Publisher Account Executive

  Publisher Account ExecutiveEl Segundo, CA; Full TimeCOMPANY SUMMARY: 

Connexus is the premier online, performance-driven marketing platform, offering a diversified, multi-channel approach to connect advertisers with their target customers.  Within Connexus, we have the Netblue Affiliate Network and eMarketMakers.This combination forms one of the lead performance based affiliate networks in the marketplace.  The combined group is dedicated to connecting the highest quality advertisers with top-performing affiliate publishers. Our expert team of affiliate marketing specialists works closely with partners and publishers to deliver the widest array of offers— both proprietary offers tailored specifically to its traffic, as well as branded offers direct from our advertising clients.

 

We deliver more than 20 million leads and customers a year on a performance basis for advertisers of all sizes and types, while driving strong yields for our publisher partners.

 

We are looking for a Publisher Account Executive who will play an integral role within Traffic Marketplace, our display advertising network. This position will be responsible for signing new publishers to our display network to support network customer acquisition and transaction goals. The professional we seek must be proactive, with a strong sense of accountability and a day-to-day focus on bottom-line results. This role requires strong negotiating skills with a strategic and analytical approach. Continuously identify and evaluate new opportunities for network growth; interface with internal sales, account management and technical groups to source, implement and optimize campaigns. Steward and coordinate campaigns through all phases of launch and maintenance, including negotiations of the media buy, contract review, trafficking, reporting, and analysis and optimization.

 

Connexus offers competitive salaries and incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, an exciting collaborative work environment, and outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Source, evaluate and execute new media opportunities and sustainable, scalable partnerships. Develop market strategy and positioning to grow our inventory and publisher relationships within the interactive marketplace Coordinate with sales, traffic and planning divisions to build publisher pipelines and improve campaign delivery and performance. Manage all aspects of partner relationship including rate negotiations, new opportunities, campaign placements, contract negotiations, etc. Share insight to market opportunities, direction, obstacles, suggested goals, etc. (internally and externally)Report directly to the Senior Media Buyer.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

· Ability to compile and analyze performance data and metrics; and, make decisions regarding campaign direction based on analysis

· Profile in inside sales, negotiation, business development and partnership selling

· Solid decision-making, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills

· Proven self-starter, entrepreneurial drive and spirit

· Ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment

· Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and articulate both in writing and verbal communications.

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)

· Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 1 year of Online Media Buying experience or Online Advertising Sales experience.

 

 

If this challenge is for you and you want to add to the success of our growing company, please submit a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to jobs@connexuscorp.com . Please put "Publisher Account Executive" in the subject of your email.

 

Connexus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.