Corporate

QA Analyst/Engineer

Information Technology

Atlanta, GA

.NET Developer

Information Technology

Atlanta, GA

IT Operations Manager

Information Technology

Vero Beach, FL/
Atlanta, GA

Integration Analyst

Information Technology

Atlanta, GA

Chief Financial Officer

Finance

Vero Beach, FL

Financial Analyst

Finance

Vero Beach, FL

Web Developer

Marketing

Vero Beach, FL

Search Engine Optimization Manager

Marketing

Vero Beach, FL

Online Media Manager

Marketing

Vero Beach, FL

Human Resources Director

Human Resources

Vero Beach, FL

Manager of Bridgevine Portal

Product Development

Atlanta, GA

Director of Product Development

Product Development

Atlanta, GA

VP of Product Development

Product Development

Atlanta, GA

Director of Business Development

Business Development

Atlanta, GA

Position Summary:    The position is responsible for developing and executing functional tests using automated test tools to quality assure new or modified applications/systems, primarily in a web-based environment. This position also develops and executes test suites, provides input into the quality processes and continually improves the effectiveness and efficiency of testing within the Information Technology team. The Quality Assurance Technician actively participates in certifying the level of quality of the system and other related applications prior to release. As a part of the QA team, the Quality Assurance Engineer works with a variety of groups across multiple departments to improve, streamline, integrate, and communicate the build, test, deployment and release cycles for all applications.

Responsibilities:

• Creating manual test and automated test scripts based on functional requirements.
• Maintaining and executing test scripts.
• Coordinating with development and business teams to review and resolve defects.
• Participating in review meetings for defect status, priority and information exchange.
• Reviewing Requirements.
• Creating test plan/strategy and test reports accurately.
• Working with the client, business analysts, and project manager to define the quality requirements for the project
• Coordinating all QA effort to assist the project team in achieving the specified quality requirements
• Maintaining the documentation of the QA effort for the project-Test Director data and other documents
• Coordinating requirements reviews and all "approval" points in the QA Process
• Coordinating testing phases including regression testing, performance testing, and User Acceptance Testing
• Coordinating management and resolution of defects
• Coordinating support of the test environment and use of the test lab
• Develops and executes test plans to verify the adherence to the company’s software development process and requirement/functional specifications.
• Develops and implements strategy to increase QA test coverage utilizing automated testing tools.
• Generates test reports including results of testing and product stability, including recommendations concerning the release of the product.
• Assess and estimate test requirements based on technical/functional requirement documentation, etc.
• Prepare test approach, plans, procedures, data and test script automation.
• Execute tests and identify, communicate and track issues to closure.
• Prepares test data and test environment.
• Supports the implementation effort.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and at least 2 - 5 years experience in a systems quality environment, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two plus years of expertise using the Mercury Interactive Suite of Tools including: TestDirector, QuickTest Professional.
• Software test experience in developing test strategies, test cases and creating scripts.
• Sound understanding of approaches to testing (Black vs. White box testing; POS vs. NEG testing, etc.)
• Ability to work from functional specifications to write test plans.
• Ability to think through and document multiple (potential) test scenarios.
• Ability to put resulting test scenarios into action by creating those artifacts needed to set up, run, and maintain functional test integrity (i.e. test cases, scripts, test data, defects logging, requirements, metrics generation, and reporting, etc)
• Strong defect management experience.  Ability to identify, define, log, track, and retest defects.  Ability to evaluate and analyze defects for source/root cause and provide sound analysis reporting for defect resolution.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Further understanding of test cycle outcomes and their relevance to follow-on testing cycles and ability to leverage prior test outcomes for defect management, risk mitigation, requirement verification and validation, and metrics generation and reporting.
• Ability to converse and interact with development, design architect, network, or environment personnel on a near one-to-one technical relationship.  (Note: This provides gained impact to test planning, setup/construction, execution, defect resolution, and reporting.)
• Ability to converse and interact with project, business, and product level personnel. 

Project Description
The company is developing its next generation platform based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) using Microsoft .NET 2.0 technology. The company is in the process of building a small high performance team to initiate the design and development of the platform.
Responsibilities
You will design and develop application components that satisfy technical and functional requirements. The individual will participate in the design phase of the platform to ensure best practices are considered and followed. The successful candidate will use development tools such as MS Visual Studio 2005, C# 2.0, ASP.NET 2.0, and Atlas (AJAX).

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience developing applications with Microsoft technologies
• 3+ years of experience developing multi layered/tiered  web applications using Microsoft technologies for multiple browsers
• 2+ years experience with HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
• 2+ years of experience developing applications using C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XML, OOP
• 3+ years experience with MS SQL Server 7.0/2000 including Database Design, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions, Triggers, and Tuning
• Experience with UML, Visual SourceSafe, IIS 5.0+, Windows 2000/2003 Server; Understanding of Windows Security, Active Directory.
• Experience in Development Methodology (MSF,  RUP or Extreme)
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• 4 year BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Design, Database Normalization and Design, version control, formalized testing and debugging techniques and change management
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Must have ability to function both independently and in a team environment, be able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and successfully work against fixed implementation dates
• Must be able to keep project manager abreast of any problems or issues

Preferred Skills

• Software design experience
• Web Services development
• Microsoft Enterprise Library 1.x      
• MS SQL Server Data Transformation Services (DTS)
• .NET 2.0
• MS SQL Server 2005
• MS SQL Reporting Services 2000/2005
• Microsoft Certification in .NET

Job title:                     IT Operations Manager
Reporting:                 Reports to the CTO
Compensation:                    Not specified
Position Location:    TBD
Employment type:   Full Time
Education :                4 Year Technical Degree
Years of Experience:           7 - 8 Years of Full-Time Experience
Travel :                                   Vero Beach Monthly.
           
Position Summary:
This position has a primary responsibility for the day-to-day technical performance of the company’s commercial transactional processing systems at Savvis’ Managed Services Data Center in St. Louis. This will require 24x7 monitoring and documentation  of all system aspects including technical metrics and sales metrics.   Monitoring systems include real-time performance using  Mercury’s SiteScope and Gomez web monitoring.  Savvis will provide hands on support for backup, firewall management and server deployment but all direction, testing and coordination will be provided by this position.  The BBN transaction system runs a  custom application developed to support its current  web based broadband aggregation business.  Current system architecture provides load balanced web blades with a MS SQL 2000 database backend.  BBN is currently deploying a new .net system with a MS SQL 2005 database.

This position is integral for providing the leadership, management and oversight for the day-to-day operations of IT infrastructure resources, components and services critical to the high availability operation of the company's multi-platform, 24/7 data centers including the Miami colo which provides reporting/data warehouse and a VMware test environment. This position is also integral to ensure the cost-effective use of data center resources, timely response for data center issues and is tasked to provide maximum effectiveness in routine, daily operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure service levels for system availability for mission critical systems and applications.
• Ensure nightly batch processing is completed on time and within standards.
• Ensure efficient and effective management and delivery of help desk services to end users of information systems, applications and services.
• Ensure process and methods for system health checks and monitoring are in place and operational for all mission critical systems and applications.
• Ensure the integrity of all system and data backups and the implementation of effective controls and processes for securing systems and customer sensitive data.
• Coordinate all database activities with BBN DBA.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and statistical tracking of IT resource utilization. Produce real-time and historical reports providing accurate projections and forecasts for the optimal management of current and future production capacity requirements.
• Maintain accurate data center architecture and procedures documentation.
• Prepare periodic status and other operational reports for senior management.
• Participate in operational readiness and change management processes.
• Assist the CTO with planning and budget activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years experiencing providing guidance, oversight and management of complex, multi-platform, 24/7 data center environments.
• Advanced Computer Science/Information Systems degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong, detailed knowledge of infrastructure components and best practices.
• In depth knowledge of data centers, including environment controls, security systems, backup power systems, system monitoring, job automation, management policies and procedures, and physical organization.
• Operations experience with diverse platforms (UNIX, Linux and Windows), call center systems and enterprise level date storage and backup systems.
• In depth knowledge of processes and procedures for IT change management, information security and systems recovery.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, senior management and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and motivate individuals to achieve individual, department and company goals.
• Driven, success-oriented, flexible team player that can juggle multiple and changing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization, project, time and people management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and commitment to quality service and excellence throughout the organization.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications.
• Management experience relative to the administration of Progress, Oracle and SQL database platforms a plus.
• Experience with communications and protocol technology a plus.
• IT management experience for a financial services related organization.

Experience/Skills
5-8 years experiencing providing guidance, oversight and management of complex, multi-platform, 24/7 data center environments supporting a transactional processing system.

Position Summary:

The Integration Analyst is responsible for leading business and technical requirements definition to successful completion, including the discovery, analysis and documentation of business requirements, and process flows. The candidate will work closely with marketing, sales, operations, quality assurance, project management, and technology teams. The position will report to Vice President, Software Development and receives directions from Sr. Integration Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing requirement specifications and other supporting documents to be used by developers, project managers, quality assurance engineers, technical writers, and software architects in implementing the integration
• Attend recurring calls/meetings with providers/partners; keep track of new specifications or changes to existing specifications.
• Perform system configuration required for proper functioning of the integration.
• Conduct data analysis to support provider/partner requirements.
• Assist with the development and execution of system and acceptance test plans; review test cases.
• Manage provider/partner expectations and obtain optimal resolution to provider/partner issues.
• Participate in integration certification process.
• Monitor the system to identify issues with integrations. Troubleshoot integration problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Respond to issues identified by sales operations and marketing departments.
• Work with the development and QA teams to ensure issues are resolved.
• Prepare weekly status reports for team leaders, project manager and senior management.
• Maintain documentation and test data sets.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in CIS or related field
• 2+ years experience in a customer/partner facing role working with Fortune 500 companies
• 2+ years of software development life cycle and formal development methodology experience
• 2+ years of business analysis experience in a Web-based application/product environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Structured Query Language (SQL) and XML.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Must be proactive, self-directed, detailed, and organized
• Must be a team player, self motivated, self starter, result oriented and a quick learner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of application integration, web services, and e-Commerce web applications
• Experience working as an integration/business analyst
• Experience working in IT and/or software development departments.

Position Summary:
In this position you will be responsible for finance, accounting and cash-flow management, treasury, budgeting, filing and reporting, tax and audit activities, HR administration and legal affairs of the organization. Additionally, you will oversee financial and accounting system controls and procedures and ensure timely financial and operating performance reporting for both management and the Board. In carrying out these responsibilities, you will support the CEO and provide direct leadership to the finance and administrative team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive team to develop, communicate, & execute strategic priorities for the business
• Lead the development of strategic & financial plans, annual operating plan, & quarterly updates.
• Provide business & operational support to the company operating leaders
• Drive business operating mechanisms to monitor & improve key financial metrics such as Ultimate CTM & cash
• Lead monthly & quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate reporting of financial metrics & results;  liaising with Corporate Development team regarding financial planning and analysis
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and investors
• Manage HR administration and stock options
• Manage provider reconciliation process
• Manage accounting, financial reporting, tax management and controlling
• Implement necessary SOX controls and procedures as appropriate
• Manage Intellectual Property and insurance
• Select/upgrade financial software in the next 12 -18 months

Qualifications/Requirements:

Broadband National is seeking exceptional candidates. The role requires superior strategic, financial & relationship skills. The individual must possess the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior executives to the board and investors to third parties in various geographical locations as well as supporting company and CEO priorities and goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business field
• C.P.A. designation preferred, MBA a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant finance & business experience
• Previous experience working as Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance or Controller in a hi-tech company, experience with mature startups and entrepreneurial environment preferred
• M&A experience
• Experience in accounting and audit management
• Demonstrated analytical strength & process mindset, ability to identify & resolve key issues quickly
• Ability to effectively collaborate with peers in other divisions & geographical locations
• Strong interpersonal & team building skills, ability to work with a diverse team & influence both peers & subordinates
• A solid understanding of the internet markets/consumer-driven business models
• Direct marketing experience is a plus
• Experience providing pivotal financial strategic direction to small hi-tech companies experiencing unprecedented growth and profitability
• Track-record in private equity fund raising management
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills

Broadband National offers a comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental life and disability insurance, flex spending, employee assistance, 401k, paid vacation, personal sick and holidays; business casual dress code.  This position will offer a competitive base salary with annual bonus potential as well as stock options.

Email resumes to: nina.blaicher@broadbandnational.com

Position Summary:    This position will work directly with the Accounting Manager (AM). The position is analytically oriented focused on gathering and analyzing data to be used for operational reporting, improvement and efficiency and to report on the effectiveness of strategy initiatives within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Metrics Reporting and Quantitative Evaluation: establish system and develop format to gather relevant performance metrics (residential, commercial and transaction-based revenue; commercial affiliate commissions; key vendors) and develop and maintain a key statistics report to be reviewed on a weekly or monthly basis and used for strategic planning purposes. This report will detail financial key performance indicators.
• Bank and Merchant Account reconciliations.
• Assist in developing an ABC costing methodology and reporting on the results derived.
• Monthly reporting and forecasting: Analyze financial operating trends and performance (gross margin, operating margin, EBITDA, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Budgeting: participate in compiling, monitoring and analyzing a consolidated annual plan. Assist in comparing actual results to budgeted amounts with explanations of fluctuations. Work with AM to appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operating policies, trends and increased profit opportunities for each division. Assist AM and individual departments in reviewing results and helping departments understand trends and impact on individual budgets.
• Long term planning: Work with AM to write long range planning models and targets to achieve objectives for growth and profitability. Conduct studies in areas including organizational effectiveness, capacity utilization and operating cost control.
• Project Analysis: estimate vs. actual, long-term ROI.
• Could involve providing financial support for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assists in launch of new Accounting software. Leverages reporting tools function with software and provides regular reports to AM.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Finance is required
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Requires proven analytical and organizational skills
• Strong Word, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint, Access and accounting software skills, advanced knowledge of computers
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external parties and facilitate cooperation between departments
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing demands and deadlines

Position Summary:   
This position will contribute to specific front-end web development efforts as specified by group lead.  Work on a team to develop user interfaces for Broadband National’s consumer and business web sites. Be an integral member of the user experience and design.  

Responsibilities:

• Build efficient Web Pages based on graphic composites and code from graphic designers 
• Be responsible for developing, implementing, testing, documenting and deploying the front-end technical specifications and content accuracy for the site
• Develop a library of front-end interface elements and production templates to be used throughout the web sites, for easy maintenance and updates of web sections
• Be responsible for contributing to new web site products and features
• Plan and review site architecture for new web site products and features
• Integral in facilitating product requirements for new functionality

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and experience with HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, Flash is required
• Working knowledge of PHP, ASP, and other database/active programming languages preferred
• Knowledge in Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Adobe Photoshop a plus
• Background/knowledge of Internet marketing, search engine optimization, editing/proofing, and/or usability testing helpful
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects effectively
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Motivated self-starter, with outstanding work ethic, who works well autonomously

SEO Manager
Search Engine Optimization Specialist will lead execution for the implementation of organic search marketing (SEO) across our family of web sites.  This is a high profile role as the content that is developed and distributed online will be a direct reflection of our company.  The results will be measurable as defined by our rankings on Google, Yahoo and other search engines.  This position will report into our Director of Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Planning – The ability to develop an organic search plan surrounding multiple web sites.
• Execution – Develop the content (both directly and by leveraging consultants) and continuously improve existing web sites while implementing best practices on new sites. 
• Drive creation of tactical execution plans, including testing strategies to improve program performance.
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Work with Marketing, Operations and Product Management teams to coordinate campaign execution.
• Communication - Provide ongoing updates of organic search performance via periodic reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years online marketing experience.  2+ years of experience managing an organic search program.
• Demonstration of proven techniques that can be used to improve organic search rankings in Google, Yahoo and other online search engines including inbound linking strategies, content creation and blog use.
• Copywriting and editing required.
• Experience with Web Position or equivalent tracking software.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Web design and HTML experience is a plus
• Knowledge of PHP programming a plus.
• A fast learner with a positive outlook and flexible nature.

Email resumes to: nina.blaicher@broadbandnational.com

Online Media Manager
This person will execute the company’s online media buying and deployment efforts.  Online media includes Internet banner/impression advertising and email marketing.  Candidate will work closely with key marketing and cross-departmental individuals, 3rd party vendors, and identify new avenues for media distribution. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Directing design of creative/online media material and messaging,
• Deploying media campaigns
• Analyzing results and performance of campaigns (ROI),
• Forecasting
• Making strategic recommendations to executive management
• Working with third party vendors

Requirements

• Knowledge of CPM, CPC, CPA media programs required. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required. 
• Basic HTML knowledge a plus. 
• Existing contacts with ad networks preferred. 
• 3-7 years of Internet/online marketing and media buying experience needed. 
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Email resumes to: nina.blaicher@broadbandnational.com

Summary:

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves at a true Internet start up? Broadband National is searching for an HR Director with talent, imagination, desire to overachieve and commitment to join our growing company. You will have the opportunity to be creative, develop policy and procedures and single-handedly manage the entire HR function for an exciting, growing, web based company. With a rich benefits package and fabulous growth opportunity, this is the perfect job for someone who is not afraid to dig in and build a strong HR function supporting BBN’s growth to the next level.

The Human Resources Director will manage all HR functions for Broadband National including but not limited to: ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws, recruiting, hiring, compensation, terminations, employee relations, benefits, development and training, event planning, policy and procedure development and enforcement. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Finance.

Job Description:

• Act as a consultant to Executive staff on all HR related issues including organizational development, strategy and growth planning.
• Manage and administer all benefits programs including researching new or alternative benefits; negotiating with carriers, managing all benefits contracts.
• Act as a resource to management on compensation issues including ensuring equity and compensation planning.
• Source, recruit and hire for all positions within the company. Coordinate interviews, references and offers for all candidates. Develop and manage database of all job descriptions.
• Handle all employee relations issues including discipline and termination.
• Manage various HR reports including: candidate tracking, sourcing, new hire tracking, time to fill, HR budget, compensation reports, benefits reports, stock options, etc.
• Design and implement training programs for employees to improve skills in: leadership, project management, software training, communication, interviewing, disciplinary action, legal compliance, etc. Partner with Executive Management to ensure training needs are being met.
• Oversee and manage entire review process including training, form administration and collection.
• Maintain all employee records.
• Coordinate and execute company events including holiday party, company picnic, promotional events, etc.
• Handle internal employee communication including new employee announcement, policy changes, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of diverse experience in the Human Resources arena
• Experience designing, implementing and communicating HR policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of employee compensation, benefits, employee relations, recruiting and training programs
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience sourcing creatively with a track record of hiring outstanding talent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be extremely organized and detail oriented
• Ability to handle competing demands and deadlines with grace
• Must be self confident with strong initiative, self motivated and ability to work independently
• BA or BS degree
• Must be very proficient in MSWord, Excel, Internet, Outlook and Powerpoint

Position Summary:   
This position will be responsible for aligning business strategy and technology solutions for the enterprise portal. The Manager of Portal will act as a liaison to the business and plan a product roadmap that meets business objectives. This person must have expert knowledge of portal related IT products and can easily marry business need to identify technical solutions and works closely with management and directors in the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Team with developers on new enhancements, design and functionality of the portal
• Assist in defining business requests and translating requests into detailed business and functional requirements
• Participate in the design, development and quality assurance testing of new features and enhancements
• Develop processes and standards for editing, reviewing and publishing content; assist in the creation of templates and standards used to improve existing workflow processes as it relates to content management
• Collaborate with various business functions and subject matter experts to ensure information presented on the portal is accurate and up-to-date
• Support for current and future functionality includes: Ensuring that links relevant to sites are current and updated, specifies high level requirements for current and future content/features by conducting research, and ongoing customer and site trend analysis, analyze usage and respond to feedback to promote continuous improvement, create and deliver training class/documentation for Help Desk function, manages new account creation process.
• Support project managers and the business analyst in the development and implementation of enhancements to the portal
• Respond to escalated inquiries from retailers, the field, and corporate employees regarding site content and functionality. Ensure inquiries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the development team with day-to-day issues that arise during the development and testing process
• Apply knowledge regarding industry standards and best practices to improve existing processes for gathering and posting content on the portal

• 3+ years in a portal development role
• 5+ years in full life cycle software development management role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
• Extensive experience in e-commerce
• Excellent documentation skills with strong attention to detail; experience building user scenarios, use cases, process flow diagrams, and business/functional requirements documents
• Self motivated, able to organize and manage multiple tasks and competing demands with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to respond quickly, competently and decisively
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build a winning team

Summary
Broadband National is seeking a seasoned professional to join our growing and dynamic leadership team as a Software Product Management Director. The successful candidate will manage the ongoing design and development of the Broadband National IBIS software family of products at various stages of the operations and development cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, analyze, and prioritize customer and internal user requirements
• Oversee and prioritize release and business requirements
• Manage the product relationship between Marketing, Operations and Development
• Manage internal A/B multivariate testing of the software management
• Work closely with development to design product interface satisfying business and product requirements
• Create user interaction and user interface designs
• Evaluate beta software and features
• Drive the product management requirements process including:
  Managing product features/functionality requirements, gleaning input from customers, partners, prospects, sales, & the Marketing/Management teams; champion new features for the product line, internally and externally
• Drive strategic planning
• Act as an advocate for your product with customers, analysts and internal users
• Identify, analyze, and qualify opportunities for new product features and functions in support of market need and competitive product positioning
• Define support requirements for both pre and post sales
• Educate and prepare field and support personnel
  
  Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with software development, operations and Marketing
• 5+ years of software product management, development, and/or sales experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Self-starter, flexible, optimistic, problem-solving approach to work
• BS/BA or equivalent in a business or computer science relations field
• MBA is a plus

About Broadband National
Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping service for digital services and products including High Speed Internet, VoIP, Cable TV, Music, and Video.   Residential and business customers use Broadband National's cutting edge e-commerce platform to compare and buy services from more than 10,000 services at the best price and convenience available.  Key customers include Comcast, ATT, Time Warner, Verizon, and Qwest. Broadband National has been selected as on of Inc 500s fastest growing companies, and will be honored in September for this prestigious award.

Armed with a broad product base, its propriety commerce and cross-sell platform, a growing base of traffic, and a highly motivated team, Broadband National’s strategy is to sell more digital products to more people more efficiently than anyone else. Our employees are committed, creative, innovative and experts in their business. They enjoy a cutting edge environment where growth and challenge keep our employees inspired every day.

Position Summary:   
The VP of Product Development is a hands-on, strategic and operational role requiring exerience in launching and managing the life cycle of web based products and services. This newly created position will report to the CEO and work with cross-functional teams from Development to Marketing to Sales, to design, oversee, implement and manage existing and new products. Among other things, you will be responsible for driving global product vision and strategy, planning, design and execution for our new consumer destination site and flagship brand, Broadband National.com, and for all white label offerings. This position reports directly to the CEO and President and will be based in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building and leading a world class Product team; will play a central role in defining the key growth opportunities for the company
• Manage flagship website portal including content
• Identify strategic product opportunities through competitive analysis, customer research, user testing and data analysis
• Develop and drive overall product strategy considering business objectives, competitive landscape, customer needs and budget constraints
• Act as the company’s leading customer advocate from a product functionality and usability perspective, instilling the voice of the customer down through the organization to ensure that Broadband National.com and other products achieve their qualitative and quantitative objectives
• Define and document product requirements, features and functional specifications to drive internal clarity and accountability, and to ensure deliverables meet market needs
• Project manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of products; work with IT/Development to manage the development cycle
• Investigate, prioritize and track bugs related to projects/products
• Analyze product effectiveness based on objective and subjective feedback. Adapt strategy based on feedback to ensure optimal performance
• Ensure legal compliance with respect to regulations and privacy matters

Qualifications:

• Deep Internet technology background and expertise in product development and delivery
• Ability to envision and articulate a long term product strategy, and to support with research and a business case/rationale; ability to collect and reconcile sometimes disparate product roadmap inputs from a variety of crojss-functional stakeholders
• Ability to inspire and lead a world class team of product managers and product designers who can envision and create innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers
• Proven track record of successfully  developing web based products with a deep understanding of evolving online content
• Experience writing detailed product specifications and refining with engineers
• Strong ability to lead, influence and inspire contributors at all levels of the organization through superior written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or similar
• MBA preferred
• Experience working for a start up/internet based business a big asset
• Advance knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio

Broadband National offers a comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental life and disability insurance, flex spending, 401k, paid vacation, personal sick and holidays; business casual dress code.
This position will offer a competive base salary with annual bonus potential as well as stock options.

General:

• Company: Broadband National
• Location: Atlanta, GA or Vero Beach, FL
• Reports To: Vice President, Corporate Development
• Key Responsibilities: business development, strategic sales, partner relations, team leadership

About Broadband National
Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping service for digital services and products including High Speed Internet, VoIP, Cable TV, Music, and Video.   Residential and business customers use Broadband National's cutting edge e-commerce platform to compare and buy services from more than 10,000 services at the best price and convenience available.  Key customers include Comcast, ATT, Time Warner, Verizon, and Qwest. Broadband National has been selected as on of Inc 500s fastest growing companies, and will be honored in September for this prestigious award.

Armed with a broad product base, its propriety commerce and cross-sell platform, a growing base of traffic, and a highly motivated team, Broadband National’s strategy is to sell more digital products to more people more efficiently than anyone else. Our employees are committed, creative, innovative and experts in their business. They enjoy a cutting edge environment where growth and challenge keep our employees inspired every day.
Primary Responsibilities:
This is a dream opportunity for a self confident, driven, strategic leader who sets a high standard for him/herself and others, and who seeks an environment where results are tangible and immediate.  In this position you will jump head first into a business that’s going places, and will be equipped with the responsibility and autonomy to help bring it to the next level.

In this position you will:

• Close and manage channel and affiliate relationships for Broadband National’s Residential and Commercial divisions; grow BBN’s base of affiliate relationships by identifying prospects, pitching bi-lateral partnership opportunities, negotiating key terms and closing deals
• Project manage the deployment of new affiliate relationships
• Coordinate partners’ and Broadband National’s resources to roll out programs, and to ensure expected level of lead generation and conversion
• Work with partners to grow sales volume by pitching sales and marketing programs, and troubleshooting problems
• Lead and manage BBN’s business development and account relations teams
• Set monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals and budgets for the BD organization; measure and optimize results vs. goals
• Coordinate with BBN’s cross functional teams and resources, including Finance, Marketing, Operations, IT, Data Analysis, and senior management

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of business development and/or strategic sales experience, with proven track record of closing and managing partnerships that drive online, retail, and call center transactions
• Deep experience in digital services, content, and/or telecom/cable industries including understanding of key players, market forces and trends
• Experience developing and deploying marketing programs to support lead volume and sales objectives
• Demonstrated track record of building, leading and developing high performing teams
• Business, economics and/or engineering degree from an accredited four-year institution required.  MBA or advanced management degree a strong plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.