Sales Manager for National/Regional Brands

Nextdoor’s mission is to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods. We are an early-stage Internet company backed by Benchmark, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Tiger Global Management, as well as other investors and Silicon Valley angels. Our product is a private social network for neighborhoods where neighbors get to know one another, exchange advice, and communicate about local issues.

We are looking for a strategic sales manager to lead and expand the sales of sponsored posts to regional and national partners. To be successful in this role, you need to have a deep understanding of brand storytelling, experience with social and native advertising and an extensive network of established relationships with national and regional brands. You are ambitious and thrive in a startup environment, with a demonstrated ability to build detailed sales and revenue generation plans, while also being able to roll up your sleeves and execute tactically.

• Develop integrated brand campaigns that clearly achieve brand objectives while staying true to the Nextdoor brand and community
• Strategically build detailed sales and revenue generation plans for the US and consistently meet or exceed revenue quotas
• Effectively manage client expectations and work with ad operations team to ensure successful campaign delivery
• Provide thoughtful feedback to internal marketing, product and engineering teams to drive product innovation
• Aggressively pursue new prospects and sales opportunities
• Manage a robust pipeline and accurately forecast new business

• Advanced sales, communication and presentation skills
• Deep understanding and experience with social and native advertising
• Successful track record of developing strategic relationships with marketers and brands, with an active client list of large national and regional brands
• Strong understanding of branding, brand storytelling and marketing campaigns aimed at brand awareness and brand perception
• Established relationships with top marketing decision-makers at leading brands and advertising agencies, selling digital advertising and content marketing
• Creative self-starter with the proven ability to handle business goals and objectives while consistently meeting objectives in a dynamic and seamless fashion
• Ability to work with a range of people at all decision-making levels
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in advertising sales, marketing and online advertising