[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Director of Business Development at Empower Engine

March 19, 2019

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Director of Business Development at Empower Engine

Director of Business Development


Empower Engine is a small political technology firm. We aim to make data more accessible and approachable to our users, and we focus on map-based data visualization tools. We know that a picture is worth a thousand words; since we organize geographically, that picture should be a map. We are proudly partisan and consider ourselves to be the mapping toolset for the Democrats and their allies on the political left.


Empower Engine is an all-remote company. This job will be a combination of sales, marketing, and communications. As with any company of its size, employees should be ready to take on a wide variety of challenges. The ideal candidate will be in Washington DC, but applicants elsewhere in the US will be considered if their existing network is large enough.


Absolute Requirements

  • Minimum two previous jobs in the campaign/advocacy space in different locations (4+ such jobs preferred)

  • Willingness to travel


Skills and Experience We're Looking For - Please apply if you have at least half of these

  • Demonstrated interest in Democratic political campaigns

  • Experience coming up with and executing plans for raising the profile of a candidate, organization or cause

  • Pre-existing network in some segment of the progressive community

  • Social media knowledge

  • Field organizing experience

  • Background in creating one-pagers or other marketing materials

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with Google Docs

  • Experience with HubSpot or similar CRMs

  • Familiarity with video-editing software

  • Interest in learning new skills and new technology

  • Sales experience

  • Comfortable using video calls for demos and for team meetings

  • Independent worker

  • Excitement about being part of a small team and taking on new challenges

  • Former campaign managers, party or progressive advocacy organization staff, caucus directors, etc. are encouraged to apply


Salary

Pay will be a combination of base salary, sales commissions, and revenue sharing. If the hire is successful, they could earn partial ownership in a few years.  

Base Salary: $40-60k

Expected Annual Take-home: $75-135k


Empower Engine is a lesbian-owned business with a majority-POC staff and is committed to diversity in its hiring. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and other members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@empowerengine.com.


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