Job description

For seventeen years Catharsis Productions has been creating and delivering unique and pretty awesome live sexual violence prevention trainings to college and military audiences. By “fighting fire with funny,” we strategically use audience interaction, research, and yes even humor to break down defensiveness and challenge oppressive behaviors and misconceptions about sexual violence.

We are seeking a part-time Sales and Marketing Coordinator. This person will be responsible for sales support, conferences, market research, and marketing initiatives to support and increase sales. This role also includes active selling of our programs through sales calls and conference visits.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing, the Sales and Marketing Coordinator would be expected to:

Sales

• Act as a subject matter expert on sales inquiries regarding our programs- UGT, NSFW, and newer programs under consideration

   

• Assist sales in background research of potential customers and the institutions/corporations they work for

   

• Support sales by preparing and presenting webinars

   

• Cultivate relationships with potential customers and institutions
   

Marketing

• Coordinate conference applications, visits and ROI

   

• Follow up on leads after conferences and marketing initiatives

   

• Assist in market research

   

  AND WHAT KINDS OF EXPERIENCE SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Marketing or Business Administration
• 1 to 3 years of experience in marketing and/or sales
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience Working in Higher Education Preferred
• An ability to speak the language of our customers; our motto is in order to get people to where we want them to go, we must first meet them where they are. We take pride in cultivating positive, genuine relationships with our clients and customers.
• Experience using a CRM, specifically Microsoft Dynamics
• ROI driven
• Adept at multitasking-ability to prioritize and assist with multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline oriented environment while paying attention to detail
• Works well under time constraints, the ability to work as part of a team
• Advanced understanding of social justice movements and anti-violence programs is a plus

ANYTHING ELSE? Yes. We highly value creating a company that represents diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin.

SO WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT THIS GIG?

• Hourly wage with an opportunity for promotion. Those with sales experience, discipline, and who are highly self-motivated may be a good match.

• Looking for Mission-driven work? This is it! Our Company Mission is to “Change the world by creating and delivering innovative, accessible, and research supported programs that challenge oppressive attitudes and transform behavior.” We are proud to have produced programming that has reduced sexual violence in some communities. You would not be selling lampshades (said with great respect to those who sell really cool lampshades), but a service and message that makes the world a better and safer place.

• The Online Training Product is really awesome. We are very excited to have innovative, cutting-edge programs that have already generated lots of enthusiasm. A motivated salesperson who understands how to sell to the university market (or is a quick study) will thrive.

• Casual dress code. A work environment where employees can feel relaxed and able to focus on tasks.

• Creative work environment. This place is packed with energy, creativity, and outbursts of hilarity. We also settle in and get a lot done in an open and collaborative, but focused environment.

• Free food and coffee. We stock our kitchen with free healthy snack foods, and coffee for days. It’s the little things in life.
• Easy transportation and lots of love for folks who bike to work. We’re on the corner of Milwaukee, Ogden, and Chicago. The Chicago Avenue Blue Line stop is thirty feet from our front door.
• Looking to hire Soon! When we find the right fit, we would bring someone into the position early 2018.

AND HOW DO I APPLY?

We look forward to hearing about you and what you do. Make sure your application includes:

• A cover letter that highlights three reasons you think you’d be great for the gig, what has prepared you for this kind of position. We love a cover letter that really shows us your personality.
• Your resume.

WANT MORE DETAILS ON WHAT WE DO?

Visit our website at www.catharsisproductions.com or send an e-mail to our Human Resources department, jobs@catharsisproductions.com.

Thanks for your interest!