Careers
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Do you want to explore the possibilities in a sales and marketing career in the software industry? Want to learn about how Microsoft has become the leading provider in providing business management software around the world? Founded in 1999, Binary Stream Software has established a reputation for providing superior enhancement software solutions to the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software market. Binary Stream is a leading Gold Certified Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV (Independent Software vendor) partner specializing in customizing and developing standard solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP. With over 20 years of successfully developing and delivering dynamic software solutions, the Binary Stream team is committed to continuously enhancing Microsoft Dynamics GP software.
Our current focus is to continually build our successes by expanding our operations in every aspect, including marketing. As a result, we are currently offering a unique opportunity for the right student to become an important part of our sales and marketing team and to help this company achieve the next level of success. This opportunity will allow the chosen students to develop a clear understanding of:
- The sales and marketing activities within a software company with an indirect sales channel
- The sales and Marketing tactics used in the Microsoft Partner Channel
- The processes and challenges of growing a software development company
- General operations of a business
Primary responsibilities:
- Solution listing and management ( Update website and other websites to include latest solutions and information)
- Updating account information
- Gathering references and submitting them to various sources and consolidating records
- Microsoft MapPoint development
- Order processing
- List cleaning/telemarketing
- Conduct telemarketing to acquire more leads and to develop a contact database
- Marketing research (product, industry, competition)
- Process (Workflows)/standards documentation
- Task scheduling and follow-ups
- Web development
- SEO research and reporting
- Web updates/publishing
- Webinar scheduling
- Office purchases (supplies, equipment, photostocks)
- Editing of marketing materials and various business communication documents
- Support managers in day-to-day functioning of professional life including scheduling, filing, contact management, and other related functions
Experience required:
- Proficient with computers, self-directed when faced with support issues, and proficient in the use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Front Page and Internet Explorer
- Experience in general principals of office management and knowledge of corporate practices and procedures is an asset
- Experience with web site management software an asset
- Experience with DreamWeaver an asset
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment along with the ability to accept interruptions as part of the routine
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
- Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Position Start Date: May 2007
Contact: Send your resume to hr@binarystream.com along with compensation expectations
