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| Job Title: | Director of Sales | ||||||
| Company: | BuddyMedia | ||||||
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| Description: | Ever wonder who builds and promotes the coolest branded apps on Facebook, MySpace and other social networks? We do! Buddy Media helps the world's largest and most trusted brands navigate through the social media space and extend their advertising campaigns into the social world. We develop, promote and monitor "app-vertising" campaigns bringing customer engagement to an all new level. Launched in 2007 by serial entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, Buddy Media is based in NYC and is a privately held company. Buddy Media is backed by Softbank, European Founders Fund, Greycroft Partners, Peter Thiel, Howard Lindzon, James Altucher, and Brian Bedol among many. Buddy Media continues to grow and expand. With our continued success, we are seeking additional senior sales professionals to support our expansion. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in digital media sales and a strong understanding of social media advertising. You will be responsible for calling on clients of all levels as well as advertising agencies. You must have a consultative sales approach—and come up with ground breaking concepts. If you want to take part in the social media revolution and join the coolest company north of Silicon Alley, send us your resume now. We are located in Columbus Circle in the heart of New York City. Responsibilities * Understand Buddy Media's business model, and the evolution of internet advertising * Identify and close digital brand/agency decision makers * Achieve the company's annual sales goa * Consistently meet or exceed sales goals * Manage accounts effectively to drive recurring revenue * Be creative and think "out of the box" * Negotiate contracts Qualification * Pro-active, results-driven, hit the ground hard, get it done attitude (a must) * 4+ years of media/digital sales and or ad agency experience. Social Media sales a plus. * Personable, excellent writing, communication and presentation skills * Ability to author a comprehensive RFP response * Independently motivated * Strong contacts with consumer products marketers, ad agencies, PR firms, digital agencies and promotional firms * Proven track record of success driving revenue through the development of long-term strategic relationships * Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing complex negotiations to successful closure and delivery (at a 6-figure level) * Thorough understanding of Social Media and Facebook Applications * Intense interest in Social Media and the interactive space | ||||||
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