Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zeta Global is an AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that enables marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers efficiently. They are seeking a Vice President of Client Partnerships to lead a media sales team and build strategic relationships with advertising agencies, overseeing the sales process from prospecting to closing.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strategic plan to achieve revenue goals; hit or exceed these revenue goals
- Develop and maintain strong active relationships with key client stakeholders at both senior and mid-management levels
- Understand agency, advertiser, data and vendor landscapes and trends, reporting these to the organization; who are the major players and how they buy
- Understand and effectively communicate Zeta Global’s value proposition, technology, processes, partnerships as it relates to growth of current and prospective client accounts
- Ideally has an in-depth knowledge of the industry and of the biddable media marketplace —past, present, and future
- Plans, directs and coordinates sales activities, including management of the sales pipeline
- Leverages external relationships and personal network to generate sales leads
- Regularly involved in all phases of the sales lifecycle including: identifying and developing leads; meeting with clients; developing value propositions; financial deal structuring; to contract negotiation and closing
- Advises pursuit team in crafting and positioning deals and closing
- Proven sales skills in complex deal development, financial structuring, negotiations and closing new and existing clients
- Has responsibility and is accountable for Win/Loss reviews on new accounts
- Oversee a portfolio of strategic accounts and monitor changes in key metrics, analyze performance trends and deliver on-going reviews of these items to clients
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong understanding of advertising agency industry
- 15+ years of proven experience in consultative sales process selling digital media, data and/or SaaS products
- Knowledge of the online media business and underlying technology and research
- Excellent sales skills including the ability to create and build relationships
- Demonstrated track record of success and established relationships
- Strong analytical and consultative skills
- Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Diligent work ethic. Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative to get the job done
- Excellent listening, negotiation, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to travel
- 10+ years of sales management experience preferred
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance
Company Overview
Zeta offers technology and marketing services to help brands acquire, engage, and retain customers. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.zetaglobal.com.