Job opening: Vice President of Chicago Sales

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.

Who you are:

• 5-7 years of outside sales experience with a background in strategically selling to direct brands.
• Experience selling in the digital advertising and/or paid social media advertising space required.
• A strong relationship builder. Highly organized, self-motivated and self-disciplined. You’ll be running your own schedule, so you have to be disciplined to get the work done.
• Extremely hard working, persistent, focused and self-motivated. Passionate about working in a fast paced and exciting start-up environment.
• Ability to strategically partner with SMB and large brands to determine their advertising and marketing business goals and objectives, and how we can help solve them with our technology and/or services.

Responsibilities:

• Grow revenue by effectively pitching/selling Strike Social’s SaaS technology and managed service offerings to brands and agencies.
• Discover new business opportunities, qualify leads, contact organizations and schedule meetings through both emailing and calling prospects.
• Partner with the inside sales team and strategic account representatives to expand reach.
• Expand existing accounts and client relationships.
• Provide client feedback on Strike’s products and services to the internal teams.
• Work closely with C-level and senior management to develop sales and revenue growth strategy.

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, 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.