Account Executive

Mashable is adding another key position to its growing Sales team.  We are now seeking a smart, self-motivated and resourceful individual to join our team as an Account Executive in our New York office to help take our thriving sales efforts to a new level. The successful candidate will have an active network of client/agency relationships and a proven track record of building and delivering solid marketing solutions in an effective and scalable way. This is a fabulous opportunity and an excellent environment for someone looking to advance their career and be part of an innovative and dynamic digital media organization.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and ad agencies.
• Generating new sales leads through prospecting and cold calling.
• Understanding client needs and presenting relevant solutions.
• Effectively organizing, prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to ensure sufficient opportunities exist to meet revenue goals.
• Performing competitive analysis in current and future Mashable focus areas
• Tracking, analyzing and communicating performance of advertiser campaigns on Mashable
• Keeping up-to-date and detailed records of sales activity through a CRM solution.
• Job Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience, ideally in the digital media industry
• A keen ability to see opportunities, understands needs, create relevant solutions, set proper expectations and close meaningful deals
• A detailed knowledge of online media planning terms and KPIs
• Demonstrated record of success in a fast-paced, goal-oriented sales environment
• Dynamic, flexible, hard-working and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Well organized with good attention to detail
• Strong multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency with SalesForce and social media platforms
• Knowledge of social media
• Passion for news, entertainment and current events, and knowledge of the media industry

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Gym Reimbursement
• Dog-Friendly Workplace
• Creative Work Environment

ABOUT MASHABLE

Mashable is the largest independent source dedicated to news, information and resources for the Connected Generation. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable’s 20 million monthly unique visitors and 6 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online news communities. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco. http://www.mashable.com