KELEOPS USA
Account Executive
New York Based – 41 E 11th Street, NY, NY
KELEOPS USA is the publisher of two of the web’s most original media brands – Gizmodo and Kotaku and reach 15 million unique visitors a month. We connect with the young, diverse audiences that are shaping our future. Through fearless journalism and high-impact storytelling, we elevate the stories and issues our readers and viewers are passionate about.
About the Role:
Both our sites are in ambitious growth mode. We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to generate advertising revenue with client and agency partners. This role requires a persuasive, disciplined self-starter with a passion for sales goals through high-volumes of activity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with key agency and brand side advertising and marketing decision makers on target accounts
- Commit to a high activity sales culture, executing on outreach and call volume objectives
- Generate Demand and Procure proposals/RFI’s from sales territory
- Entertain and be in-market often, physically, in real life, connecting with customers and prospects.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders
- Work within current CRM tools to proactively prospect and document sales pipeline
- Contribute to the overall growth of Gizmodo and Kotaku revenue initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Direct IO digital advertising sales role
- Well established client/agency relationships, and/or strong proven ability to create new buyer/seller relationships. Preferably within Technology, Telecom, and Gaming verticals
- Proven track record of delivering against set targets and objectives.
- In-depth knowledge of digital media, online marketing technology and competitive landscape
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of traditional as well as contemporary/online marketing tactics and strategy
- An understanding of the programmatic, content marketing and branded content sales experience.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage market research and competitive intelligence to drive decision-making.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Additional Job Details
Salary Range: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Base: $120,000 – $140,000 per year; On Target Earnings: $180,000 – $250,000
KELEOPS USA offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.
KELEOPS USA is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Keleops USA. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
