About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management
software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps
clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and
optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast
television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 3,000
stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and
more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms.
Major media companies (ABC, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver
nearly 5 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $30 billion in
annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that
is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund,
Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.
Job Description:
WideOrbit is
looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join the WO Media Sales
team as an Implementation Specialist. Our Implementation Specialists travel to
our clients’ sites nationally and oversee all aspects of the implementation
process. They work with other members of the WO Media Sales Implementation team
and the client, to develop a thorough understanding of the clients specific
business objectives and then creates and executes a project plan that achieved
those objectives. The Implementation Specialist must be able to effectively
communicate and educate customers on various configurations and/or
customization. WideOrbit’s success is highly dependent on the Implementation
Specialist’s success at the client site.
Here is what you’ll be doing:
•Effectively communicate and educate customers on various configurations
and/or customization options.
•Travel to our clients’ sites nationally and
oversee all aspects of the implementation process including installation and
training new users.
•Conduct web based training sessions.
•Troubleshoot
configuration issues and recommend action plans for resolution.
•Be able to
effectively communicate to a technical or non-technical audience.
•Work with
all stakeholders including customers, industry groups, and internal departments
such as development, product management, and release management.
•Identify
and document software defects and requests for enhancements.
•Work with a
team to develop product support infrastructure.
•Assist as needed with
special projects.
Here is what we’re looking for:
•BS/BA from an
accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
•5+ years of
experience at a broadcast company within a sales department is strongly
preferred.
•Experience working on broadcast sales systems is a
plus.
•Ability to travel up to 70% travel will be required.
•Strong
computer skills and ability to learn and work with software.
•Must have
excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to work with
minimal supervision.
•The ability to work effectively under pressure in a
team environment.
•Able to balance competing tasks in a rapidly changing
environment.
Location:
This position is open to working remotely or
being based in any WO office. There will be 70% travel in this role.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and
great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package,
work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in
the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!
To Apply:
Please
apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/.
WideOrbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires are made without
regard to any individual’s race, age, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, veteran status, religion, marital status or domestic partnership;
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; other medical conditions or
genetic characteristic; sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
transgender status; or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law,
regulation or ordinance.
(02-23-15)
