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Public Affairs Sales Director

Employer
Sparks Group
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jul 7, 2019

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Industry
Public Policy / Public Affairs
Function
Designer, Graphic Designer and Artist, Marketing and Public Relations
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Job Summary/Company: Do you enjoy working closely with political consultants and organizations to make a positive impact on the election cycle for Democratic nominees and the Progressive agenda? Our partner, a digital advertising firm works hand in hand with Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations to deliver intelligent, creative, strategic and targeted digital content to connect advertisers to the most impactful audiences. This firm is hiring for a Public Affairs Sales Director; this strategic role will catapult the firm into the targeted advertising market focusing on public affairs campaigns. Candidates should have a robust sales background and pipeline within industry, strong knowledge of digital ad sales/strategy and desire to succeed quarter over quarter, year over year. Apply below.

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of political technology, public affairs advocacy and/or media sales to jumpstart and propel conversations with prospective clients and buyers.
  • Proposal writing, networking and sourcing new business; in addition, pitching to current and potential clients.
  • Drive to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • Consultative and client focused attitude.
  • Successful approach to client outreach and engagement through cold calls and emails.
  • Performing online and in-person sales pitches.
  • Drafting and completing competitive responses to RFP's.
  • Development of client focused strategic media plans within budget.
  • Manage and maintain pre-existing relationships with firm network.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • 5-7 years of demonstrated successful sales experience, ideally in political technologies, media sales or ad tech.
  • Significant and meaningful experience writing proposals, networking and sourcing new business
  • Existing network of contacts in progressive public affairs arena
  • Proficiency in CRM tools, Salesforce preferred, familiar with Google Apps, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. Project Management tools such as Asana, highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines

Qualified candidates should send their resume AND call Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with Sparks Group!

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

Company info
Website
Telephone
3012792300
Location
700 King Farm Blvd.
Suite 100
 Rockville
MD
20850-5736
US
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