Sales Director – Social Media Solutions

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Type Direct Hire

ID MI85-2695908

New Business Hunter

Online Advertising Experience

If you’re a sales superstar (hunter) with excellent presentation skills and the ability to demonstrate successful quota attainment and growth in the past and meet the following requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is currently seeking a Director Sales Marketing Solutions.

This position is responsible for identifying and acquiring new national brands and top retailers that will have a major strategic impact on the long-term success.

This position focuses on direct sales but must understand the company’s channel strategy and how the two approaches relate.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for:
Negotiating and selling online advertising and transactional based marketing placements.

Must have experience in the online space and have a detailed working knowledge of the industry along with a pulse on what is forthcoming.

Oversee, maintain, and upgrade existing accounts to ensure ongoing client satisfaction.

Develop new business and long term account opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.

Coordinate, manage and resolve account maintenance issues.

Effectively interface with President, SVP Sales, and other C-level executives as well as develop and cultivate long lasting Client relationships with all levels including CEO, CMO, Brand Managers, Agencies and Media buyers.

Complete RFP’s and proposals, follow up on submissions and close business.

Effectively navigate internally with various business units to create compelling Media solutions.

Skills and experience required:
3-5 years relevant experience at interactive agency or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education/professional experience required.

Proven achievement in new and expanded client business generation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet a range of deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Proven ability to successfully negotiate when closing new business.

Familiarity with CRM based solutions (NetSuite a plus.)  Experience with GSuite, Excel, PowerPoint, Clearslide and Comscore reporting interfaces.

Demonstrated ability to actively manage multiple tasks and work within a team environment but also the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Must be a goal oriented, persuasive, self-motivated and independent worker.

Ability to travel to meet with prospective and existing clients in person.

(Travel approximately 40-50%.) Apply
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