About NewsBreak
NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.
Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.
As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the Role
NewsBreak is seeking experienced sales and marketing professionals specializing in advertising sales to help build and sell NewsBreak’s advertising solutions. You’ll contribute to a high-caliber team in a business that is experiencing rapid and dramatic growth. We are looking for demonstrated performance in a constantly changing, ambiguous environment, and problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. Ideal candidates will have experience and measurable success in an advertising sales environment and experience selling cross-network online marketing solutions such as integrated sponsorships and display advertising. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to really put their personal stamp on a newer brand that is already a huge player in Publishing.
Responsibilities
- Define and own account plans to unlock investments and drive client’s key performance metrics.
- Partner with teammates and cross-functional partners to structure and execute operational and strategic initiatives - developing account plans, synthesizing market related data, leading client analysis and defining the overall business approach to NewsBreak’s success with digitally focused businesses.
- Prospect and penetrate organizations to drive alignment and influence executive and day-to-day contacts to execute against account plan.
- Develop performance marketing approaches for client to leverage NewsBreak ad solutions, creative approaches, and ad tech infrastructure.
- Collaborate with measurement partners to create learning agendas to help clients measure impact of marketing and adopt NewsBreak measurement solutions.
- Frame client opportunities and challenges to enroll cross-functional support.
- Own forecasting and accurate client analysis to support team planning.
- Create persuasive sales presentations using market trends and case studies.
- Exceed sales goals for yourself and your team.
- Partner with product teams and all cross-functional teams to act as point of contact and deliver collected and consolidated information that prioritizes customer requests.
- Hone in on relevant trends and opportunities in order to craft business cases that support any new requests and/or changes that alter product vision/roadmap.
- Experience with influencer content is a plus.
Requirements
- Based in the State of CA, WA, NY, or IL
- 7+ years of experience in Digital Media Sales, Customer Acquisition and Growth, Brand Advertising, Consulting, Mobile and/or Online sales.
- 5+ years of experience managing client accounts.
- 3+ years of experience as proven strategic advisor working with C-Level clients.
- Performance marketing experience.
- Track record of reaching and exceeding business targets.
- Experience introducing performance measures, processes and systems.
- Experience on social media, reseller channels and vertical market.
- Experience working with marketing decision makers in companies and agencies.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- FSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
$116,000—$160,000 USD
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Last updated on Nov 13, 2023