While not without its challenges, 2010 turned out to be a great year for the Bateman Group. Despite the lingering effects of the Great Recession, we saw revenues grow almost 20 percent over calendar year 2009. We also made terrific progress in diversifying our client roster. In July, we began work with Recyclebank, adding a flagship account for our newly formed sustainability practice. Earlier in the year, our work with long-time client Panda Security nabbed us our first Bulldog Media Award — a Gold in the Consumer Technology category! Not bad for an agency more known more for our work with B2B technology companies.
If January is any indication, 2011 is quickly shaping up to be our best year ever. In order to take advantage of the opportunities that await us, we need to expand our team. Here’s the skinny:
We’re seeking candidates for Associate and Senior Associate (aka Account Executive or Sr. Account Executive) positions to service our growing base of clients in the technology, consumer, green/sustainability and non-profit market sectors. Base salary is competitive and dependent on experience, plus a generous benefits package that includes 100% paid health, vision and dental insurance; 401K plan with company match; state-of-the-art technology including the latest laptops and iPhones; three weeks paid vacation the first year; nine paid sick days; new business referral bonuses; new employee referral bonuses; domestic partnership benefits; free monthly parking or Muni pass; beautifully designed office space; and a convenient location near freeway entrances and public transportation. Last, but not least, we also offer a nurturing working environment that supports life/work balance like no other.
The candidate should reside in the San Francisco Bay Area with an ability to work full-time from our offices near Potrero Hill. He/she must able to set priorities and deliver results using excellent written and verbal communications skills. The candidate also should be accustomed to working autonomously under pressure, be extremely self-motivated, proactive and deadline-oriented. Furthermore, Bateman Group looks for people who are: 1) passionate about technology; 2) passionate about living a more sustainable lifestyle; and, of course, 3) passionate about AND deeply engaged in social media. They must have an excellent client service ethic; proven experience with business and general consumer media, technology and sustainability trades and bloggers of all stripes; and a strong team orientation. Finally, the candidate must leave their ego at the door, but never forget their sense of humor.
Associates (aka Account Coordinators, Asst. AEs) should possess 1-2 years of agency-side PR and social media communications experience. Senior Associates (AEs, SAEs) should possess 3-5 years of agency-side PR and social media communications experience. Pre-existing knowledge of at least one of our industry specialties: Cloud Computing; Digital Marketing; Security; Wireless/Telecom; e-Commerce; Consumer Tech; Green/Sustainability; and Enterprise & IT preferred.
Please send resumes with a cover letter or email to hr@bateman-group.com. We’re not seeking freelancers or contractors for this position – full-time candidates only, please. Individuals lacking related industry experience, either agency or in-house, need not apply. No phone calls from candidates or inquiries from recruiters, please. And of course, the Bateman Group is an equal opportunity employer.
