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Job: Director Online Advertising Sales, San Francisco & Los Angeles

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srrecruiter

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Director of Online Advertising Sales for the world's largest publisher of social entertainment applications. We offer people the ability to engage and have fun with one another using the relationships they've already developed on social networks like Facebook and MySpace (youth market focus, 18-34 y/o's). Compelling opportunity for advertisers to have their brand on a social network through partnerships with their applications. (Also seeking online advertising sales rep in NY).

Locations: San Francisco and Los Angeles.

LA will initially be a work from a home office with the opportunity to build out a office as the business warrants.

Role Overview:

We're seeking Interactive sales professionals to join a highly dynamic, passionate, and results oriented Sales organization. The Director Online Advertising Sales will be responsible for existing and new revenue growth in their region. This will include acquiring, growing and retaining key relationships with advertising agencies and marketers within your region. Established relationships with key advertising agencies, CPG, Telecom, Entertainment, Beverage, selling into the youth market and social media experience are a huge plus!

Responsibilities:

Prospect and penetrate advertising agencies and brands to generate a book of business within your territory
Building and maintaining advertising agency and client relationships
Customize sales presentations using industry trends, case studies, and other market data
Writing and presenting proposals, presentations, and responding to RFPs
Evangelize social media and the use of applications to the advertising community
Negotiating advertising contracts
Developing a growing understanding of our technology, and keeping up with Industry developments
Accurately reporting, forecasting, and exceeding revenue goals
Serve as industry expert in social media

Requirements:

5-7 years+ of online advertising sales experience
Track record of successfully meeting and exceeding quotas
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated success in a goal oriented, highly accountable sales environment
Superior communication skills, including face-to-face presentations, phone and email
Strong relationships with advertising agencies and national advertising clients within the region
An entrepreneurial approach to business
Understand user behavior and how technology works with the ability to explain each in ordinary terms
The ability to structure, negotiate, and close advertising opportunities working within best practices guidelines
Desire to work in a start-up environment where there is constant change and limited resources
Experience in & knowledge of social media as well as selling youth products (18-34 y/o's) is highly desired
Diligent work ethic, dependable, and ethical
Significant travel within the region
Fortitude to attack every challenge as though there are no other options but to succeed

Educational Requirements:

BA/BS in a business related field. MBA a plus

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Contact: karen@execquestgroup.com

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22 April 2009 10:44 PM

dawnhicks

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Re: Director of Online Advertising Sales

Dear Karen,

I would like to apply for the Director of Online Advertising Sales position. Throughout my career as well as in my current position I have successfully been responsible for growing existing and new revenue. My experience also includes working with multitude of industries to build a strong customer base by acquiring, growing, and retaining key relationships with advertisers and advertising agencies. My work history almost perfectly mirrors the qualifications for this position.

I am especially interested because not only do I hold 10+ years of advertising sales experience and a proven track record of business development, I am a strong believer in the role social media will play in our lives. It is quickly becoming a primary mode for reaching youth audiences. This trend will continue and I would relish being a part of it early on. I would like to schedule an interview to speak with you via phone or in person at your earliest convenience.

My resume is attached along with my contact information but for easier access I have included it here (dawnhicksathome@hotmail.com / 626-676-5859). Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing from you and to meeting with you to discuss my experience and qualifications further.

Best to you,

Dawn Hicks

Attachment: Dawn Marie Hicks.doc (40.0KB)

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22 May 2009 05:04 AM

dawnhicks

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Re: Director of Online Advertising Sales
Dear Karen,

I would like to apply for the Directorof Online Advertising Sales position. Throughout my career as well as inmy current position I have successfully been responsible for growingexisting and new revenue. My experience also includes working with multitude of industries to build astrong customer base by acquiring, growing, and retaining key relationships with advertisersand advertising agencies. My work history almost perfectly mirrors the qualifications for this position.

I am especially interested because not only do I hold 10+ years of advertising sales experience and a proven track record of business development, I am a strong believer inthe role social media will play in our lives. It is quickly becoming aprimary mode for reaching youth audiences. This trend will continue and I would relish being a part of it early on. I would like to schedule aninterview to speak with you via phone or in person at your earliest convenience.

My resume is attachedalong with my contact information but for easier access I have included it here (dawnhicksathome@hotmail.com / 626-676-5859). Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearingfrom you and to meeting with you to discuss my experience and qualificationsfurther.

Best to you,

Dawn Hicks

Attachment: Dawn Marie Hicks.doc (40.0KB)

-dawnhicks