East Coast Sales Director Efficient Frontier

Context Optional is a leading provider of social marketing software enabling businesses to market more effectively across the social web. Our extensive suite of web-based products is designed for building, managing, monitoring, and advertising brand presence to meet marketers acquisition, engagement, and retention goals. By combining industry expertise, a leading technology platform, and comprehensive data and analytics into an integrated approach, Context Optional offers the most effective social CRM and marketing solutions for Fortune 1000 brands and agencies. Headquartered in San Francisco, Context Optional is trusted by leading brands such as Anheuser-Busch, Dell, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase, Hyatt, Live Nation, Nestle, Safeway, Sony, and Unilever.

We love what we do and we have a culture of innovation, self-direction, knowledge sharing, and fun. We are DJs, rock stars, marathoners, dog lovers, dads, moms, theater goers, tattoo aficionados, foodies, and beyond. Join the team


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Successfully leverage your existing relationships with top marketing decision makers at Fortune 500 companies including your deep understanding of how brands are best positioned in the social marketing sphere-- to sell our Social Marketing Suite and additional services to help brands maximize their impact.
Work with the worlds premier brands to build their presence on major social networks through the use of our Social Marketing Suite and related services. As our East Coast Sales Director your job is to prospect, negotiate, and close strategic business partnerships across industries.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

6+ years in a high-volume, strategic sales role
A proven track record in successfully prospecting, negotiating and closing strategic partnerships for large brands
Exceptional client relationship skills, including superb written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines while successfully juggling a multitude of project simultaneously
Strong organization and project management skills
Solid understanding of software development processes with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Extreme level of energy, highly self-motivated, and a passion for success
Bachelors degree from a top-tier school

Context Optional offers an attractive and competitive compensation package including base salary, pre-IPO stock options, health/vision/dental insurance, Fidelity 401(k), pre-tax commuter deductions, and a casual office environment. If you are interested in this position, please send us your cover letter and current resume . Each application will be personally considered. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

Location:	New York City United States