Description:

Become our Sales & Marketing Intern!

SMART Tools provides nimble cloud-based employee skill assessment technology mapped to prescriptive education solutions to help organizations affordably pinpoint and mitigate competency gaps. Our team is seeking a sales and marketing intern to complement existing campaigns. You can visit www.theSMARTtools.com to see what we’re all about.

Why apply?

Are you ready to supplement what you’ve learned in your coursework with some real-life sales and marketing experience? You’ll enjoy a close-knit team atmosphere where people like coming to work and every contribution is valued. We balance a proven product solution with a fast-moving technology startup environment. Every day is different so you’ll gain experience in a plethora of areas making you a more valuable applicant for future positions. Our sister organization, (Benchmark Learning www.benchmarklearning.com) teaches the stuff people want to know…including you. Along with learning a ton about real-world B2B sales and marketing, you get to take three of our Business Software classes for FREE over the course of your time here! You’ll be able to pick from web design, print design, Microsoft Office, professional business skills and much more. This internship is an experience you won’t want to miss. Plus, the hours are flexible. You can come in any time between 7am and 5 pm for a total 15-20 hours a week. Now on to the details…

Position Overview
• Researching prospective clients using Data.com (Jigsaw), LinkedIn, Google, and other tools
• Working with sales team to drive lead generation initiatives, potentially including direct lead qualification
• Writing, editing, and proofreading custom push communications for outbound direct campaigns
• Monitoring marketing campaigns using tools like Salesforce.com, Google Analytics, and Google Adwords
• Supporting functions of the sales and marketing team as requested

Compensation
• College credit to use toward earning your degree (as stipulated by your college or university)
• The ability to take up to three Benchmark Learning Business Software courses (these include web design, print design, Microsoft Office and more) at no cost. This excludes classes delivered by partners.
• Gain invaluable real-world experience in a fun and motivating environment

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
• Working on earning a bachelors degree in Sales, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Management or related field of study
• Exceptionally good with details, self-management and task organization strategies
• Solid computer experience including proficiency in Windows XP/Windows 7 and Microsoft Office
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills, and the ability to make mature judgments in matters related to communications efforts

Desired Qualifications
• Some experience in marketing communications that includes significant writing responsibilities and experience with Web-based communications (websites, email programs, etc.)
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, or the willingness to learn more as needed
• Understanding of HTML, or the willingness to learn more as needed
• Public Relations experience

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

15-20 hours a week, flexible, between 7am and 5pm

Length/Availability:

1-3 months

Start Date:

01/07/2013

End Date:

12/14/2012, 01/15/2013, Flexible - 1 to 3 months

Deadline:

Dec 31, 2012

Tags:

Sales    Marketing    Salesforce.com    business  development    technology    cloud    SaaS    web    software 

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