VP of Ad Sales (Remote)

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Requirements:

• 10+ years in a leading ad sales organization, ideally in digital publishing or media
• Network of leading category marketers and agencies
• Expertise in selling email newsletter products specifically
• Ability to manage short & long term revenue targets
• Deep understanding of marketer and client needs and campaign objectives
• Ability to work in unstructured, start-up culture
• Proven senior level experience in sales
• Ability to compellingly pitch deals, structure and negotiate, and close partnerships
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, scrappy, nose for deals & dollars
• Travel to client meetings as needed

Responsibilities:

• Deliver immediate revenue against target plan
• Create and build relationships at key marketers, and associated media agencies
• Ensure Likewise’s email newsletters and discovery platform are top-of-mind during key planning and buying cycle
• Successfully pitch and win new clients; grow existing revenue from current clients
• Compellingly articulate the benefits and unique features of a scaled email newsletter product
• Create marketing and advertising industry awareness of Likewise
• Refine and improve highly polished pitch collateral
• Partner with editorial team around calendar, sponsorable features
• Represent Likewise at advertising industry events