Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager will work with the CMO and the conference production team to manage the execution of Global Strategic Management Institute's (GSMI's) social media initiatives. They will be responsible for ensuring that GSMI's social media objectives are met.

About Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI): We were recently named #12 on 2012 San Diego Fastest 100 Growing Companies List and poised for growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a fast-paced start-up company that offers a fun environment, lots of incentives , accelerated advancement opportunities and an amazing opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally.

Responsibilities:

Manage the execution of key social media initiatives and our online brand through social channels

Drive new revenue's via Social Channels

Work with event teams, CMO to plan, target, execute and manage promotions

Work closely with conference teams, event partners, events sponsors to coordinate plans for social media

Develop and execute lead management plan for key social platforms; Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook

This position will design processes and coordinate the monitoring and responding of social media sites in a manner that in furtherance of GSMI's social media strategy

Requirements:

Impeccable conversational writing skills with experience and understanding of how to provide great online customer service

Degree and/or experience in writing/marketing: journalism, PR, blogging or any other applicable trades

Editorial specialist; grammar mistakes are unacceptable

Ability to understand and connect with our customers: leaders of the worlds leading corporations

Goal oriented problem solver

Possesses the willingness and ability to receive and apply coaching and constructive criticism

Consummate networker and detail oriented

Strategic thinker & team player

Please send your resume in PDF format with salary history.

Salary Range: 35-40K, incentives and annual bonus opportunity. Target earnings, 50K+

Health Insurance provided after 90 days

401K w/ company matching

Paid vacations and generous holiday schedule

Free parking

Lots of free lunches

Inside Sales

Global Strategic Management Institute- a leading conference and training company- is hiring for an experienced Conference Sales Manager. We were recently named #27 on San Diego Fastest 100 Growing Companies List and poised for growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a fast-paced start-up company that offers a fun environment, lots of incentives and an amazing opportunity to make an impact and grow as an individual.

General requirements:

Self motivated and independent individuals with a drive to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment (this is a must!)

Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Strong sales skills including cold calling, prospecting, qualifying, tracking and closing

Ability to communicate clearly and logically over the telephone, through email and in person.

Willingness to suggest new ideas and sales approaches (we don't believe in bad ideas)

Sales experience is not required

The opportunity:

Work with a proven and growing organization

Opportunities for advancement, rewards and the ability to make an immediate impact on the company's goals

Travel 4-8x annually

Work, grow, and succeed with an exciting and growing organization

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and monthly commission payment

Uncapped commission plan

Paid insurance after 90 days

Opportunity to participate in annual bonus pool

Paid holidays and generous vacation policy

401K Plan

Conference Production

We are seeking an conference producer that can join our team as a contractor and partner with us to build world-class conferences. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with overall project management and leadership of each conference produced. With our model, producers will take part in the profit of the event with the potential of making a significant income. At GSMI, we believe everyone should take part in the success of our events.

Strategic Management

Building external industry-focused relationships

Networking with key industry executives

Development of flagship/major conferences

Monitoring and increasing net profitability on a monthly and yearly basis

Operational Management

Identification of key industry business issues and market trends, as well as key market figures

Linking and monitoring all project goals against key performance indicators

Project scheduling and risk management

Manage project resources across multiple business units and project teams

Requirements

One or more of this type of experience (or experience that is highly comparable) is required:

Conference production experience is highly desirable but not absolutely necessary

Several years of market research experience (preferably B2B)

Experience writing articles - trade journals or B2B is a plus

Conference development experience (determining the intellectual content of the conference, NOT the logistical planning aspect)

Ability to conduct in-depth phone and in-person research interviews with business executives

Ability to translate key business issues into profit-focused, commercially-viable conferences

Exceptional organizational & communication skills

Superior research and writing skills

Strong networking & relationship building skills

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and enforce tight deadlines

Bachelor and/or advanced degree

1-3 years people management experience

This is a contractor position that pays HUGE commission plus a fixed amount per conference. First year income should be 65K+. Please send your resume to the email above and tell us why you want to join our team.