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GumGum about 1 year ago
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Title: Sales Director (Managing)

Location: Remote – US based

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix , combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers

The Sales Director is responsible for leading and growing the New York Account Executive and Account Director team. Reporting to the Group Sales Director, NY, this role is also responsible for leading and developing senior relationships in the allocated region to drive real value for our clients through GumGum products, specifically this role will have a core focus in New York and will have specific assigned accounts and territories that the team is focussed on.

Sales Directors have a deep knowledge of the online media landscape, the advertising community and have 6+ years of proven media sales experience as well as 4+ years of management experience. The Sales Director is a self motivated leader who can work with internal teams and is committed to achieving and exceeding sales goals while growing GumGum’s products in their allocated region.

Note: GumGum currently operates in a work from home’ virtual environment with sporadic opportunities for in-person business and morale events (health guidelines permitting). There will not be any requirement to go into the office on a daily basis moving forward. GumGum is only open to hiring candidates in the greater NYC area.

What You’ll Achieve

  • New York Sales Team Management and Support
    • Oversee GumGum’s New York Account Executive and Account Director sales team productivity, building a highly inclusive culture, ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
    • Drive effective recruitment, onboarding, professional development, performance management and retention of team members.
    • Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement team wide goal setting and performance management.
    • Ensure team members are having the best possible GumGum experience by delivering meaningful feedback and coaching to the team, evidenced by regular feedback requests, 1:1’s, quarterly reviews and recognition.
    • Seek out and implement best practices for sellers in making sure they are furthering their skill set and knowledge of the business.
  • Drive Revenue for New York Territories
    • Work with team members on Account Based Strategies to drive growth within assigned account lists and agencies
    • Responsible for driving new business while growing existing partnerships with a target of approx $15M+ annually.
    • Expected to make senior level introductions across agencies and brands in the region to drive new business and develop existing relationships.
  • Relationship Development
    • Cultivate senior-level relationships with brands, agency contacts and clients to gain deep insight into their business and ultimately provide GumGum solutions for their marketing and advertising goals.
  • Translate Client Insight to internal Product Team
    • Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients’ needs
  • Internal Collaboration
    • Work with Client Strategists, Account Managers, Programmatic Managers, and other internal teams to ensure sold proposals are successfully implemented and aligned with client expectations.
  • Strategic Sales
    • With the support of Strategic Growth team in developing, managing and executing strategic sales opportunities

Skills You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Media or Marketing/Advertising field
  • 6+ years of selling experience in digital advertising sales (has to be sales in our specific industry whether publisher or tech sales) with a larger book of business ($4M+)
  • 4+ years experience managing a team of sellers responsible for teams who drive significant revenue ($15M+)
  • Must have strong selling experience and track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets with extensive senior-level brand and agency contacts in New York
  • Experience leading and coaching sales team members
  • Proficient in SalesForce (is comfortable logging meetings, calls, pulling reports, etc.)
  • PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills a must
  • Quick at problem solving internally and externally while managing stakeholders through the process
  • Fundamental understanding of business drivers (P/L, Operating Statement, COGS, Revenue, etc.)
  • Applies analytical skills to interpret data and uses independent judgment and discretion in developing solutions to a variety of work problems
  • Looking for someone who is hungry and motivated and passionate about our product
  • Outgoing and can build and maintain/grow client relationships at all levels (entertaining is required)

What We Offer

At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated base pay range for this role is from ($135,000 – $159,000) annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Inidual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.

The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, and depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or stock incentive program. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.

Awards

  • BuiltIn #37 Best Places to Work 2023 across the United States
  • BuiltinLA #7 Best Places to Work 2022
  • BuiltinLA Best Places to Work 2021
  • Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
  • Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021

GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a erse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all iniduals are treated with respect and dignity – and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. – Phil Schraeder, CEO

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