Refinery29 is the leading digital media company for young women. Our mission is to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, & claim their power by delivering optimistic & diverse creativity, storytelling, & points of view. Focused around core values of individuality, inclusivity, & impact, we create content that speaks to 360 degrees of a womans life, including editorial articles, original video programming, sharable social content across a variety of platforms, & live experiences. Our content sits at the intersection of style & substance, helping our audience live a more informed & inspired life.

What Makes an R29er?

• You have commitment & passion about the mission of R29 to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, & claim their power & realize their infinite potential.

Refinery29 is looking for a Sales Director with a proven track record of building andscaling multi-platform business in the Beauty category. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the industry, a passion for solving complex marketing challenges, an obsessive focus on customer service, & a deep knowledge of how to package & sell a suite of coreproducts including digital video, mobile, experiential & social.

What you'll do:

• Prospect, build & scale key beauty accounts
• Focus on driving multi-platform, multi-million dollar programs
• Stay ahead of the curve on marketplace trends relating to their clients' industries
• Consistently innovate creative approaches to drive Refinery29's revenue growth
• Identify new business opportunities based on analysis of previous campaigns
• Work with management to accurately forecast revenue from both media & custom programs
• Proactively anticipate custom needs & identify potential issues
• Help establish & promote best practices & processes to ensure excellent client support & communication

What you have:

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in digital sales
• Strong contacts in the beauty industry
• Experience closing/managing large custom content deals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high pressure
• Able to oversee multiple projects & tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to converse with internal departments, as well as with clients/agencies
• Ability to independently build a large pipeline of outbound leads, pursue & close
• Must possess strong organizational & analytical skills
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university