10+ years of experience in media sales within the technology and B2B categories
Extensive client and agency relationships within the technology sector
Proven success scaling multi-million-dollar accounts by broadening relationships and growing revenue across multiple business lines
Strong presentation and communication skills with a track record of building and sustaining client and agency partnerships
Discipline and persistence in daily sales activity to turn ambitious goals into measurable growth
Ability to thrive on building long-term relationships with senior clients and agencies, creating opportunities across multiple lines of business
Skill in looking beyond the RFP cycle to introduce new ideas that expand client partnerships and open incremental revenue
Curiosity about industry trends to anticipate client needs and keep The Post at the forefront
Effective collaboration across internal teams to ensure strategic, creative, and well-executed solutions
Representation of The Washington Post with credibility, professionalism, and integrity
Preference for West Coast location
Responsibilities
Sell multi-platform advertising programs through direct client and agency engagement to achieve and exceed revenue goals
Provide strategic input to shape The Post’s business strategy and establish new data partnerships, both direct and programmatic, to expand advertising capabilities
Build and deepen client relationships in technology and B2B while uncovering opportunities across consumer, finance, auto, travel, and media sectors to broaden The Post’s revenue base
Create customized advertising solutions that align with client goals and deliver retained and incremental revenue
Prospect for and close new business while sustaining consistent engagement and growth across current client list
Translate knowledge of industry and professional services trends into actionable strategies that position The Post competitively
Apply an entrepreneurial and creative approach to uncovering opportunities that extend beyond existing product lines
Communicate and report sales plans and progress to management to ensure alignment and accountability
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality campaigns and client service
Represent The Washington Post at client meetings, industry functions, and external events to reinforce leadership in the marketplace