We’re looking to hire a sales person to focus on selling into the “Entertainment” vertical.  We’ve already done campaigns with: National Geographic, Comedy Central, MTV, and movies…BuzzFeed is growing like crazy and we need more sales help!

This person can live and work in NYC (out of BuzzFeed Global HQ) or in Los Angeles (where Hollywood is big!)

Here’s the spec…the alias at the bottom goes to me.

Director of Sales: Entertainment Vertical (TV and Movies)

Buzzfeed is seeking an experienced media sales executive to work with entertainment brands (movies and television). The ideal candidate will have experience selling display advertising and sponsorships for television tune-in campaigns, theatrical film openings, and DVD marketing campaigns. This person will sell sponsorships and our proprietary ad units, as well as, work closely with our product and account service teams to see to it that the campaigns are implemented to maximum long-term client satisfaction. The Director of Sales for the Entertainment Vertical will report to the President. He or she will have a track record of success and an entrepreneurial leaning that will allow her to quickly get up to speed on our products and begin generating revenue.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for clients, pitch new business, and generate sales
• Create persuasive and clear sales materials
• Generate and traffic insertion orders
• Manage client campaign reporting
• Convey client feedback to the Buzzfeed product team
• Hit or exceed monthly sales targets

Requirements

• 5 years of internet sales experience
• Understanding of and experience in selling display campaigns to the entertainment community
• Experience negotiating, structuring, and closing complex six figure insertion orders
• Ability to understand complex technology and convey it in an easy-to-understand manner
• Deep network of advertiser relationships
• Passion for social and viral advertising
• LA or NYC

To apply, send resume and cover letter (in body of the email) to: [email protected]