Account Executive | CNET Group

The Partnership team at CNET Group, a part of Red Ventures, challenges traditional partnership structures every day, with programs and opportunities that converge brand and performance marketing. We're looking to grow our team with a Account Executive (Partnerships) who will help us develop and build relationships with top tier clients / agency partners to CNET/ZDNET from a tech brand to an industry leader across all verticals, as we continue reaching new audiences.

You'll join our portfolio of Media & Commerce businesses - CNET and ZDNet - and you'll have the opportunity to create our new messaging for potential partners and build relationships from the ground up with the support of a talented integrated marketing team and an operations/support team. 

This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week out of our NYC office.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a territory and sales quota, particularly focused on growing new partners and cultivating existing business in key industry verticals and categories
• Develop account and territory strategies for long-term development and revenue growth
• Generate new sales leads
• Act as a business specialist on behalf of your clients - strategically developing digital and mixed media solutions to suit their objective
• Establish and foster relationships with clients by conducting a high volume of face-to-face calls and meetings with agencies and clients
• Prioritize and lead to ensure proper account management both internally and externally
• Establish oneself as a thought leader within the digital community and evangelize Red Venture’s unique positioning within the marketplace
• Ability to stay ahead of the curve on marketplace trends relating to their clients as well as the digital industry

What We're Looking For:

• Sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a team, goal oriented environment
• 3-5 years of proven advertising sales experience with at least 4+ years in the interactive/digital space; experience working key endemic / non-endemic category clients / agencies
• Cultivate and leverage deep client relationships across all categories
• Full knowledge of the digital space – programmatic, sponsorships, social, custom, you’ve mastered it all!
• Have a strong desire to win and grow as digital ad sales professional
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Well-developed presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress well, and juggle multiple account challenges at once
• BS/BA degree, or equivalent training and experience
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $131,250-$235,000 
  • The above compensation range is comprised of a base + target sales incentive. It is all-inclusive.
  • Note: actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Support

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

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