Manager, Web Marketing - Absolute Software

Break free from tradition and join this innovative and fast-paced environment. Our corporate office is situated in the financial district of downtown Vancouver, BC. Our team is currently 270 people strong and growing. Absolute currently has over 3.6 million computer security subscriptions under management, annual revenue growth and positive cash flow. In 2008, we have been awarded BCTIA Company of the year, the International Stevie Award for Best Sales Team and CODiE Award Winner for Best Data Security Solution.

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking™ solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company’s Computrace® software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and Panasonic, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple and Toshiba.

We currently have an opening for a seasoned Manager, Web Marketing (13 month Maternity Leave) based in our Corporate Headquarters in Vancouver, BC. As Manager, Web Marketing, you will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing Communications. This strategic position is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to utilize their skills and experience specific to: online branding, eCommerce, search engine optimization, negotiation and employee management. Working in close cooperation with the Marketing Communications Team, this role is responsible for driving online sales of Absolute’s products, as well as creating and maintaining Absolute’s major Web properties and associated Web elements.

As Manager, Web Marketing, your responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Management of Absolute’s corporate websites including:
o Creation of online collateral and assets such as banners and video assets
o Management of all web projects from planning to execution
o Driving search engine optimization plans and execution
o Reporting on Website performance using Absolute’s analytics tool, Omniture
o Driving integration with Absolute’s e-direct marketing program
• Management of Absolute’s eCommerce programs (with Digital River)
• Development of rich media assets for use in Absolute’s Internet Marketing Program
• Generating demand (sales leads) for Absolute’s products via the Web
• Integration of Absolute’s websites with internal and external systems and tools
• Other duties as assigned

This position is also responsible for the ongoing supervision, mentoring and performance of Absolute’s Web Team.

Required Skills, Education or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or related field
• 5+ years experience in web-based marketing, preferably in a corporate marketing setting
• Experience managing a Content Management System, eCommerce portal, and Analytics software
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing web projects and campaigns
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to effectively set priorities and manage multiple tasks and resources
• Ability to function effectively in a distributed, complex organization
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of web page design, layout, navigation, site architecture and conversion
• Prior experience managing a small, distributed team an asset

Response Information:

If your skills, experience and education have prepared you for success in this position and you would like to join our team of professionals, please send your resume and salary expectations to absolutejobs@absolute.com