About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy & truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, & buy now & into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Business

Job Category: Legacy Sales

Salary: $126,000.00- $150,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

We seek a Client Partnerships Executive who is passionate about social content-driven advertising & marketing. This is a full-time position based in our New York City office, where youll play a key role in driving innovative advertising solutions for top clients in these fast-paced industries.

You bring a wealth of experience in digital & experiential media & a proven ability to drive sales. You excel in a team-oriented culture, yet confidently manage your own business with independence & initiative. Your skills in collaboration, negotiation, & customer service set you apart. You thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where you can quickly master our products & start generating results.

You Will

• Pitch renewal business & seek to find new lines of business in order to generate growth amongst existing clients
• Creatively build a pipeline & maintain a high level of activity
• Prepare for & manage business meetings with clients ranging from agency-level to C-level clients
• Develop a sales strategy & business plan for generating revenue through premium direct sales to brands & agencies as well as RFP agency business
• Host online, phone, & in-person presentations, & client entertainment
• Utilize extensive knowledge of assigned clients, including their internal structure, agency partners, etc. to uncover new opportunities for revenue
• Expert in social media, content marketing, mobile & digital video

You Have

• Minimum 8 years of previous digital media & sales experience combined 
• Demonstrated an ability to creatively problem-solve revenue-generating solutions/products/strategies  to answer client business challenges
• Previous experience successfully driving revenue through prospecting, discovery, pitching, closing, & renewing business
• Intellectual curiosity, & an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal partner teams while being independent in managing your business
• Outstanding communications skills including negotiation skills & exemplary consultative selling skills.
• Experience navigating the Internet & social platforms
• A desire to learn & adapt in an ever-changing industry

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health & wellness discounts, & much more.