Director, Sales - VoterX
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Location: Kansas City, MO 64118
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT US:
VoterX is a civic engagement-focused digital media partner supporting political campaigns, governmental agencies, advocacy groups, and public sector organizations in driving meaningful change. Our mission is to connect communities with messaging that matters-whether it's mobilizing voters, promoting public policy initiatives, or educating the public on important issues.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our Director of Sales is responsible for driving VoterX's sales division. In addition to prospecting, qualifying, and onboarding new clients, including political organizations, government agencies, and advocacy-driven brands, the Director of Sales will work with senior leadership to further develop and implement political ad sales strategies team-wide. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with extensive experience in programmatic ad sales and a strong track record managing campaigns for candidates, ballot measures, social advocacy, and government-funded initiatives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
BENEFITS:
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time
Description
ABOUT US:
VoterX is a civic engagement-focused digital media partner supporting political campaigns, governmental agencies, advocacy groups, and public sector organizations in driving meaningful change. Our mission is to connect communities with messaging that matters-whether it's mobilizing voters, promoting public policy initiatives, or educating the public on important issues.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our Director of Sales is responsible for driving VoterX's sales division. In addition to prospecting, qualifying, and onboarding new clients, including political organizations, government agencies, and advocacy-driven brands, the Director of Sales will work with senior leadership to further develop and implement political ad sales strategies team-wide. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with extensive experience in programmatic ad sales and a strong track record managing campaigns for candidates, ballot measures, social advocacy, and government-funded initiatives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Navigate full sales cycle from prospect to close
- Build strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term success
- Work with internal teams to build custom plans the exceed client expectations
- Further develop company's political campaign approach and spearhead adoption throughout the organization
BENEFITS:
- Strong compensation plan, including salary, bonuses, and uncapped commission
- Competitive PTO policy with 22+ days per year in addition to holiday time off
- Company health insurance plan and paid parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Employer matching retirement contribution after one year of employment
- Quarterly continued education offered and strong advancement opportunities
- Active company social calendar, including catered lunches, happy hours, parties, and community involvement
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree - Communications, Journalism, Business, Political Science preferred
- 10+ years in digital ad sales, 5+ years in programmatic ad sales
- Extensive industry relationships with an emphasis on political clients
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proven success in completing full sales cycle
- Ability to work independently