About inPowered
inPowered is the content amplification platform of choice for many of the world’s leading brands. Companies like Mazda, LG, L’Oreal, Intel, Jaguar, Ford, and others use inPowered to deliver attention to their content (owned, earned, paid) across every Native Ad channel. In just two years, we have signed up 30+ Fortune 500 brands, growing extremely fast and are a profitable start-up.
Position Summary:
· We are seeking a highly motivated sales executive to open new doors and grow existing clients for our rapidly growing revenue team.
· This role is an independent contributor looking to join a dynamic content amplification platform that is changing the way the world’s brands view their content marketing strategies and executions.
· We are committed to finding a strategic thinker willing to work with brands at all levels, and knows the agency landscape; someone that understands that closing deals is both immediate and long-term focused for a company with hyper-growth.
· A proven salesperson with a solution-based success will thrive in this environment.
Responsibilities:
· Consistently proven to meet or exceed monthly revenue quota
· Identify new business opportunities with direct marketers, online advertisers, and agencies
· Consult with clients/agencies on their marketing needs; creatively design and execute comprehensive content marketing initiatives through the inPowered platform
· Develop account strategies to drive long term revenue growth, develop requests for proposal responses and programs, and drive upfront media buying
· Consistently produce a high volume of sales related activity including calls/meetings, presentations, proposals, and client entertainment
· Build and maintain strategic level relationships with clients and agencies and generate high level campaign ideation to meet client goals and objectives
Experience and Skills:
· 3-5 years of experience in advertising sales, marketing, media, and interactive
· Knowledge/Experience of native advertising, content marketing, ad tech platforms, brand storytelling, audience targeting, and optimization strategies, applied across all screens
· Strong contacts within the industry and in your territory
· Must be highly motivated and a team player
· Outstanding communication and presentation skills
· Strong ability to manage large volume of prospecting activity (outbound calls, client meetings, proposals, etc.)
· Negotiation and closing skills
· Proficient in MS Office & CRM Software
· BA/BS degree required, MBA preferred
Work location: Chicago, IL