Account Executive

Location: New York, NY
LinkExperts is a leader in natural search solutions, enabling high-end companies to gain a competitive advantage through web-based advertising efforts. What sets LinkExperts apart from its competition is its scalable technology platform, along with its commitment to relevancy, quality and best practices. With deep experience in the online world, great technological insight and a commitment to ethical innovation premised on a belief that the highest quality Internet experience is a benefit to everyone, LinkExperts is poised for significant growth, and you're invited to be a part of it.
 
In order to support this growth, LinkExperts seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial and effective Account Executive to drive client acquisition and revenue growth. This person will report to the VP of Revenue and be responsible for acquiring new clients and generating a specific quarterly and annual revenue quota.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the VP of Revenue to establish and execute an effective sales strategy
  • Contact prospective clients to educate them on LinkExperts' value proposition
  • Close new business and partner with the Account Management team to expand account penetration and ensure quality delivery
  • Play an active role in the feedback loop between prospects/clients and the marketing and product teams to hone the product pitch and alter the functionality of future product versions

Required Experience:

  • At least 2 to 5 years of direct sales experience in traditional or online advertising
  • A proven track record of closing new business and meeting or exceeding revenue quotas
  • Demonstrated the ability to operate both independently and with cross functional teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A working knowledge of SFA software such as Salesforce.com

Education

  • An undergraduate degree is required.

Personal Characteristics

  • A closer
  • Highly energetic, self starter
  • Track record of winning
  • Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity
  • Team player
  • Possesses a "whatever it takes" attitude

 
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