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Client Services
Account Executive
Westbury, NY
Account Executive
We are currently seeking an Account Executive with a bachelor's degree in Marketing or any related area to contribute to the efforts of our Business Development team. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail and works well under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Posted on
2016-05-02
Location
Westbury, NY
Apply for position Account Executive at Spark451.
Thank you
Thank you for applying for the Account Executive position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You Are:
- A bachelor's degree holder in Marketing or any related area
- Someone who takes initiative and is an excellent problem solver
- Attentive to detail, able to perform on tight deadlines and determined to deliver a perfect product
- Able to understand an online analytics program and experienced in higher education (preferred)
What You'll Do In This Role:
- Coordinate the needs of our customers with the efforts of our sales, technology, graphic design, writing and financial terms; act as a liaison between Spark451 and clients
- Manage projects for high-profile customers, find effective solutions for issues that arise and deliver error-free finished products
- Understand and meet the needs of each client's brand and represent their messaging accurately and memorably
Technology
Back-End Web Developer
Belgrade, Serbia
Back-End Web Developer
We are currently seeking a Back-End Web Developer with PHP/MySQL experience to contribute to the efforts of our interactive team. The ideal candidate can solve complex technical problems in creative ways and works well under pressure. Your contributions as a member of our dynamic and growing team will create immediate impact on our company and customers.
Posted on
2016-04-13
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
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Thank you
Thank you for applying for the Back-End Web Developer position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Architecting, implementing, and enhancing multiple web applications
- Building, updating, optimizing, and maintaining PHP/MySQL - based CMS site
- Be involved in all phases of the software development cycle, from working closely with the project manager to understand requirements to testing and deployment
- Work as a part of team
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Object-oriented programming
- Very strong knowledge of PHP
- Experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.)
- Experience in code optimization and refactoring
- Proficient in using Git version control
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience with unit-testing and test-driven development
- Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and excel in a rapid product development cycle
- Ability to understand project specifications and adapt to various technologies and frameworks
- Demonstrated commitment to quality work, and ability to learn new technologies and methodologies
- Be proficient in spoken and written English
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Additional Desired Skills
- Familiarity with MongoDB
- Knowledge of CMS systems such as Drupal, CraftCMS and WordPress
- Familiarity with *NIX environment (Linux, OS X, FreeBSD, etc.)
- Solid understanding of HTML/CSS (you’ll work with front-end templates and markup, but you don’t have to be a Front-End Web Developer)
- Familiarity with JavaScript
- Experience with Agile/Scrum
- Knowledge of the online marketing, advertising, and consumer social space
Benefits
- Stable job, competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses
- Full-time, long-term employment relationship
- Office space in city center
- European working hours
- Challenging tasks in highly professional and stimulating environment
- Work with cutting edge technology
- Fully stocked kitchen (tea, coffee, fruits, sweets, ...)
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- We take feedback seriously
Technology
Back-End Web Developer
Raleigh, NC
Back-End Web Developer
We are currently seeking a developer with interest in data science or analytics to contribute to the efforts of our team. The ideal candidate can solve complex technical problems in creative ways and works well under pressure. Your contributions as a member of our dynamic and growing team will create immediate impact on our company and customers.
Posted on
2017-01-20
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Thank You
Thank you for applying for the Back-End Web Developer position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Architecting, implementing, and enhancing multiple web applications
- Working with Amazon Machine Learning to build predictive models with our data
- Be involved in all phases of the software development cycle, from working closely with the project manager to understand requirements to testing and deployment
- Work as a part of team
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with MVC frameworks
- Interest or experience programming in Go
- Experience in code optimization and refactoring
- Proficient in using Git version control
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience with unit-testing and test-driven development
- Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and excel in a rapid product development cycle
- Ability to understand project specifications and adapt to various technologies and framework
Additional Desired Skills
- Familiarity with MongoDB
- Familiarity with SQL
- Familiarity with *NIX environment (Linux, OS X, FreeBSD, etc.)
- Familiarity with JavaScript
- Experience with Agile/Scrum
- Familiarity with customer support/QA
- Knowledge of the online marketing, advertising, and consumer social space
Benefits
- Stable job, competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses
- Full-time, long-term employment relationship
- Challenging tasks in highly professional and stimulating environment
- Work with cutting edge technology
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- We take feedback seriously
Creative
Copywriter (Part-Time)
Westbury, NY
Copywriter (Part-Time)
We are looking for a talented copywriter with at least 3-5 years of experience creating dynamic, engaging copy in a professional marketing setting or a closely related field. The ideal candidate is comfortable crafting content for a wide range of print and digital formats.
Posted on
2016-05-12
Location
Westbury, NY
Apply for position Copywriter (Part-Time) at Spark451.
Thank you
Thank you for applying for the Copywriter position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You are:
- A talented writer with at least 3-5 years of experience creating dynamic, engaging copy in a professional marketing setting or a closely related field
- A lover of the English language with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Creative Writing or a related area of study
- A resourceful reporter who thrives on sussing out original, esoteric details that will make your work stand out
- Comfortable crafting content for a wide range of print and digital formats
- A skilled multitasker who is able to perform well under tight deadlines
- Organized and attentive to detail
- Devoted to delivering clean, compelling, and error-free copy
- A team player who is comfortable working closely with other writers, editors, designers, and project managers in a highly collaborative environment
- Familiar with the higher education industry (preferred)
What you'll do in this role:
- Edit, write, and format marketing literature, promotional emails, web pages, digital advertising materials, and more
- Conduct research to collect information needed to strengthen your copy
- Ensure that all copy aligns with the client’s branding strategy in terms of voice, tone, and messaging, addresses the specific needs of the targeted audience, and is free of grammatical, spelling, and factual errors
- Keep abreast of industry trends to ensure that you’re consistently able to deliver fresh, timely and compelling copy
- Participate in projects at all stages from strategy and concept development through execution
- Work on multiple campaigns simultaneously
Apply:
This position may result in a full-time offer in a few months. Please attach your résumé, writing portfolio, and a cover letter. Any submissions without writing samples will not be considered. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All submissions will be kept in confidence.
Technology
Data Analyst
Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY / Raleigh, NC
Data Analyst
We are currently looking for a Data Analyst experienced in managing large volumes of data and has the drive to master the latest technological advancements.
Posted on
2016-11-29
Location
Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY / Raleigh, NC
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Thank You
Thank you for applying for the Data Analyst position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You are:
- An information/data services professional who can manage large volumes of data and has the drive and aptitude to master the latest technological advancements
- A bachelor’s degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment conceptualizing, designing, and executing solutions to technological needs
- Fluent in web-related technologies including, but not limited to: HTML, MySQL, Javascript, AJAX, Cookies, CSS, PHP frameworks, MongoDB and Linux environment
What you'll do in this role:
- Configure information technology systems
- Manage databases
- Manage and program websites
- Build database lists
Technology
Front-End Web Developer
Belgrade, Serbia
Front-End Web Developer
We are looking for a flexible, collaborative Front-End Web Developer who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and help us bring our designs to life on web and mobile platforms. The perfect candidate is a proficient coder, on the cutting edge of technology and can capture users’ attention in an efficient manner.
Posted on
2016-04-13
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
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Thank you
Thank you for applying for the Front-End Web Developer position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Take designs and implement them into standards-based websites
- Advise on the design process with an eye towards usability, standards, and elegance
- Keep up with current trends and technologies of web design and development
- Research and develop solutions for the unexpected, using new technologies
- Monitor projects through all phases of production
Requirements
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Familiarity with front-end JavaScript frameworks and libraries, such as AngularJS, ReactJS, Polymer, lodash
- An eye for detail
- At least one year of experience with AngularJS
- Experience creating documentation and well-commented code
- Experience working with RESTful APIs as well as custom API
- Ability to work with designers and other team members
- Be proficient in spoken and written English
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Additional Desired Skills
- Familiarity with CSS preprocessors, particularly Sass
- Experience developing mobile-optimized websites
- Experience with build tools (Gulp, Grunt, Webpack, etc.)
- Knowledge of JavaScript/Logic-less templates (Mustache, EJS, Handlebars, Nunjucks)
- Experience using Git for version control
- WordPress and ExpressionEngine theming is a plus
- Familiarity with Sketch, Photoshop or similar software
Benefits
- Stable job, competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses
- Full-time, long-term employment relationship
- Office space in city center
- European working hours
- Challenging tasks in highly professional and stimulating environment
- Work with cutting edge technology
- Fully stocked kitchen (tea, coffee, fruits, sweets, ...)
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- We take feedback seriously
Technology
Information Technology Support Specialist
Westbury, NY
Information Technology Support Specialist
Posted on
2017-02-22
Location
Westbury, NY
Apply for position Information Technology Support Specialist at Spark451.
Thank You
Thank you for applying for the IT Specialist position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You are:
- An information technology professional who can master the latest technological advancements and has basic knowledge in networking
- A bachelor’s degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficient in MAC Server
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment conceptualizing, designing, and executing solutions to technological needs
- Experienced with web-related technologies including, but not limited to: HTML and SQL.
What you'll do in this role
- Support trouble tickets from employee calls/complaints
- Provide IT administration and support
- Maintaining server side applications
- Install and configure new software and hardware
- Help define and establish common and advanced system administration functions
Operations
Receptionist (Part-Time)
Westbury, NY
Receptionist (Part-Time)
We are currently seeking a Receptionist who has 1-2 years of experience handling general office management tasks. The ideal candidate is efficient and attentive to detail.
Posted on
2017-08-17
Location
Westbury, NY
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Thank You For Applying
Thank you for applying for the Receptionist position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You Are:
- A team player with a high-school diploma and 1-2 years of experience handling general office management tasks (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
- Proficient on Mac platform and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Customer-service focused and excels at verbal and written communication
- Efficient and well-organized
What You'll Do In This Role:
- Greet visitors (clients, interview candidates) and connect them with the appropriate party
- Answer incoming calls and directing calls to the correct team member
- Maintain reception and kitchen area
- Place orders for office & kitchen supplies and manage office supply inventory document
- Order, set-up & clean up after Friday lunches
- Other administrative tasks will be assigned as needed
Client Services
Software Marketing Manager
Westbury, NY
Software Marketing Manager
We are currently seeking an Enrollment CRM Strategist with at least 3-7 years of experience working on undergraduate and/or graduate student enrollment in a university or college.
Posted on
2016-08-22
Location
Westbury, NY
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Thank You
Thank you for applying for the Product Marketing Manager position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You are:
- A team player with 3–7 years of experience working on undergraduate and/or graduate student enrollment in a university or college
- Knowledgeable in at least two CRM systems (including, but not limited to: Banner, Recruiter, TargetX, Salesforce, Hobsons) and have the aptitude to learn new systems
- A bachelor’s degree holder in Marketing, Business or any related area
- Skilled in project and consumer management
- Comfortable making presentations in front of individuals and groups to promote our flagship CRM product, Element451®
What you’ll do in this role:
- Coordinate the needs of Element451® customers with the efforts of our sales, technology, design and financial teams
- Act as an Element451® liaison between our company and clients (users)
- Identify and reach target market segments through advertising or other outreach strategies while communicating the value of Element451®
- Collaborate with our business development team to drive demand by improving marketing and product-level messaging
- Strategize and execute product marketing initiatives that explain how our product differs from other products on the market
- Communicate with industry contacts to gather higher education and marketing insights, in order to define additional company objectives
- Deliver CRM demos and solution presentations at conferences and events
- Manage projects for high-profile customers, find effective solutions for issues that arise, and deliver error-free finished products
Why this role is important to us:
We will rely on the Enrollment CRM Strategist to find innovative ways to promote and implement Element451® to new and existing customers.
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay plus significant sales incentives
- Performance-based bonuses
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
Client Services
Software Onboarding Specialist
Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY
Software Onboarding Specialist
Posted on
2017-03-14
Location
Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY
Apply for position Software Onboarding Specialist at Spark451.
Thank You
Thank you for applying for the Client Onboarding Specialist position at Spark451. We will carefully consider your application and contact you if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.
You are:
- Interested in helping launch a proprietary CRM system, including software quality assurance, customer on-boarding and customer training
- A bachelor’s degree holder in Computer Science, or related field
- Customer-service focused and an excellent communicator
- Able to produce clear and concise content in order to explain technical information for developers and the appropriate end-user
- Adept at multi-tasking and paying attention to detail
- Experienced with web-related technologies including, but not limited to: SQL and MongoDB
What you'll do in this role:
- Develop a customer training plan
- Identify the unique requirements for each client and help establish a framework for a successful training
- Manage the on-boarding process for clients and ensure all client data is inputted into the CRM system
- Give suggestions on features and functionalities to the development team
- Be a part of cross-functional teams to help articulate new product features and improve overall customer experience
- Participate in software product development meetings