Our business was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel in 2011 with the mission to build a digital football community grounded in tech. Today, we’ve grown into a global media company with 5 O&O communities across a multitude of genres including, US Sports, eSports, Lifestyle & more! Our tech powers everything we do – from our platform to our content to the experiences we build for advertisers, brands & publishing partners. We’re a global company spanning 12 cities across 4 continents, including 5 international newsrooms & video studios, a dedicated research & development hub and an international commercial team.
As the National Video Lead for Minute Media, you will be responsible for managing, improving & growing Minute Media’s video partnerships across the US. This role requires deep industry expertise, contacts and a proven sales track record. You will join a highly motivated, experienced sales team at Minute Media where account relationship building, customer satisfaction & being the ideal “team” player are keys to a successful candidate. This is a full-time position and is based in our NYC offices.
Responsibilities
- Lead our video efforts across the US
- Create, manage, and scale a revenue pipeline with advertisers, agencies, and partners
- Create, aggressively pitch, close new business and exceed sales targets by using a robust solution-based sales approach
- Drive agency and holding company partnerships
- Work with the product & ad solutions team to continue to develop and enhance sales messaging and collateral to highlight Minute Media’s unique benefits
- Communicate vision and strategy effectively with potential and current customers/partners
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree as well as outstanding academic performance
- 5+ years in media sales with extensive Video or TV marketplace experience
- Proven experience building a sales function within small company environments; must be a self-starter.
- Senior contacts at traditional, digital agencies and client direct marketers
- Highly self-motivated, aggressive, focused and cultural leader
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
