Business (B2B) Lead Generation Programs

Revised:  03/07/2012

Careers @ Rainmaker Partners

Rainmaker Partners offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where one's efforts directly impact the success of our business.  We have the following part-time positions available.

Telemarketing/Qualifying Representatives

Database Administrator

Web Developers

Telemarketing/Qualifying Representatives

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, provides direct telemarketing for Rainmaker Partners and/or clients with the objective of qualifying prospects and setting appointments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Places telephone calls to identified potential users of the particular product or service.  Rainmaker provides detailed call lists for it's telemarketers and expects productivity of 80 - 100 outbound calls per shift.

2. Organizes and places multiple calls within a specified shift; maintains accurate records of calls placed and results of calls.

3. Maintains call and productivity goals, as provided by management.

4. Prepares routine periodic sales and activity reports as required.

5. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree required.  Bachelors in Business or related discipline desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
 

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

• Automated customer relationship management skills required, experience using software tools such as Siebel, Act and/or Salesforce.com highly desirable.

• General knowledge of personal computers and MS Office required.

• Telephone sales skills.

• Ability to meet and/or exceed established sales targets.

• Experience and/or strong familiarity with the high technology industry desired.

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

STATUS:

Full or Part time Positions available during standard business hours of 8 AM - 5 PM (8 PM for West Coast campaigns).

Database Administrator

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of relational database management systems (RDBMSs) that support Rainmaker and client  business applications. Ensures logical data models are mapped effectively and efficiently into physical data models that take advantage of the characteristics of the specific database management system used.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews, develops, and designs data models using standard diagramming techniques, in conjunction with application development teams; creates logical data models and translates into physical database structures that integrate with existing or proposed database structures.

2. Monitors relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use, and physical implementations of databases; addresses a variety of database integration issues including migration between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues, and new applications.

3. Maintains development, test, and production RDBMS environments.

4. Monitors and maintains database security and database software, in cooperation with data security administrators.

5. Provides advice to applications programmers in the effective use of database languages; advises on troubleshooting, exception processing needs, and other data management issues.

6. Maintains availability and integrity of databases through multiple access schemes; facilitates sharing of common data by overseeing proper key and index management and data dictionary maintenance.

7. May evaluate and recommend testing and evaluation of new procedures, software, and hardware.

8. Monitors and manages database backups, logs, and journals; installs, maintains, and upgrades database software; restores and/or recovers data as required.

9. Creates, procures and maintains various database related documents such as manuals and programmers handbooks.

10. May provide 24 hour on-call support.

11. Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.

12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree with 1 to 3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
 

• Certification in and/or 3 years experience working with MS SQL Server and MS Access.

• Two years experience in VB.

• Working knowledge of HTML and Java.

• Ability to interpret data models and to develop database structures.

• Ability to use standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models.

• Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.

• Ability to program, configure, manage, and maintain the operation of complex relational databases.

• Ability to develop and manipulate large, complex data sets.

• Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.

• Knowledge of data integrity methods and techniques.

• Ability to perform acceptance testing on computer systems, applications, and hardware.

• Ability to install, maintain, modify, and upgrade database software.

• Technical writing skills.

• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

• Ability to operate on a scheduled 24-hour on-call basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• No or very limited physical effort required.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

TYPE:

Part time position and office or in virtual office environment.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, develops and maintains web sites for a department, college, or program. Creates content, adapts existing content to a Web-friendly format, creates and maintains the logical structure of the content. Works with a variety of departments, colleges and others as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and maintains plan for organization's Internet presence, based on management priorities, policy directions, and goals.

2. Creates enhancements and modifications to web sites; organizes and maintains the sites.

3. Assesses new standards, technologies and trends, and formulates strategies and plans for future enhancement of web sites.

4. Programs HTML and uploads pages to the web sites.

5. Ensures that web sites are accessible from a variety of different environments.

6. Produces a consistent visual image on the web sites including maintenance of templates and image archives.

7. Ensures that images are delivered to the viewer at sufficiently high speed and quality.

8. Creates image links, and ensures that links are up to date; updates information on pages and databases so that content is current.

9. Troubleshoots and repairs bugs and problems.

10. Responds to web designer mail; provides and analyzes traffic statistics and reports.

11. Develops, researches, writes/edits and creates layout for new sections/features.

12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Web Developers

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in IT related discipline required.  Bachelors in Business or related discipline desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, XML,  css, JavaScript, PHP, web page creation, and web site maintenance.

• Knowledge of MS FrontPage and Macromedia Dreamweaver required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Project management skills.

• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to evaluate new and evolving website technologies.

• Knowledge and understanding of current authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and related website technologies.

• Ability to utilize computerized word processing and internet software.

• Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality, and of a wide range of internet programming and design tools.

• Skill in computer graphics and layout.

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

• Skill in the use of computerized page layout and design software.

• Ability to create and analyze reports.

• Strategic planning skills.

• Proofreading and editing skills.

• Knowledge of the Internet, ftp, telnet and the ability to develop website documents.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Position requires: a) planning and organizing sophisticated web sites for a specified organizational entity, within pre-determined conceptual parameters and standards; b) web programming using HTML or related internet language; c) quality control of web site, ensuring consistency of image, speed and ease of access and site navigation, and adherence to editorial standards; d) troubleshooting and resolution of site problems and user concerns; e) researching, developing, writing, editing, and layout of new and revised web pages and features

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• No or very limited physical effort required.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.