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Sonoma Partners Marketing Manager
at Sonoma Partners in Chicago, IL
About Sonoma Partners
Chicago-based Sonoma Partners helps enterprise and mid-market companies build and manage their customer database using Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software. Founded in 2001, we're a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that's been working with Microsoft CRM since it was created. Based on the success of our many CRM implementations, Sonoma Partners has received many awards and distinctions from Microsoft such as:
o 2007 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club Member (for sales performance)
o 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner Advisory Council Member
o 2005 Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year
o 2003 Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year
o 2007, 2008 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Chicago
In addition, Microsoft recruited our firm to write four different Microsoft Press books about the Microsoft CRM product. Based on these credentials, Sonoma Partners is recognized as one of the top Microsoft CRM consulting practices in the world.
Job Description
This highly motivated self-starter will be responsible for using all forms of media to build, maintain and manage the reputation of Sonoma Partners in the enterprise business arena, with a geographic focus in the Chicago area. The marketing manager will be responsible for communicating key messages to defined target audiences to establish Sonoma Partners' reputation as one of the leading providers of Microsoft CRM.
Essential Duties:
o Research and write web content (articles, case studies, editorials, etc.) to keep Sonoma Partners website up to date.
o Research, write and produce monthly e-mail newsletter targeted at Microsoft Dynamics CRM prospects and customers.
o Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media and promote news stories and features to the media via the phone.
o Coordinate marketing events/seminars including related marketing activities related to the events to generate interest and demand.
o Create sales and marketing collateral to support direct sales efforts.
o Manage online advertising such as keywords, paid placement and so on.
o Coordinate the appearance of all of Sonoma Partners' print and electronic materials, such as letterhead, logo/brand and marketing materials.
More Benefits and Perks
Sonoma Partners offers its employees an exciting, creative and fast-paced working environment in addition to a top benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Employees can invest tax-free through our Charles Schwab IRA retirement plan, complete with dollar-for-dollar employer matching. Our office is located in the Chicago Loop within steps of both the El and Metra stations. Based on our comprehensive benefit package, Sonoma Partners was awarded as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work in Chicago.
o Formal employee development program with a minimum of 40 hours of annual training, designated mentor and recommended training sequences by functional role.
o Three weeks paid time off and 10 day company Holiday schedule. Paid time off increases to 4 weeks after two years of service and then jumps to 5 weeks paid time off after five years of service.
o Summer hours (work an extra hour Monday through Thursday, and leave at 1pm on Fridays).
o Annual, employee referral and certification bonuses.
o Monthly book allowance for employees to purchase any book of their choosing related to software, computers or business.
o Join a great team and co-workers, there's absolutely no "dead weight" here.
o Casual dress at our office, shorts and sandals are encouraged.
o Formal performance reviews every six months.
o Each of our employees gets their own private office, no Dilbert-like cube farms at Sonoma Partners.
o Your office will include three LCD monitors and a Herman Miller Aeron chair.
o Be a part of a rapidly growing and exciting company; help define our business processes using your expertise.
o Free drinks and snacks.
o Tons of technical training opportunities.
o Tax free transit program.
o 100% coverage of expenses related to Microsoft certification testing, preparation, and exam fee.
Requirements
Requirements:
o Minimum of 3+ years in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the B2B software and/or technology sector
o Excellent writing acumen, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical readers in a compelling manner
o Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications
o Polished phone presence
o Ability to establish credibility with the media and strong media research skills
o Demonstrated experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with the media
o Enjoy working with technology and ability to learn technical areas of software related to public relations
o Strong written and oral communication skills
o Highly motivated and dependable, a true self-starter
o Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing or public relations preferred
Chicago-based Sonoma Partners helps enterprise and mid-market companies build and manage their customer database using Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software. Founded in 2001, we're a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that's been working with Microsoft CRM since it was created. Based on the success of our many CRM implementations, Sonoma Partners has received many awards and distinctions from Microsoft such as:
o 2007 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club Member (for sales performance)
o 2007 Microsoft Dynamics Partner Advisory Council Member
o 2005 Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year
o 2003 Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year
o 2007, 2008 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Chicago
In addition, Microsoft recruited our firm to write four different Microsoft Press books about the Microsoft CRM product. Based on these credentials, Sonoma Partners is recognized as one of the top Microsoft CRM consulting practices in the world.
Job Description
This highly motivated self-starter will be responsible for using all forms of media to build, maintain and manage the reputation of Sonoma Partners in the enterprise business arena, with a geographic focus in the Chicago area. The marketing manager will be responsible for communicating key messages to defined target audiences to establish Sonoma Partners' reputation as one of the leading providers of Microsoft CRM.
Essential Duties:
o Research and write web content (articles, case studies, editorials, etc.) to keep Sonoma Partners website up to date.
o Research, write and produce monthly e-mail newsletter targeted at Microsoft Dynamics CRM prospects and customers.
o Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media and promote news stories and features to the media via the phone.
o Coordinate marketing events/seminars including related marketing activities related to the events to generate interest and demand.
o Create sales and marketing collateral to support direct sales efforts.
o Manage online advertising such as keywords, paid placement and so on.
o Coordinate the appearance of all of Sonoma Partners' print and electronic materials, such as letterhead, logo/brand and marketing materials.
More Benefits and Perks
Sonoma Partners offers its employees an exciting, creative and fast-paced working environment in addition to a top benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Employees can invest tax-free through our Charles Schwab IRA retirement plan, complete with dollar-for-dollar employer matching. Our office is located in the Chicago Loop within steps of both the El and Metra stations. Based on our comprehensive benefit package, Sonoma Partners was awarded as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work in Chicago.
o Formal employee development program with a minimum of 40 hours of annual training, designated mentor and recommended training sequences by functional role.
o Three weeks paid time off and 10 day company Holiday schedule. Paid time off increases to 4 weeks after two years of service and then jumps to 5 weeks paid time off after five years of service.
o Summer hours (work an extra hour Monday through Thursday, and leave at 1pm on Fridays).
o Annual, employee referral and certification bonuses.
o Monthly book allowance for employees to purchase any book of their choosing related to software, computers or business.
o Join a great team and co-workers, there's absolutely no "dead weight" here.
o Casual dress at our office, shorts and sandals are encouraged.
o Formal performance reviews every six months.
o Each of our employees gets their own private office, no Dilbert-like cube farms at Sonoma Partners.
o Your office will include three LCD monitors and a Herman Miller Aeron chair.
o Be a part of a rapidly growing and exciting company; help define our business processes using your expertise.
o Free drinks and snacks.
o Tons of technical training opportunities.
o Tax free transit program.
o 100% coverage of expenses related to Microsoft certification testing, preparation, and exam fee.
Requirements
Requirements:
o Minimum of 3+ years in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the B2B software and/or technology sector
o Excellent writing acumen, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical readers in a compelling manner
o Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications
o Polished phone presence
o Ability to establish credibility with the media and strong media research skills
o Demonstrated experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with the media
o Enjoy working with technology and ability to learn technical areas of software related to public relations
o Strong written and oral communication skills
o Highly motivated and dependable, a true self-starter
o Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing or public relations preferred
Published at 20-10-2008
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