GumGum is seeking a VP of Sales to lead its market-leading contextual advertising platform across outer markets West of the Mississippi. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of selling experience in digital advertising sales, experience managing a team to deliver a large book of business, and a proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Media or Marketing/Advertising field
- 10+ years of selling experience in digital advertising sales
- Experience managing a team to deliver a large book of business (15M+)
- Demonstrated experience coaching team members to improve performance
- Strong selling experience and track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
- Willingness to travel 50% of the time
- Proficient in SalesForce
- PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills a must
- Must possess superb written and verbal communication skills
- Uses Seller Crowd and checks the trades for updates on accounts
- Strong and strategic relationship building with clients
- Attention to detail and organization in daily tasks
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Bonus, commission, or stock incentive program
- Wellness programs
- Recognition and development opportunities