Market Development Manager Job in New York, New York US
Market Development Manager
Job Description Job Category: Marketing Location: New York, NY, US Job ID: 785198-74424 Division: Skype Market Development Manager - GroupMe Experiences The GroupMe team is seeking a Market Development Manager to generate inventory for GroupMe Experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced salesperson to help build and launch a new product division, as well as have the opportunity to help build and manage a national sales team. To be successful, the Market Development Manager should have strong planning and organizational skills, business insight, and a strong background in sales. The position requires leadership and collaboration, and the ability to communicate effectively to peers and clients. Key Responsibilities include: Prospect, consult with, and close local and national merchants and partners on compelling experiences for GroupMe users Identify new and creative businesses and activities to be featured, expanding the range of offers for our subscribers Present GroupMe Experiences as a unique alternative for businesses to acquire new customers without jeopardizing their brand or economics Identify and develop new verticals for Experiences Help recruit and build a national and local sales team Help launch new markets across the US Manage a team of salespeople Make a high volume of sales calls to potential Experience providers Manage and generate account lists, and drive the full sales cycle from prospecting opportunities to closing deals Requirements: 5+ years of experience in advertising business development or online media working with national and local accounts Strong, existing client relationships Critical thinker who understands the GroupMe Experiences platform, and can make decisions on what experiences would run successfully Exceptional communication skills Self-motivated with a strong work ethic Outgoing and personable Experience cold-calling into various types of businesses, with evidence of consistent and current success