Director, National Advertising Sales-Pharma

Position:

Director, National Advertising Sales-Pharma

Who We Are:

Launched in 2007, Health Media Network is the fastest growing digital Point of Care media company in the U.S., reaching more than 55,000 physicians in over 12,000 medical offices and healthcare systems across the country. HMN offers 30 specialty health networks that educate and empower patients to facilitate better conversations with their doctors.

The Role:

The Director, National Accounts is an advertising sales professional with a proven track record of success in accelerating revenue and cultivating long term strategic partnerships/relationships with pharmaceutical, pharmacy and consumer health goods marketers. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the healthcare and media ecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze client advertising and marketing needs; consultatively recommend appropriate advertising solutions; negotiate, close, execute, optimize and renew with growth
• Aggressively seek out new business opportunities to drive incremental sales while managing existing business;
• Drive revenue across all relevant HMN networks and products/solutions
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments as they pertain to your accounts
• Differentiate yourself and HMN in the market by becoming a healthcare thought leader, trusted advisor and preferred partner to clients

Candidate Profile:

• 8+ years in advertising sales with significant pharmaceutical/consumer health experience and contacts
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/consumer health goods marketing strategies and tactics
• Point of care media sales experience is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated consultative and strategic sales and presentations style
• Track record of maintaining exceptional day-to-day sales, prospecting and new business development activities
• Ability to thrive in a very fast paced deadline driven environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; exemplary customer service
• Proficient with complete Microsoft Office Suite required
• Cultural fit: Creative, Proactive, Accountable, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Location:

– Chicago, IL or Darien, CT

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Advertising Sales: 8 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Location:

• Chicago, IL (Required)