The music industry is changing and Sonicbids is helping to change it one gig at
a time. Sonicbids is a website that helps bands connect with people who book or
license music. The Sonicbids online community is made up of over
200,000 emerging
artists and
18,000 promoters from over 107 countries worldwide. Life here is different.
Things move quickly, things change just as quickly, and every day brings a new challenge.
We like to find what works, and then find what works better.
Our benefits include excellent medical and dental insurance, 401K, T pass assistance,
stock options, a swanky new office in Boston's South End, the freedom to wear whatever
you want to work (within the limits of legality), and (because we're run by a European)
a refreshingly generous approach to time off – you even get your birthday off, with
pay, of course.
We're looking for dynamic, creative people who want to roll up their sleeves and
help the cause. Sound like you?
To apply please send us your resume by email to
jobs@sonicbids.com and be sure to reference the appropriate job title in
your note. When submitting help us get to know you a little better by answering
the following questions:
- If we gave you control of the office sound system, what would you play?
- What's the last concert/show you attended?
- What one product or gadget can you not live without?
- Which blog(s), newspaper(s), magazine(s), etc. do you read on a regular basis?
No recruiters or offshore teams, we've already got our hands full, thanks.
Current Openings:
Position Title:
User Experience Designer/Architect
Reports To:
Product Director
Position Summary:
Sonicbids.com is looking for a top-notch User Experience Designer to join our rapidly
growing business. With our focus on building usable products and a world-class site
experience, we need highly talented and motivated individuals to join our team and
help us deliver. Working as part of our product team, the UX Designer/Architect
will provide user experience leadership for strategic product initiatives and enhanced
website functionality. This position is full-time on-site at our offices
in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities:
- Drive development of clean, efficient, industry-leading interface designs from conceptualization
through implementation and documentation
- Lead application UI, interaction design and integration of site features
- Work closely with the engineering and marketing teams to ensure the delicate balance
between usability, design, and programming for our unique web based product and
services.
- Lead and develop conceptual diagrams and flow-charts, wire-frames and mockups, and
interactive prototypes to communicate interaction design with both users and internal
stakeholders.
- Assist product management in authoring functional interaction requirements specifications
- Collaborate with branding and graphics specialists to support the visual style of
Sonicbids.com
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience with consumer-oriented web sites, extensive experience in
both technology and design
- BSCS or equivalent degree; MS in Human Factors, information design or related field
a plus
- Solid knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Visio (or Balsamiq), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Strong prototyping skills, both paper and interactive
- Demonstrated experience conducting user research and using web analytics to inform
web decisions
- Detailed knowledge of user experience best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as a keen attention to
detail
- Motivated and eager to learn – desire to learn other leading-edge web technologies,
latest design software and other industry standards or trends
- Knowledge of SEO best practices a plus
Position Title:
Business Intelligence Reporting Analyst
Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary:
Sonicbids is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Reporting Analyst. The
BI analyst is responsible for building and maintaining SQL reports. This individual
will also perform extensive ad-hoc querying, data importing/exporting and basic
database administration under the guidance of the DBA. This position is full time
and is located at our offices in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities:
- Develops SQL-based database solutions to enhance existing SSRS reporting system
- Provides simple, user-friendly front-end tools/reports that assist in the analysis of data
- Work with users to gather specifications for data and report requirements
- Test and validate reports
Qualifications:
- 1+ years developing RDL reports in SSRS-SQL Server Reporting Services
- 2+ years experience with SQL Server Stored Procedure development
- 2+ years experience with SQL2000, 1+ with SQL2005
- Experience with gathering and documenting reporting requirement
- BS Degree or equivalent experience in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology preferred
- Strong music industry experience/interest a plus
Required Skills:
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to multi-task within a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
- Strong project management skills
Position Title:
Business Development Representative
Reports To:
Executive VP, Business Development
Position Summary:
The Bus Dev Representative position is responsible for proactively finding, pursuing,
negotiating and closing agreements for new Sonicbids promoters/gig listings located
in his/her responsible area (as defined by the EVP BD) and in a manner that is consistent
to the company's growth, sales strategy and targets.
Essential Functions:
- Actively prospects to find new and profitable gig listings for the Sonicbids website, that are attractive and relevant to the Sonicbids musician community
- Proactively and constantly pursues, creates relationships, negotiates and closes agreements with new promoters that profitably contribute to the company's revenue growth and are consistent with the corporate growth strategy
- Clearly articulates Sonicbids' mission, standards, application functionality, policies, and fees to prospective clients; and negotiates pricing in a manner that is in the interests of Sonicbids
- Issues and reviews contracts and proposals for new clients and works closely with the Account Management Group to ensure that the new promoter listings are launched in an effective and timely manner
- Responsible for achieving assigned monthly sales goals
- Collaborates with other Sonicbids team members to deliver process improvements that drive additional revenue
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain the Business Development CRM system (Salesforce)
- May represents the company at select music industry tradeshows and conferences throughout the year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent people, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and deal-closing skills
- Excellent ability to focus and be self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Minimum of 1 year outside or inside (non-retail) sales experience required with a proven track record of success.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid knowledge of business, sales, marketing and negotiation tactics
- Concert booking or other music industry experience a big plus
- Must be able to learn quickly and work in fast-paced and creative work environment
- Performs work in a professional and positive manner
Position Title:
Business Development Associate
Reports To:
Executive Vice President/ Business Development
Position Summary:
The Bus Dev Associate position is responsible for proactively finding, pursuing,
negotiating and closing agreements for new Sonicbids promoters/gig listings located
in his/her responsible area (as defined by the EVP BD) and in a manner that is consistent
to the company’s growth, sales strategy and targets.
Essential Functions:
- Actively prospects to find new and profitable gig listings for the Sonicbids website, that are attractive and relevant to the Sonicbids musician community
- Proactively and constantly pursues, creates relationships, negotiates and closes agreements with new promoters that profitably contribute to the company's revenue growth and are consistent with the corporate growth strategy
- Clearly articulates Sonicbids' mission, standards, application functionality, policies, and fees to prospective clients; and negotiates pricing in a manner that is in the interests of Sonicbids
- Issues and reviews contracts and proposals for new clients and works closely with the Account Management Group to ensure that the new promoter listings are launched in an effective and timely manner
- Responsible for achieving assigned monthly sales goals
- Collaborates with other Sonicbids team members to deliver process improvements that drive additional revenue
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain the Business Development CRM system (Salesforce)
- May represents the company at select music industry tradeshows and conferences throughout the year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- This is an entry-level position
- Excellent people, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and deal-closing skills
- Excellent ability to focus and be self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid knowledge of business, sales, marketing and negotiation tactics
- Concert booking or other music industry experience a big plus
- Must be able to learn quickly and work in fast-paced and creative work environment
- Performs work in a professional and positive manner