Online Business Development Associate

Interested in driving marketing initiatives for one of the largest and fastest growing websites in the emerging vacation rental space?

TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals is seeking an Online Business Development Associate to help drive our content marketing and digital public relations efforts. This individual will primarily focus on contacting travel-related businesses/websites to support various content marketing and digital PR programs that result in increased website traffic and links. Backed by TripAdvisor and located in downtown Boston, TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals is a fast-growing company that has emerged as an industry leading service helping travelers find and book vacation rentals. This position is an outstanding opportunity for a smart, highly motivated superstar who enjoys driving results and is able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of content marketing and digital PR strategies, primarily via phone and email outreach
• Develop creative ‘win-win’ partnerships to convert prospects into partners
• Maintain detailed tracking and monitor progress against goals
• Compile targeted prospect lists to support outreach efforts
• Perform competitive analysis to identify and prioritize additional opportunities
• Contribute thought leadership and strategic problem solving to help optimize and expand our programs

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in public relations, business development, inside sales, or affiliate marketing, preferably at a consumer internet business
• Some familiarity with digital PR, content marketing and SEO
• High comfort level and enthusiasm proactively reaching out to prospects via phone and email
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Results oriented with roll-up-the-sleeves attitude
• Proven ability to execute
• Strong analytical and organization skills and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at one-time
• Ability to think outside the box in a highly competitive vertical Interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit, mindset and work ethic is a must Bachelor’s degree

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, TripAdvisor is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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