A leader in Internet technology, content and revenue solutions, Worldnow, a New York-based technology and sales company, is the only company to provide a comprehensive technology platform and strategic advertising services that enable media companies to expand their digital business with innovative Web publishing tools, advanced video delivery technology and industry-leading advertising solutions. Worldnow's proven technology and advertising leadership equips its media partners with the tools to excel in their digital marketplaces, expand their audience and realize real-world ROI from their digital business. For more information please visit www.worldnow.com.

We are currently looking for a Digital Sales Manager for Worldnow’s local ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC news web sites. This person will be responsible for growing local news media aggregator relationships and national brand interactive ad agencies. This person will be responsible for managing the Account Management team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain, prospect, pitch, close and renew online advertising site specific national brand premium and network remnant business
• Strategize on new digital advertising RFP’s, supervise and work with Account Managers on incoming RFP’s
• Supervise and direct the Ad Operations team and Account Management team on complex client issues
• Forecast monthly sales, maintain sales budgets, supply reporting to the VP of Sales
• Work with the sales support team to update all sales and marketing materials (media kit) and send out as needed.
• Work with the Manager of Ad Operations to ensure that campaigns are trafficked, tracked and optimized according to advertiser specifications.
• Work with the Accounting department to track all outstanding invoices and maintain records of Insertion Orders for each campaign.
• Work with internal content team to develop sponsorship programs
• Work with broadcast clients when applicable
• Travel within the US approximately 40% of the time

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years experience selling online ad inventory for local news/information websites
• Relationships with local media aggregator companies
• 1-2 years managing/supervising a team of Account Managers preferred
• Ability to pitch, close and manage local media online advertising business
• Experience and ability to lead an Account Management Team
• Familiarity with local news sites display, mobile, pre-roll, Audience Targeting, on-line ad trafficking, reporting, comScore, optimization of complex advertising campaigns
• Familiarity with rich media ad serving solutions and industry trends
• Strong presentation skills; well-versed in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong client relations, client management and business development skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Please send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.