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West Coast Account Executive
UrbanDaddy
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About the Organization UrbanDaddy, based in New York City, is a rapidly growing digital media brand, delivering consumers unique and local lifestyle recommendations via the web, email and mobile platforms. The Company publishes content that is entertaining, on point, and actionable. In an online environment diluted by unvetted reviews and biased promotions, UrbanDaddy distinguishes itself as a trusted source of highly curated content, uncovering the best in nightlife, dining, gear, travel, style and leisure.
UrbanDaddy has emerged as one of digital media's leading taste-makers, having been recognized for excellence by the New York Times, AdAge, AdWeek and MediaPost. It has also been prominently featured by Apple in its national iPhone marketing campaigns. UrbanDaddy's success has attracted world-class advisors, management and staff.
Description
We are currently seeking a West Coast Account Executive to join our Client Sales and Marketing team. This critical talent will be based in Los Angeles and will be responsible for prospecting, developing and closing new advertising business as well as overseeing clients’ advertising campaigns for the west coast territory. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a winning, entrepreneurial attitude looking to further develop his or her skillset through a sales role within a dynamic, growing organization.
In addition, you will interface remotely with our award winning Sales Development and Account Management teams in NYC to ensure the production of exceptionally packaged deliverables and executions.
Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain current client and agency relationships and build new partnerships with prospective clients
• Observe industry and market trends and develop plans for achieving strategic goals.
• Drive revenue growth objectives by exceeding quarterly and annual targets
• Assist in development of stellar marketing presentations that resonate equally with partner and audience demands
• Assist Sales Development Managers in leading all marketing and RFP brainstorms
• Track campaign results to leverage and foster further partnerships with clients and to forecast future revenue growth
• Work seamlessly across entire UrbanDaddy Sales Development team
• Continually research trending and innovative ad products and bring market-leading solutions into the conversation
Position Requirements
• 3-5 years experience in digital ad sales and products, including mobile
• Previous sales experience with a luxury brand is preferred
• Strong knowledge of and relationships in automotive, spirit, style, fashion and entertainment verticals
• Male market experience a plus
• Relationships with relevant advertising agencies and national clients
• Ability to hit the ground running and close deals quickly
• Working knowledge of CPM pricing models
• Ability to continually identify and break new business
• Strong sales skills including prospecting, forecasting, pitching, presenting and closing large deals
• Ability to ideate dynamic, complex and highly targeted integrated concepts, customized to the specific needs of the brand
• Contract negotiation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills