Sales Director

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don't need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com / careers

The Sales Director is an individual seller responsible for prospecting and closing sales in GumGum's Market Leading Advertising platform. Reporting to the VP, Central Sales, this role is responsible for leading and developing key relationships in the allocated region to drive real value for our clients through GumGum products.

Sales Directors have a deep knowledge of the online media landscape, the advertising community and have more than 5 years of proven media sales experience. The Sales Director is self motivated, can work with internal teams and is committed to achieving and exceeding sales goals while growing GumGum's products in their allocated region.

Note : This position offers the opportunity for remote work or 'work from home' as there isn't a nearby office. However, GumGum is excited to only consider applicants residing in the local area listed in the job description for business needs including some or all of the following : client interaction, team interaction, timezone, etc. We are open to hiring in any location / city in the state of Ohio.

What You'll Achieve

• Drive Revenue for Central region - responsible for a book of business and driving revenue and new business in our Central region. This role is responsible for partnering with brands and agencies in the region, and more specifically Ohio and surrounding areas.
• Drive Sales from Marketing Channels - Identify and qualify opportunities from marketing driven leads
• Sales Prospecting and Hunting - Expectation to generate a high volume of sales related activity including cold calling, presentations, RFP's, and out of the box sales solutions
• Upsell clients in current and new products - Provide market insight and generate sales specifically from key brands and agencies
• Relationship Development - Cultivate relationships with brands, agency contacts and clients to gain deep insight into their business and ultimately provide GumGum solutions for their marketing and advertising goals.
• Translate Client Insight to internal Product Team - Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients' needs
• Internal Collaboration - Work with Account Manager and other internal teams to ensure sold proposals are successfully implemented and aligned with client expectations.

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What We Offer

At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated OTE (base + commission) for this role is from $234,000

annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.

The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com / benefits .

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GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. - Phil Schraeder, CEO

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