Openings and New Hires at Sears, Uber, and Yext
Every two weeks, Geoff Michener covers some of the latest job changes taking place in this dynamic industry. Please send him a message via LinkedIn if you’d like to share any job changes. (Plus, scroll down for jobs on offer now.)
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ZocDoc CEO Steps Down
Cyrus Massoumi has stepped down as CEO of ZocDoc after co-founding the company in 2007. Massoumi will stay on as board chair but will relinquish CEO responsibilities to co-founder Oliver Kharraz. The change is significant since Massoumi raised $230 million in venture funding, grew the company to 600 employees, and positioned ZocDoc as a premier health technology company.
Uber Lands Google Product Veteran
Seven-year Google veteran, Manik Gupta, has joined former head of Google Maps Brian McClendon at Uber as director of product. The move should not come as a surprise since Uber wants to solve several mapping problems to improve the passenger experience and increase rider frequency. If Uber drivers can be more efficient based on routes, passenger demand, and logistics, it could drive a significant revenue growth. While Uber remains on a growth path, expect the company to continuing hiring top-name talent from around the industry.
Former CMO of Restaurant.com Joins Sears
After four years as president and chief marketing officer at Restaurant.com, Christopher Krohn has joined Sears Holdings as vice president of customer experience. Krohn will bring an array of local data and marketing knowledge to his new post.
Yext Hires Sales Executive
Jonathan Cherins, a former executive vice president at TravelClick, has joined Yext as executive vice president of small business and partner channels. Cherins has years of local experience and worked in several leadership roles at Dun & Bradstreet. Yext’s hiring spree signals larger ambitions, including the long-rumored prospect of an IPO.
Tru Measure Loses Sales Guru
Zella Bracy has left McClatchy’s Tru Measure after being a part of the McClatchy family since 2006. Bracy led business development efforts for Tru Measure for more than two years. She joins Simpli.fi as senior director of platforms, where she will focus on strategic partnerships and initiatives.
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Looking for a new job? Here are some openings…
Adacado is looking for a creative ad operations specialist.
AdRoll is seeking a senior marketing manager and senior data scientist.
Celtra is hiring a chief of staff.
Email marketing giant Constant Contact, recently acquired by Endurance International Group, is hiring a chief product designer.
Placester, fresh off a $27 million funding round, is hiring a senior product manager.
Premise is seeking a staff economist.
RetailMeNot is looking for a vice president of consumer marketing.
Shiftgig, the staffing marketplace, is staffing up after raising a Series B round. It’s looking for a managing director.
xAd is looking for a director of marketing communications.
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Geoffrey Michener is the co-founder of ProspectWise and head of agency relations at Matchcraft. “Movers & Shakers” is published biweekly.
