Job Opportunity: Trade the classroom for a tech startup

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Job Opportunity: Trade the classroom for a tech startup

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If you are intelligent, motivated, tech savvy and are looking for a career in Cambodia outside of the classroom then please read on.

I run a fast growing tech startup based here in Phnom Penh that produces a web based software system that is used by business clients around the world (SaaS B2B). We are in the process of transitioning from the startup phase of the business, which is 75% about product development and into the growth phase of the business which is 75% about marketing and sales.

We would like to hire someone that we can train to become a growth hacker (Google it or read this - http://www.quora.com/What-is-growth-hacking ). We can't hire someone in Phnom Penh who has the required experience in growth hacking and knowledge of our specific business vertical, so the plan is to hire a sharp cookie and help them grow into that position. Growth hacking isn't taught in schools, however it's an extremely relevant and marketable skill and is much sort after in just about every country that has tech startups, so it's definitely something worth mastering.

I'm pitching this at teachers because I used to be one here in Phnom Penh many moons ago and know there are some exceptional individuals working that job who are committed to Cambodia but would love to be doing something else that offers more challenges and personal growth opportunities given the chance. The other reason is that because this is a learn on the job type position, the salary that we could offer initially would be similar to that of an English teacher.

I'm not really looking for any specific qualifications or work experience, it's about finding the right person with the right attitude rather than ticking boxes. Really I'm looking for someone with the following characteristics:

- Extremely fast learner
- Agility (this job is all about: build -> measure -> learn -> repeat)
- An extrovert and solid communicator
- An active interest in technology
- Knows how to self learn
- A good writer
- Gets things done
- Not overly sensitive to feedback or criticism
- Native level English skills (written and spoken)
- A long term commitment to Cambodia (we don't want to invest in someone who won't be here next year)

Here are some other things that will score bonus points:

- Maintaining an active blog
- A social media presence (especially Twitter and LinkedIn)
- Corporate experience (just enough to be able to speak their language and know how they think)
- Graphic design skills
- An interest photography or video
- Experience with analytical programs such as Google Analytics

About the Job

In the beginning there will be a very steep learning curve and you will be expected to get up to speed with our product, the industry and the basics concepts of growth hacking ASAP. In the beginning I will instruct you what to do on a day to day basis, but as you gain experience and proficiency you will be expected to formulate and test your own growth experiments.

The starting salary will be $1200 nett and there will be scope for ongoing salary growth once you are past the coaching stage and taking ownership of the role. You will work office hours Monday to Friday and will be paid for the public holidays that we observe as well as 15 days of paid annual leave.

If you are interested, send me a PM or email me on [email protected] and introduce yourself.
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Interesting.... How "tech savvy" do people need to be?
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Tech savvy enough to pick up new applications, concepts and technology quickly. But no coding or anything like that.
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Interesting...
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