UK

Account Manager
Business Development Manager

Summary Description:
The Account Manager will have ultimate responsibility for managing a portfolio of merchants within the LinkShare network.  Manage the day-to-day aspects of program execution and will design the overall strategy for growing account revenue.  Specifically, the Account Manager will oversee all program implementation by developing and tracking the client project plans and coordinating all activities with the direct account team and other LinkShare inter-departmental and cross-functional resources (Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Operations, etc.).
 
Responsibilities:

• Providing consultative marketing support and guidance to an assigned group of LinkShare's clients
• Interacting daily with clients via phone and email contact, to support tactical requests
• Setting, meeting, and exceeding aggressive revenue goals for each assigned client
  
• Providing strategic advice in order to increase each client's ROI.
  
• Developing, maintaining, and extending relationships with LinkShare's clients
• Managing internal resources to ensure that LinkShare delivers results for each client
• Learning and understanding the full capabilities of LinkShare SynergyTM software and supporting clients' use of the tools available to them through the software

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 1-3 years of direct marketing experience with a focus on client service
• Demonstrated success in measuring results and setting, meeting, and exceeding aggressive, quantitative goals
• Analytical and strategic marketing skills
  
• The ability to prioritize and strategize based on corporate goals
  
• The desire and ability to think creatively, solve problems, and use professional judgment
  
• An understanding of and interest in technology, including HTML
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, plus strong presentation skills
  
• Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s Degree required

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Summary Description:
Will be accountable for selling the LinkShare Network and its performance based advertising opportunities to new online distribution partners in the UK market.  Will be responsible for generating and cultivating leads for high potential distribution partners, convincing them to join the LinkShare Network, negotiating our partner agreement, and helping them develop initial LinkShare merchant partnerships.  Will also manage top partner relationships once they join the network, helping them to create partnerships with LinkShare merchants.
 
Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed all sales targets
• Analyze markets for new business opportunities, generate leads and create new partnerships for the LinkShare Network
• Negotiate legal agreements
• Manage relationships with top partners and assist them in the development of LinkShare merchant partnerships
• Represent LinkShare at trade shows, seminars, and other industry events
  
• Formulate and present sales presentations
• Know and understand the full capabilities of the LinkShare Synergy™ software and educate partners to use the tools available to them through the software
• Stay on top of LinkShare’s competitive landscape in the UK market
  

Employment Standards

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years inside or outside sales experience. Account Management experience a plus
• A proven track record of success in a consultative selling environment
  
• Experience in selling marketing or advertising solutions in the internet or e-commerce space.  Experience in the UK affiliate industry a plus
  
• Experience negotiating contracts and/or agreements
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.  Experience developing and delivering presentations
  
• Strong computer skills and an understanding of the e-commerce space 
  

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=450715

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