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Sway Group LLC - Manager, Digital Media Sales

Sway Group is a nimble and fast-paced female-owned company with a focus on innovation, superior client service and empowerment of social media influencers.

Our top four company values are:

-       Innovation

-       Expertise

-       Adaptability

-       Passion

-       Trust

 

The Sway Group team is a distributed one, with team members across the country, including the Bay Area, Southern California, Dallas, Chicago, and Sacramento.

 


Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as an Account Executive for Sway Group; representing influencers and digital assets, along with live events, to agencies (PR, Advertising and Digital) and brands alike
  • Establish Sway Group within the media buying space; educate clients on our new (hybrid) influencer marketing/display ad offering
  • Build and maintain close relationships with all key agencies and direct clients
  • Utilize and position qualitative data, market data and competitive information to grow market share and revenue
  • Successfully negotiate business on behalf of Sway Group and its influencers, know the competition and maintain control of negotiations
  • Research and develop new revenue opportunities and “product” offerings by staying up-to-date on industry trends and competitor programs

 

Qualifications

  • Must have 5 years sales experience; digital and media experience preferred
  • Strong existing relationships with key media and advertising/digital buyers
  • Experience working with media agencies, CPG experience preferred
  • Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • An understanding of Social Media Platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
  • An understanding of email and online correspondence using Gmail, Google Docs, Dropbox and Slack
  • A confident, creative and proactive mindset with an ability to handle stress, deadlines and financial pressures in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to “think outside the box”
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Strong work ethic with a strong desire and passion for excellence
  • A high level of professionalism
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in math and comfortable analyzing data

Essential Job Functions

  • Ability to correspond with clients, internal staff and influencers through written and oral communication
  • Ability to work well independently without constant supervision and guidance
  • Skilled at staying organized, managing time and making decisions
  • Knowing when to ask for others for help when campaign issues arise
  • Ability to get along with many personalities and work styles and maintain a positive demeanor
  • Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
  • Ability to understand the interdependence of tasks and how to organize and prioritize them
  • Ability to find alternative solutions to problems that arise
  • Ability to understand the client needs and use those to create ideas for campaign programs
  • Ability to take constructive criticism well
  • Display confidence and excellent verbal, listening and non-verbal communication skills
  • Display critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Display sound judgment and strong critical thinking skills
  • Patience with clients, internal staff and influencers
  • Be achievement-oriented and dedicated to one’s job
  • Be emotionally and intellectually flexible to change and maintain stamina
  • Be professional, responsible, and trustworthy


What’s in it for you?

  • Exciting career opportunity with plenty of room for long-term growth
  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions + full benefits
  • Optimum Work Life Balance afforded by this unique telecommute 

  • City: Chicago
  • Job posted on: July 19, 2016
  • Posting expires on: Aug. 18, 2016
  • Respond to: stacey@swaygroup.com
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