Phoenix Sales Jobs with Yelp
One of the most popular, up-and-coming user-based tech companies will soon open a new office, creating hundreds of Phoenix sales jobs and other positions.
Yelp, a San Francisco-based technology company, recently announced its plans to open an office in Scottsdale, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix. In addition to the new office, the company also plans to increase hiring to support its expansion in the United States and abroad.
The company plans to hire more than 200 employees this year alone. Positions will be available throughout numerous departments, although the priority will be in sales and account management. Yelp currently has more than 340 employees, most of whom work at the company's San Francisco headquarters and its New York City office.
Yelp is a community local search site that connects consumers with local businesses through user-written reviews and ratings. The company has experienced rapid growth during recent years, with 29 million people using the site during January and content doubling to more than 9 million reviews last year.
"Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area have a vibrant and growing Yelp community," Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO and co-founder of Yelp, said. "The region is also a great place to locate a technology business, having a strong infrastructure and an educated talent pool of potential employees. We are excited to make Scottsdale home to our third Yelp office and the hundreds of future Yelp employees who will live, work and play in this great area."
Aside from its Web site, Yelp is available on many mobile platforms, including its popular iPhone app. The company also offers free tools for local businesses to market to its consumer community. Yelp earns revenue through search and display advertising.
"Yelp's decision to grow and expand here showcases why Arizona is the ideal base for companies who need to reach out to the world," Donald Cardon, director of the Arizona Department of Commerce, said. "They now join the growing number of companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-techs to start-ups who enjoy a dynamic business climate, wonderful quality of life and talented workforce."
Yelp, which was founded in 2004, currently serves as the leading U.S. local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. The company's services are currently available throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland.