Sales Manager - Digital Media
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@weblinkinternational.com.
WebLink International is the leading provider of technology and media solutions to chambers of commerce across North America and we have multiple sales and leadership opportunities available in our fast growing chamber media solutions division. We're looking for an entrepreneurial energetic self starter who builds, coaches, and leads a consultative sales team that is pro-active in driving revenue and increasing their client base.
If you have a proven track record of successful sales management and knowledge and experience in the Internet advertising / promotions market we have an outstanding career opportunity for you.
The Opportunity:
Each year over $100 Billion is spent on local advertising and WebLink and its chamber of commerce partners are well positioned to capitalize on the money that is migrating to the web and mobile devices.
You bring the relentless drive to succeed, professional sales management experience, prospecting, account management and closing skills. We deliver the products, leads, marketing campaign support, and career growth you desire. And because you are building a team that is developing a growing renewable book of business, this can quickly become a six figure income potential career.
Your Role
Responsible for building your team and developing and growing your assigned accounts by securing commitments from businesses on local media websites. Working closely with our marketing team you will develop account target lists and opportunities, define and close deals plus build and solidify lasting client relationships. The sales role combines both outside "in the field" sales with inside sales and account management.
Responsibilities Include:
- Recruit, train, supervise and coach sales team
- Spend time with reps in the field to evaluate and enhance their performance
- Provide analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations to leadership team
- Manage and develop relationships with clients
- Design and execute prospecting plans
- Make presentations to groups and individuals
- Setting up face-to-face and phone meetings with qualified prospects
- Meeting monthly team and annual sales goals
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer salary, commission, and bonuses based on sales targets and company goals plus an attractive benefits package.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years plus sales experience and at least 2 years management experience required -- preferably in online advertising, direct marketing or local advertising sales
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to sell at all decision-making levels to all types of industries
- Self-motivated team player who can exceed goals and revenue expectations
- Proven track record of sales success
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity and meeting deadlines
- Flexible, and able to quickly adapt to new situations
- Good business acumen with an ability to collaborate, delegate and consult
- A results oriented performance manager who listens and gives innovative feedback
- A true "Leader" exhibiting ethics and integrity
- A bachelor's degree with sales and marketing focus or equivalent experience
- Process improvement skills a plus
- Available to travel up to 50% of the time is a must
This is a fantastic career opportunity for successful sales professionals. WebLink is a fast growing sales oriented company that is rapidly expanding into the local interactive media space.
WebLink is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@weblinkinternational.com.
