Director – Strategic Sales @ Instacart

Director – Strategic Sales

Posted on 2/4/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote • United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Sales

Requirements

10 - 15+ years of relevant industry experience
4+ years experience coaching and leading teams
Search auction understanding and experience
Comfortable selling new/novel/untested customer engagement tools
Commercial/financial and data based thinker
Client relationship builder with executive presence
Understanding of CPG industry and budgets
Empathy and understanding for product development and engineering in a fast moving/high growth tech environment
Comfort with leading relevant sales processes e.g. managing pipeline, sales forecasting, etc
Experience leading / motivating teams to drive outcomes / quota attainment
Ability to stay calm in dynamic, rapidly-changing environments

Responsibilities

Understand client goals and ambitions for winning in a rapidly growing e-commerce space
Deliver on team sales goals
Develop sales collateral, case studies, and custom 'stories' to translate benefits of Instacart's platform to CPG advertisers
Develop and maintain relationships with advertisers
Create data-backed proposals for up to multi-million dollar contracts for digital advertising
Extend relationships into new parts of Fortune 100 CPG partners
Be a champion for Instacart inside these CPGs in a competitive market
Lead annual planning and budgeting process with Fortune 100 accounts
Negotiate and manage master services agreements
Partner with account management, analytics, product and engineering teams to shape the future of our Ads products and prioritize new features and capabilities to meet client demand and drive accelerated growth

We’re transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

OVERVIEW

The Director, Ad Sales will lead a team that manages a category pillar with relationships across those partners, including 2 of Instacart’s largest CPG advertisers. You will be a voice of CPGs/advertisers within the organization and partner with cross functional teams to deliver on team targets. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, can work in a fast-paced growing company, and has experience in ad sales building and coaching teams to succeed.

ABOUT THE JOB

Understand client goals and ambitions for winning in a rapidly growing e-commerce space
Deliver on team sales goals
Develop sales collateral, case studies, and custom ‘stories’ to translate benefits of Instacart’s platform to CPG advertisers
Develop and maintain relationships with advertisers
Create data-backed proposals for up to multi-million dollar contracts for digital advertising
Extend relationships into new parts of Fortune 100 CPG partners
Be a champion for Instacart inside these CPGs in a competitive market
Lead annual planning and budgeting process with Fortune 100 accounts
Negotiate and manage master services agreements
Partner with account management, analytics, product and engineering teams to shape the future of our Ads products and prioritize new features and capabilities to meet client demand and drive accelerated growth

ABOUT YOU

10 - 15+ years of relevant industry experience
4+ years experience coaching and leading teams
Search auction understanding and experience
Comfortable selling new/novel/untested customer engagement tools
Commercial/financial and data based thinker
Client relationship builder with executive presence
Understanding of CPG industry and budgets
Empathy and understanding for product development and engineering in a fast moving/high growth tech environment
Comfort with leading relevant sales processes e.g. managing pipeline, sales forecasting, etc.
Experience leading / motivating teams to drive outcomes / quota attainment
Ability to stay calm in dynamic, rapidly-changing environments

#LI-Remote

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. This role also includes a Sales Incentive Plan. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

$190,000—$211,000 USD

OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI

$182,000—$202,000 USD

All other states

$165,000—$183,000 USD

CA, NY, CT, NJ

$198,000—$220,000 USD

Accommodations & Accessibility

At Instacart, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need assistance submitting an application through our career site due to a disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon to see how we may be able to assist.

10,001+ employees

Website

Grocery delivery app

Company Overview

Instacart's mission is to create a world where everyone has access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. The company operates a mobile app for the delivery and pick-up of groceries and household items.

Benefits

Go far together
Grow the pie
Roll up your sleeves
Put it all on the table
Serve generously

Company Core Values

Wellness Tailored to You - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage right alongside physical & mental wellness programs, memberships and stipends to keep you and your family feeling your best.
Family Building Benefits - No matter where you are in your family journey, we support you. Our plans cover modern family planning for all. We offer leave for all parents, flexible working schedules and an active Parents@ community.
Work From Home Stipend - We help outfit your WFH setup and offer reimbursements so you can be your most productive while at home.
Flexible Time Off - We all recharge differently. Take the time you need with our flexible time off policy.
Learning & Development - Whether you’re just starting your career or leading teams, we provide customized L&D programs to help you grow and an annual allowance to pursue your development.
Future Planning - We have you covered as you plan for your future. 401(k) matching in the U.S. and RRSP in Canada, student loan assistance through Peanut Butter, free Rocket Lawyer membership, SoFi & First Republic financial planning and more.
Community Connection - Support the communities you care about with volunteer weeks and get involved with our social impact program, Instacart Serves.
Instacart Express Membership - We help keep your fridge stocked. Unlock grocery discounts with our Instacart Beta app while testing our latest features.