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Strategic Sales Director

Swayable · New York, NY · On-site

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About Swayable

Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in sales focused on marketing technology
  • Demonstrated track record of hunting new business, delivering against quota, and excelling in a highly competitive market
  • Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills
  • Excellent knowledge of marketing and research industry trends, technology platforms, and pricing models
  • Ability to think strategically, strong understanding of traditional and contemporary sales dynamics, tactics and strategies
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Hubspot and Salesforce.com or equivalent)
More about this role

Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion, and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 50-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs, it is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times. Clients include major consumer-facing brands (JP Morgan Chase, Airbnb, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Anthropic, Meta, Amazon), academic researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections). Check our our values & culture deck to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zjchwzs

Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands.

  • Own the full new business sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation through close, with a focus on landing large, strategic...

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