Senior Manager, Sales Marketing

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Manager, Sales Marketing

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
People Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Lifestyle Marketing team, contributing to the category strategy for our Food + Beverage vertical. In close partnership with the Lifestyle Sales teams, you will manage the pre-sale process and play a strategic role in driving revenue growth with advertising partners. This position reports to the Director, Marketing on the Drinks vertical.
This hybrid role, based in NYC or Chicago, requires three days in the office each week.
• Lead Proposal Process: Manage proactive and RFP responses, creating smart, strategic ideas for advertising partners in the Drinks vertical
• Vertical Strategy: Collaborate across the People Inc. portfolio to create sellable opportunities for advertisers that are grounded in our brand's most influential franchises and tentpoles
• Brand Communication: Lead internal conversations with People Inc. brands and verticals to communicate high-value opportunities to the Drink sales team on a regular basis
• Storytelling: Bring ideas to life through well-written and visually-appealing proposals that represent our brands, capabilities, and ideas flawlessly
• Cross-Department Communication: Partner closely with Editorial, Content Strategy, Research, Account Strategy, and Design to ensure proposals effectively communicate our unique value proposition
• Sales Partnership: Develop strong relationships with the sales team to become experts on their business; provide support on client calls, as needed
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II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80% Proposal Development
20% Presentation Development
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree

Experience:
• 4-7 years relevant experience at a digital publisher, with a focus in pre-sales marketing; background in Food + Bev Category is a plus

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent creative writing and storytelling skills with an ability to execute visually impactful presentations (fluent in Keynote and Powerpoint)
• You're an excellent communicator, who remains poised under pressure and can tailor messages for different audiences
• You have an understanding of digital advertising landscape, products, and trends; understanding of print and/or programmatic marketplace is a plus
• You are a true self-starter – provide proactive ideas, understand organizational goals, and move initiatives forward
• You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment
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% Travel Required (Approximate): 5% or less
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-021yn8-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.