ExactTarget Careers Blog

“Leadership is no longer about your position. It’s now more about your passion for excellence and making a difference. You can lead without a title.”

–Robin Sharma, Author, Lawyer, and Leadership Expert

The theme for ExactTarget’s Connections 2013 conference is "Lead From Within." This theme speaks to the belief that all people, regardless of role or title, can be leaders. That’s because leadership works through influence, not through making decisions for other people.

I, for one, can relate to this theme. A year ago this past weekend, I graduated from college. A month later, I started my first...

With the last name Best, I feel I may be somewhat of an expert when it comes to this particular superlative.

When I started with ExactTarget back in March of 2010, I joined my husband Nick who been with ET since July of 2009. 

Still in the “honeymoon phase,” we were settling in as a family--we both had great jobs, we were getting ready to purchase our first house, and we were even thinking of buying a dog. We were living the dream!

On March 20, 2010, Nick’s mom passed away from a long battle of ovarian cancer. Once our co-workers were made aware of the news, we were showered with thoughts,...

At ExactTarget, we place tremendous value on our employees’ career development. That’s why we’re so excited about the recent launch of our new ExactTarget Career Center. Not only does this online career portal provide employees with relevant career tools and training, it’s also a clear demonstration of ExactTarget’s commitment and investment in its most valuable resouce: OUR EMPLOYEES!

Career Development at ExactTarget
Acquiring, developing, and maintaining Orange talent is more important than ever before, as we continue to expand around the world and lead the market. We believe careers are...

As a Lead Generation Specialist, you’ll directly influence sales success and company growth, and enjoy competitive base salary plus commission. Whether you’re researching and targeting key prospects, managing direct mail campaigns and follow-up strategies, or tracking and measuring results, you’ll play a crucial role in ExactTarget’s business development. Data-driven with proven processes to help ensure your success, this team-oriented role will help you gain the knowledge base to develop a long-term career within the industry’s largest sales organization.

As a member of our Sales Development...

When it comes to the job search, social media has almost become self-destructive. With younger and younger generations adapting to technology and social media faster and faster, digital footprints are being created at younger and younger ages.

Last weekend, ExactTarget had the opportunity to sponsor and attend the 2013 Doster Leadership Conference, a student-run event which connects 100 top student leaders from the Krannert School of Management (Purdue University) with corporate representatives for a weekend-long leadership conference in Indianapolis.

The event's hosts had the foresight to...

State-of-the-art technology at your fingertips, two workout facilities with 50 inch flat screen television sets, and an unlimited supply of healthy snack and breakfast options are just some of the perks of working for ExactTarget. When I talk to my friends about ExactTarget, they wish they had some of these awesome benefits where they work. It's obvious why life at ExactTarget is awesome. Yet, all of those perks are just the orange icing on the cake. It's the people at ExactTarget that truly make it a great place to work.

As a member of the Global Recruiting Team, the one question I hear most...

As the first cross-channel platform of its kind, ExactTarget's Interactive Marketing Hub has redfined software innovation and helped draw an unmistakable line in the sand between "us" and "them." We have one of the most externsive sales teams in the industry—and we want you! We're looking for Business Development Managers in Dallas, Chicago, AND Southern Florida.

As a member of the ExactTarget Sales Team, you'll:

• Hit the ground running with our proven solution-selling process and methodology
• Be supported by seasoned sales leadership as you work to hit your monthly goals
• Enjoy competitive,...

How many people can honestly say that they love coming into work on Mondays? I can! And so can more than 1,300 of my closest ORANGE friends here at ExactTarget.

Maybe it’s the casual dress code, or the gorgeous offices we work in across the globe (decorated in stunning orange, of course). Maybe it’s the collaborative, fun, and rewarding work environment. Whatever the reason—and there are so many great ones—working at ExactTarget is more than just a job.

One of the reasons I love coming to work on Mondays is that I like to think that I have the best job in the company—finding great talent to add...

We’ve all had to deal with rejection at some point in our lives--and if you haven’t, please tell me your secret! Perhaps it was running for class president in high school. Or the rejection letter from that college you really wanted to attend. Or maybe your manager recently shot down a project you proposed.

As a professional, getting rejected by a company you just interviewed with can be one that stings the most. You ask yourself, “How could it be? I thought things went so well!” You knew you were perfect for the job. How did the company not see it?

A rejection from a company offers you two...

Twitter allows users to follow friends, celebrities, breaking new updates, and more. But did you know you can use Twitter in your job search? If you’re looking to make a career move – or looking for your first job right out of school – Twitter can be a powerful networking tool. Plus, you’ll demonstrate to future employers that you’re social media-savvy.

Note: Before you start connecting with industry leaders and potential future employers, take a moment to clean up your profile. First impressions online are important. Write an engaging bio and make sure your photo and header image are...

ExactTarget received nearly 24,000 applications in 2012! Our team of recruiting professionals read through dozens of resumes each day – so how can you make sure yours gets noticed? Follow these six steps BEFORE applying:

1. Make it job and company specific. Your resume is your first shot at telling a company why they need you for this specific job opening. Make sure your objective and accomplishments reflect your understanding of the job requirements and responsibilities. Familiarize yourself with the job description before writing your resume.
2. Proofread. And then proofread again. And again. It’s...

Congratulations! You've landed your first interview at the company of your dreams. Now what?

Preparing for a phone or onsite interview can be daunting. Receiving an interview request from the ExactTarget recruiting team means there’s interest in your experience and we’d like to learn more about you. An interview is scheduled to evaluate your experience and culture fit for ExactTarget. ExactTarget receives nearly 2,000 online applications each month, so you'll want to make a good impression. The key to a successful interview is preparation.

Here are a few tips from our recruiting team:

1. Do your...

LinkedIn is a powerful social networking site for working professionals. With more than 175 million users globally, professionals are finding ways to leverage their networks and utilize LinkedIn not only for networking, but determining their career path. Here are a few ways to leverage LinkedIn to build relationships and land that next dream job:

• Complete your profile: This is essential for everyone whether or not you are actively seeking employment. Your LinkedIn profile is your online resume. If you are an active job seeker, update your headline to show you are currently looking for a new...

It’s no secret that ExactTarget is continuing to grow and excel -- both at home and abroad. Since 2009, the company has expanded to more than 1,300 employees across the globe. With this rapid growth, it goes without saying that the Global Recruiting Team is always on the look-out for the best and brightest talent out there.

So who are we looking for?

Of course, we’re searching for candidates who possess the experience and technical know-how necessary to perform the job well. For our Product jobs, this often includes experience in developing software through programs like Javascript, JSON, Ajax,...

Employee Name: Benjamin Dean

Employee Department: Product

Employee Job Title: User Experience Engineer

Orange Since: 2011

How do you embody our Core Values in your work?

Being easy to do business with is a very important part of my work. An emphasis on positive thinking is key to succeeding and achieving that goal. We all find problems in our day-to-day work. I always put a solid effort into identifying these issues and partnering them with potential solutions -- in essence, I don’t start a fire when I don’t have the extinguisher in hand to put it out.

I find that approaching my work with this...

Employee Name: Andrew Kazmierczak

Employee Department: Client Services

Employee Job Title: Slingshot Intern--Technology Specialist

Orange Since: 2012

My experience with Client Services has been nothing but “Orange.” Everyone within the Services department, from Project Managers to Technical Architects, work together to help our clients get exactly what they need. Our Solutions Architects do everything in their power to help our clients utilize our software to make them the most efficient marketers they can be. 

Employee Name: Kaitlin Riley

Employee Department: Legal

Employee Job Title: Graduate Slin...

Employee Name: Chris Mascaro

Employee job title: Slingshot Intern

Orange since: 2012

How does Orange Culture manifest itself on your team?

When you walk into the Small-Midsize Business Client Relationship Management (SMBCRM) territory, you are greeted by an undeniably “Orange” team atmosphere.  The team is young, hardworking, and above all fun!  Each team member displays our Core Values daily, whether through suggesting new ideas during team meetings or going out of their ways to make sure even the smallest client is heard. 

Weekly team meetings ensure that hard work is recognized and everyone...

Employee Name: Spencer Abrams

On Saturday July 14, 2012, the Indianapolis Zoo closed its doors to the public and prepared for an Orange invasion.  It was the second year that ET Nation hosted its Annual Company Picnic at the Zoo, and what a success it was! 

This event is a wonderful opportunity for our employees to bring their families, friends, and loved ones and enjoy each other’s company outside of the office.  What better way to celebrate being Orange than to gather together and see some of the world’s most exotic animals?

This year employees and their families were able to enjoy exclusive events and activities such as:

• Un...

Employee Name: Jake Rouse

Employee department: Marketing—Partnerships

Employee Job Title: Regional Alliances Manager—Central Region

Orange since: 2012

We’ve all been there -- coping with the angst and jitters that accompany starting a new job. Yet, in my first two months on the Regional Alliances Team, I have seen our “Orange” culture manifest so often that it’s quieted my new-job butterflies completely.

I quickly learned the word “team” takes on a whole new meaning in this company. People aren’t just happy to help, but are more than willing to go out of their way to assure you have everything you...