Sales

Client Development Sales Executive (New York)

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the Director and/or VP of Client Development, the Sales Executive will be responsible for selling Merchant partners an Affiliate Marketing Solution. The Sales Executive will be selling LinkShare's unique "Exchange" Solution that enables partner's full access to the LinkShare Network and basic internal support. Through aggressive phone and email outreach, the Sales Executive will be responsible for generating new sales leads in addition to converting leads into new clients. The benefit for the new merchant partner, in addition to full access of LinkShare's Technology, Software Tools, Database of Distribution Partners and support, will be to help them develop a new customer acquisition and online sales channel.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed all sales targets
• Analyze markets for new business opportunities, generate leads and create new partnerships for the LinkShare Network
• Assist new partners in the development of LinkShare merchant partnerships
• Represent LinkShare at trade shows, seminars, and other industry events
• Ability to 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 and work to maintain LinkShare's top rated position.

Employment Standards

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years inside or outside sales experience
• A proven track record of success in a consultative selling environment.
• Experience in selling marketing or advertising solutions, preferably in the internet or e-commerce space
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills. Experience developing and delivering presentations.
• Strong computer skills and an understanding of the e-commerce space. Online industry experience a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

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