Senior Manager, Large Customer Sales (Entertainment)

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We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead a team within the Entertainment vertical of our Large Customer Sales org. You will lead a team of Client Partners and Client Account Managers to help agencies and advertisers achieve their marketing objectives on the fast-growing Reddit platform.

Please note, this is one role that is required to be based in person in Los Angeles .

Responsibilities:

Leadership Talent Development

Actively coach, develop and lead a team of Client Partners and Client Account Managers

Manage a high-performing team by recruiting and retaining top talent, while balancing resources efficiently

Keep a pulse on key industry trends and insights and leverage your deep vertical knowledge to further the development of your team

Provide thought leadership and guidance around account planning to your team

Cross-functional Partnerships

Represent the interests of Entertainment internally by promoting sales narratives and initiatives that align with client needs

Collaborate with XFN sales and marketing teams like Enablement, Measurement, Insights, and Creative Strategy to advocate for the needs of your team and their clients and identify creative solutions

Partner with XFN teams like Business Development to elevate the Reddit/Client partnership across all company touch-points, including but not limited to advertising

Partner with Marketing to drive new product launches, marketing communications, and new advertiser acquisition

Partner with Sales Ops and Finance to develop financial and operating targets and ensure alignment with strategic plan

Client Relationship Management

Generate revenue growth by expanding partnerships with some of the world's largest brands

Navigate large partnerships that include multiple lines of business, brands, and priorities

Act as an advocate for Reddit and your team by cultivating key C-level client and agency relationships

Business Strategy

Craft and execute a strategy that will enable your team to exceed revenue targets for their book of business

Advise sales leadership and product management regarding market opportunities, sales positioning, use of resources, and strategic planning

Develop a deep understanding of Reddit’s advertising platform to unlock enhancements and revenue potential

Required Qualifications:

10-15+ years experience in digital media sales and/or marketing

3+ years of people management experience within sales

Expert in digital media with an emphasis on paid social

Genuine passion for mentoring others with a track record of successfully fostering career growth for those on your team

Experience navigating complex organizations and engaging with executive-level Entertainment stakeholders

Experience thinking and acting globally to unlock revenue for Reddit in the US and all major markets

Experience with direct advertiser sales including negotiations and management of strategic partnerships

Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Strategic thinker who can connect the dots between market trends, client needs, and unique platform capabilities to identify lucrative business opportunities

An action-oriented leader who can break down a complex strategy into an actionable plan that will allow your team to execute successfully

Experience with both brand and direct-response marketing objectives

Prior startup or high-growth experience preferred, builders wanted!

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health benefits

401k Matching

Workspace benefits for your home office

Personal Professional development funds

Family Planning Support

Flexible Vacation (please use them!) Reddit Global Days Off

4+ months paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer time off

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Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and will also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/ .

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