Public Affairs Sales Director

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Optimal is hiring a Public Affairs Sales Director to further solidify Optimal as the leader in targeted advertising for Democratic and progressive digital campaigns by growing our presence in the market.

Optimal works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we’re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Optimal is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status and all backgrounds. Optimal job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Who Are We?

Optimal is a performance marketing agency on a mission, bringing together the best data, technology, and people to achieve our clients’ marketing goals. Brand, campaign, or cause : we maximize performance at every moment.

We are not only digital media strategists – we’re award-winning industry leaders, with deep knowledge spanning all things digital : from advertising and paid media to marketing and communications, to audience data and analytics, we deliver for our clients.

Everyone at Optimal has the opportunity to learn, grow, and progress. We provide our team with the personal and professional development they need to achieve real career advancement.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!

About The Position

The Public Affairs Sales Director supports the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Business Development team. Responsible for driving revenue through developing new public affairs relationships while also maintaining and expanding our existing client relationships. Responsible for soliciting and responding to RFPs, developing strategic media budgets and plans, and developing and executing outreach and visibility strategies. Works in conjunction with Business Development to help reach sales quotas within the Public Affairs vertical. Drives revenue through maintaining and expanding existing client relationships and forming new ones. Writes RFPs, budgets, and media plans. Understands job duties and largely works independently but asks for assistance as needed.

• Proactively lead the sales process, following up on leads, sourcing RFPs, writing proposals, networking and sourcing new business, and pitching to current and potential clients.
• Works with Senior Leadership to set sales goals, and takes accountability for achieving them.
• Partner with clients to provide exceptional customer service and creatively solve problems.
• Manage outreach to new clients through cold calls and emails
• Successfully perform online demos and in-person pitches to achieve new sales
• Develop and execute client-focused strategic media plans and associated budgets.
• Manage and maintain pre-existing relationships with a network of progressives, media consultants and public affairs firm
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate may also have extensive experience in some or all of the following :

Optimal Is Proud To Offer

This position is remote friendly. We work on a hybrid basis with many team members working entirely from home. Work hours are consistently 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday – Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Advertising Services

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