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Sales Graduate Programme 2010

About Google

Google is not a conventional company, and we don’t intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world’s most successful organizations – a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind – but even as we continue to grow, we’re committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary, bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn further financial bonuses and rewards. Other benefits of being a Googler include generous nutrition (free lunch/dinner) and fitness benefits, excellent medical and health packages, generous annual leave allowances as well as policies to ensure you can take time off without hassle in times of need.  Find out more about life at Google.

Never judge a search engine by its interface. Behind that simple search window is one of the most complex technology infrastructures in the world. And it’s run by an equally diverse group of people. At Google, we don’t just accept difference - we thrive on it. We celebrate it. And we support it, for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Just as the very idea of Google depends on diversity, so does delivering the best possible products. Our success hinges on our ability to understand the needs of all 597 million of our users. That’s why we work hard to attract and hire talented individuals of every possible perspective, from all over the world. No matter how you slice it, diversity is our DNA. At the end of the day, it’s Googlers who make Google one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”  Find out what makes working here the best place to work.

Google have several exciting internship opportunities in other sectors, currently legal and recruitment.

The role

As part of our commitment to hire and develop top talent, Google has created the Online Media Associate Programme for recent and experienced university graduates. Based at our European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, this 3 year programme offers international graduates from all academic disciplines an immersion into online business, advertising and new technologies.

The Online Media Associate Programme offers an all-round introduction to managing business operations with some of the most innovative products on the market. In the first year of the programme, we focus on developing industry knowledge and core professional and personal skills through hands-on experience, ongoing skills workshops, elective modules and team projects. In the second year, the learning programme expands to develop leadership and managerial skills, while deepening sector expertise and providing opportunities for rotation in other business functions and/or geographies.

The Online Media Associate Programme calls for recent and experienced university graduates with strong analytical and communication skills to help Google clients and users get the most out of their advertising efforts and our products. Your specific responsibilities will depend on the team you will join (for example AdWords, AdSense,YouTube, Enterprise or Search Quality) and on your skills and experience. You could work in a highly motivated sales team, convincing potential customers to use our tools in online marketing or you could provide customer support and solutions to challenging technical issues. You could manage advertiser or publisher accounts, develop compelling advertising solutions for brand advertisers, improve access to relevant information for internet users or develop scalable support solutions for rapid-growth consumer products.

With exceptional interpersonal skills, you are passionate about innovation, process improvement and problem solving. You love to analyse and improve existing procedures and you cannot wait to make a difference. You are also a self-starter who brings a determined, solution-oriented attitude and who enjoys dealing with clients or users on a daily basis.

The requirements

• Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent with a strong academic record.
• Previous internships in sales, customer support, account management, marketing, or consulting preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate others around you.
• Strong computer application skills and passion for technology and the online world.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and in the language you would support

How to apply?

To apply download and complete an application form and send with your CV to applications@employ-ability.org.uk.

Closing date: 15th February 2010

Should you wish to discuss any aspects of the recruitment process with EmployAbility or require the application form in an alternative format, please contact Justin Penney on +44 (0)7852 764 684 or email info@employ-ability.org.uk