Account Executive/Inside Sales - Advertising Sales for Global Community

Account Executive/Inside Sales - Advertising Sales for Global CommunityJob Id:SOFG-ACEX

Take your successful online media sales experience to the next level as an Account Executive with SourceForge, the global technology community's nexus for information exchange, goods for geeks, and open source software distribution and services. You will enjoy a hands-on role as you manage your own sales pipeline, from lead generation to close, while working collaboratively with internal partners to exceed sales targets. SourceForge is at the center of the booming open source technology movement and what sets us apart is that our platform has been created for our users, by our users, which makes for a high value proposition for advertisers. We are investing in new products and beefing up our internal infrastructure to provide you with additional tools and support to help you be successful. This is your opportunity to escape the pricing pressure of typical online media markets and join a fast growing company that is dedicated to your continued professional development.

SourceForge’s media and e-commerce web sites connect millions of influential technology professionals and enthusiasts each day. Combining user-developed content, online marketplaces and e-commerce, SourceForge is the global technology community’s nexus for information exchange, goods for geeks, and open source software distribution and services. The network of web sites enables advertisers to efficiently reach a large, highly qualified audience of buyers. SourceForge serves more than 33 million unique visitors each month from around the world. It includes top web sites, like SourceForge.net, the world’s largest open source software development and distribution environment; Slashdot, the web destination that pioneered Social Media through community generated content; and ThinkGeek, the online bazaar that features cool stuff for techno-enthusiasts. Other sites in the network, include: Linux.com, freshmeat.net and NewsForge. SourceForge’s unique combination of user-developed content, clever e-commerce and online marketplaces make it the most trusted, credible venue for dialogue and exchange with the global technology community.

As an Account Executive/Inside Sales located in our Mountain View, CA headquarters or our East Coast office in New York, NY, your primary mission will be to drive business in partnership with a field sales partner by developing and managing both new and existing client relationships. A proven track record penetrating agencies and accounts from the media planner to the C/VP/Director level paired with your ability to navigate through the decision making process, from proposal to delivery, will ensure that you consistently meet and exceed target revenue goals. While you will be trained on our suite of sites and marketing solutions, your previous experience selling internet advertising, and interpreting, reporting on, and communicating campaign details directly to clients will allow you to hit the ground running in this pivotal, revenue generating position. Your expertise in consultative sales and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with cross departmental groups will make you the perfect fit for this career defining role.

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