Sales Director, Mid-Atlantic

Cadent•Washington, DC

About The Position

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com. We are recruiting a sales executive, who will be responsible for continuing and creating sales momentum among Tier I - III agencies and/or client direct throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, reporting into the RVP, East. Candidate should have experience selling linear tv or digital media solutions as a managed and self-service offering. The ideal person should be driven, focused on relationship building, consultative selling and closing deals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year institution
10+ years of digital media experience
7+ years of experience selling to Mid-Atlantic brand direct and agency clients (tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, boutique, mid-size + independent agencies)
Proven performance selling programmatic - both Managed and Self-Service
Strong relationships with clients, consultants, and agencies in the Mid-Atlantic
A proven performer that can hit the ground running and make an impact quickly
Important to have a strong rolodex
Polished sales, presentation and communication skills
Exceptional team player, interested in working as part of a highly coordinated, focused organization
Attention to delivering the highest level of sales and operational customer service
Self-motivated, detail oriented and results driven personality
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Proactively identifies new revenue opportunities; drives account growth and profitability acceleration including new business, up-sell and cross-sell opportunities
Owns extensive client communication, strategic planning and troubleshooting account complications to promote client satisfaction; develops and improves executive level relationships within named account(s)
Excellent telephone, email and in-person communication skills with the ability to work independently to find new accounts
Promotes the Cadent client relationship by providing thought leadership and consultation on aligning client business needs to products, solutions and services offered
Creates value and differentiates our services/products from competitors
Drives contract negotiations for business in support of new sales, account growth and contract renewals
Owns revenue forecasting (via Salesforce.com) and ensures accuracy of sales entries
Lead and organize client team-building activities

Benefits

Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
Employer contribution to HSA
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free access to the Calm App
Monthly Wellness reimbursement
Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
11 observed Federal holidays
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community
DEI programming and initiatives
Company-sponsored events to bring employees together
Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose
401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
Cell phone and WiFi stipend
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools