Linqia · 1 hour ago
Director / VP Sales
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expLinqia is the leader in the growing creator marketing industry, partnering with major brands to create effective influencer marketing campaigns. The Director / VP Sales will be responsible for executing consultative sales to Fortune 1000 brands and agencies, managing the entire sales cycle, and developing strategic client relationships.
AdvertisingContent CreatorsContent Delivery NetworkSocial Media Advertising
Responsibilities
Work directly with Fortune 1000 Companies and / or their agency partners to educate them on the merits of creator marketing and the value of creator content
Apply a consultative sales approach that focuses on client objectives, but also maintain a sense of urgency on closing deals
Have the ability to convey our solution with passion with a focus on the value of targeted, trend forward , creator generated content at scale
Understand the value of data driven media solutions and be able to leverage insights and analytics to penetrate clients and close deals
Develop strategic client relationships through large ($1M+) annual and multi-year contractual commitments
Drive open opportunities to close in quarter with an eye towards building a strong pipeline for subsequent quarters
Build a book of business from the ground-up, mentor team members, and prepare for additional leadership as we scale
Help develop and refine our in-market partner approach by becoming a lead story teller and educate our clients on our platform’s best practices
Apply creativity, demonstrate accountability and maintain a deep understanding of Linqia’s services and business model
Work in a highly dynamic environment with a proven ability to balance competing demands and priorities as well as operate independently
Proactively manage a rapidly growing sales pipeline/channel
Be comfortable with carrying a Sales quota, be accountable for delivering revenue, and expect to be handsomely rewarded for over achieving
Travel required
Qualification
Required
+7 years of proven success selling in digital sales and/or online media to executive-level brand clients / agency partners
Established and transferable relationships in CPG, restaurant, apparel or entertainment verticals
Proven track record of consistent quota achievement above goal - we're looking for all-stars!
Demonstrable experience closing committed deals in excess of $1M annually
Strong consultative sales skills, collaborative + flexible workstyle, while maintaining your competitive drive to win
A passion for, and evidence of successfully developing creative ideas for clients through leveraging data to deliver optimal client value
Deep knowledge of promoted and organic best practices on all major social media platforms
Experience navigating, communicating and leading in a cross-functional environment
Deep understanding of the advertising industry--including client-direct and key agency relationships
Excellent presentation/pitch, public speaking, problem solving and negotiating skills
Bachelor's degree required
Can have fun while working hard!
Preferred
MBA a plus
Company
Linqia
Linqia is the only influencer marketing company that delivers guaranteed influencer ROI for the enterprise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Javelin Venture Partners
2014-12-01Series A
2012-09-13Seed· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Nader Alizadeh
Co-Founder and CEO
Maria Sipka
Co-Founder and EVP Brand Strategy
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