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Serve as an industry thought leader in social media and digital advertising in order to drive vertical and client success leveraging Facebook’s ongoing product and technology developments, particularly in the digital native & online services verticals
Develop and actively manage short and long term account plans based on client brand and direct response marketing objectives
Accurately and effectively manage sales pipeline in order to prioritize business opportunities and resources
Develop and broaden high-level collaborative relationships, including understanding and identifying contacts that manage multiple budget, (brand, DR etc.) and close large deals with up to 40 major customers
Create and present needs-based solutions and high quality answers to RFPs
Reach and exceed sales quotas while contributing to overall vertical and team goals
Create and deliver consultative sales presentations using industry knowledge, market trends, and Facebook marketing solutions
Exhibit executive presence and confidence in presenting Facebook to C-suite executives
Partner with other vertical teams on structuring and executing operational and strategic initiatives - developing work plans, synthesizing market related data, leading analysis and defining the overall business approach
Minimum Qualification
Marketing, Brand Advertising, Direct Response, Media Sales and/or Online Advertising experience
Digital and traditional media sales experience strongly preferred
Experience of the SSA region, in particular the eCommerce vertical
Ability to build strong relationships with top marketing decision makers
Proven track record of successfully reaching and exceeding sales revenue goals through consultative sell
Strong understanding of Facebook user behavior and how technology works
Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential, as well as curiosity, persistence, and the ability to solve problems in a structured manner
Strong ability to apply rigor, methodologies and use technology to execute, assess, and explain complex brand and performance marketing solutions
Experience in a fast-paced start-up, sales, and/or online advertising environment strongly preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to move fast, be bold, and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team setting
Dynamic, flexible, hard-working, and highly organized