Careers

Company Overview: 
From local proprietors to Fortune 500 companies, Resource Nation, www.resourcenation.com, connects Purchasers to the pre-screened Vendors and Resources needed to grow a business.  We provide lead generation services to thousands of local and national customers including Cisco, Intuit, and E-chx.  We provide online and offline resources to millions of small-to-mid sized businesses providing the necessary tools to help them grow.

Resource Nation is the fastest growing company in its industry and we are seeking fast paced, team-oriented, and highly organized individuals who can help take the company to the next level.  The company is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA (San Diego) with an office in Boston, MA.

Current Open Positions:

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Director of Paid Search

Resource Nation is looking for a Director of Paid Search to expand and manage its PPC campaigns.  This role will involve strategic planning, daily management of paid search campaigns for over 100 business services, managing several partner relationships, and identifying strategic opportunities for expansion. 

Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of PPC campaigns in over 100 business categories nationwide (Google, Yahoo, MSN, Business.com, etc.)
  • Ongoing keyword analysis/management
  • Communicate regularly with the customer care and sales team
  • Evaluate, set up and manage new campaigns
  • Work with in-house designer to create new ads and landing pages
  • Coordinate regularly with the SEO and affiliate marketing departments
  • Create and implement strategies to continue rapid growth
  • Provide accurate forecasting
  • Participate as a member of the team for the overall good of the company

Qualifications:

  • Two or more years experience managing large, complex nationwide PPC campaigns with Google, Yahoo! and MSN including:
    • Campaign setup
    • Bid optimization
    • Statistical analysis
    • Analysis of market trends & competition
    • Reporting
  • Successful experience with A/B and multivariate testing techniques
  • Successful candidate will have a track record of meeting and exceeding goals
  • Direct experience with analytics and reporting tools
  • Experienced in online marketing via paid search, affiliate marketing, banner advertising, SEO, etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of SEM and SEO techniques
  • Creative and analytical mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation based on level of experience.
  • Health and dental coverage.
  • Fun, hard working atmosphere with opportunity for everyone to contribute cross-functionally to the overall growth of the business.
  • Steps to the beach!

For consideration, please email your resume and any other pertinent info to: resumes@resourcenation.com. Please put “Resource Nation Director Paid Search” in the subject line of the email.

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NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

Resource Nation is looking for National Sales Managers to identify and close business. The ideal person is a self starter and hungry to prove their potential. We want proactive individuals who aren't afraid to dive in head first and acquire new business.  You will be expected to lead the sales strategy and work closely with the sales, marketing, and customer care teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities: 

  • Utilize B2B cold call consultative sales techniques to sell lead generation solutions.
  • Manage prospects/pipeline.
  • Contact business owners and executives.
  • Engage business owners in needs-based dialog.
  • Create an urgency to act on proposed solutions.
  • Close sales over the phone.

Qualifications:

  • 3 - 8 years experience making outbound cold calls to generate sales in a B2B environment.
  • Online media sales experience preferred with understanding of B2B lead generation programs.
  • Clear track record of growing client base year over year.
  • Experience selling against and achieving monthly/quarterly quotas.
  • Experience negotiating contracts and assisting in AR process.
  • Ability to prospect and make 50+ cold calls per day.
  • Strong account management skills.
  • Must take initiative, work efficiently and work independently.
  • Must be a team player and willing to work in multiple roles.
  • Position will be based in newly opened sales office located in greater Boston Area.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation based on level of experience.
  • Health and dental coverage.
  • Fun, hard working atmosphere with opportunity for everyone to contribute cross-functionally to the overall growth of the business.

For consideration, please email your resume and any other pertinent info to: resumes@resourcenation.com. Please put “Resource Nation National Sales Manager” in the subject line of the email.

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MARKETING INTERNSHIPS

Editorial Coordinator

This internship program provides valuable insight to the fundamentals of corporate operations with a nationwide online marketing company located in Solana Beach. With this 12-week program, interns will gain exposure to various elements of business and have one-on-one meetings with company executives in one or more areas including sales, marketing, customer service, finance, human resources, and the CEO. 

Interns will assist the marketing team and focus heavily on content writing for company website, partner sites, blogs, and other social media efforts.  - PR and marketing skills a plus. Additional assignments include:

  • Write company newsletters, and customer service requests.
  • Conduct key research for online marketing opportunities.
  • Identify online channels for promoting company, and new verticals for expansion.
  • Follow up with customers for feedback and suggestions.

Qualifications:

  • Efficient and professional writing skills. Skills will be tested in the interview process.
  • Effective time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written paying close attention to detail.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with all levels on the organization.
  • Proactive, self-directed and highly driven.
  • Positive attitude including mature demeanor and strong work ethic.
  • Desire to work in a fast paced marketing company (specifically online marketing). 
  • Strong PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Basic web programming skills a plus.

Hours are flexible and up to 20 a week. Positions are for credit-only with an objective to gain industry knowledge and valuable experience. 

Upon successful completion of the program, qualified interns may be offered a permanent position. 


For consideration, please email your resume and any other pertinent info to: resumes@resourcenation.com. Please put “Resource Nation Marketing Internship” in the subject line of the email.

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ACCOUNT MANAGER

Resource Nation is looking for National Sales Managers to identify and close business. The ideal person is a self starter and hungry to prove their potential. We want proactive individuals who aren't afraid to dive in head first and acquire new business.  You will be expected to lead the sales strategy and work closely with the sales, marketing, and customer care teams to achieve goals.  This position will be located at the office in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities: 

  • Utilize B2B cold call consultative sales techniques to sell lead generation solutions.
  • Prospect, acquire and grow new accounts for assigned categories through cold calls to prospects and assigned clients.
  • Create and manage an account list of small to medium size businesses.
  • Pitch new business by phone.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships at all levels of prospect and client organizations.
  • Maximize customer retention through developing relationships with key accounts.
  • Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries.
  • Drive revenue growth in assigned vertical markets.

Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years experience in online and/or off-line media advertising marketing or direct marketing experience.
  • Phone based sales experience, with a history of demonstrable high performance.
  • Ability to make 75+ cold calls per day.
  • Proven track record of success driving revenue through prospecting, creating new business and growing and retaining existing business.
  • Strong account management and customer retention skills.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing skills and an ability to persuade at the executive management level.
  • Ability to work and contribute in a fast paced team environment.
  • Strong understanding of online B2B marketing platforms.
  • Ability to quickly assess various markets/industries and create value to sell RN’s services.
  • Candidates must be located in the Greater Boston Area as no relocation assistance will be provided.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation based on level of experience.
  • Health and dental coverage.
  • Fun, hard working atmosphere with opportunity for everyone to contribute cross-functionally to the overall growth of the business.

For consideration, please email your resume and any other pertinent info to: resumes@resourcenation.com. Please put “Resource Nation National Sales Manager” in the subject line of the email.

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Resource Nation is always looking for passionate, qualified candidates in all fields.  If you don’t see an applicable job opening above and you feel you have what it takes to help grow Resource Nation, please send your resume to resumes@resourcenation.com.