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Sr. Account Executive, Ad Sales, NYC

This company runs a very large web site on the web reaching over 38MM people per month with over 1300 of the top blogs in its category.

We have an immediate opening for a Sr. Account Executive in New York City who will be responsible for the east coast and southeast territories. We're looking for a very motivated and creative person who is excited about working for a small company that's making big waves. In this role you will be reporting to the VP of sales in New York.

Responsibilities:
- Delivering and exceeding revenue goals
- Cover the assigned territories and accounts
- Prospecting new accounts and agencies
- Identify and close major brand advertisers
- Work with both agencies and clients to bring in business
- Set up meetings/presentations with agencies and clients
- Negotiate with agencies and clients on details of campaigns
- Successfully manage agency and client expectations
- Entertain Client and agency contacts
- Oversee the status of advertising campaigns
- Work with sales development team on presentations materials and proposals
- Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Write reports and keep records on all business that runs through your office

Skillset and Abilities

- Full understanding of the online media business and the business of prospective advertisers
- A minimum of 3 years in online ad sales with success at large brand marketing campaigns and sponsorships
- Minimum of $2 million per year in annual booked ad revenue
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skill
- Proven ability to be self-motivating and work independently, as well as operate in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated a strong analytical ability for strategic sales development, including interpretation of media research and analysis for effective use as a sales tool
- Demonstrated the ability to create and present promotional concepts that enhance clients’ marketing efforts


Advertisers Include:

Unilever, Lexus, P&G, Xbox, GAP, HP, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Sony Corp, Universal Pictures, Mazda, Nike, Old Navy, Jim Beam Brands, Sprint, HTC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Sony Pictures, K Swiss, Converse, Wrigley, Scion, T Mobile, Pepsi, Vans, Ubisoft, Ford, AMEX and more.