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About eBuddy

eBuddy created the world’s first independent, web browser-based IM service in 2003 and extended the service to mobile in June 2007. eBuddy is available in 37 languages, and its patent-pending technology enables more than 25 million unique monthly visitors with AIM, Facebook, GoogleTalk, ICQ, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! IM accounts to chat free of charge in one interface without having to download or install any application. eBuddy offers mobile users a unique user experience with its mobile IM clients. (learn more at eBuddy Mobile Messenger and eBuddy Lite Messenger. It is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing Mobile IM services with over 10 million unique monthly visitors. eBuddy is based in Amsterdam with additional offices in London and San Francisco, and is a privately-held company backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. Learn more at www.ebuddy.com.

Description

The Marketeer is responsible for understanding our end-users and managing the communication with them. Research that leads to consumer insights serves as essential input to the product and communication strategy of eBuddy. You are the central person in ensuring consistent and coherent communication to our end users in all forms, so that the success of our products is maximized. You are passionate about the end user, eager to know what drives them and an intense user of social networking and instant messaging.

You are part of the Products&Marketing Team, which is a cross-functional group of people comprised of Product Management, User Experience, Business intelligence, Community Management and Visual Design, who together shape the future of all eBuddy products. You work closely with all members of the team, and there’s also involvement with the Sales department (e.g. on email marketing).

Your role

 Consumer Insights

• Qualitative research –  organize, define and analyze user days to learn how our product is perceived and used
• Quantitative research – organize, design and analyze periodical surveys
• Communicate a clear picture of our end-users within the company
• Market research – be on top of the latest development of our competition and the relevant cultural or communication trends

Communications

• Based on the general and product strategy, execute a communications plan on the most effective way to position and communicate eBuddy
• Responsible for the content on the website, including the eBuddy Blog
• Together with the community manager, optimize our online presence of in social media

If applicable, manage marketing interns

Your skills

• Master Degree with a major in Marketing
• 1 to 3 years working experience in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of and passion about the latest developments in internet, mobile technology, social networks and chat programs
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative user research with proven results in deriving relevant consumer insights
• Experience with email marketing, Google Analytics, online advertising and SEO is a pre
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably also with Photoshop
• Flawless in English language; knowledge of Dutch language is a pre
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; eye for detail and likes to get to the bottom of things
• Self-starter; ability to work independently and as a team member
• No 9-5 mentality
• Sense of humor and excellent communication skills

We offer

• A competitive compensation package with an employee option plan
• Opportunity to be part of one of fastest growing internet companies worldwide
• Fun, innovative, entrepreneurial, and rewarding job environment

Application

Are you interested in working for an international, dynamic, young and fast growing company? You can apply for this vacancy by sending a motivational letter and CV to Marjon Schumacher at jobs[at]ebuddy.com (No third party recruiters, please)