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Smaato (Now part of Verve)
Associate Director, Media Sales (Detroit, MI)
Key details
Salary
$115K – $125K
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Years experience
5-10
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Full job description
Verve is seeking a senior digital media sales professional with 5+ years of experience and established relationships in automotive advertising. Responsibilities include building relationships with media agencies and brands, maintaining a sales pipeline, growing partnerships, collaborating with sales development and client services teams, contributing to marketing and product development, attending industry events, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers a hybrid work environment based in NYC with competitive salary, commission, health benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do
- Build relationships with media agencies and brands
- Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect database
- Break new business and grow existing partnerships with advertisers
- Work closely with the sales development team to engage prospects and generate meetings
- Collaborate with the media strategy and client services teams on campaign planning and execution
- Contribute to the company’s marketing strategies and product development
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Mentor new hires and junior team members
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in digital media sales
- Deep, established relationships within the automotive advertising vertical, including agency and client-direct connections
Benefits
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