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GameFlavor.com Looking For Online Ad Sales Executive/Outside Sales

Who we are
GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week, covering everything from upcoming games to hardware advancements to the latest industry gossip. The network is currently undergoing signficant changes, hence the requirement for the new role.

Who we are looking for
Due to current expansion, the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, Xboxist and DS Village, is currently seeking a dynamic Online Sales Executive to develop and grow our direct advertising business for our site network. The Sales Executive will be responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships with advertisers and agencies, selling rich marketing solutions, including sponsorships and integrated placements.
The Online Sales Executive will create a well-qualified and rich pipeline of prospective opportunities, negotiate and close profitable business, and work with partners to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and recurring revenue.

• Candidates must have minimum 1+ years online advertising sales experience and knowledge of online advertising, ad-serving technologies, online marketing programs and/or technology, database marketing, direct response programs, and emerging media platforms.
• Familiar with online media, ad networks, ad delivery and related technologies; online and offline direct marketing
• Previous ad sales experience to Agencies, Brand and Direct Response Marketers is a must.
• Print ad sales in the gaming industry experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communications/presentation skills
• Computer skills: MS Office, Internet research
• Passionate about sales, internet marketing

Job Responsibilities
• Prospect, qualify, sell and close sponsorship and advertising
• Contribute strategically to the growth and direction of our online advertising business by developing an ad sales strategy.
• Drive revenue growth by proactively seeking new online advertising customers (agencies and/or brand accounts)
• Cultivate relationships with clients, gain deep insight into their business and ultimately provide solutions to their marketing and advertising goals
• Establish and maintain significant relationships with Senior Advertising Agency Executives, direct advertising clients and other media industry contacts.
• Cultivate new business opportunities within media buying agencies and brands directly.
• Consult with clients on their marketing needs and creatively design solution packages.
• Prospect, qualify, sell and close sponsorship and advertising
• Create comprehensive, compelling and effective proposals
• Ensure contact database is continuously updated
• Stay current in trends and developments in online advertising, online retail and related industries
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management

If you're interested in the above role, please send a brief description of yourself, including your age, and any academic or professional experience using the contact link on our site www.gameflavor/contact. Please only PM here if you do not receive a reply.