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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Online Editor

Resource Nation is looking for an online editor to manage all online content across multiple properties including Business.com. This position requires great organizational skills, as you will be managing multiple writers in-house and guest bloggers.

In addition to managing content, the candidate will have SEO experience and knowledgeable in link building strategies. He/she will manage keyword productivity and be able to analyze monthly reports tying revenue to SEO efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Writing content for major publishing sites such as Website Magazine, Start Up Nation and Ladies Who Launch
  • Manage team of writers (in-house and off site) for all online properties. Including blog posts and web page content.
  • Analyze keyword reports and be able to suggest changes/opportunities to be made for link building
  • Reaching out to other online properties to guest post
  • Be able to maintain and get more domains for link building purposes
  • Manage Newsletter content
  • Manage Internship program
  • Manage and analyze social media campaigns

Qualifications:

  • 4-year college degree and 3+ years experience
  • Proficient in writing for the web
  • SEO knowledge
  • Excellent grammar and communication skills
  • Great organizational and time management skills
  • Expert in Excel, Word, WordPress and Email marketing platforms
  • Ability to organize and administer multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy

Compensation

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

Opportunities available in San Diego and Santa Monica. For consideration, please email your resume and any other pertinent info to: resumes@resourcenation.com Please put “Resource Nation Online Editor” in the subject line of the email.

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SEM Analyst

Resource Nation is looking for a SEM Analyst to expand and manage its exposure in the major search engines. This role will involve supporting the SEM division in any facet necessary and will report directly to the V.P. of SEM.

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting and ad hoc analysis of PPC campaign performance
  • Adcopy creation for ppc campaigns
  • Keyword research
  • Competitive intelligence research

Qualifications:

  • 4-year college degree
  • Eager to learn a new, highly marketable skill set and have a strong interest in internet marketing
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Able to learn a task quickly and excel with little direction
  • Able to multi-task and work well under pressure
  • MS Excel skills highly desired

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on level of experience
  • 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 SEM Analyst” in the subject line of the email.

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Customer Care Representative

Sales/Customer Service position that will spend the majority of his/her time consulting with Resource Nation customers, determining their business needs, and matching them with the most appropriate business vendors. The position will not include any cold calling but is outbound phone call heavy so a high energy level and positive attitude is a must. Candidate will learn to consult new and growing businesses by identifying their needs and offering the best solutions. Position is also responsible for follow up calls to gather feedback and offer additional assistance.  Candidate will use the feedback to create reports that analyze customer satisfaction and highlight opportunities. Full and part time work is available M-F.

This is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door at a rapidly growing company while gaining valuable sales, marketing, and customer service experience. 

Responsibilities:

  • Initial phone call to verify and offer support to all requests.
  • Maintain a helpful and positive attitude.
  • Consult with business owners, determine their needs, and match them with the most appropriate vendors.
  • Follow up with businesses to get feedback and up sell new categories.
  • Analyze feedback and data to create reports for management.
  • Organize and manage special vendor skill sets.
  • Investigate miss-entered information and attempt to correct.
  • Communicate with sales team to understand vendor needs and requirements.
  • Communicate with marketing department to outline trends and new business opportunities.
  • Participate as a member of the team for the overall good of the company.

Qualifications:

  • Very strong phone and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude and can-do spirit.
  • Strong computer and Internet skills. Word, Excel, Email, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to recognize the opportunity for an up sell and ask qualifying questions.
  • Highly motivated and a team player.
  • Successful candidate will be extremely organized.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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 Customer Care Representative” in the subject line of the email.

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Account Executive (Santa Monica or San Diego, CA)

Business.com is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual to develop business primarily over the phone for its suite of nationwide products including Pay-Per-Click, Pay-Per-Lead, Pay- Per-Download, Display and Audience Extension. As an Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to form consultative business relationships with decision makers at prospective customers in an extremely competitive industry, all while maintaining the focus on growing your book of business. This position offers an excellent starting base salary, uncapped commissions, world class sales training, and a competitive benefits package. For an aggressive and driven sales professional with excellent relationship building abilities, this is the opportunity to begin or advance your career in one of the fastest growing companies in the online b2b space.  

Responsibilities:

  • Consistently meet or exceed all revenue goals
  • Identify and establish relationships with all Clients and Agencies within assigned verticals
  • Responsible for executing on all phases of the sales cycle such as lead generation, cold calling, online product demonstrations, proposal generation, campaign implementation and account management
  • Qualify and prioritize opportunities through customer needs analysis
  • Conduct face-to-face presentations when necessary
  • Enter and track prospects and associated notes within Salesforce.com
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 1-4 years of relevant sales experience
  • Must demonstrate a high level of sales skills including the ability to close new business, persuade others and handle objections
  • High need for achievement and competition. Loves to compete and win
  • Enthusiastic, optimistic & certain of victory. Unfazed by rejection
  • Coachable. Listens to and implements advice from manager
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Exceptional phone skills. Easily builds rapport and establishes relationships with customers
  • Listens patiently. Will probe and clarify to get a real sense of customer's needs
  • Resourceful. Goes over, under, around and through obstacles to achieve success
  • Track record of taking initiative, consistently hitting quotas & driving new business
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

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 “Account Executive (Santa Monica or San Diego, CA)” in the subject line of the email.

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Business.com Strategic Account Executive (New York)

The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) will be responsible for generating, developing, closing and managing all sales opportunities within the assigned territory. As a SAE, your primary focus will be on the top 1000 B2B companies and their advertising agencies. Your responsibilities are to understand your customers’ marketing goals and make recommendations regarding Business.com’s integrated online marketing programs that include search, display and audience extension.

Responsibilities: 

  • Hit or exceed quarterly and annual sales goals and contribute towards team goals
  • Identify and establish relationships with all Client Directs and Agencies within category
  • Qualify and prioritize opportunities through customer needs analysis
  • Conduct face-to-face presentations when necessary
  • Discuss and convey the benefits of Resource Nation and Business.com's product offerings
  • Enter and track prospects and associated notes within the sales contact database
  • Prepare weekly pipeline reports
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Track record of exceeding sales goals
  • At least 5 years of online sales experience
  • Understanding of the Internet, lead generation or direct response advertising products
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Intelligent and Creative
  • Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism and integrity
  • Bachelor's degree

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 “Business.com SAE” 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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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.