Meet the Experts in JD Edwards and Viewpoint Software Reporting & Analytics with Power BI

5+ years of experience working on Business Intelligence and Analytics related projects using Microsoft BI technologies. Primary emphasis of this role is to perform core implementation and consulting services for new and existing customers.  This role requires a solid understanding and use of T-SQL and Microsoft BI technologies.  JD Edwards domain knowledge is a plus but not required. 

Position Overview

Expected job responsibilities include:

• Installing and configuring QuickLaunch elements on customer environments including SQL Database Views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Packages, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular Models, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports, and Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Delivering BI consulting services to customers (T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, etc.)
• Assisting in the product development of QuickLaunch for Microsoft BI
• One-on-one interaction with customers via remote desktop as well as on on-site engagements
• You will maintain the high quality of services that our customers have come to respect, and, on which we have built our reputation. You will work with some of the best and brightest people in the industry; people who care about our customers and care about helping them achieve the results they seek.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft reporting/business intelligence applications
• In-depth knowledge of T-SQL, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS & Power BI
• In-depth knowledge of the JD Edwards World and/or EnterpriseOne ERP is a plus

Experience with the following:

• Microsoft BI solution including SQL Server 2016/2017 (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS), PowerBI, SSAS Tabular Models (DAX)
• Experience with Data Warehousing and ETL Microsoft SSIS
• Strong technical knowledge in databases and database SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline is preferred

5+ years of experience working on Business Intelligence and Analytics related projects using Microsoft BI technologies. Primary emphasis of this role is to perform consulting services that deliver value-added BI content to business users. This role requires a great deal of modeling presenting data with T-SQL, SSAS Tabular/DAX, and Power BI.

Position Overview

Expected job responsibilities include:

• Learning the fundamentals of QuickLaunch elements including SQL Database Views, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular Models, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports, and Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Delivering BI consulting services to customers using the following technologies (T-SQL, SSAS, and Power BI)
• Assisting in the product development of QuickLaunch leveraging the latest Microsoft BI Analytics capabilities
• Delivering Knowledge Transfer workshops to customers and developing internal training videos for QuickLaunch Academy
• One-on-one interaction with customers via remote desktop as well as on on-site engagements
• You will maintain the high quality of services that our customers have come to respect, and, on which we have built our reputation. You will work with some of the best and brightest people in the industry; people who care about our customers and care about helping them achieve the results they seek.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft reporting/business intelligence applications
• In-depth knowledge of T-SQL, SSAS, & Power BI
• In-depth knowledge of the JD Edwards World and/or EnterpriseOne ERP is a plus

Experience with the following:

• Microsoft BI solutions including SQL Server 2016/2017 Analysis Services Tabular (SSAS) & PowerBI
• Strong technical knowledge in databases and database SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline is preferred

3+ years of experience working on Business Intelligence and Analytics related projects using Microsoft BI technologies. Primary emphasis of this role is to perform product development and consulting services for new and existing customers. This role requires a solid understanding and use of T-SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular technologies. JD Edwards domain knowledge is a plus but not required.

Position Overview

BI Solutions SQL Developer/ETL Architect Responsibilities and Duties:

• Product Development and installation of Preferred Strategies QuickLaunch product and Microsoft BI content, which includes SQL Database Views, SSIS Packages, SSAS Tabular Models, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Power BI reports and dashboards
• Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) development using Microsoft SSIS
• Architecting, Developing, and Data Modeling BI Solutions internally and for customers
• Joining the product development team of QuickLaunch for Microsoft BI
• One-on-one interaction with customers via remote desktop as well as on on-site engagements
• You will maintain the high quality of services that our customers have come to respect, and, on which we have built our reputation. You will work with some of the best and brightest people in the industry; people who care about our customers and care about helping them achieve the results they seek.

BI Solutions SQL Developer/ETL Architect Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of T-SQL and SSIS
• Microsoft BI Solutions including SQL Server 2016/2017 (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), Power BI, SSAS Tabular Models (DAX)
• Strong technical knowledge in databases and database SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2)
• Experience with Data Warehousing and ETL Microsoft SSIS
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• In-depth knowledge of reporting/business intelligence applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms
• In-depth data modeling and architecting data warehouse environments
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative team environment

BI Solutions SQL Developer/ETL Architect Bonus Points:

• Development of internal applications and scripters with C sharp, etc.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Viewpoint, or other large complex ERP environments
• Experience on the business side of reporting and analytics
• Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline is preferred, but not required

BI Solutions SQL Developer/ETL Architect Working Location:

• Working Location: In Soquel, CA office or potential to work remotely

Preferred Strategies is a Santa Cruz based company of 18 years who is passionate about data and partnering with companies who are committed to becoming data-driven organizations.  Preferred Strategies has developed an analytics software solution called QuickLaunch which helps customers use their corporate data to make informed business decisions.

Marketing and Administrative Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Markets products by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Tracks sales data, maintains promotional materials inventory, plans meetings and trade shows, maintains databases, and prepares reports.
• Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organizing promotional presentations; and updating calendars.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data.
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department, inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments, and coordinating mailing lists.
• Monitors budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading trade publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Create new or modify existing marketing collateral consisting of data sheets, whitepapers, blog posts, and other website updates.
• Working with Salesforce.com CRM to meet company initiatives
• Assisting with administrative functions such as legal, human resources, or financial

This job is intended to be performed onsite at Preferred Strategies headquarters in Soquel, CA.  Office hours are 8am – 5pm Pacific Time.  This position is flexible for part-time or full-time employment. 

Marketing and Administrative Coordinator Qualifications / Skills:

• Direct marketing
• Market segmentation
• Marketing research
• Coordination
• Project management
• Reporting research results
• Understanding the customer
• Process improvement
• Initiative
• Planning
• Financial skills
• Professional writing
• Flexible
• Willingness to learn new capabilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing or a related field
• Proven working experience in digital marketing, particularly within the industry
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate
• Solid knowledge of website and marketing analytics tools
• Working knowledge of ad serving tools
• Experience in setting up and optimizing PPC campaigns on all major search engines
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints

Preferred Strategies Company Overview

Preferred Strategies (www.preferredstrategies.com) is an Employee-Owned software company dedicated to Analytics and Reporting technologies for 19 years. Our mission is to find companies who value data as much as we do, who align on vision, and who want to partner together on their data-driven journey. 

We have spent thousands of hours building a solution called QuickLaunch that enables JD Edwards ERP, Viewpoint ERP, and Salesforce CRM customers to leverage market leading technologies like Power BI with the framework and foundation that allows them to accomplish in 8 weeks what would normally take 2-3 years if built from scratch. QuickLaunch is sold to customers on a Subscription or Perpetual (with Maintenance) basis. Preferred Strategies also have an Implementation and Professional Services team to help customers meet their short and long-term analytics goals and objectives. Come join the Preferred Strategies team and the opportunity to work with the world’s most forward-thinking organizations.  Preferred Strategies customers range in size from $25 Million to $150 Billion in revenue.

Sales Director Overview

5+ years of experience with the following:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
• Developing positive relationships and handling customers’ needs
• Generating new sales using existing and potential customer networks
• Proven success at consistently meeting quarterly and annual sales targets

We are looking for a qualified Sales Director to join our team. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with customers. As a Sales Director, you should work to satisfy customers’ needs and requests, respond to their queries in a timely manner and aspire to deliver a positive customer experience. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be customer service oriented. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building successful, long-term client relationships.

Position Overview

Sales Director Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
• Develop positive relationships with clients
• Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs
• Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks
• Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner
• Report on the status of accounts and transactions
• Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives
• Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
• Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth

Sales Director Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Sales Director or Senior Sales Account Executive
• Hands on experience in sales and an ability to deliver excellent customer experience
• Knowledge of CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude
• Technically savvy with working knowledge in Excel, Salesforce.com, and preparing sales contracts

Additional Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline is preferred