimately this role oversees the creative services teams that are creating the collateral to make sure it meets with brand and company standards and oversees the content. SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: 3-5 years of experience in marketing or advertising preferred Knowledge or print and digital projects and their creative process Manage existing projects and start new ones Track down requirements for the creative team Strategize better ways of working (getting the requests sooner, do a quick over-view and then provide strategies to getting projects accomplished)

Onward Search is partnering with a premiere retailer who is looking for an Assistant Merchandising Manager to work out of their San Jose, CA office. You'll manage the acquisition, coordination and tracking of your subcategory item pages and shelves on for this eCommerce company. You will manage the item page content, cross-sells, and accessories for the merchandise department. You’ll assist the call center associates with customer service questions and partner with our Inbound Supply team to ensure inventory arrives in a timely manner CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Executing Contracts with accuracy and following guidelines Communicate clearly and professionally with sellers on a daily basis Execute and Launch Deals/Events Support and assist Merchant to execute end-to-end strategy for on-site merchandising experience Tracking and analyzing campaign performance and making recommendations to Associate Merchant for improvement/optimization Calendar management and maintenance with consistent follow-up and status updates to ensure all deadlines are met. Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: College Degree Minimum of 2 yrs. work experience, preference towards eCommerce but open to any larger corporate environment A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations. Strong internal customer focus and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines. General interest in the business of handbags & accessories Excel Experience required (Pivot Table and VLOOKUP preferred) ​Does this sound like you? Apply today!  Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Onward Search is currently seeking an experienced Visual Designer for a long term 12 month extendable contract working out of their San Jose, CA office. The ideal candidate is collaborative and loves working as part of a fast paced, creative team, partnering with multiple internal clients to produce the best possible work. They should be able to communicate design and visual choices as well as project status. Apply today to speak with one of our associates to learn more!   Day to Day Overview: Collaborate with Communications VPs and senior leaders as well as executives across the company. Responsible for coming up with creative design ideas for multiple “campaigns” and live events Use Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects to a high standard, having a great knowledge of plugins and how to create specific visual effects to create the proper story. Understand the unique voice and tone of a company and be able to translate into applicable visuals. Work creatively and efficiently to yield the best possible result. Lead artwork preparation, image search, and plenty of 2D/3D animation. Problem solve independently, ready to multitask and manage more than one project at a time. Well-versed in UX and user-centered methods and principles. Potential deliverables include, email, newsletters, infographics, digital displays, presentations, web, product demos, digital event experiences, social media graphics, image libraries. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities You have 6+ years of graphic design and multimedia experience in house or at an agency. You're skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Having deep animation experience using After Effects is a must Cinema 4D experience is a bonus Keynote/PowerPoint MASTER of Storytelling in these mediums Your expertise lies in visuals with strong design aesthetics and sensibilities You can collaborate with internal stakeholders and on both quick-turn (same day) and long-term planned programs. Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, and good attitude in a collaborative setting. Ability to work with audiences ranging from super technical engineers to world class marketers. Does this sound like you? Apply today! Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO_

Onward Search is currently seeking an Executive Creative Director to join our Marketing team and lead the overall creative direction for our rapidly growing brand Our client, a premiere eCommerce brand is seeking this individual on a 3 month extendable contract basis. Apply today to speak with one of our associates to learn more! Day to Day Overview: Develop a world-class creative team with a vision and structure that attracts top talent and meets the needs of a growing organization. Mentor and manage a cross-functional team of creatives—owning the personal and professional development of these individuals Collaborate with key stakeholders and outside agency partners to set the creative strategy to bring the brand to life across initiatives, channels, and genres. Use this strategy to guide the priorities and output of the creative team Manage a team of designers and writers to execute across all major design projects across web, mobile, audio, social, digital, OOH, video, experiential and TV. Work with leaders to identify and prioritize key brand and DR/acquisition creative initiatives to support company growth and experience for customers and prospects Partner closely with channel owners to build a consistent end-to-end brand experience across marketing touch-points and mediums Develop iterative approach to creative to cultivate testing culture for creative assets to drive performance Cultivate ownership of marketing initiatives and performance across the creative team through iteration, experimentation and subject matter expertise in products and/or channels Partner closely with product design/engineering to ensure consistency of the overall experience of our brand. Inspire creativity across the organization to drive innovation and calculated risk taking to position our brand as the leader in live events and win the hearts and minds of our target consumer. Qualifications/Skills: 12+ years of relevant work in creative field with a portfolio of results driven work that shows diversity of experience across both online and offline marketing, including TV creative development Led an in-house creative team that has developed creative campaigns for acquisition marketing in addition to brand marketing Experience in performance marketing across channels Experience with brand management/design Would like to see both agency and in-house experience Management and mentorship experience (5+ years) Experience with marketing campaigns across mediums—web, OOH, print, social, TV, video, internal collateral (e.g. presentations)—across the funnel (awareness, conversion, advocacy, etc.) Does this sound like you? Apply today! Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally.

Our client, a leading FinTech company located in the South Bay is looking for a Marketing Operations/Automation Specialist for a temp to perm opportunity. This is 40 hrs/wk onsite in San Jose, CA. Youwill be directly responsible for implementing and managing the technologies, processes, and analytics used to plan, execute and measure demand generation programs and other marketing team activities. Responsibilities: Evaluate, manage and maintain ownership of the Marketing and Sales tech stack Implement, manage and integrate marketing systems which includes Eloqua, ReadyTalk, Vidyard Calendly, Zoominfo, Convergence, ProvideSupport Build and execute marketing campaigns including campaign flows, dynamic content, the creation of landing pages, forms, and more Manage and maintain the integration and data hygiene systems Evaluate new technologies and add-on applications to improve and optimize sales and marketing team performance Marketing Process Management Develop and take ownership of marketing processes, recommend and implement enhancement as needed, share best practices, create documentation and provide training to team members Define, manage and refine lead lifecycle management, lead process, lead nurturing and manage lead score model Collaborate on marketing campaigns and identify new opportunities for demand generation Identify marketing funnel improvement areas, and develop process/engagement solutions with the marketing and sales team Campaign management Own, build and execute marketing campaigns including campaign flows, dynamic content, creation of email campaign, landing page, forms, webinar integration and more Data management of marketing databases Define and manage data integrity practices, including cleansing, de-duplication and data normalizations Manage data management initiatives, including segmentation implementation and analysis, list management Manage the database subscription vendors and ensure smooth integration with marketing databases Define data governance Analytics and Reporting Develop program benchmarks, monitor results and make recommendations to increase engagement, improve responses and ensure maximum return on efforts Create and maintain metrics reports on marketing and sales activities and effectiveness and business impact Analyze marketing and sale data to develop insights and make recommendations on areas for optimization Build and manage multiple attribution and tracking models for marketing KPIs including: lead lifecycle, conversion rates, ROI attribution for first touch, multi-touch and last touch, and a variety of cost metrics. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree 3-5 years of experience in a Demand Generation, Marketing Operations/Automation, or Sales Operations role Experience with Eloqua (or other sophisticated marketing automation software, e.g. Marketo, Pardot) and Salesforce administration Eloqua, SFDC, and Scrum certifications are a plus Experience with a BI tool, e.g. Tableau, is a plus HTML/CSS and JavaScript experience is a plus Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP, conditional functions, etc.) An obsession with process and have a history of driving improvements to the sales process to get meaningful data. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information to a broad audience in a clear, concise, compelling, and informative fashion Does this sound like you? Apply today! Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO  

Onward Search has an exciting Visual Design freelance opportunity with a premier client in Palo Alto. This Visual Designer to join our exciting team and create visible and impactful change! You will use the design thinking methodology to start with empathy for the users of the system. You will work closely with product, technical and design leaders to re-imagine the end-to-end- experience in a fast-paced environment. You will have the exciting opportunity to co-create a new brand identity and visual system, and creatively communicate this through all touch points online and offline! Role and responsibilities: Participate in the full design process from user research, concept creation, story boarding, interaction design and visual design You will work closely with the leadership team to translate business strategy into compelling visual artifacts You will collaborate with an experienced agency to create a brand identity for the new venture You will translate this brand identity to a visual system for all touchpoints both online and offline, to customers, stakeholders and general public! You will express your creativity through authentic storytelling and attractive artifacts such as posters, infographics, posters, videos etc. You will create high quality keynote and PowerPoint presentations to be used internally and externally Requirements: Recently completed or working towards a degree in graphic design, visual design, or other related fields An online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating relevant experience Familiarity with design thinking and service design Ability to communicate abstract design concepts visually, in a beautiful, clear and engaging manner Proficiency with design tools (i.e. Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Invision, Axure) Understanding of UX design principles and ability to apply design principles in a user interface context Ability to collaborate across various functional areas in the organizations and make the case for change through design Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO