Web Site Developer

Description: MSI is in the process of creating a live, interactive distance learning webcast. This webcast will connect marine science instructors from our ship on San Francisco Bay with virtually any school, any class in the world. We are looking for a volunteer to help us design and develop a website that will host the webcast. Most notably we would like the site will have a QuickTime window and Skype VoIP imbedded within it.

Great opportunity for anyone looking to add a cool website to their portfolio/resume. This opportunity can be completed from both our offices or as a virtual opportunity.

Required Skills: Technical Web Development knowledge required. Access to and knowledge of Dreamweaver or similar software would be great.

Organization: Marine Science Institute
Location: 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Categories: Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Environment

Brightpoint North America is hiring a program manager in the wake of their deal to distribute Skype-related products. details...

Skype Program Manager

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Skype product portfolio and product/Sales/Marketing strategy throughout Brightpoint North America. This includes:

• defining the specific product offering;
• clearly identifying target market segments and product positioning;
• coordinating appropriate product merchandising;
• overseeing integration of vendor products into BPNA portfolio;
• creating innovative new offerings for existing and identifying new channels;
• attending and driving vendor meetings;
• gathering current product documentation, specifications and images for internal and external BPNA communication;
• regularly communicating with equipment manufacturers and service providers to identify and address changes and shifts in efforts/product offerings;
• developing forecasts and interfacing with purchasing department;
• preparing sales tools and product presentations;
• handling day to day communications with the sales channels and partners and acting as the regional contact for BP Skype global team members.

Required Experience:

The ideal candidate has a successful track record in product and program management/development for direct and indirect sales channels in the wireless industry or related consumer products; will understand potential VoIP, Enterprise and Content product and service offerings that can be sold to various existing and emerging sales channels. This would include retail outlets like Internet cafes, Airport Vendors, Coffee Shops, Local CE retailers, Truck Stops, Colleges and Universities, appropriate music, video retail.

- 5+ years of experience of product/program management, preferably with WLAN and/or VoIP domain knowledge
- 3+ years of experience with direct and indirect sales channel efforts in the wireless industry and knowledge of the independent retail/national retail space
- May have existing contacts within the wireless industry including manufacturers, wireless carriers or retailers of sales organizations of WLAN and VoIP products and Services
- Entrepreneurial spirit combined with the core Brightpoint values of Integrity, Accomplishment, Quality, Respect, Learning and Community Involvement
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- A willingness to travel as necessary to meet the job needs (50%+)