Senior Account Executive - Social Media

Our client, a tier-1 VC funded company, sells performance-priced engagement ads which get distributed among the largest social platforms on the Internet. They serve the new "people as publishers" mantra in the social media space, work with top Fortune 50 brands and the Internet's top social media websites.

We are assisting our client with a search for a Account Executive. This position is based out of New York and reports into the Vice President of Sales who is based out of NYC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an ad sales strategy with the goal to drive significant revenue and establish leadership within the social media category
• As business grows interview, hire, train and build a sales team
• Build, manage and scale a revenue pipeline with advertisers, agencies and partners
• Identify, pitch and close new business based sales approach
• Work with management and the marketing team to continue to develop and enhance sales messaging and collateral

Requirements

• MUST HAVE - at least 3 year of experience in online advertising sales
• MUST HAVE - strong contacts at east coast top-tier interactive agencies and a Rolodex that carries a wide range of contacts at brand advertisers
• MUST HAVE - a strong understanding of the digital media space and social media
• MUST HAVE - BA or BS degree

Jobdot is a recruiting firm specializing in the national placement and staffing of digital media personnel. Our clients include both media and technology companies which offer a wide range of advertising solutions.

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