Key Account Manager, based in Crete or North/ Central Greece

Are you a Future Leader? Are you ready to realize your potential? Are you searching for a real purpose and not “just another job”? If you are a self-starter, want to drive systematic change in Greece, and are a dog or cat lover, this job is for you. 

Role description: 

The Account Manager will be responsible for executing specifically designed projects to promote our cause to achieve zero stray dogs and cats in municipalities where we are active. The role will translate strategic imperatives of Zero Stray Pawject (ZSP) into clear actions and ensure they are executed well and measured appropriately. The Account Manager will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, most notably the municipality, the police, veterinarians, schoolmasters, local animal welfare, and other interest groups, such as the local hunting and breeding associations.

     

He/ she will work with select municipalities who successfully graduate from Zero Stray Academy (ZSA) training.  

Zero Stray Academy www.zerostrayacademy.gr teaches municipalities how to reduce the number of stray companion animals systematically and sustainably with a cruelty-free approach by applying the Zero Stray Pawject stray generation prevention model, and combining it with knowledge from some of the 30 best subject matter experts who serve as professors at ZSA.  The Account Manager is expected to form close relationships with municipal employees and key stakeholders to ensure that ZSP learnings generated over the past years, along with the other educational content offered by ZSA is applied in practice for maximum impact.  

The position is for a Greek National or someone who is not only proficient in Greek but also highly accustomed to how the country operates.  Proficiency (or near-proficiency) in English is required. 

This is a full-time position, and you will be expected to work according to its requirements and needs, which might involve out-of-business hours work or weekend commitments.  Extensive travel will be required, and you will be expected to spend time on the ground with the municipalities where we are active to ensure the projects are executed well.   The job is remote.

If you are the person as described below, we would love you to apply:  

Technical skills: 

  • University degree, 5+ years of work experience in business management or in marketing. Public policy background of advantage.

  • Previous account management of advantage

  • Self-motivation and goal orientation even under difficult conditions

  • Team spirit

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Results orientated and at the same time diplomatic to get tasks accomplished

  • Ability to manage various stakeholders with sometimes very opposite opinions with high complexity without losing the big picture

  • Ability to influence without authority

  • Ability to build strong relationships with municipal employees, mayors, police, animal welfare, and other key stakeholder groups

  • Curious by nature and seeking to learn. Not afraid of failures

  • Ability to work in a start-up environment

  • Truly passionate about making a difference to stray animals

  • Trustworthy and reliable

  • Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

  • Proficiency to manage various projects and knowledge of project management

  • Greek national, or fluent in written and verbal Greek. English is a must

  • Mobility and ability to travel within Greece and willingness to spend extensive time on the ground in the municipalities where ZSP is active – driving license required

  • He/she must comply to our credo: http://www.zerostraypawject.org/credo

  • Based in Central/ North Greece or Crete

The role will have a fair remuneration and 4 weeks of paid holidays.  The position is funded until June 2025 but it is intended to be a long-term position.  The role will work with a small, but truly diverse international team based in the US, around Europe and Greece.  People who really want to see true change and improve communities for dogs, cats and people alike.    Visit Zero Stray Academy.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter in English to info@zerostraypawject.org

 

Social Media Manager (freelance), can be remote  

Are you passionate with Social Media and looking for challenges? This is for you!

Zero Stray Pawject, Inc and Zero Stray Academy are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative Freelance Marketing Specialist to join our team.

This is a fully remote, freelance opportunity, starting with a 6-month contract.

If you think you match the profile presented and that the proposed position is in line with your professional expectations, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Tik Tok, Youtube etc.)

  • Develop and deliver a winning social media strategy while setting relevant KPIs according to business objectives.

  • Publishing on social media using efficiently social media marketing tools.

  • Acting as a copywriter to ensure content is informative and appealing.

  • Monitoring SEO and user engagement, to suggest content optimization.

  • Research and test new features, trends, and ideas. Constantly identifying new and improved execution strategies that will increase overall performance and efficiency.

  • Executing and Handling email marketing campaigns

Qualifications:

·        Proven track record of growing social media communities around purpose, driven initiative, and brand building.

  • Fluent in both Greek and English

  • Excellent verbal and specially written communication skills and ability to provide brand-led strategic messaging.

  • Very good knowledge of iGaming legislation along with the social media compliances.

  • Experience in e-commerce and paid social strategies optimized for ROI.

  • Ability to self-manage while handling projects under tight deadlines.

  • Team spirit.

 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter in English to info@zerostraypawject.org