Summary of key functions:
We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Business Development Manager who will contribute to the development of the Company’s marketing and outreach strategies. Foster a sense of community around the brand at both the brand properties and on the web at large by building relationships. S/he will work closely with the Head of Programs to ensure that the goals of the program are met.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Content creation: writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels.
• Social media marketing: creating, managing and growing the company's presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties.
• Events: Planning events, coordination with the marketing agencies and participation in all the industry events for TiE.
• Public relations: managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns.
• Customer relations: responsible for customer support, answering questions however they come in (phone, e-mail, social media) and managing any online feedback forums.
• Communications/marketing strategy: creating strategic marketing/communications plans, program and outreach strategies for investors, to provide direction for TiE’s public-facing communications
• Business development: Marketing and business promotion plan and implementation for various services.
• Assist Head of Programs in actively identifying grant opportunities and develop grant proposal in line with agreed organizational procedures and in close coordination with Head of Programs
TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently more than 13,000 members and over 2,500 charter members in 61 chapters across 17 countries. TiEs mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiEs focus is to generate and nurture our next generation of entrepreneurs. This global power house has helped to start hundreds of companies and generated over 200 billion dollars in Venture Capital, a figure that even surpasses the GDP of some countries. rnrnTiE Islamabad was inaugurated in June, 2008.