Norwegian Account Executive - Stockholm, Sweden

Norwegian Account Executive - Nordics (Stockholm, Sweden)

A major social media player is seeking a top end front-line sales
individual for their office in Stockholm. Account Executives for the
Norwegian market will have extensive experience in selling cross
platform marketing solutions such as integrated sponsorships and display advertising through customer prospecting and building strong relationships. The Account Executive will report to the Head of Sales Nordics. They will have senior level network contacts and be used to dealing with executives at all levels, extensive media knowledge, great communication skills and the ability to deliver high end deals.

Responsibilities

* Prospect and penetrate large organizations to obtain branded
advertising
* Create persuasive sales presentations using market trends,
case studies
* Analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend
optimized media solutions
* Exceed sales, pricing and yield goals
* Provide best practices to your peers
* Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and
operational customer service
* Execute and deliver high quality answers to all requests for
proposals
* Ability to prioritize and deliver timely work
* Ability to provide scalable solutions for advertisers
* Recognition as an industry leader in social networking
* Frequent travel will be a component of this role

Requirements

* 6+ years media sales experience
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Relationships with top marketing decision makers at
traditional companies and media agencies
* Proven track record of success driving revenue through the
development of long-term strategic relationships
* Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing complex
negotiations to successful closure and delivery (at a 7-figure level)
* Ability to convert clients national TV budgets spends into our
client marketing relationships
* Understand user behavior, how technology works and the ability
to explain these in ordinary terms
* A diplomatic and mature attitude towards their business
* Fluent English required - please note applications will only
be accepted in English