VP, Sales Marketing iVillage

CITY: New York STATE: New YorkCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):This position dual reports into the VP Sales & Marketing and the CMO of iVillage Properties. This position leads the strategic tactical and creative implementation of sales marketing initiatives to generate sales advertising revenue for iVillage Lifestyle and Your Total Health. Sales Marketing serves as the bridge between clients, sellers, account management, design, consumer marketing, technical production, editorial and research. Lead the development of creative sales solutions that meet the specific business and marketing objectives of customers for multiple content sites. Implement processes to facilitate efficient and timely communication of iVillage Sales Marketing activities to internal groups as well as senior management. Collaborate with Editorial and Consumer Marketing on development of iVillage positioning strategies. Create and deliver both general and major target-specific client presentations. Oversee production process with vendors and sales marketing producers for custom minisites, contests and sweepstakes promotions. Provide direction in the use of metrics, demographic and volumetric research relevant to general presentation materials. Institute and adhere to process to facilitate the most efficient and timely communication between Sales and Editorial on a consistent basis. Evaluate viability of special event trade sponsorships from a sales perspective and manage development Collaborate with Consumer Marketing to develop iVillage trade positioning strategy and trade materials Develop branded sales presentation materials in the form of pitches, collateral, promotional giveaways, etc Working with Research, develop sales strategies for approaching new advertising categories/segments Collaborate on key cross-company initiatives Develop process and lead effort to produce all customized sales requests paying strong attention to both ROI and brand consistencyQualifications/Requirements:Basic Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience at a brand, agency, media company or sales organization, where the individual was leading marketing and sales development activities Minimum Seven years of digital experience Bachelor's degree Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 845076). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work at the NY, NY location.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:Successful candidate will be a goal-oriented, results driven professional able to handle multiple responsibilities and effectively manage staff in order to drive new businessCandidate will also be a highly creative, can-do executive committed to high quality and innovative approaches to increasing revenue.Team player able to work with a variety of people and departments across both iVillage and NBCU. A successful track record in media marketing including expertise in a variety of media types and the digital spaceSignificant prior experience developing and implementing integrated marketing programs specifically in the digital space coupled with the ability to translate advertiser objectives into digital elements from concept to executionAbility to apply secondary and primary research, consumer and marketplace data, customer information and NBCU product knowledge to positively impact business developmentAbility to effectively interact with senior management, both internally and externallyThorough knowledge of relevant research tools and their application to the sales processWorking knowledge of network Programming/on-air production, including a thorough understanding of "sellable" on-air opportunities Excellent verbal and written communication skills and formal presentation skillsManagement experience (5+ staff)Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, ExcelGeneral:iVillage Inc, a division of NBC Universal, is the first and largest media company dedicated exclusively to connecting women at every stage of their lives. Ranked the #1 online destination for women with 16 million unique visitors (comScore MediaMetrix), iVillage.com offers an authentic community infused with compelling content from experts on health, parenting, pregnancy, beauty, style, fitness, relationships, food and entertainment. The site's interactive features include thousands of message boards and a wide variety of social networking tools, allowing women around the world to connect, share ideas, and seek advice and support about everything from fertility to fashion.Established in 1995, iVillage's brand extensions include iVillage UK, iVillage Total Health and owned sites Astrology.com, GardenWeb and gURL.com. NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.