Buzz Referrals is a growing Chicago startup and has full-time and part-time job
opportunities available. Our startup team is made up of technology and advertising
professionals who have a passion for creating amazing promotional experiences and
we all like to make a real impact. Working at Buzz Referrals is a great opportunity
to meet other entrepreneurs, developers, technologists, and designers at the other
9 Excelerate Labs startups as well as in the Chicago startup scene.
If you think you may be a good fit for one of the jobs below, please click on the
position to read the full job description.
Marketing Coordinator
Are you full of great ideas? Do you know what a conversion pixel is and can talk
CPMs and CPAs? If so, apply for our Marketing Coordinator position and join one
of the most exciting startups in Chicago! Buzz Referrals is a social media company
that designs, implements, and powers referral programs for internet retailers and
other online companies. We are a portfolio company of Excelerate Labs, Chicago’s
premier technology accelerator.
As Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for our core marketing efforts
– everything from PR to SEM. The ability to create link bait, buzz, and free PR
is key. Past online marketing experience, and specifically, familiarity with search
engine and/or affiliate marketing is strongly desired. Minimum two years experience
in marketing position.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contact various print and online publications for inclusion of Buzz Referrals in
relevant articles
- Use program data to develop interesting Infographics to be published by online media
partners
- Identify the best conferences to attend and formulate the most cost-effective means
to generate leads
- Management of basic SEM
- Create content for the social streams and company blog
- Always be pitching traditional and non-traditional ideas to raise awareness
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Past experience in marketing
- Familiarity with social media developments and their applications for businesses
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Proficiency with Excel
- Expert at finding info through advanced Google queries
This is a salaried position.
To apply, please click here.
Inside Sales Representative
We want full-time sales rockstars! Come join one of the most exciting startups in
Chicago! Buzz Referrals is a social media company that designs, implements, and
powers referral programs for internet retailers and other online companies. We are
a portfolio company of Excelerate Labs, Chicago’s premier technology accelerator.
As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for selling our product to small and
medium sized businesses. While it would be great if you had a background in social,
affiliate, or internet marketing, it’s more important that you are a likeable human
being who is fun to be around, genuinely enjoys talking to people, and is not afraid
to make sales calls.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sell referral programs and Buzz Referrals promotions over the phone to businesses
- Conduct a high volume of daily cold calls, set and execute meetings virtually, and
close deals
- Identify and build your own prospect list of businesses
- Exceed high volume sales goals while working within team environment
- Insanely awesome communication skills
- Become an expert; learn what is working for our clients, gather information, and
make recommendations on how we can continue to improve the product
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Past experience in sales
- Familiarity with social media developments and their applications for businesses
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Proficiency with Excel
- Expert at finding info through advanced Google queries
Compensation is lagely commission based and with unlimited upside potential.
To apply, please click here.
UX Designer
Want a job working for an exciting tech startup in Chicago? Want to tackle challenging
UX design problems that bridge both end user psychology and client configuration
utilities? BuzzReferrals.com is a social media company that designs, implements,
and powers referral programs for internet retailers and other online companies.
We are a portfolio company of Excelerate Labs, Chicago’s premier technology accelerator.
Work with a motiviated team of tech entrepreneurs in the Excelerate West Loop office
an exciting, fast-paced environment with nine other promising tech startups.
Buzz Referrals is looking for a UX designer who is enthusiastic, eager, and can
thrive in the startup environment. Our UX designer needs to eat, sleep, and breathe
the user experience, and is well versed in researching customer needs as well as
synthesizing the actual experience. As a startup, the opportunities to experiment
and iterate are plentiful, and we need someone to help us improve all aspects of
our product. We are looking for applicants who are collegial, enjoy a stimulating
work environment, and want to bring the latest in UX design approaches to customers
while steeping the rest of the team in the process. Knowledge of social media developments
and web trends is key. This is a rare opportunity to join an accomplished team of
entrepreneurs, network with leaders of Chicago’s technology community, and make
a real impact while we are still in the startup phase.
The UX Designer job responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL UX Designer Job Functions
- Researching customer needs
- Creating wireframes and information hierarchies
- Leading tests to evaluate design concepts (usability and business viability)
- Providing overall aesthetic design perspective and guidance
- Producing photoshop/illustrator mockups to support the development process and user
feedback
To apply, please click here.
Summer Marketing Intern (full-time)
Come join one of the most exciting startups in Chicago! Buzz Referrals is a social
media company that designs, implements, and powers referral programs for internet
retailers and other online companies. We are a portfolio company of Excelerate Labs,
Chicago’s premier technology accelerator. This is an unpaid internship, though class
credit is a possibility if specifically offered and arranged by your university.
Applicants must reside in Chicago during the summer.
BuzzReferrals is looking for a smart core group of enthusiastic, eager, and active
people who can thrive in the startup environment. Our Summer Marketing Intern needs
to be a person who is fun to be around, a creative “out of the box thinker,” and
highly proactive in researching and implementing new projects. This is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to join an accomplished team of entrepreneurs, network with leaders
of Chicago’s technology community, and make a real impact while we are still in
the startup phase.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with graphic designers to develop BuzzReferrals marketing materials
- Research and create new avenues to reach prospective clients
- Develop case studies from past client programs
- Establish and cultivate relationships with business bloggers and media outlets
- Support business development efforts to reach new clients
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Clear written communication and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Completed or in the process of completing an undergraduate degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with social media developments and their applications for businesses
- Demonstrated leadership and/or entrepreneurial experience
- Marketing or Business degree from a top school preferred
- Any exposure with graphic design and layout is a plus
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
mike@buzzreferrals.com. Please note: while the application period is currently
open, we will not be selecting candidates until April of 2012.
Summer UX + Web Design Intern (part-time or full-time)
Come join one of the most exciting startups in Chicago! Buzz Referrals is a social
media company that designs, implements, and powers referral programs for internet
retailers and other online companies. We are a portfolio company of Excelerate Labs,
Chicago’s premier technology accelerator. This is a paid internship and class
credit is a possibility if specifically offered and arranged by your university.
Applicants must reside in Chicago during the summer.
Buzz Referrals is looking for a smart core group of enthusiastic, eager, and active
people who can thrive in the startup environment. Our UX + Web Design Intern needs
to be a person who is fun to be around, a great communicator, and with online graphic
design experience. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join an accomplished
team of entrepreneurs, network with leaders of Chicago’s technology community, and
make a real impact while we are still in the startup phase.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials for print and web
- Creating web and email images to be used for our software product and email communications
- Developing attractive landing pages for various client campaigns
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing a degree in graphic design or related field from an accredited college
or university
- Possess strong typography and layout skills
- Working knowledge of Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, and Illustrator CS5
- Self-motivated and have sharp attention to detail
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with HTML + CSS is a huge plus
- Demonstrated leadership and/or entrepreneurial experience
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and link to porftolio to
mike@buzzreferrals.com. Please note: while the application period is currently
open, we will not be selecting candidates until April of 2012.
