Job Opportunity - Living Social - Locations: Boston, NYC, Long Island, and Midland Texas

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

LivingSocial is rapidly expanding and we want you to be part of this exciting, fast-paced growth of social media! We are redefining localized online advertising and social commerce, while building a solid company and enjoying the ride. Our explosive growth and potential has been recognized by both new and traditional media — from USA Today to The Wall Street Journal. To help fuel this growth, LivingSocial has secured over $49 million in funding from some of the nation’s most prominent venture capital companies. 

In order to reach our goals, we’re looking to hire Marketing Consultants in YOUR market. Our Marketing Consultants are an integral part of LivingSocial’s team, securing advertising commitments from the most popular and desirable local businesses including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters and tourism venues. 

It’s a big job – but it’s a vital one to LivingSocial and its future. We’re not saying it’s going to be easy. But if you enjoy interacting with people from across the country and around the world - while having a major impact on a growing company - this position just might be perfect for you. 

Do You Live, Eat, Drink and Love your City? LivingSocial Marketing Consultants… 

• Are outgoing individuals who live in their sales territory and possess a wide variety of connections 
• Are Outside Sales professionals who can prospect, negotiate and close LivingSocial Deals in a fast-paced environment while creating a strong merchant pipeline 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and cultivate leads for LivingSocial Deals using a variety of online and offline sources 
• Set up phone meetings with qualified prospects 
• Assess potential business deals, negotiate favorable terms and acquire prospective commitment 
• Manage relationships with established clients and construct proposals and contracts within selling guidelines 
• Communicate ongoing contact and sales activities utilizing Salesforce.com 
• Provide documentation on new client acquisitions to the operations team 
• Meet individual quarterly and annual sales goals 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of sales experience is required. Online advertising, direct marketing, local advertising or pharmaceutical sales are a plus 
• Demonstrate top-notch communication and presentation skills with the ability to sell at all decision-making levels 
• Show knowledge of social media such as Facebook and Twitter 
• Exhibit self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability to new situations 
• Possess ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines 
• Strategically and creatively think in a fast-paced environment 
• Have own transportation 

Compensation 

• Competitive base + commission + bonuses 
• Medical, Dental, 401K, equity incentive program