Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. The Sales Director will be responsible for driving revenue through strategic relationships with brands and agencies, while articulating the unique value of the Swayable platform.
Responsibilities
- Evangelize and articulate the unique value proposition of the Swayable platform to direct brands, creative agencies, and media buying/planning agencies
- Strategize and generate revenue from agencies and account assignments through sales calls and sales presentations
- Develop account strategies to secure long-term media and platform relationships, develop requests for proposal responses, while delivering against client business needs & objectives
- Grow and cultivate deep relationships at all levels within assigned accounts, demonstrating a thorough understanding of account's organization, needs and revenue potential
- Meet and exceed quarterly/annual sales goals
- Use CRM consistently to record sales activity, deal pipeline and forecast revenue accurately
- Proactively provide client insights, industry specific information and become the go-to subject matter expert in the creative and copy testing research space
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in sales focused on consumer research, advertising, or marketing data
- Demonstrated track record of delivering against quota and excelling in a highly competitive market
- Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills
- Excellent knowledge of marketing and research industry trends, technology platforms and pricing models
- Ability to think strategically, strong understanding of traditional and contemporary sales dynamics, tactics and strategies
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Hubspot and Salesforce.com or equivalent)
- Ability to work autonomously - stay organized and show/track progress weekly to management
- Ability to work remotely - flexible to work hours that span time zones to support clients and internal meetings
- Startup experience a strong plus
- Experience in selling market research tools, advertising and/or data is ideal
- Existing and current relationships with key decision makers at all levels of influence within Fortune 500 brands and/or top marketing agencies in New York, LA, and/or Chicago
- Active in industry trade and networking events
- Consumer Brand/Agency experience a plus
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - no employee contribution required
- Generous PTO
- Equity options
- 401k plan
- Ongoing professional development investments
- Amazing company culture
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