VP, Sales

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