Job Opening: Corporate Partnerships Account Executive

Company background:

Strike Social harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to drive the best outcomes in YouTube and social media advertising. Through media-buying software and service, Strike Social manages 15,000+ campaigns each day for the world’s leading agencies and brands, including Beats, Fox Broadcasting, Honda, Mattel, Lionsgate and Trunk Club. With a workforce presence in 16 major markets — including headquarters in Chicago and offices in Kraków and Manila — Strike Social was recently named the No. 17 fastest-growing private company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. Learn more at strikesocial.com.

What You Will Do

The Corporate Partnerships Account Executive is responsible for generating new business revenue with local, regional and national companies creating value added opportunities and mutually beneficial programs.

• Understand customer needs and requirements
• Research, identify key players and establish leads for corporate partnerships who can benefit from Strike Social services
• Schedule introductory needs analysis/discovery meetings with the CEO of Strike Social..
• Source new leads through inbound lead follow-up and outbound calls and emails
• Perform effective online demos to prospects

Required Experience

• BA/BS degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate partnership development within inside sales
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to market our business to adjacent markets
• Strong phone presence along with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with web presentation tools
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM
• Persistence is key. Not every contact is going to be a sale. Being able to bounce back if you lose a sale will be key for this job.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Data/Analytic-Driven

Working at Strike Social:

Strike Social is a close-knit, work-hard/play-hard environment. If you want a fun, challenging and rewarding experience, apply to join our team! Aside from standard (and generous) employee benefits, Strike offers unlimited PTO, an open office environment, casual dress code and a spectacular Loop location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.