Software Advice Jobs

Content Marketing Manager

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:55:54 -0500

At Software Advice, our growth has created an awesome opportunity at the intersection of web marketing, journalism and public relations. It’s not a role you’ve seen before, but it’s pretty darn cool.

As a Content Marketing Manager, you’ll be responsible for getting the word out about Software Advice. We’ll give you autonomy and ownership of one of our target software markets. With that ownership comes the responsibility to build a brand for yourself and our business in that market. You’ll become an expert. You’ll blog, tweet, talk, and network.

Your success will be determined by your consistent creativity, prolific prose, and cult-worthy charisma. You'll be measured by the links, traffic and revenue you generate in your target market. Tweets, Likes, and +1s are sweet, too. Like making new friends? This one’s for you.

We’re looking for journalists, social media savants or budding content marketers ready to take their career to the next level. We demand a lot from our co-workers, but we give a lot back. We want people that are motivated by daily wins and career momentum, not Foosball, Facebook, and free Fanta. We’ll give you more authority and a faster ascent than most any employer. Crush it for us and we got your back.

We’re looking for the best and brightest in this role. Our ideal candidate:

has at 2-3 years of experience in Journalism, PR, Marketing, Social Media or a related role;
has a charismatic, extroverted personality to make friends fast;
can write, like, awesome;
is genuinely interested in software and tech stuff;
isn’t afraid to hit the phones with lots of energy and a thick skin.

Want to learn a ton about search engines and social media marketing? Want to fine tune your networking and PR skills? Want to work on a fast-paced, kick-ass team? You got it. Bring your big brain and a bunch of energy. We’ll make it happen.

What we do
Software Advice is an innovative demand generation service for software companies. We match software buyers - whom we meet on the web - with a short list of software companies that can meet their needs. Software companies pay us when we make referrals that match their target customer profile. Buyers get free advice; software companies get highly qualified leads. It all works out quite nicely.

Who we are
We’re a team of thirty-five crushin’ it in the South Congress (SoCo) neighborhood of Austin. Our culture is our greatest advantage. We like what we do and we like each other. We get stuff done. We thrive on progress and momentum. Our customers like us. So do the software buyers we help. We were founded in 2005 and we’ve been profitable since 2007. Because we’ve bootstrapped our business (i.e. no venture capital), we can put our employees first, rather than cater to investors.

What we offer
We pay very well and we offer great benefits. Our health care insurance will make you wish you were sick. We got dental. We got 401(k), with matching. You’ll enjoy three weeks of vacation each year and another full month of our unique “work abroad” program. We do smart stuff, like work on Columbus Day, but make Christmas Eve a paid holiday. More than anything, we offer opportunity. Our rapid, organic growth is creating great career opportunities for great people.

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Editor & Content Strategist

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:07:52 -0500

In our business, it's all about content. Want to rank well in Google? You need great content. Want to spread virally across the social networks? Content. Want to engage visitors on the website? Content.

We generate all sorts of content: blog posts, tweets, buyer's guides, e-books and community-generated content. What we're doing is working well, but now we need to scale. To scale, we need editorial talent to help us research, write and publish outstanding content.

We're looking for an experienced editor who can manage an editorial calendar, edit copy for detail, and coach a young team of writers - all wrapped up in a personality that loves the pace and challenges of a small, growing company.

On Tuesday mornings, you'll lead our editorial meeting, ensuring content is on schedule, while helping our team conceive of their next great story ideas. A lot of these ideas are blog posts, but there will also be info-graphics, buyer's guides and research reports. For the rest of the week, you'll help the team dig up sources, refine their theses, write beautiful prose, and get it all out the door in a professional format.

Sound like a tall order? We need someone with the:
creativity to conceive of great content ideas;
skills to write beautifully, and teach that skill to others;
journalism background to share with our young team;
business experience to inform a wide range of story ideas; and,
processes discipline to keep the editorial trains running.

We're thinking our ideal candidate has ten years of experience in journalism or other editorial functions. Being a good writer is not enough. A firm grasp of business concepts is a must, as we write on a diverse set of topics. We will consider other content marketing backgrounds, as long as you possess excellent research, writing and business experience.

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Inside Sales Position: Associate Software Analyst

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:26:29 -0500

At Software Advice, our growth has created an awesome opportunity at the intersection of inside sales, high tech and the Web. The Software Analyst position is the perfect opportunity for an energetic recent graduate or experienced salesperson interested in building a career in technology sales. As a Software Analyst, you will be on the front lines of our business, advising buyers on which software systems will best fit their needs. Each day you will help buyers through the challenge of software selection, while making a direct impact on our company’s growth. In turn, you will be in control of your own earnings. There is no cold calling and we have more leads than we can handle.

Our ideal candidate:

is not afraid of the phone and has a surplus of energy;

has a curiosity about the high-tech world;

views sales as a path to uncapped income and fulfillment;

earned a GPA above 3.0; and

has extraordinary “people skills” and enjoys interacting.

No software experience? No problem. To succeed, you will need a strong work ethic, a great phone presence, and an abundance of energy. We’ll teach you the rest. Our growth will give you the opportunity to grow your responsibilities over time.

What we do
Software Advice is an innovative demand generation service for software companies. We match software buyers - whom we meet on the web - with a short list of software companies that can meet their needs. Software companies pay us when we make referrals that match their target customer profile. Buyers get free advice; software companies get highly qualified leads. It all works out quite nicely.

Who we are
We’re a team of twenty crushin’ it at Congress & 7th in downtown Austin. Our culture is our greatest advantage. We like what we do and we like each other. We get stuff done. We thrive on progress and momentum. Our customers like us. So do the software buyers we help. We were founded in 2005 and we’ve been profitable since 2007. Because we’ve bootstrapped our business (i.e. no venture capital), we can put our employees first, rather than cater to investors.

What we offer
We pay very well and we offer great benefits. Our health care insurance will make you wish you were sick. We got dental. We got 401(k), with matching. You’ll enjoy three weeks of vacation each year and another full month of our unique “work abroad” program. We do smart stuff, like work on Columbus Day, but make Christmas Eve a paid holiday. More than anything, we offer opportunity. Our rapid, organic growth is creating great career opportunities for great people.

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Sales & Entrepreneurship Training Program

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:31:55 -0500

Fast track your career by joining a quickly-growing company that’s kickin’ butt at the intersection of the Web, technology, and sales.

Software Advice is seeking a few awesome college graduates to join its two-year sales and entrepreneurship training program. As a trainee, you’ll get a front-row seat to the thrills and challenges of building a Web company. You’ll be exposed to numerous industries (healthcare, construction, and real estate to name a few) and will end up knowing software inside and out.

You’ll learn that entrepreneurship is not all about Nerf guns and Foosball tables, but more about determination, focus, and execution. As entrepreneurs who have built this company from scratch, we know that success doesn’t come easily - it requires disciplined execution day in and day out. You’ll develop your professional skills, learn a ton, and make a direct impact on our company’s growth. And we pay well.

Trainees will fill the position of Associate Software Analyst, advising buyers on which software systems will best fit their needs. You will be on the front lines of our business in a full-time, phone-intensive sales role. Each day you will help buyers through the challenge of software selection, while making a competitive income with full benefits. It’s not as grueling as cold calling, but still requires energy, determination, and persistence. The program lasts two years with hopes that trainees completing the program will grow into the Senior Analyst position and mentor future trainees.

Our ideal candidate:

is not afraid of the phone and has a surplus of energy;

has a curiosity about the high-tech world;

views sales as a path to uncapped income and fulfillment;

earned a GPA above 3.0; and

has extraordinary “people skills” and enjoys interacting.

No software experience? No problem. To succeed, you will need a strong work ethic, a great phone presence, and an abundance of energy. We’ll teach you the rest. Our growth will give you the opportunity to grow your responsibilities over time.

Salary Range:Base and full benefits plus commission
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