Sales Associate - Media Startup Seeks Beauty/Fashion Expert (Financial District)

Nov. 7, 2011

San Francisco, CA

Confidential

Huddler is the next step in the evolution of online discussion forums. We partner with the most knowledgeable and passionate discussion forums online to migrate their communities to the Huddler platform. We are looking for individuals who are ready to join a dedicated team that is making a difference in the way information is disseminated online. Huddler is a start-up located in the Financial District of San Francisco and offers competitive wages, benefits, and all the requisite perks our employees need to stay inspired, focused and working hard to further the company mission and goals. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huddler is seeking a Sales Associate to join the Sales Team and work to help us achieve our monetization goals via outstanding sponsor services and creative campaign execution. This position will focus on sponsorship sales with huddler's Beauty and Fashion channel which currently attracts more than 2 million women to our sites monthly, an audience that will continue to grow as we invest in our Platform and content strategy. Examples of sites already in huddler's Beauty and Fashion channel are MakeupTalk.com, DenimBlog.com, and Specktra.net.

An effective salesperson will need to identify with and understand the passion for beauty products and fashion that fuel the discussions in our partner communities and have the creativity to leverage this enthusiasm into sponsorship revenue and interesting social marketing campaigns. This role requires strong communication skills, a competitive spirit and drive to succeed, and above all determination and persistence in getting the job done. We are looking for someone motivated to work in a small, growing startup organization with a track record of taking initiative, being a self-starter, and finding creative solutions to solve problems.

In this role, you will:

* Manage a sales pipeline of prospective advertisers in huddler's Beauty and Fashion channel

* Build direct relationships with advertisers and marketing agencies

* Create and deliver customized proposals to prospective clients

* Collaborate with an account coordinator to manage active campaigns and clients

* Leverage phone, email and in person events to connect with prospects and generate interest

* Utilize internet research, phone, email, and in-person events to generate new business leads

* Research the interest areas of Huddler communities and actively participate in online discussions

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree

* 1-2 years of sales experience

* Fluency with Google Apps and Gmail

* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

* Extensive knowledge of the beauty and fashion industries

* Excellent communication skills via email, phone, and in person

* Willingness to works toward structured sales targets and the competitive spirit to exceed them

Bonus Skills:

* Sales experience in media and/or online businesses

* Advertising agency experience as a media planner or media buyer

* Proficiency with Salesforce.com

* Familiarity with online forums in general, and in the beauty and fashion space specifically

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