Principal Technology Strategist at Later

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Later Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong partnering capabilities to support Microsoft co-selling initiatives and work closely with Microsoft field teams and digital studios
  • Ability to analyze client requirements, pain points, and test solution concepts
  • Skills in developing and delivering compelling presentations and demonstrations
  • Expertise in facilitating and participating in client workshops and briefings
  • Deep understanding of digital studio offerings, industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in consulting services

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the sales team in the development and execution of territory and accounts plans, outlining key milestones, metrics, and success criteria
  • Effectively position the value of digital studio capabilities and services during initial prospective and existing client meetings
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations
  • Understand client goals, challenges, and requirements to align digital studio services with their needs
  • Facilitate and participate in workshops and briefings to help clients with program roadmaps and use case ideation
  • Proactively identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling consulting services based on client needs and goals
  • Become a trusted advisor by introducing new technology trends and making strategic recommendations for applying technology to achieve specific business outcomes
  • Collaborate with the digital studios to ensure seamless project delivery, effective communication, and timely issue resolution
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and post-project evaluations to ensure client satisfaction and success
  • Monitor client revenue trends and proactively engage with clients to secure long-term partnerships
  • Identify opportunities for expansion within existing accounts and work closely with the sales team to drive revenue growth
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in consulting services

Skills

Microsoft Technologies
Strategic Planning
Client Workshops
Solution Architecture
Sales Enablement
Market Analysis
Client Advisory

Later

Social media management and influencer marketing tools

About Later

Later provides tools for social media marketing, focusing on helping marketers, brands, and influencers create engaging content and measure their results. Its main products include Later Influence, which automates influencer marketing campaigns and connects brands with influencers; Later Social Media Management, a tool for planning, scheduling, and analyzing social media posts; and Later Link in Bio, which allows users to drive traffic to multiple destinations from a single link in their bio. Unlike many competitors, Later emphasizes a subscription model that offers various service tiers, ensuring continuous updates and support for users. The company's goal is to establish the first "Social Revenue" platform, enabling clients to achieve predictable and measurable returns from their social media activities.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$3.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work environment
Education & conference budget
Wellness spending account
Flexible hours & work schedule
Technology bonus
Annual company retreat
Vacation & wellness days
Parental leave top-up
Learning & development workshops
Stock options

Risks

Linktree's growth may overshadow Later's Link in Bio tool.
Integration of Mavely could distract from core offerings.
Instagram's video shift may require adaptation of Later's tools.

Differentiation

Later combines influencer marketing and social media management in a unified platform.
The company offers AI-powered social listening tools for actionable insights.
Later's acquisition of Mavely enhances its social commerce capabilities.

Upsides

AI-enhanced search optimizes influencer discovery and ROI for brands.
Social commerce trends offer new monetization opportunities for creators.
Later's partnerships with major social platforms expand its market reach.

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