Vancouver-based Import/Export company is looking for someone to assist in various capacities as an in-house Jr. Webmaster for the company’s retail and wholesale websites.

Duties will include:
-Assisting with development of company webpages
(asp/html with Access/SQL back-end)

-Daily maintenance of online product listings and images

-Online Marketing through both PPC and SEO on Google, Yahoo, and MSN including link-building programs.

-Email marketing for dealer + customer newsletters and relationship maintenance (aka not spam).

Required Skills:
-Internet Power-user
-Knowledge of SEO/PPC Fundamentals
-ASP/HTML
-MS Access
-Photoshop CS3
-Knowledge of eBay / Amazon sales Vectors

Now accepting applications for search engine optimizers for local based web portal.

We are looking for someone with the right fit. You are that person if you are:

a) interested in competing in a saturated market place
b) experienced in white hat optimization
c) knowledgeable with respect to Google’s search algorithms
d) always staying on top of the latest seo techniques
e) hard working
f) self motivated
g) able to deliver on a timeline
h) comfortable managing a marketing budget
i) comfortable managing remote employees
j) interested in designing a unique marketing campaign including social bookmarking, link building, directory submission, article submission, etc
k) an expert in key word research
l) an expert in link building
m) an expert in on page optimization

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, is a rapidly growing, Vancouver-based retailer and manufacturer of fresh handmade cosmetics. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Online Marketing Manager who will help support and grow our online business. LUSH is an international company, operating in over 37 countries with over 400 shops worldwide. This role will report directly to the Web Operations Manager’s for Canada and US. The lucky candidate will also work closely with the Retail Marketing Manager and the PR departments for both Canada and the USA.

The successful candidate must embrace and reflect the culture of LUSH which is based on a passion for the concept, a love of the product and an appreciation for the mission of the brand. This individual will be able to learn quickly what drives the LUSH culture, and be effective in championing that throughout the organization. It is expected that the Online Marketing Manager will be passionate, entrepreneurial, innovative and capable of pro-actively leading development and implementation of effective online marketing strategies to achieve sales and branding objectives.

As the heart of LUSH lies in marketing this lifestyle concept, the successful candidate must have the leadership skills necessary to drive a compelling customer experience within an efficient and profitable retail operation. Additionally, this candidate will be flexible and creative toward solving business issues that reflect the LUSH culture of continually searching for improvement in customer service excellence and brand awareness.

More specifically, they will possess competencies in the following areas:

Online Marketing Strategy & Development
* Pro-actively lead development and implementation of effective online marketing strategies to achieve sales and branding objectives with an emphasis on increasing web traffic and conversions for the US and Canadian online markets.
* Collaborate with NA Retail Directors and Retail Marketing Manager to identify synergies and ensure strategy is on brand and consistent among all channels and markets
* Collaborate with NA Public Relations team to ensure consistent communications and brand messaging
* Champion interdepartmental communications for marketing and branding strategies Collaborate with LUSH Manufacturing and LUSH Retail on product mix, pricing strategies and roll-out implementation
* Identify and develop online brand and sales building partnerships
* Maintain competitive and industry awareness, report relevant findings

Online Marketing Management
* Own all aspects of Online North American marketing plan development and execution
* Develop and implement annual online Marketing operating budgets, monitoring results and instituting strategies to maximize sales, build online traffic, foster sales conversion, and achieve profit objectives.
* Manage planning and implementation of online promotional campaigns and special events for US and Canadian online markets
* Create website content and coordinate updates (products, pricing, promotions, features, etc.).
* Coordinate implementation of online marketing promotions, contests, special events, viral campaigns, etc…
* Oversee Day-to-day management of partner relationships, affiliate programs and shopping portals such as Amazon and Commission Junction.
* Media planning, buying and creative development (online and traditional).
* Optimize Adwords and other paid search programs.
* Coordinate organic SEO plan for our online properties.
* Coordinate creation and implementation of creative elements, working with the in-house Graphics and web teams.
* Coordinate email and direct mail newsletter delivery
* Collaborate with PR teams to ensure that PR efforts effectively leverage LUSH’s online presence.
* Collaborate with Retail teams to help support local and regional sales goals and build customer traffic for Retail Stores through online awareness programs. Ensure online promotional campaigns are consistent with LUSH brand and support sales and traffic building objectives
* Identify individual online campaign goals and establish metrics for success. Report and analyze campaign and Web site metrics and develop best practices Supervise media buying as appropriate
* Contribute to development and circulation of LUSH Times catalog

The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
* A fun, open-minded, and creative innovator how is an organized mult-tasker and is customer-centric and market driven
* A proactive, results-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic and the highest integrity
* An independent self-starter who takes strategic direction but is able to create his/her own structure and plan for moving forward
* A collaborative management style that is empowering yet demanding with strong disciplines in listening, learning and coaching and the ability to inspire teamwork for the common good.
* An appreciation of the LUSH culture, and the ability to understand and cater to their customers’ needs for product and service. Leadership and a personal commitment to outstanding performance in terms of establishing standards and achieving goals.
* Personal characteristics that inspire confidence among subordinates, cooperation among other senior-level managers of the organization and a sense of partnership with the President.
* A strong understanding of online Brand Image and Management and a strong sense and sensibility to online/merchandising brand and product complexities.

Qualifications, Skills
* Experience in supervising direct reports
* At least 4 years experience in online marketing, having held similar positions with an emphasis on e-commerce and multi-channel retail.
* Familiarity with US and Canadian markets
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to speak French a definite asset
* Open-minded, creative strategic thinker, able to lead cross-functional teams
* Exceptional organizational and project management skills including the ability to track and report campaign results
* Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation. Able to develop exciting, attention-getting promotions and events
* Flexibility to handle shifting priorities and tight timelines. Comfortable with ambiguity and defining own role in a developing organization
* Computer skills required: High level of proficiency with the Internet and MS Office (particularly EXCEL), demonstrated proficiency with Web based applications, knowledge of Web analytics software tools.
* Ability to legally work in Canada

Education and Experience
* University or College diploma in online marketing or related area of study
* 4+ years online marketing management experience with specific knowledge of online marketing concepts including search-engine marketing, campaign executions, and email marketing is essential
* Experience with an ethics based and cosmetics brand is an asset and preferred
* Experience in a multi-channel retail environment (Retail and Direct Sales)

We offer a competitive salary plus a very attractive bonus structure and a comprehensive benefits package. Details are negotiable based on experience.

Company Profile:
Ideographic Strategies Inc (ISI) is a full-service brand-marketing agency specializing in brand development, marketing, and new media strategies. With more than 20 years of impressive experience, ISI offers a broad range of services in marketing strategies, brand design and website design. ISI is a dynamic and flexible team comprised of excellent designers, writers, and programmers who, as a team, has earned the reputation as one of the top, award winning, agencies in British Columbia, and as a mentor in the B.C. creative industry.

Electronic Production / Web Developer
(Part-time, freelance, full-time)

ISI is looking to increase it’s team of production developers. ISI currently has part-time, freelance and possible full-time openings in Electronic Production to assist in completing studio projects to various brand distribution channels (Web, video, print, eMarketing etc).

Working closely with the studio, electronic production team player will
develop ISI’s brand messages and designs into media and print projects. This individual(s) must be willing and able to follow the production process and deliverable timelines of ISI.

Responsibilities:
o Serving as a electronic production lead to collaborating with ISI to execute projects. This is a support career vs a design career.
o Apply advanced knowledge for troubleshooting technical issues of graphic files for pre-press and printing, in electronic files for Web and on-screen viewing

Required Skills / Experience
o Successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a design related firm.
o Successful candidate will have exceptional knowledge and understanding of Adobe Go-Live, Final Cut Pro, Adobe CS3, Dreamweaver, Flash, html editing skills, and experience integrating multimedia elements into websites, and presentations such as audio and video.
o Successful candidate will possess the ability to solve production challenges through intelligent and conceptual creativity that supports the brand delivery results.
o Successful candidate(s) will stay current regarding the latest techniques of production programs and seek innovative solutions
o Successful candidate will possess above average interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, and a positive team player attitude
o Successful candidate will have the knowledge to assist in costing and budget allocation for proposal generation
o Working knowledge of Search Engine Strategies (Google Analytics), Web 2.0, eMarketing - Mailbuild, CMS - Expression Engine,

Business Intelligence Analyst

The culture at H Street Media, a young Marketing Communications Company based in downtown Vancouver, is fast paced and progressive. Your ideas and your ability to take initiative will be valued, as we aim to provide a fun team environment. Due to a new client relationship we are growing our media team with the following position: Business Intelligence Analyst

Reporting to the CMO, the Business Intelligence Analyst is tasked with extracting data to create reports, develop KPIs, assemble lists of customers for marketing purposes, use statistical analysis to study customer behavior, and segment customers for improved service.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Post Secondary education in IT or equivalent experience. Degree in Computer Science preferred.
* Experience (3-5 years) using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Server 2005
* Experience (3-5 years) using Microsoft Analysis Services and Reporting Services, as well as MS OLAP for querying and reporting (or similar CRM analytics platform such as Cognos, or Business Objects)
* Proficiency with SQL
* Experience with developing, maintaining, and re-scoring predictive models to determine best prospects for bundled offers, next-best product and multi-product purchasers
* Proficiency with data manipulation and reporting using MS Access and MS Excel
* A background in statistical analysis and/or predictive modeling
* Detail-oriented and quality conscious with proven project management and analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (both verbal and written - must be able to convey technical details to non-technical individuals)

DESIRED:
* Experience using various quantitative techniques such as k-means, principal component analysis, discriminate analysis, regression, and decision trees for understanding of customer and market behavior is preferred.
* Interest in sports (football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, horse racing, soccer)
* Online gaming experience (sports betting or casino)
* Knowledge of: HTML, SHTML, OOD, PPC
* Proficiency with either SAS or SPSS

Advertising Copywriter
The culture at H Street Media, a young Marketing Communications Company based in downtown Vancouver, is fast paced and progressive. Your ideas and your ability to take initiative will be valued, as we aim to provide a fun team environment. Due to a new client relationship we are growing our media team with the following position: Advertising Copywriter

As an Advertising Copywriter you’ll work on a broad range of ad copy for print and online advertising. You’ll participate in every aspect of the creative process from concept to creation. Working with members of our design and marketing groups you will be an integral part of cultivating our client’s brand.

Description
-Leading an in-house team of talented writers while working with cross-functional teams and individuals to set and attain goals
-Generating advertising copy and sports-related stories as assigned, with a focus on immediacy
-Proofreading, editing, and writing a variety of advertising material while aspiring for seamless integration between the medium, environment and message
-Developing great ideas with your Art Director partner, while anticipating and planning for realistic client reactions and feedback
-Working with production, marketing, and development teams to develop compelling and timely content from concept to creation
-Writing in the best format for the media vehicle

Requirements
-Five+ year’s experience with related education (training or certification in a related field, such as advertising literature or creative writing is an asset)
-Well rounded writer with a particular focus on retail and direct mail advertising
-The ability to produce articles quickly and efficiently, with limited direction
-Strong copyediting and proofing skills
-Advertising copywriting experience (agency and direct mail experience a plus)
-Excellent online portfolio that includes result driven case studies
-A high level of attention to detail with the ability to learn new skills quickly while multi-tasking
-Experience writing with a focus on search engine optimization (SEO) is an asset
-An avid interest and outstanding knowledge in sports and gaming is an asset