Check out the job listings below. To inquire or apply, please contact jobs@wetpaint.com
- Account Executive
- Editor
- QA Engineer
- Recruiter
- Software Engineer
- UI Designer & Information Architect
- UI Developer
- UNIX System Engineer
Wetpaint is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Wetpaint
Wetpaint is a Web 2.0 startup developing a publishing platform that makes it fun and easy to create click-and-type wiki communities. Focusing on ease of use, Wetpaint’s technology is revolutionizing the way people share their passions and interests online. We want to be THE online community platform and since the company’s June 2006 debut, more than 700,000 user-created community sites have been created. Wetpaint has also partnered with prominent consumer brands within the key categories of entertainment (ABC, CBS, FOX, BET, and Viacom), technology (Dell, T-Mobile, HP, Oracle, and HTC), and lifestyle (Food & Wine, Executive Travel, Better Homes & Garden) to launch wiki communities around their brands and products.
Located in a funky loft space in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle, we are a small company where collaboration and innovation are championed. Funded by the same venture capital firms backing Facebook and Photobucket, Wetpaint is well positioned to change the way people interact on the internet.
Position Description
The Account Executive will develop and execute the Wetpaint advertising sales strategy to maximize revenue opportunities. He/she will identify and close opportunities with top agencies and brands looking to reach highly targeted audiences across the network of 700,000+ websites powered by Wetpaint. He/she will be responsible for developing exceptional relationships through customized sales strategies and superior customer service, leading to mutually beneficial long-term relationships. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Account Executive will represent Wetpaint with the highest level of integrity. Because of this person’s proximity to advertisers, he/she will also channel insights to and from the advertising community to be a strategic source of information to help Wetpaint optimize its position.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated success with consultative sales strategies, specifically for online advertising, and a deep understanding of ad operations. The ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally is critical. Strong communication, project management and analytical skills are all requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine advertising offering and targeting.
- Achieve sales goals by identifying and closing new business opportunities.
- Define and develop advertising solutions for new and existing clients.
- Clearly articulate value proposition of ad strategies through creative and persuasive presentations.
- Monitor the execution of advertising campaigns to ensure on-time delivery.
- Mentor teammates on operational execution of campaigns.
- Identify most promising advertising networks and establish relationships with them.
- Analyze performance metrics to make recommendations and optimize advertising programs.
- Act as main point of contact for client issue resolution.
- Collaborate with development, editorial and marketing teams to drive advertising strategy.
- Work with Finance to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- 3 – 5 years of online media sales.
- Superior presentation, sales, negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Track record of strong relationships with advertisers and agencies.
- Excellent project management, organization, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Self-starter capable of executing with limited oversight and direction.
- Knowledge of and experience with social media preferred.
- Infectious attitude and fun to work with!
To Apply
Submit your résumé and salary requirements to jobs@wetpaint.com.