Abrams Media is Hiring a Sales Associate

Abrams Media, which owns and operates four growing digital media publishing properties that reach over 13 million unique visitors each month, is hiring a Director of Sales. In addition to Mediaite.com (news/politics), the sites include TheMarySue.com (geek/entertainment news from a female perspective), LawNewz.com (crime/law), and RunwayRiot.com (fashion and e-commerce).

Position:

The primary responsibility of the of sales job is to drive revenue for our direct sales division across all web properties. We are looking for a bright leader with existing agency relationships to help maintain our business verticals within the entertainment space, and develop new leads to match client objectives for our highly engaged and niche audiences.

This is a fast-paced, client-facing sales role requiring knowledge of the industry and a proven ability to close deals. This is also a small company, so we are looking for a self-starter who can thrive in an environment with incredible autonomy and responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Aggressively prospect and pitch new business (client direct and digital agencies)
• Prepare proposals and carefully and methodically respond to RFPs
• Brainstorm original and new ideas: first-to-market and custom campaign ideas
• Meet/Exceed sales goals – Maintain current relationships with agencies and vendors
• Utilize data to craft and develop sales strategies to effectively target and pitch brands
• Stay current on industry trends and changes

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years sales experience
• Proven track record of prospecting and closing new business
• Established relationships with digital media ad agencies
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Intimate understanding of digital publishing advertising – high impact, video, native content, sponsored initiatives, mobile and custom executions

To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter to kayla@mediaite.com.