TempleHome is hiring!
Want to work for the design recommendation engine of the future: TempleHome, the Home + Self Improvement Shopping Engine is looking for next-generation digital ecommerce, sales, marketing and project management individuals with solid online retail experience. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@templehome.com.

OPEN POSITION
Vice President, Technology
The Vice President will oversee all day-to-day technology development, support and growth of the Company which includes but is not limited to its sites, ecommerce engine, mobile applications, embeddable distribution and emerging platform operations.

The finalist candidate will be responsible for the management of all technology concerns which directly relate to user and retail partner engagement. Working with the technical vendor, s/he will provide strategic and tactical vision to ensure that TempleHome is achieving its tech targets in line with the Companyfs mission and objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Develop and implement a technology development strategy with regard to users, retail, affiliate and ecommerce partners to maximize the revenues, profit, and ultimate value of the Company.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that the vision for the Company and technical processes, especially and including CRM are aligned with traffic and financial expectations. Create and/or manage technology transparency, e.g., a real-time dashboard, to report on usage, sales and all relevant analytics.
• Develop and execute both the short-term and long-term tech, SLA and data center strategies for the Company while anticipating, identifying and forming solutions to challenges which may arise
• Maintain appropriate tech awareness; supervise all technology activities to ensure maximum success in the marketplace; create and deepen relationships with the Company's technology partners, be responsive to retailer/consumer partnerships and expand relationships to new partners.
• Ensure technology, vendor and SLA engagements are market-leading while being delivered on time and on budget.
• Supervise all tech activities on a global basis to increase the Company's reach and revenue; deepen relationships with the Company's tech base and expand relationships to additional tech retailers. Communicate tech strategy and operations to all prospective partners.
• Supervise all analytics, SEO administration and relevant viral/social marketing technical integrations; establish and monitor technical policies and procedures with ad and affiliate networks, internal teams and vendors.
• Lead and conduct tech and ecommerce analyses, especially related to data and bandwidth centers, including competitive analysis and scalability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The finalist candidate will be a seasoned operational technology and CRM executive, who can add value in a fast-paced, ecommerce environment. S/he will have contributed to increased technical scalability of products or services through unique technology efforts and will have distinguished his/her Company through exceptional and innovative technical development. Candidate will be very developer friendly, and work well with outsourcing parties. This executive must be an excellent manager and technology development professional. Strong ecommerce acumen is key. The finalist will have a track record of initiating strategies and seeing their implementation through to completion.

A deep background in ecommerce and comparative shopping engines in the retail online industry is a must. Strong XML experience as well as iPhone App and other mobile expertise is required. Prior experience in the retail trade with ecommerce is preferred. Strong background in ecommerce, affiliate, retail lead generation, premium subscription and ad integration is ideal. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment would be preferred.

This executive must be a strategic technologist, equal parts information architect and technology management, and well rounded business executive who can accomplish goals in a timely, productive and fiscally responsible manner. S/he will have strong tech management skills as well as prior P&L experience. Experience working with a consumer and retailer-facing website (B2B2C) is preferred.

The prospective candidates will have managerial experience and will be exceptional at developing, managing and leading the full complement of technology responsibilities to support sales and marketing of the organization. The finalist candidate will have fluency with most ecommerce technology programs, support and integration. Ideal candidate attributes include:

• A seasoned executive with an outstanding reputation for his/her business judgment, tech and leadership skills and integrity.
• A detail-oriented sales executive who will be head of technology and development for the Team.
• An ego-less executive who will attract, recruit and retain required members of the Team not currently in place.
• Ability to further develop and build upon the current vendor technology strategy
• Proven ability to develop and guide TempleHome's strategic technical direction to achieve retailer engagement and revenue goals

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, energetic executive who has the operational ecommerce and technology skills to grow the Company, its products and services. This individual will be a team player with an innate tech sense who will roll up his/her sleeves to get the job done. The final candidate will be a decisive thinker, and a motivator of technology staff.

This executive will be results and bottom-line oriented yet will possess sensitivity towards people and values. Very strong communications and interpersonal skills will be critical for success in this key position, as will the ability to be receptive to new ideas and the maturity to know when to compromise. Finally, the successful candidate will demand of himself/herself and others the highest professional standards and personal and professional integrity.

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OPEN POSITION
Vice President, Sales
The Vice President will oversee all day-to-day sales and business development and growth of the Company which includes but is not limited to its sales, marketing, client management and distribution operations.

The finalist candidate will be responsible for the generation and maximization of revenue and profit while expanding sales and marketing. S/he will provide strategic and tactical vision to ensure that TempleHome is achieving its targets in line with the Company's mission and objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Develop and implement a sales/business development strategy with retail, affiliate and ecommerce partners to maximize the revenues, profit, and ultimate value of the Company.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that the vision for the Company and sales processes are aligned with financial expectations. Create financial transparency, e.g., a real-time dashboard, to report on upcoming and current sales growth.
• Develop and execute both the short-term and long-term strategies for the Company while anticipating, identifying and forming solutions to challenges which may arise.
• Maintain appropriate brand awareness; supervise all sales and marketing activities to ensure maximum success in the marketplace; create and deepen relationships with the Company's retailer/advertiser base and expand relationships to new partners.
• Ensure client engagements are market-leading while being delivered on time and on budget.
• Supervise all sales activities on a global basis to increase the Company's reach and revenue; deepen relationships with the Company's retailer base and expand relationships to additional retailers.
• Supervise the preparation and administration of client pitches; establish and monitor sales and marketing policies and procedures with ad and affiliate networks, internal teams and relevant vendors.
• Lead and conduct home and self help retail industry analyses, including competitive analysis and retailer/customer segmentation; interpret marketing research and data to determine the Company's marketability and retail potential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The finalist candidate will be a seasoned operational sales, business development and marketing executive, who can add value in a fast-paced, ecommerce environment. S/he will have contributed to increased revenues of products or services through unique sales and marketing efforts and will have distinguished his/her Company through exceptional and innovative campaigns. This executive must be an excellent dealmaker and sales/new business development professional. Strong financial acumen is key. The finalist will have a track record of initiating ideas and seeing them through to completion.

A deep rolodex in the retail online (and offline) industry is a must. Prior experience in the retail trade with ecommerce/shopping engine experience is preferred. Strong background in ecommerce, affiliate, retail lead generation, premium subscription and advertising (ad networks, AdSense and similar) is ideal. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment would be preferred.

This executive must be a strategic salesperson and well rounded business executive who can accomplish goals in a timely, productive and fiscally responsible manner. S/he will have strong sales management skills as well as prior P&L experience. Experience working with a consumer and retailer-facing website is a must.

The prospective candidates will have significant managerial experience and will be exceptional at developing, managing and leading the full complement of sales, business development and marketing responsibilities of the organization. The finalist candidate will have fluency with sales programs, identification and integration. Ideal candidate attributes include:

• A seasoned executive with an outstanding reputation for his/her business judgment, sales and leadership skills and integrity.
• A detail-oriented sales executive who will be head of business development, sales and marketing for the Team.
• An ego-less executive who will attract, recruit and retain required members of the Team not currently in place
• Ability to further develop and build upon the sales and marketing strategy for TempleHome
• Proven ability to develop and guide TempleHome's strategic technical direction to achieve retailer engagement and revenue goals

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, energetic executive who has the operational sales, business development and marketing skills to grow the Company, its products and services. This individual will be a team player with an innate sales sense who will roll up his/her sleeves to get the job done. The final candidate will be a decisive thinker, and a motivator of sales/marketing staff.

This executive will be results and bottom-line oriented yet will possess sensitivity towards people and values. Very strong communications and interpersonal skills will be critical for success in this key position, as will the ability to be receptive to new ideas and the maturity to know when to compromise. Finally, the successful candidate will demand of himself/herself and others the highest professional standards and personal and professional integrity.

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OPEN POSITION
Editor, Web Content
TempleHome is looking for a highly experienced media professional to develop and execute its editorial vision and manage site content/inventory in the home/self improvement space. Role will be equal parts content producer in terms of programming content on the site's home page, run of site and into communications to social media and email newsletters — and — web content editor, finding best content, products to drive attention and engagement to the site.

This editor will also work with the adjacent business: SoulSpace. The SoulSpace blog network creates original lifestyle content and aggregates editorial content from home, DIY and self improvement channels. TempleHome will deliver relevant opinions, new products and events, inspirational articles, celebrity lifestyles. The network will have a strong voice and act as a filter on leading design and lifestyle information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. CONTENT ANALYSIS
   Understand TempleHome's existing and incoming retail partners content, promotions, specials and related SoulSpace programming in the underserved junction between Home and Self Improvement.
   • Breadth and Depth: Where are content gaps and areas for expansion?
   • Performance: Which posts - aggregated or original - are working?
   • Forecasting: Where do our contributors/bloggers need to go today, tomorrow and over time?
   • Follow, understand and communicate trends in online programming at TempleHome and web-wide
   • Improve the quality of the content library everyday
   
   
2. CONTENT AND CONTRIBUTOR ACQUISITION
   Influence TempleHome's future programming decision-making
   • Work alongside the Community Team as they recruit, retain and activate contributors
   • Convert insights into new ideas and match ideas against existing programming
   • Inform the valuation process of new and existing content
   • Understand social media and how social nets and real-time tweets affect growth
   • Grow TempleHome traffic, community and brand/advertiser affinity
   
   
3. CONTENT AGGREGATION
   As one of the Company's top contributors, aggregate quality home page and top pages content based on CRM analytics
   • Publish recaps of interesting stories (on TempleHome and the web) for contributors, consumers and partners.
   
   
4. EVANGELIST
   Like every senior executive at the Company, obsessively share TempleHome's model, community and library with the press and appropriate circles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of content programming experience with an established media company
• Editorial experience including blog networks in multiple channels / categories / topic areas
• Experience with CRM, retail sku's and comparison shopping
• A prolific, known and credible content editor
• Expertise in and enthusiasm for the intersection of consumer and emerging design
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• BA/BS degree with solid academic credentials

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OPEN POSITION
Project Manager
TempleHome is looking for an experienced project manager to manage timelines, creative and technical calendars, product updates in the home/self improvement space.

This position will also feature some crossover project management with its adjacent business: SoulSpace.com. The SoulSpace blog network creates original lifestyle content and aggregates editorial content from home, DIY and self improvement channels. TempleHome will deliver relevant opinions, new products and events, inspirational articles, celebrity lifestyles. The network will have a strong voice and act as a filter on leading design and lifestyle information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes.
• Reviews deliverables and manages timelines with team.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

PROJECT ACCOUNTING

• Tracks and reports team priorities and hours as appropriate.
• Manages project budgets.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for projects.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identifies business development and add-on sales opportunities as they relate to specific projects.
• Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

COMMUNICATION

• Facilitates team and vendor meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING

• Possesses general understanding in the areas of media, entertainment and digital
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of project management experience with an established company
• CMS experience and vendor relationships
• Expertise in and enthusiasm for the intersection of consumer and emerging design
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• BA/BS degree with solid academic credentials

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OPEN POSITION
Manager, Sales
TempleHome is looking for an experienced sales and marketing manager to manage sales and marketing programs supporting the VP of Sales in the home/self improvement space.

This position will also feature some crossover project management with its adjacent business: SoulSpace.com. The SoulSpace blog network creates original lifestyle content and aggregates editorial content from home, DIY and self improvement channels. TempleHome will deliver relevant opinions, new products and events, inspirational articles, celebrity lifestyles. The network will have a strong voice and act as a filter on leading design and lifestyle information.

This position will be responsible for maintaining all sales and marketing initiatives.

If you are an entrepreneur at heart, yet you know how to play nicely in a bigger company sandbox. You've been thinking how it would be great to roll up your sleeves and have a huge impact. To say you are versatile is an understatement. Whether you were brought up in print or are a digital native — you've got to dream about digital marketing in your sleep. A sales pro turned internet-marketing-guru would be great. This game is about lead generation, advertising and renewal marketing. But you've also got a solid sense of what makes good creative fly in all media

You will be the quarterback of our online customer acquisition efforts (email, website, print, newsletters, SEO/SEM, social media and events) to maximize online revenue), as well as manage initiatives that deepen relationships with existing customers. Orchestrate the development of sales and media communication materials. Develop and maintain a marketing prospect database. Work with our content team to foster community building and brand enhancement via social networks, blogs, and online PR activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of sales/marketing management experience with an established company
• CRM experience and vendor relationships
• Expertise in and enthusiasm for the intersection of consumer and emerging design
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• BA/BS degree with solid academic credentials

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OPEN POSITION
Web Designer
TempleHome is looking for an experienced web designer to design updates, promotions, and related content in the home/self improvement space. TempleHome is an online destination that helps people redesign their homes in order to transform their lives. TempleHome's design recommendation engine creates a personalized journey for people to examine the items in their home, explore their relationship to them, and make smarter purchasing decisions.

This position will also feature some crossover design with its adjacent business: SoulSpace.com. The SoulSpace blog network creates original lifestyle content and aggregates editorial content from home, DIY and self improvement channels. TempleHome will deliver relevant opinions, new products and events, inspirational articles, celebrity lifestyles. The network will have a strong voice and act as a filter on leading design and lifestyle information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the site's design partner and guide. You will achieve this by becoming knowledgeable and passionate about your site's goals and business. You will inspire your team with superior design by collaborating with teams both internal and external, attending regularly scheduled meetings, creative ideation sessions and presentations.
• Lead and develop design projects from initiation to completion. This includes projects for interactive, brand, product and user experience (print a plus).
• Specific activities include understanding and leveraging strategic and creative briefs, developing brand, experience and design concepts, sketching early concepts and experience architecture, designing and refining concepts, producing final press- or web-ready artwork. Additionally, we will leverage your flash, html and motion skills for appropriate interactive projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams. You will work with teams of managers, sales and editors to understand project expectations, achieve the highest level of creative, achieve objectives and ensure that deadlines are met. This also includes working with colleagues to conduct user research as needed for design ideation, participating in the synthesis process and developing key insights, and creative concepts.
• Work with outside partners and vendors. This involves collaborating with advertisers, programmers, illustrators and other creative partners and production vendors to communicate needs and achieve desired results.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years of professional design experience. Design firm experience a plus
• Interactive design experience a must
• Must be proficient in: InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop
• CSS, HTML, and Flash experience a plus
• Expertise in and enthusiasm for the intersection of consumer and emerging design
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

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OPEN POSITION
Interns (3)
TempleHome is looking for enthusiastic college interns to support its ecommerce vision as an online destination that helps people redesign their homes in order to transform their lives. TempleHome's design recommendation engine creates a personalized journey for people to examine the items in their home, explore their relationship to them, and make smarter purchasing decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College credits
• Enthusiasm for the intersection of consumer and emerging home and self improvement and design
• Superior work product, computer skills, communication and presentation skills
• BA/BS degree, in process,with solid academic credentials
• A laptop with wifi
• Social media and ecommerce experience a plus

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