Sales Director Brands and Agencies

Swayable is a fast-growing, cloud analytics product that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 35-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Clients include major consumer-facing brands (Amazon, Airbnb, Square, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Meta, Google), researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections). Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Evangelize and articulate the unique value proposition of the Swayable platform to direct brands, creative agencies, and media buying/planning agencies
• Strategize and generate revenue from agencies and account assignments through sales calls and sales presentations
• Develop account strategies to secure long-term media and platform relationships, develop requests for proposal responses, while delivering against client business needs & objectives
• Grow and cultivate deep relationships at all levels within assigned accounts, demonstrating a thorough understanding of account’s organization, needs and revenue potential
• Meet and exceed quarterly/annual sales goals
• Use CRM consistently to record sales activity, deal pipeline and forecast revenue accurately
• Proactively provide client insights, industry specific information and become the go-to subject matter expert in the creative and copy testing research space

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in sales focused on consumer research, advertising, or marketing data
• Demonstrated track record of delivering against quota and excelling in a highly competitive market
• Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills
• Excellent knowledge of marketing and research industry trends, technology platforms and pricing models
• Ability to think strategically, strong understanding of traditional and contemporary sales dynamics, tactics and strategies
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Hubspot and Salesforce.com or equivalent)
• Ability to work autonomously – stay organized and show/track progress weekly to management
• Ability to work remotely – flexible to work hours that spack time zones to support clients and internal meetings

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Startup experience a strong plus
• Experience in selling market research tools, advertising and/or data is ideal
• Existing and current relationships with key decision makers at all levels of influence within Fortune 500 brands and/or top marketing agencies in New York, LA, and/or Chicago
• Active in industry trade and networking events
• Consumer Brand/Agency experience a plus

ABOUT YOU

• Self-motivated and outcomes-oriented
• Outgoing and resilient personality
• Motivated by Swayable’s mission and excited about our clients and the important work they do with our technology

LOCATION

Remote work supported

BENEFITS

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans – no employee contribution required
• Generous PTO
• Equity options
• 401k plan
• Ongoing professional development investments
• Amazing company culture