Executive Director - Sales (Temporary) - Remote

Overview

AFAR is looking for a temporary salesperson to cover a maternity leave. This role will prospect, nurture client relationships, field RFPs, close business, and hold meetings with stakeholders for a 16-week term.

In Short

• Drive toward and beyond revenue goals across Afar platforms.
• Identify sales prospects and work on prospect strategy.
• Learn and communicate clients’ key KPIs.
• Collaborate with various teams to produce advertising solutions.
• Present Afar brand and tailored opportunities to clients.
• Develop and manage ongoing relationships with clients.
• Responsible for account health, retention, growth, and optimization.
• Report business performance and trends to assigned accounts.
• Make independent tactical decisions aligned with company values.

Requirements

• Remote position, tri-state area with access to NYC preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in integrated media sales.
• Highly motivated and passionate individual.
• Excellent presentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in the latest technologies (digital, social, mobile).
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Proven sales and closing success.
• A love of travel.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, remote start-up environment.
• Gain experience in a leading travel media company.
• Flexible work arrangements.