Director of Ad Sales Marketing and Research

Job Title:             Director Ad Sales Marketing and Research

 

Company:           Heavy, Inc.

Industry:             Online/New Media

Benefits:             401K, Dental, Vision, Health, Life, Gym, etc.

Job Duration:     Full Time

Job Location:      New York, NY USA

 

                                     Director Ad Sales Marketing and Research

 

 The Director of Ad Sales Marketing and Research will work with the Heavy sales team and within the industry to tell the Heavy sales story broadly.

 

 

 We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who can develop and maintain heavy sales presentations, both broad and vertical specific focused.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales research needs, arming the Sales Force with the data to tell the Heavy media story. This research will range from 3rd party data, custom research, competitive analysis and reviews.

 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Ad Sales Marketing and Research. We're looking for an energetic self-starter with a with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, who thrives in an entrepreneurial and non-corporate environment.

 

Ideal Candidate will have a background in media, marketing and experience working with a Sales Team.

 

·         High intelligence; business and web savvy;

·         Numeracy; an understanding of the data and how it drives the business;

·         A down to earth individual; a team player willing to leave ego at the door;

·         The ability to build collaborative relationships;

·         Goal and solutions orientation;

·         Strong work ethic; an aggressive leader who works both smart and fast;

·         Diligent perseverance;

·         Outstanding presentation and communications skills, both written and oral;

·         An analytics bend desired;

·         Prior management experience;

·         A sense of humor.

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

The Heavy Corporation includes Heavy.com, one of the Web’s leading video brands and the leader for 18-34 year old guys,BurlySports.com and Husky Media a premium video advertising platform.

 

Heavy.com is one of the web’s leading consumer video companies and the leader for 18-34 year old males, which is a key demographic for marketers and advertisers. Heavy combines its own unique original programming with those of its users to create an environment where you can control and even participate in your own personal video experience. Heavy’s original programming staples include “Superficial Friends”, “Kung Fu Jimmy Chow,” “The Massive Mating Game,” “The Burly Sports Show,” and “Behind the Music that Sucks.” Heavy’s original programming is available on Verizon V-Cast, Verizon FiOS, Comcast VOD, TiVo, Sony PSP, Apple iPod and Joost. Advertisers on the broadband network include Coors, Nissan, Panasonic, Diesel, Axe, Sony and Nike.

 

BurlySports.com is the company’s newly launched sports destination. BurlySports is for the Fans of sports. Tired of shouting at the TV screen in vain, BurlySports is a place for sports fans to voice their opinions through video. Currently in Beta.

 

Husky Media, is the company’s premium video advertising platform providing brand advertisers with hand-selected premium publishers and bloggers who use Husky’s highly engaging and effective video ad unit.  Husky Media is a new tier one broadband video platform from the company. Husky serves video publishers by selling and delivering high CPM brand advertising units in and around premium video content (see www.huskymedia.com) Husky will also serve publishers by syndicating original video content with high CPM advertising. Husky currently serves 20M video streams per month.