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ACCOUNT MANAGER – DIGITAL MEDIA

Full-time — Minneapolis (hybrid but mostly WFH)

ABOUT SIDEWALK DOG MEDIA
As a trusted resource for today’s pet parents, we deliver award-winning content in our signature voice (relatable, witty, and irreverent), unGoogleable intelligence (like restaurants with dog menus!), and meaningful opportunities to support local rescues and shelters.

As a trusted partner for pup-lovin’ brands, we specialize in effective digital advertising solutions that result in off-the-charts audience engagement. Current markets: Minneapolis-St. Paul (our home base), Chicago, Denver, and Seattle, with four additional markets launching in 2022. We’re grrrowing!

Core Values: Growth, Authenticity, Excellence, Giving Back, Kindness

Seeking an upbeat, strategic, and results-oriented pack player who will strengthen Sidewalk Dog’s B2B relationships and successfully steward digital advertising campaigns.

In this diverse role, you will strategically design opportunities for wag-worthy national, regional, and local businesses to engage with our audience, while acting as the lead contact liaison between brands and internal teams. This is a unique position that blends post-sale account management with pre-sale research and preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of all client campaigns, from pre-sale strategy to post-sale onboarding, delivery, reporting, and renewal strategy.
Collaborate internally create strategic sales proposals and assist in presenting to potential clients.
Collaborate interally regarding client feedback, revisions, needs, and approvals, as well as growth initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Advise clients on best practices and campaign optimizations.
Ensure all deliverables are executed flawlessly with detailed results for client campaigns.
Anticipate clients’ current and developing needs, challenges, and goals.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with other non-advertising businesses to further Sidewalk Dog Media’s growth trajectory.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years’ experience in account management within an agency or digital publisher.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
Pre-existing relationships with advertisers, agencies, ad networks, and publishers (national account experience a plus).
Demonstrable literacy and authority with digital advertising tools and strategies.
Solid experience with CRM software.
Support the pack with a willingness to try on any hat and pitch in at any level at any time; comfortable with change / adaptability.
Sales experience is a plus!
Strong start-up mentality-excited to help grow and scale a business.
Kind, dog-loving, and passionate about Sidewalk Dog’s purpose-driven mission.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

APPLY: Send your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and start-date availability to careers@sidewalkdog.com with subject line “AM App: <First and Last Name>.” Cover letters should include specific examples of how your skills and experiences meet or exceed the requirements.

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – DIGITAL MEDIA

Full-time — Minneapolis (hybrid but mostly WFH) or Remote

Core Values: Growth, Authenticity, Excellence, Giving Back, Kindness

Seeking a sales hunter to generate revenue from new clients, ideally national brands looking to reach pet-parent consumers through multi-market/multi-channel digital advertising campaigns. Our solutions include sponsored articles, dedicated emails, custom contests, social media campaigns, giveaways, and more. Works closely with Account Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Aggressively prospect, develop, and close new business.
Maintain an active schedule of meetings (mostly video), prospecting calls, and pipeline of leads.
Ability to rapidly learn and articulate client KPI and ROI goals.
Develop clear and effective proposals with customized solutions to maximize performance and exceed expectations.
Develop strategies to progress sales opportunities from identification to closure.
Submit activity and results through an established CRM system.
Collaborate with content and marketing in complex, highly competitive sales situations.
Interpret market-analytics data and convey campaign wins to clients in order to retain clients and grow existing clients’ investments.

MOST IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:

Sales hunter mentality
Digital advertising sales experience with national accounts
Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated new business sales success
Kind, dog-loving, and passionate about Sidewalk Dog’s purpose-driven mission

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated ability to gain access to high-level decision makers (marketing directors, CMOs, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to engage potential clients quickly and develop rapport.
Polished, professional demeanor with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong start-up mentality—excited to help grow and scale a business.
Willingness to try on any hat and pitch in at any level at any time.
Pre-existing relationships with agencies and pet brands, a huge plus!

COMPENSATION: Base plus commission. No cap.

APPLY: Send your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and start-date availability to careers@sidewalkdog.com with subject line “AE App for <First and Last Name>.” Cover letters should include a) specific examples of how your skills and experiences meet or exceed the requirements, and b) why you identify with a sales hunter mentality.

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INTERN

Part-time — Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle

We’re not currently hiring, but we’d ruv to hear from you! Send us your resume for future consideration.
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