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Full-Time

Sales Manager

Portfolio Online Sales, Marketing Solutions

Posted on 9/5/2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

10,001+ employees

Professional networking and career development platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$243k - $370kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock + Incentive Compensation

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of work experience in sales, account management, customer success, marketing, advertising or consulting.
  • 1+ years of experience either managing a team with large books (50+ parent accounts) or 2+ years of experience as an account executive, account manager or CSM on a large book (50+ parent accounts)
Responsibilities
  • Lead, develop and inspire a team of Account Executives to achieve sales excellence and to overachieve on business goals by delivering customer value
  • Coach and manage your team to grow and retain Marketing Solutions’ online customers through scaled activities and tools alongside one-to-one selling activities
  • Identify opportunities to improve our client services or products; contribute to the development of systems, tools and processes to realize those opportunities and achieve scale
  • Influence operational/sales enhancements, collaborating closely with marketing, product and other cross-functional teams
  • Recommend and influence sales and operational solutions and improvements to support LinkedIn’s continued OSO advertiser growth
  • Develop a strong POV on what our clients need to be successful and work with leadership to build towards that vision
  • Possess strong general management capabilities. e.g. ability to report on key business trends, identify insights, create business plans and quarterly reviews

LinkedIn operates as a comprehensive professional networking platform, designed to facilitate career development and professional connectivity. It allows users to create and share their professional profiles, which include details like work experience, education, skills, and achievements. LinkedIn serves as a dynamic space for job seekers to find job listings, for recruiters to discover potential candidates, and for professionals to engage in networking opportunities. The platform also features tools for businesses to post jobs, promote their brand, and share industry insights. Through LinkedIn, individuals can connect with colleagues, peers, and industry leaders, participate in professional groups, and access a wealth of content related to career advancement and professional growth.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$121M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LinkedIn's continuous innovation, such as the new career break feature, demonstrates its commitment to user-centric enhancements.
  • The platform's extensive user base and global reach provide significant networking opportunities and career growth potential.
  • LinkedIn's strong brand recognition and market position offer stability and credibility for employees.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of professional networking and job search platforms could pressure LinkedIn to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Privacy concerns and data security issues could impact user trust and platform engagement.

What makes LinkedIn unique

  • LinkedIn's unique position as a professional networking platform with over 700 million users globally sets it apart from other social media platforms.
  • The platform's new feature promoting career breaks for various personal reasons enhances user experience and inclusivity, distinguishing it from competitors.
  • LinkedIn's integration of job listings, professional networking, and content sharing creates a comprehensive ecosystem for career development.