European Agency Sales Manager at Tapjoy in London, United Kingdom

About Us:

Tapjoy is the leader in monetization and distribution services for social games, mobile applications, virtual worlds, MMOs and other social publishers. The company’s turnkey alternative payment platform enables developers to significantly increase their monetization rates when selling virtual goods or premium digital assets, while cross-platform distribution services provide massive reach and cost-effective user acquisition on the leading social, mobile, and gaming platforms. Tapjoy is headquartered in San Francisco, with a leadership team with deep roots in online advertising, personalization, and optimization technologies. Investors include InterWest Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, D. E. Shaw Ventures, Rho Ventures and JP Morgan.  Tapjoy is positioned for greater than 100% growth in 2011 and beyond. We are looking for the right sales people to take advantage of this tremendous revenue opportunity.

Responsibilities:

We are searching for an experienced and accomplished sales executive to drive new revenue in the Mobile application / Advertising space. This individual contributor will be responsible for closing new business with Advertisers and Ad Agencies.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build the largest mobile publishing company in the world.  By closing large deals with the world’s top app platforms, the Agency Sales Manager will be a material contributor to Tapjoy’s financial and industry success.

• Identify and close new sales opportunities; meet or exceed target sales goals
• Plan, prepare, and execute high impact meetings with prospects and partners
• Identify and develop a strong understanding of core objectives and challenges
• Maximize revenue growth within existing accounts/territory
• Adopt the corporate selling methodology
• Contribute strategically to the growth and direction of Tapjoy’s products and services
• Represent Tapjoy at industry events and conferences across Europe
• Accurately forecast revenue growth; achieve revenue goals as defined by management
• Execute in a fast-paced, team environment

Requirements:

• A record of selling success for 2-3+ years working in digital sales
• An extremely strong network of active relationships within the London community (preferably European), both leading ad agencies and direct advertisers
• Successful experience selling to Ad Agencies and Advertisers
• A history of meeting and exceeding annual sales quotas ~£300K
• An undergraduate degree in Marketing, Sales, or Advertising is ideal
• Superb organizational skills, a proactive nature
• A commitment to providing positive customer service and following-through to close deals and build relationships
• Proficiency with MS Office

It’s an exciting job with awesome perks, in the fastest and largest growing industry in the world!

• Competitive Compensation
• Private Medical and Dental
• Paid Holidays
• Conveniently located in Chelsea's 'Gasworks' complex off the King's Road in SW6, London
• Nearest Tube - Fulham Broadway, then 7 minute walk.