I'm a frequent PFF visitor and co-owner/managing partner of an upstart IT consulting and managed services firm in the Pensacola area.

New business venture = no time to fish = no reason to post, so I fish vicariously through those of you who do actually fish and post about it...so...thanks!!!

That said, I'm currently looking to put a key piece of my business plan into place. I'm looking to fill a marketing/sales position as soon as I can find the candidate that is willing and able to make my firm a "household" name local in the local business community and, eventually, regionally. In very general terms, that candidate will:

Be fluent in the firm's service offerings at a high level (the IT consultants will support your efforts at the lower technical levels)

Perform market research and analysis

Collaborate with management to develop and maintain a marketing strategy

Sell...Sell...Sell

Given the nature of the services, sales efforts and subsequent client retention will have to be relationship-based, so, unfortunately, some of your duties may require time at a restaurant, on a golf course, on a fishing trip, etc.  I say this to emphasize the strong social aspect of this position.

My vision for this firm is to keep it as grass-roots and local as I can, while building something to contribute in some way to putting our area on the business services and technology map.

PM me if you're interested in the details.