Manager, Advertising and Affiliate Sales

Company: PerkSpot
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

PerkSpot is searching for a Manager, Advertising and Affiliate Sales to join our Merchant Partnerships team! Founded in 2006, PerkSpot is dedicated to inspiring others to love where they work by providing exclusive access to the best discounts available - anywhere. We ensure employees see offers curated to their interests, allowing them to save on electronics, home goods, meal delivery, mortgages, travel, and all the other little-and big-things that will make life a bit easier.As the front-line leader of new business for our Merchant Partnerships team, you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring, developing, and coaching our Account Executives while helping the company to exceed new business growth targets that also feed into the full merchant partnerships team total revenue goals, including commissionable revenue and ad sales revenue.What you'll accomplish:

• Ensure PerkSpot clients and their employees have access to the best possible savings from best brands across all categories
• Hunt and acquire newPerkSpot exclusive offers - you'll be responsible for onboarding new merchant partnerships and negotiating exclusive discount perks
• Strut your stuff as savvy lead generator and deal maker. Identify great companies/apps/services and help get their offering in front of millions of employees who utilize our platform
• Attend and lead regularly scheduled team meetings and sales huddles; provide managerial-level review and direction for achievingcompany goals, implementing sales strategies, and other ad hoc needs for business partnerships
• Brainstorm ways to optimizethe PerkSpot product suite and user experience; collaborate with respective department leaders with goal of improving effectiveness of performance for merchant partners, clients, and customersWhat we're looking for:
  • 2+ years' experience leading teams that have experienced significant growth
  • Advertising/Affiliate/Marketing sales experience preferred, including but not limited to working withmajor affiliate networks and/or C-level marketing and advertising decision-makers
  • A strong existing network of sales and marketing partnerships that can be leveraged forwinning new advertising campaigns withdirect brands, agencies, OPMs, and affiliate networks
  • Proven ability to mentor and coach reps into high performers; motivated to instill and contribute toa culture that fosters individual and self-growth for all members of the PerkSpot teamAbout PerkSpot:PerkSpot is the trusted employee discount platform that provides meaningful, personalized savings on the things that matter most. Our approach is simple, inspiring others to love where they work by offering the steepest, most intentional discounts on over 1,000 reputable brands. From local deals to big-name nationwide offerings, our 98% retention rate speaks for itself.We are an established company with a strong foundation, growing consistently and steadily. What does that mean for you? The opportunity to hit the ground running and see the impact of your work! As a leader in the industry, we're committed to doing more - developing better products, reaching more employers, and getting more members engaged with our platform. Our passion is to make every place a great place to work, starting with our own.Your first few months as a PerkSpotter:Providing value doesn't have to wait, from day one we are open to your big ideas. In your first few months, you will...
    • Meet the team! We think our people are pretty great, so we want to ensure you're introduced to all of the right team members to help you succeed. You'll spend quite a bit of time with the Merchant Partnerships, Content Operations, Legal, accounting/finance, and our Senior Leadership teams.
    • Get to know PerkSpot! Immerse yourself in the business, engage with internal stakeholders, and participate in monthly companywide All Hands meetings.
    • Sharpen your skills! You will become well-versed in the PerkSpot platform and other tools we use such as Salesforce, Affiliate Networks (CJ, Impact, Rakuten, etc.), Domo, Affluent, FMTC, and more!
    • See your impact! You will be integral to the success and growth of PerkSpot. You will personally oversee the most important and challenging initiatives across the partnerships organization.
    • Participate in company-wide events! Whether it's office miniature golf or a raffle gameshow, company culture is at the forefront of our business.The perks and benefits:With a name like PerkSpot, it's no secret that employee perks are kind of our thing. Below are a few of the many perks and benefits we offer to our people.
      • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance effective on your first day of employment, and 100% employer-funded short-term & long-term disability insurance
      • Open PTO policy & fully paid parental leave
      • 401(k) with company match and free financial consulting from Holberg Financial
      • WFH flexibility and home-office expense budget
      • Free lunch in the office, on-site gym access, bring your pet to work!
      • Access to our exclusive perks & discountsHow to apply:All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please submit a resume and cover letter telling us how you stack up to the qualifications, plus any other information you feel would be relevant to PerkSpot. Don't be afraid to show your spark and personality!All positions require full background screening.Offering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is a priority at PerkSpot. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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