Account Executive - Media

Overview:

Looking to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing?  Wish you could have joined Amazon, Google or Netflix when they were just getting started? Want to be part of a well funded technology start up that is one of the fastest growing companies in the US?  If your answer to these questions is yes, then please keep reading. We are growing explosively, adding over 300 new staff members and increasing revenue by more than 3x in the last 12 months.  This growth rate is set to increase and we invite you to become part of an exciting journey as we build the next great company.

Our Account Executive position offers an attractive base salary and an escalating commission structure that allows those at and above plan to earn significant incentive pay.  Our top Account Executives can consistently earn in excess of $100K annually in base, performance bonuses and commissions.

If you are an individual motivated by earning big dollars as well as providing significant value to small business owners, plus you want to be part of an amazing journey that will lead you to bigger and better things, then we invite you to contact us about becoming an Account Executive at DataSphere. 

What You Will Do:

• Proactively generate revenue by selling local advertising and services for our media network partners including locally, KOMONews.com, as well as for hundreds of other local community websites throughout the country for other broadcast partners.


• Contact small business owners in markets nationwide to offer a unique value proposition that will help these business owners bring recognition to grow their business


• Identify client’s needs and implement effective sales strategies via the phone 

What The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Substantial prior experience and demonstrated success in an inside business to business sales role or some other sales related role that demonstrates success


• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 - 4 years prior related work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Ability to develop and maintain client relations through cold calling


• Self-motivated and competitive


• Strong sales skills – Prospecting, Rapport Building, Presentation, Negotiation and Closing Techniques


• Positive, confident, attentive and knowledgeable demeanor

About DataSphere:

DataSphere Technologies, Inc. (http://www.DataSphere.com) is a web technology and hyperlocal ad sales company focused on generating online profits for media companies. DataSphere offers a range of turnkey solutions to rapidly improve site monetization and experience with minimal investment of time and money. DataSphere is venture backed, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA and led by a team of Internet veterans with backgrounds from Amazon.com, IMDb, Microsoft, RealNetworks, AltaVista, Trendwest and other leading companies. In three years, the DataSphere team has made tremendous progress and set the stage for rapid growth in the future. Our products and solutions are creating tremendous value and game changing economics for our customers. As a result, our revenues are growing exponentially. 

This is your chance to be a part of an awesome team of people and contribute to an environment where innovation and initiative is encouraged and rewarded. If you love a challenge, want to create huge impact, share our 'work hard/play hard' culture, thrive on change, and continuously strive for excellence, apply for a position with us today. Please apply at www.DataSphere.com/careers.

It is the policy of DataSphere Technologies Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. DataSphere Technologies Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. DataSphere Technologies Inc. also makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.

Please apply online at:

http://datasphere-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=117&company_id=16315&version=1&jobboardid=2281