Business Development Manager
In Short:
We’re looking for a tech savvy business development manager with a proven track record in mobile and/or “app”-vertising. You will be responsible for revenue generation at Blu Trumpet; you will head our client relationships and help build our mobile app developer publisher base. We’re looking for the right mix of energy, professionalism, and technical expertise that will attract and engage a wide range of mobile developers.
Ideally, You:
• Have proven experience and relationships in business development, on-line or mobile advertising, and affiliate networks
• Are pro-active, high energy, and excited about working in a fast paced venture-backed startup environment
• Have experience closing deals with app publishers (preferably mobile)
• Thoroughly understand the mobile app ecosystem, including: social dynamics, user behavior, app stores, etc.
• Have product management experience & can bring the publishers’ perspective to the table during product development discussions
• Have enough technical expertise to effectively communicate with clients about our product and its integration into their code
At Blu Trumpet You Will:
• Initiate contact, pitch Blu Trumpet, and secure/nurture relationships with front-runner start-ups and app developers
• Work holistically with the Blu Trumpet team to develop the next generation of products tailored to your analysis of the clients’ needs
• Create & execute excellent sales pitches & presentations specifically positioned for mobile developers
• Identify market trends and work with our product development team to ensure that Blu Trumpet products are up to speed
A degree from a top school is preferred, but a proven track record trumps all. Ultimately, we are looking for an experienced, creative, and highly ambitious entrepreneurial manager who is committed to initiating, developing, and maintaining client relationships.
Your Perfect Work Environment Includes:
• A brilliant team working on the next generation of mobile advertising
• The fast pace and agility of a venture-backed startup (many of us come from venture-backed startups, and we can all attest to this!), with the handy resources of a technology/new media giant
• All the hardware/software/equipment you need, customized however you like
• Great amenities within a great building, including: well stocked cafeteria and kitchen on every floor, amazing views of the Hudson river and a colorful/creative work environment
• Competitive salary/equity compensation, and better benefits than any other startup in New York City (phenomenal health coverage, 401K, gym discounts, software discounts, and a lot more)
Do You Have What It Takes?
We’d love to have you join our team! Email your resume and any other links/details to:
jobs@blutrumpet.com.
Software Engineer
We are looking for well-rounded engineers who love building software for mobile devices and infrastructure. The projects on our plate are amazing, and passion is a must. We are hiring in both New York City and Toronto.
What are YOU looking for?
• A brilliant team working on some revolutionary concepts in the mobile space
• The fast pace and agility of a venture-backed startup (many of us come from venture-backed startups, and we can all attest to this!), with the handy resources of a technology/new media giant
• Great amenities within a great building, including: stocked kitchen, awesome games room and more
• Competitive salary/equity compensation, and great benefits
What are WE looking for?
• Experience with mobile development platforms (iOS/Objective C, Android/Java, etc.)
• Comfort with developing and deploying large scalable systems
• Intimate familiarity with design patterns and database management
• Can provide feedback to designers and product developers on how features should change, etc
• Can test UI/user flow as necessary, and work with product designers to hone user experience
Prior startup experience is fantastic (but not necessary); being scrappy will help you hit the ground running. A BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering from a top school is preferred, but a wonderful project list trumps all:
• Got an app that you've designed in the Apple App Store? Send us an iTunes link
• Have a portfolio of work? Shoot over a link
• Do you like writing about things you design/build? We'd love to read your blog
Ultimately, we are looking for intelligent and highly ambitious entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating great products and solving unique problems.
Email your resume and any other links/details you think are relevant to:
jobs@blutrumpet.com.
Agile Ruby Engineer
We are searching for amazing talent with big aspirations to join our growing team of entrepreneur developers. We're working on exciting new concepts that will define the next generation of mobile advertising. Blu Trumpet is looking for well-rounded engineers who love building software for mobile devices and infrastructure. We are hiring in both New York City and Toronto.
What are YOU looking for?
• A brilliant team working on some revolutionary concepts in the mobile space
• The fast pace and agility of a venture-backed startup (many of us come from venture-backed startups, and we can all attest to this!), with the handy resources of a technology/new media giant
• Great amenities within a great building, including: stocked kitchen, awesome games room and more
• Competitive salary/equity compensation, and great benefits
What are WE looking for?
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails (Rails 3 preferred), Capistrano, Javascript, SQL database engines, and general web technologies
• GIT or other source code repositories
• Experience working with WebServices and API design
• Real world experience with object oriented design and a clear understanding of object oriented design patterns
• Proven history of shipping products and getting things done. Send us links to your open source projects or products you've touched
• Have an appetite to learn, grow, and take on increasingly more responsibility
Being scrappy will help you hit the ground running; however, a zealous attitude trumps all. Ultimately, we are looking for intelligent and highly ambitious entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating great products and solving unique problems.