Are you passionate about all things Search Marketing?  Have you demonstrated your ability to bring value to clients through effective Search Marketing campaigns and are looking for a new challenge as part of an organization with exciting growth plans?

If you said “yes” to these questions AND you want to contribute to an organization where you are surrounded by a passionate team of Search Marketers, where you know what is expected of you, the standards are high and the rewards are generous, where you are encouraged to grow and develop and contribute to our unique corporate culture on a daily basis....then we need to talk!

Here’s what you’d be doing each day:

* Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive paid search strategies and recommendations
* Perform daily management of PPC and Sponsored Campaigns to achieve the agreed upon goals and to ensure maximum effectiveness for individual clients
* Conduct keyword analysis/research and develop quality keyword portfolio utilizing SEM tools and resources
* Perform website analysis, consultation and other search engine marketing services as per client contracts
* Write effective ad copy that complies with search engine guidelines and integrates industry best practices as well as testing methodologies
* Forecast search campaign timelines and reporting schedules
* Navigate a variety of search analytics tools to mine the appropriate performance data (experience with Google Analytics, Omniture, and Coremetrics, an asset)
* Create professional reports, documents and presentations for delivery to clients
* Maintain a portfolio of clients and manage own client workload
* Report project status to the account team manager
* Effectively lead client meetings and conference calls

Here are some of the things we’re going to be looking for on your resume:
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field preferred
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Paid Search or related field
* Client service/management experience
* Must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of PPC, the industry, and best practices in this industry
* Experience managing projects
* Must be able to navigate the Search Engine Interfaces of Google, Yahoo and Bing and perform basic management tasks
* Experience with Data Analysis is required.  Successful candidates must be able to analyze, interpret and apply recommendations from large sets of data and also be able to identify areas of value and importance from large data sets.
* Must be able to think strategically and work autonomously
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; previous experience in professional writing an asset
* Keen understanding of Return on Investment (ROI), Return on Advertising Spending (ROAS) - how to calculate, how these numbers form the foundation of strategic initiatives, and how PPC management tactics can be implemented to maximize these numbers
* Strong Research skills as the individual must be able to review articles, blogs, web discussion forums, press releases, etc. and be able to extract the key points
* Ability to perform effectively under tight timelines
* Must be comfortable learning various bid management and analytic interfaces
* Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint are required
* Ability to speak French, an asset
In addition to candidates located in Kelowna and surrounding area, we will consider candidates in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton, that are interested in working remotely. 
In addition, we’re looking for someone who is an excellent match with our Core Values::
* We, Above Me
* Earn Respect, Give Respect
* Be Remarkable
* Make the World Better
* Each Day is a Gift

About Enquiro
Enquiro is a world leader in search marketing. We produce cutting edge research, deal with awesome clients around the world, including some of the world’s best known brands, and have built our entire approach around delivering search success to our clients. We are a performance -driven, client-centric company that constantly strives for improvement and expects the same from our team members. And although we deal with clients in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, we work and play right here in Kelowna, BC.

By joining Enquiro, you become part of a team that encourages growth and rewards it, values our relationships with our families and community and offers exceptional benefits and competitive compensation packages.

Tell us why you’re a match!
If you know search marketing, have a passion to see your clients be successful, and love being part of a motivated team, send us your resume to: Careers@enquiro.com by June 25th, 2010.  These would be good things to include in your cover letter: relevant skills and experience (see above), why you match with our core values, your top 10 reasons why we should hire you, your salary expectations, where you saw this job posting and gratuitous compliments about any of the Enquiro management team!

Experienced Sponsored (PPC) Search Marketing Strategist

Are you passionate about all things Search Marketing?  Have you demonstrated your ability to bring value to clients through effective Search Marketing campaigns and are looking for a new challenge as part of an organization with exciting growth plans?

If you said “yes” to these questions AND you want to contribute to an organization where you are surrounded by a passionate team of Search Marketers, where you know what is expected of you, the standards are high and the rewards are generous, where you are encouraged to grow and develop and contribute to our unique corporate culture on a daily basis....then we need to talk!

Here’s what you’d be doing each day:

* Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive paid search strategies and recommendations
* Perform daily management of PPC and Sponsored Campaigns to achieve the agreed upon goals and to ensure maximum effectiveness for individual clients
* Conduct keyword analysis/research and develop quality keyword portfolio utilizing SEM tools and resources
* Perform website analysis, consultation and other search engine marketing services as per client contracts
* Write effective ad copy that complies with search engine guidelines and integrates industry best practices as well as testing methodologies
* Forecast search campaign timelines and reporting schedules
* Navigate a variety of search analytics tools to mine the appropriate performance data (experience with Google Analytics, Omniture, and Coremetrics, an asset)
* Create professional reports, documents and presentations for delivery to clients
* Maintain a portfolio of clients and manage own client workload
* Report project status to the account team manager
* Effectively lead client meetings and conference calls

Here are some of the things we’re going to be looking for on your resume:
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Paid Search or related field
* Client service/management experience
* Must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of PPC, the industry, and best practices in this industry
* Must be able to navigate the Search Engine Interfaces of Google, Yahoo and Bing (formerly MSN) and perform basic management tasks
* Experience with Data Analysis is required.  Successful candidates must be able to analyze, interpret and apply recommendations from large sets of data and also be able to identify areas of value and importance from large data sets.
* Must be able to think strategically and work autonomously
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; previous experience in professional writing an asset
* Keen understanding of Return on Investment (ROI), Return on Advertising Spending (ROAS) - how to calculate, how these numbers form the foundation of strategic initiatives, and how PPC management tactics can be implemented to maximize these numbers
* Strong Research skills as the individual must be able to review articles, blogs, web discussion forums, press releases, etc. and be able to extract the key points
* Ability to perform effectively under tight timelines
* Must be comfortable learning various bid management and analytic interfaces
* Experience managing projects would be an asset
* Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint are required
* Ability to speak French, an asset

In addition to candidates located in Kelowna, we will consider candidates in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax that are interested in working remotely. 

In addition, we’re looking for someone who is an excellent match with our Core Values::
* We, Above Me
* Earn Respect, Give Respect
* Be Remarkable
* Make the World Better
* Each Day is a Gift

About Enquiro
Enquiro is a world leader in search marketing. We produce cutting edge research, deal with awesome clients around the world, including some of the world’s best known brands, and have built our entire approach around delivering search success to our clients. We are a performance -driven, client-centric company that constantly strives for improvement and expects the same from our team members. And although we deal with clients in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, we work and play right here in Kelowna, BC.

By joining Enquiro, you become part of a team that encourages growth and rewards it, values our relationships with our families and community and offers exceptional benefits and competitive compensation packages.

Cymax Stores Inc requires a Junior PPC Marketing Specialist to join our growing, dynamic team in the fast-paced online retail industry!
Cymax Stores is looking to expand our Marketing team. We are seeking to bring on board talented individuals who have experience in online marketing.

Founded in 2004, Cymax Stores is a multi million dollar online retailer, with a history of profitable and steady revenue growth located in Downtown Vancouver. Cymax Stores are visited by over 2 million people a month and the numbers are continually growing.

To date, we have over 100 online stores in various categories with additional categories being added monthly. Our broad product diversity and innovative business model pushes the limits of software innovation and creative problem solving in the retail industry. The people that we seeking to add to our current team of 80+ employees will help build marketing strategies to support our growth plans. We are a profitable company that is seeking to grow by adding smart, energetic people to the team. If that describes you, apply today!

Responsibilities
· Execute and optimize online marketing strategies for paid searches. Manage budgets; analyze keyword costs, and processes for maximizing ROI.
· Test and optimize keyword bids, ad copy and work with the Product Manager to optimize landing pages. Conduct competitive research and make recommendations on keyword selection.
· Manage tracking, reporting, and analysis of PPC marketing campaigns. Summarize metrics, provide actionable feedback, and drive direction based upon data.
· Constantly evaluate campaigns and partnerships to achieve the most favorable terms and results.
· Stay informed of industry trends and best practices. Monitor market price changes, market trends, research online and offline advertising channels, promotional programs and events.
· Work with the management team to make recommendations and manage the testing of website changes and enhancements related to usability, functions/features, and custom interface, that directly impact consumer download and purchase behavior.

Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business or related field.
· At least 1 to 2 years of consumer marketing experience, including online campaign management; experience in software marketing preferred. Prior experience with search marketing required.
· Should be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational abilities, and be capable of handling multiple projects and campaigns.
· Ability to think strategically while managing details.
· Must be creative, adaptive and achievement-oriented
· The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, intelligent, analytical, and eager to take on responsibility and learn new skills.
· Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point; a functional understanding of Web technology.
· Knowledgeable in GOOGLE ad words, MSN adcenter, YAHOO search marketing tools. 

Company located in Downtown Vancouver is looking for an IN-HOUSE Search Engine Marketing / PPC Manager (please do not apply if you are not willing to work on-site).

The successful candidate is responsible for launching and managing PPC campaigns.

Previous experience managing large campaigns is required and the ability and proven track record of tracking, reporting and analyzing data with a goal of developing positive ROI on each campaign.

Specific Responsibilities:
* Launch and manage various PPC campaigns including: Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc.
* Manage Google Analytics campaign
* Manage tracking, reporting, and analysis of PPC campaigns; summarize metrics, provide actionable feedback, and drive direction based upon data
* Constantly evaluate keyword rankings to achieve the most favorable results
* Stay informed of industry trends and best practices
* Managing a media budget and multiple keyword categories against a variety of success metrics
* Developing positive ROI for PPC campaigns

Position Requirements
* Degree in Marketing, Business, or other related fields a plus
* 3+ years of SEO experience
* Proven experience implementing and managing a successful PPC and other online marketing campaigns
* Detailed and hands-on understanding and use of the Google AdWords, YSM, Yahoo Paid Inclusion and MSN Ad Center interfaces
* Knowledge of automated bid management tools and service providers
* Strong understanding of Google Analytics

We are a small contractor business wanting to grow our online presence. We have a website but need help with SEO, we’ve got an account with Google Adwords and I’ve tried to learn it but need someone to get us going. I have a background working with online content and marketing but this is a lot to take in and I don’t have the time!

We are seeking an experienced Online Conversion Optimization Specialist to assist with on-going conversion optimization projects. You must have experience in improving online conversion funnels from various traffic sources. You must be a results driven, experienced individual that can reliably meet goals, deadlines and working in an existing environment that is very advanced with its online marketing tactics and methodologies.

Qualifications:
* Online Conversion Optimization with a track record of significant increases to conversion and target metrics to the Most Desired Action (MDA) for revenue
* Web Analytics (Omniture), Google Analytics
* Test & Target (or similar) Multivariate Testing (mbox)
* Must have an understanding and be able to document the significance/balance between SEO/PPC, Usability and Conversions
* Experience with loyalty programs to increase conversion
* Online Marketing Experience
* Standard conversion optimization including:
o Landing page optimization to minimize drop off rates
o Conversion Funnel Process and Optimization
o MV or AB monitoring and reporting
o Suggest website layout and design, keyword placement, branding keywords to increase conversion
o Recommend changes for increased web conversion
o Implement enhancements to loyalty programs
* Ability to Mock-up ideas in Graphical/HTML for marketing and creative teams

Job Requirements
Requirements:  Required skills/attributes
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or related field
* At least one year of Paid Search, SEO, and Social Media; two preferred
* Experience with web analytics, A/B and Multivariate testing applications.
* Knowledge of web usability, user experience, information architecture, and conversion optimization preferred.
* Basic HTML/CSS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and CMS experience preferred
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication and presentation to stakeholders, including management, marketing, creative, production, external clients and outside vendors.
* Proven track record of developing actionable recommendations from quantitative analysis that meets or exceeds performance goals
* Proficient with SEO, Social Media, and PPC management, reporting, and analytical tools
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
* Excellent organizational, project management skills and the ability to work under pressure with tight timelines.
* Ability to create buy-in from multiple constituents in a collaborative cross-functional environment

BuildDirect is the world’s leading online manufacturer/wholesaler of building materials. Since its start in 1999, the company has established a reputation for offering quality building supplies at the lowest pricing possible.

BuildDirect is based in Vancouver, Canada with distribution sites all over the United States, and is a member of the Canadian Green Building Council and the US Green Building Council. For more information about BuildDirect please visit the website at builddirect.com

BuildDirect is seeking a Paid Search Marketing Manager to double margin dollars from paid search over a 12 month period.

Mission for Paid Marketing Manager:

Outcomes:

1. Double total Paid spend in 2010 without increasing acquisition cost.
* Implement focused geo-targeting by product category in 6 months
* Complete audit of current account for accuracy of landing pages and ad copy within 6 weeks
* Increase average CTR 25% within 6 months
2. Build or implement an automated bidding system by which bids can be managed in less than 3 hours per week within 6 months of hire.

3. Build and develop dedicated PPC marketing landing pages for all keywords within 12 months
* Build 25 landing pages for top trafficked terms within 4 months of hire
* Create scalable system for creating and editing PPC landing pages
* A/B test 10 PPC landing page designs within 9 months of hire
4. Develop/test and launch 3 new marketing sources to reduce customer acquisition cost by 20%

Competencies:
* Efficiency
* Organization and Planning
* Analytical Skills
* Attention to Detail
* Proactivity
* Creativity
* Work Ethic
* Communication
* Teamwork