Director of Ad Sales - Freewebs - New York, NY (SOHO)

Authored by dmw on July 22, 2007 - 10:59pm.

Provide world class leadership and strategic management of Advertising Sales at Freewebs.com. End to end responsibility for all phases of the advertising sales cycle including but not limited to, sales strategies, territory planning, hiring, developing and motivating sales talent. This position manages direct to client and Premium agency sales. Establishment of sales practices, policies, coaching of staff is critical. Also accountable for specialized intervention for client retention, satisfaction and problem resolution as needed. The Director of Advertising Sales should provide proactive, innovative and consultative direction to the organization in shaping its sales culture and driving revenue to meet and exceed targets and goals.

ABOUT US
Freewebs is the company that offers the web's most open personal publishing platform, dedicated to ensuring everyone in the world can create a quality multimedia website. For anyone with an Internet connection and something to share, Freewebs provides the toolkit to express their voice on the Web through its versatile publishing platform. To date, Freewebs members have created more than 17 million comprehensive websites including blogs, photos, videos, music, e-commerce and more. Founded in 2001, Freewebs is privately held and based in Silver Spring, MD. Please visit www.freewebs.com today.

SUMMARY
Provide world class leadership and strategic management of Advertising Sales at Freewebs.com. End to end responsibility for all phases of the advertising sales cycle including but not limited to, sales strategies, territory planning, hiring, developing and motivating sales talent. This position manages direct to client and Premium agency sales. Establishment of sales practices, policies, coaching of staff is critical. Also accountable for specialized intervention for client retention, satisfaction and problem resolution as needed. The Director of Advertising Sales should provide proactive, innovative and consultative direction to the organization in shaping its sales culture and driving revenue to meet and exceed targets and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maximum monetization of web site properties through effective management of inventory and client targeting and coordination with product and content initiatives
• Take a leadership role in moving the organization to a new level of performance by proactively providing leading-edge sales strategies, plans, policies and initiatives
• Utilizes sales reporting and management of systems for sales efficiency, forecasting, planning, communication and client tracking
• Provide input and ideas to implement forward thinking, effective and efficient customer support, account management and client facing support services and methods to improve customer retention and satisfaction
• Serve as key leader in developing the skills, savvy and decision making abilities of Freewebs employees in customer related decisions
• Participate in planning

QUALIFICATIONS
• At least four (4) years of successful Advertising Sales experience
• Strong knowledge and proven ability in the on-line media market
• Complete confidence and proven record of closing large deals and surface new opportunities for the organization

Freewebs’ warm, collegial environment is home to a staff of smart, dynamic individuals with a stake in the company’s success. Our new, renovated offices are located in the recently redeveloped downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, just steps from the Metro. Freewebs offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) and stock option grants for all staff. We cater lunch three times a week and breakfast every day. We offer paid parking or transit, casual dress, and offer a flexible work schedule.

Web Address: http://www.freewebs.com

Email Address for Replies: jobops@freewebs.com