GumGum is the contextual-first technology leader transforming digital advertising with AI-powered, non-invasive data and media solutions. We champion effective advertising that uplifts and respects consumers. Our proprietary Contextual, Attention, and Creative solutions create the perfect match between a brand and a consumer in the right moment and mindset. Founded in 2008, GumGum is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and operates in 19+ markets.
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The
Sales Director
is an individual seller responsible for prospecting and closing sales in GumGum’s Market Leading Advertising platform. Reporting to a Group Sales Director, this role is responsible for leading and developing key relationships in the allocated region to drive real value for our clients through GumGum products, within a focus region and customer set.
Sales Directors have a deep knowledge of the online media landscape, the advertising community and have a minimum of five years of proven media sales experience. The Sales Director is a self motivated leader who can work with internal teams and are committed to achieving and exceeding sales goals while growing GumGum’s products in their allocated region.
Note: This position offers the opportunity for remote work or 'work from home' as there isn't a nearby office. However, GumGum is excited to only consider applicants residing in the local area listed in the job description for business needs including some or all of the following: client interaction, team interaction, timezone, etc
What You'll Achieve
Drive Revenue for allocated region - Responsible for a book of business and driving revenue and new business of at least 5M+ annually. This role is responsible for partnering with Agencies and Brands to grow business across a variety of accounts with a focus on growing them year over year
Drive Sales from Marketing Channels - Identify and qualify opportunities from marketing driven leads
Sales Prospecting and Hunting - Expectation to generate a high volume of sales related activity including cold calling, presentations, RFP’s, and out of the box sales solutions
Upsell current clients in current and new products - Provide market insight into the in-image and in-video display vertical and generate sales specifically from key brands and agencies. Support the roll out of Verity in 2020 and provide market insights from clients
Relationship Development - Cultivate relationships with brands, agency contacts and clients to gain deep insight into their business and ultimately provide GumGum solutions for their marketing and advertising goals.
Translate Client Insight to internal Product Team - Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients’ needs
Internal Collaboration - Work with Account Manager and other internal teams to ensure sold proposals are successfully implemented and aligned with client expectations.
Strategic Sales - With support from Sales Leaders, develop, manage and execute strategic sales opportunities
Skills You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Media or Marketing/Advertising field
Ideally 5 years of selling experience in digital advertising sales (has to be sales in our specific industry whether publisher or tech sales)
Experience managing a large book of business (4M+)
Must have strong selling experience and track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets demonstrated with a list of brand and agency contacts in addition to other assignments in the region
Looking for someone who is hungry and motivated and passionate about our product
Outgoing and can build and maintain/grow client relationships at all levels (entertaining is required)
Proactive not reactive in approach
Sense of urgency in everything they do
Flexible and have the ability to adjust quickly to changing demands or strategies
Is open and adapts to change and innovation
Creative and think outside the box and be strategic
Continue to grow both GumGum and industry knowledge
Must be a highly motivated team player
What We Offer
At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.
The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.
Awards
Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
CTO Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study
GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation.
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