Brand Strategist/Sales Director - Finance & Tech

Magnet Media is a creative studio, & we believe that using storytelling + data is the best way to drive business results. Our team is made up of world-class strategists & creative storytellers who use our THINK / MAKE / REACH process to develop holistic solutions for marketers. 

In short, Magnet helps brands share their story, engage their target audience, & ultimately drive actions that deliver on business goals. Our strategic & creative capabilities have kept us at the forefront of digital media for 20 years, working side by side with many of the largest companies in the world, helping them derive business value from content solutions. Magnet Media's current clients include Google, JP Morgan Chase, UBS, YouTube, IBM, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Adobe, Airbnb and dozens of other world-class brands. 

Magnet Media is seeking a seasoned Sales Director/Strategist to lead our Tech Pod. This person will lead the strategy for the Tech Pod, staying ahead of industry trends, & will identify new prospects & cultivate current clients with strategic solutions utilizing our suite portfolio of products & services, including video, social media content & strategy, podcasts, events & more.

This person is highly driven to reach & exceed sales results. This person should have a rolodex of C-Level executives at Tech companies such as Adobe, Google & Microsoft.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for driving revenue by strategically selling our suite of products to C Level Executives at Technology Companies.
• Lead tactical & creative client meetings, adding customer value by bringing new ideas & solutions to the table, asking powerful questions & providing solutions. 
• Manage all phases of the sales cycle, lead generation, sourcing opportunities, prospecting, ideation, selling & renewal. 
• Brainstorm with the  creative team to translate brands marketing goals & objectives into actionable & measurable digital marketing, event & podcast programming. 
• Understand marketplace trends, innovation, & competitive landscape & apply to the Pod Teams Strategy. 
• Work with management to create a strategic roadmap for success on a quarterly & annual basis.

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven success in Content/Social Media Sales
• Established client-direct contacts in the Technology Category (brands like Google. Adobe, Microsoft) or the Finance Category (BofA, JPM, Citi)
• Branded Content & Video sales experience are required
• Experience presenting to senior clients & prospects
• Excellent written & oral communication
• Superior organization, prioritization, & presentation skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit, tenacious drive, & enthusiastic attitude
• Collaborative, respectful style, able to work with diverse team
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product & demonstrate good follow up & follow through