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: Business Development

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

This role is focused on building & nurturing a network of valuable connections that enable our team to expand its reach & win new business.

You Will

• Educate agency world on BuzzFeeds offering; ensure BuzzFeed is top of mind & preferred partner for RFPs
• Create & sustain high-level agency relationships through upfront partnerships  [rate cards/ partnership innovation /white papers ]
• Work hand-in hand with category sellers to facilitate warm introductions that drive new business & immediate sales opportunities.
• Work hand-in-hand with programmatic lead to create strategic investment opportunities that unlock content through media investments 
• Support press, tentpole, & event sprints to ensure we are always adding to our pipeline & rolodex
• Strategize & assist in outreach for industry events & networking opportunities 
• Collaborate with sales team on breaking down doors for top accounts

You Have

• A strong network of agency contacts
• An understanding of the agency business model
• A passion for driving sustainable revenue growth
• Successful track record of exceeding sales targets & driving revenue growth
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, & relationship-building skills
• Proactive, adaptable, & highly self-motivated with a collaborative attitude
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen & a deep understanding of the media & advertising agency landscape
• A personable attitude & the ability to develop strong professional relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to influence, think strategically, & solve problems to achieve results

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.