Account Executive
Location: New York, NY
Company Overview
Conductor is a leader in natural search solutions, enabling high-end
companies to gain a competitive advantage through web-based advertising
efforts. What sets Conductor apart from the competition is a scalable
technology platform, and a commitment to relevancy, quality and best
practices. With deep experience in the online world, great
technological insight and a commitment to ethical innovation premised
on a belief that the highest quality Internet experience is a benefit
to everyone, Conductor is poised for significant growth, and you're
invited to be a part of it.
Position Overview
In order to support this growth, Conductor seeks an energetic,
entrepreneurial and effective Account Executive to drive client
acquisition and revenue growth. This person will report to the Head of Sales and be responsible for acquiring new clients and generating a
specific quarterly and annual revenue quota.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Sales Director to establish and execute an effective sales strategy
- Contact prospective clients to educate them on Conductors' value proposition
- Close new business and partner with the Account Management team to expand account penetration and ensure quality delivery
- Play an active role in the feedback loop between prospects/clients and the marketing and product teams to hone the product pitch and alter the functionality of future product versions
Required Experience:
- At least 2 to 5 years of direct sales experience in traditional or online advertising
- A proven track record of closing new business and meeting or exceeding revenue quotas
- Demonstrated the ability to operate both independently and with cross functional teams
- A working knowledge of SFA software such as Salesforce.com
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education
- An undergraduate degree is required.
Personal Characteristics
- A closer
- A sales hunter, comfortable with cold calling
- Highly energetic, self starter
- Track record of winning
- Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity
- Team player
- Possesses a "whatever it takes" attitude