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Full-Time

Senior Client Partner

Large Customer Sales, Travel

Posted on 6/18/2024

Reddit

Reddit

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for community discussions and content

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

This role offers flexibility to be based in person from either New York City or Chicago office.

Category
Field Sales
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience in digital media with at least 7+ years of experience in sales, enterprise Travel client experience is required
  • Experience owning partnerships with complex enterprise tech organizations
  • Proven experience managing relationships up through C-level executives
  • Deep industry expertise in specific verticals, product types, and/or measurement solutions
  • Deep existing relationships within the agency and client direct space
  • Subject matter expertise in the social media landscape and native advertising
  • Experience building and executing long-term account growth strategies
  • Demonstrated top-performer achievement against sales targets
  • Ability to lead special projects
  • BA / BS degree or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
  • Proactively manage and deepen relationships with existing advertising partners
  • Proactively construct upfront and joint business plans with top clients
  • Establish mutually beneficial relationships with new clients
  • Leverage agency and client direct relationships to identify new buyers of Reddit advertising products
  • Leverage data to inform client strategies and pitch proposals
  • Act as an internal lead in team meetings and special projects
  • Own client meetings from agenda to final presentation
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients
  • Provide strategic, proactive, and consultative advice to clients
  • Explore and uncover the needs of clients
  • Collaborate with Account Management and Ad Operations
  • Shape Reddit’s ads product roadmap
  • Provide thought leadership and act as a Reddit evangelist
  • Mentor and train other team members
  • Collaborate with other Client Partners and Account Managers

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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