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Full-Time

Client Partner

Mid-Market, Acquisitions

Posted on 6/27/2024

Reddit

Reddit

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for community discussions and content

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

Requires onsite presence in Toronto for one to two days per week.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 4-7 years of experience in digital media with at least 1-3 years of experience in sales
  • High familiarity with sales tools for research, prospecting, prioritization, and client outreach at scale
  • Ability to manage a book of business greater than 30 accounts
  • Subject matter expertise in the social media landscape and native advertising
  • Positive outlook, team player
  • Demonstrated high achievement against sales targets
  • Motivated self-starter who thrives in unstructured environments
  • BA / BS degree or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
  • Prospect into and collaborate with prospective customers to deliver Reddit solutions that help achieve those customers’ marketing and business goals
  • Establish new relationships, acquire new clients (both direct and agency-driven), and bring them onto the platform in a way that sets them up for long-term success
  • Identify areas of additional opportunity within existing client relationships, including new lines of business, and move them through to close
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to create long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships between your customer base and Reddit
  • Act as the CEO of your book of business, and take full ownership of strategic bets, revenue forecasting, and ensuring operational rigor
  • Communicate feedback on our sales processes, narratives, and products to advocate for customers and improve the team's effectiveness and efficiency

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts to gain visibility. This encourages active participation and fosters connections among users. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit's community-driven approach and focus on user-generated content set it apart, making it a unique space for discussions and sharing information.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$17.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reddit's successful IPO and strong market debut indicate robust investor confidence and potential for future growth.
  • The integration of AI and machine learning technologies can significantly enhance user engagement and advertising performance.
  • Reddit's diverse and active user base provides a rich environment for community-driven innovation and content creation.

What critics are saying

  • The introduction of a paid API and the resulting shutdown of third-party apps could alienate a portion of Reddit's user base.
  • Dependence on user-generated content means that Reddit must continuously manage and moderate to prevent harmful or inappropriate content.

What makes Reddit unique

  • Reddit's unique community-driven content model sets it apart from other social media platforms that rely more heavily on algorithmic content delivery.
  • The acquisition of Memorable AI enhances Reddit's advertising capabilities, making it more competitive in the digital ad space.
  • Reddit's partnership with OpenAI to integrate AI tools and provide content access is a strategic move that leverages cutting-edge technology to improve user experience.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days

Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave

Personal & professional development funds

Paid volunteer time off

Workspace & home office benefits

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