Influencer Marketing Agency - Agency Development Partner - Chicago
We help brands and agencies navigate the influencer space. And, we’re on a tear.
VizSense partners with Fortune 50-500 customers dedicated to the digital influencer space. Our consultative data science driven approach combined with our sales/marketing intelligence solutions provide a ton of value to any company looking to navigate influencer campaigns and services. We’re growing and our team is growing with us.
We are looking for an experienced Agency Development Partner to join our sales team and generate new business opportunities with traditional advertising agencies, branding agencies, media buying & planning services, promotional agencies, public relations agencies, and digital agencies within the U.S. and international markets.
The ideal candidate is equal parts salesperson and strategist. You’ll be responsible for working with the VizSense team to uncover, field, nurture, and close all new agency-based opportunities. This position is our clients’ first impression of VizSense and must be confident, persuasive, relationship-driven, and extremely personable. This position reports to, and works directly with, our CEO.
What we’re looking for in an Agency Development Partner
- 6-8 years of experience in Advertising/Media/Public Relations/Influencers
- Be able to work with clients and develop business within an agency
- Understand agency’s marketing goals/KPIs
- Advise clients on how to build a successful influencer marketing program to achieve their goals
- Experience across key social media properties
- Expert understanding of the full life-cycle sales funnel and the associated metrics
- Excellent sales and relationship management skills
- Experience leading a consultative sales process; including a track record in developing trusted relationships with C-level executives
Essential job responsibilities
- Sales Strategy – work with our leadership to constantly update and innovate where we focus our efforts
- New Clients – own the sales process – strategy, lead gen, pitch, close, consult
- Relationships – must be built to last – strong and sustainable
What’s in it for you?
- Meaningful relationships: We’re tight knit professionals who care about each other and our mission
- Get a little outside your bubble: Would be tough to not learn about the wider business here
- The sky is the limit! We’re a growing company and the professional and financial upside is massive
At VizSense, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. VizSense is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.