Overview

Foundry is seeking a dynamic and driven Account Executive to join our global Consumer Sales team. Our ideal candidate is not only passionate about Consumer Technology and our brands PCWorld, Macworld, TechHive and Tech Advisor but also possesses a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking coupled with a relentless drive for success.

Foundry’s vision is to make the world a better place by enabling the right use of technology. As the leading global media and data company powered by 1st party relationships, our collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused culture fosters success for our customers and our employees.

Upon joining Foundry, you can expect a stable, consultative, and hard-charging work environment along with an office culture that rewards, recognizes, and respects achievement. We offer competitive salaries, an outstanding benefits package, and an atmosphere dedicated to advancing our passion for providing cutting-edge advertising & marketing solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a range of accounts, overseeing all phases of the sales cycle.
• From prospecting to closing, renewing, and growing accounts, you will own the full sales process.
• Demonstrate strong account management skills and knowledge of our diverse advertising portfolio, including display advertising, newsletters, custom content, and social media.
• Sell multi-platform solutions including Desktop/Mobile Display/Video Ads, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok.
• Engage clients and agencies, building and nurturing relationships to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Collaborate closely with your global sales team and the global consumer group to achieve collective goals.
• Act as a trusted consultant, recommending and creating proposals aligned with partners' marketing objectives and needs.
• Provide comprehensive marketing campaign recommendations utilizing integrated sponsorships, digital video, social, and efficient media tactics.
• Serve as a mentor and supervisor for Sales Coordinators, overseeing post-sale campaign management and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 - 3 years of digital media sales experience.
• Passion for consumer technology and media
• Work experience in the media industry with client facing experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to changing situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PPT.
• Ability to analyze data and utilize research tools (Google Analytics, Domo, etc.).

Please upload a formatted version of your resume and cover letter during the application process.

IDG, Inc. is committed to paying our team equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process taking into account the experience, education, certifications and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated team members, as well as employer-verified region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. At IDG, Inc.

IDG, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Expected salary, dependent upon experience and location is between $71,100 and $105,600 which includes base and bonus (if applicable).