Vice President, Advertising Sales

This is a Full Time Job

The Vice President of Sales will be responsible for selling advertising on the PRN and partner TV networks. The PRN network includes big-box retailers and many other establishments that consumers see throughout their daily lives outside the home. The PRN networks and partner networks touch millions of people every day, from coast to coast. The Vice President of Sales will be assigned a territory and develop and maximize existing accounts as well as develop new accounts and support growth initiatives related to assigned territory and accounts.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manages all advertising sales related activities for the company in on a specified list of customer accounts
Develops account specific sales strategies targeting advertising revenue growth from all assigned accounts, at all relevant retail networks
Coordinate with other areas of the Company to develop revenue growth support initiatives including custom marketing materials, programming elements and retailer endorsement
Responsible for overseeing all post-sales related functions including trafficking, billing and stewardship for any active client
Must develop and maintain relationships with all key decision makers including client and agency based personnel
Must maintain general understanding of industries and competitive activities that relate to all assigned accounts
Provides daily and weekly updates to SVP
Increase advertising revenue for the Company from assigned Accounts.
Direct/coordinate with other areas of the Company on any interaction with assigned Accounts
Perform other job-related duties and work on special projects as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

At least 7 years sales experience in a national media, promotions or marketing services organization.
Bachelor's degree in business-related or other field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven and outstanding track record of success in selling to national brands with particular experience selling to companies in the entertainment vertical
Understanding of media/promotional sales strategies to large, national companies. Able to articulate and implement these strategies effectively.
Experience selling to national consumer packaged goods companies
Established relationships with key decision makers at key national accounts
Ability to react and adapt in the rapidly-changing and growing marketplace of digital out-of-home media
Understanding of retail merchandising