Senior Account Executive - Midwest

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Dose, the Chicago-based company behind Dose.com and OMGFacts.com, is one of the fastest growing media companies in the world with 50 million monthly visitors. Our predictive technology detects “stories worth sharing”. Dose’s editors cover the best stories, which our publishing platform shares with the right audience.

We're seeking a world class Advertising Sales Executive to launch and grow East Coast revenue. This strategic position, reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, will be responsible for bringing Dose’s innovative advertising solutions to brands on the East Coast.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience selling digital advertising, including Native and Sponsorship, with a proven track record of delivering meaningful and compelling solutions for clients.  He/she must be a team player willing to inspire and be inspired by being part of a dynamic, fast growing digital media company that is focused on changing the way advertising is sold and measured.

As Senior Account Executive, you will...

  • Play a key role on the Dose sales team, selling native advertising and sponsorship opportunities to high–value brand advertiser accounts
  • Inspire clients and decision-makers with innovative ideas and solutions for their brands
  • Actively participate in product and solution development with the Dose team
  • Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships within an account, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the account’s organization, brand needs and revenue potential
  • Consistently meet and exceed quarterly sales quotas against the territory and account list
  • Work with cross-functional teams internally to ensure campaign success and growth of partnerships
  • Ensure a “buzz factor” is created for the Dose brand among constituents
  • Provide client/account feedback to internal team, as appropriate
  • Communicate sales pipeline and opportunities effectively internally
  • Develop local marketing initiatives and actively participate in industry events​

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform against sales quotas or targets and excel in a highly competitive market 
  • Proven sales success, with a minimum of 3 years of digital media or digital technology sales experience.  Native advertising experience strongly preferred
  • Passion for all things digital and social, including an ability to “geek out” on social technology and ad solutions
  • Demonstrated strategic, consultative and analytical sales approach with focus on building partnerships with brands 
  • Customer-focused leadership with excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
  • Existing, current relationships with relevant media buying decision-makers
  • Desire and ability to build something meaningful and lasting with a strong sense of ownership and enthusiasm
  • Ability to initially be in “start up” mode and create a presence for the Dose brand and suite of solutions across the Midwest 
  • Ability/willingness to travel

Why work at Dose?

  • Well-funded, fast-growing creative company
  • Excellent benefits package
  • $100/month towards wellness activities 
  • Napping room equipped with a Millennium Falcon Bed
  • Endless supply of in-office snacks and drinks
  • Four weeks paid vacation    
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Progressive work culture
  • Shiny new Macbook Air or Pro
  • Surround yourself with some of the smartest people in the industry
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