Refinery29 is the leading digital media company for young women. Our mission is to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, and claim their power by delivering optimistic and diverse creativity, storytelling, and points of view. Focused around core values of individuality, inclusivity, and impact, we create content that speaks to 360 degrees of a woman’s life, including editorial articles, original video programming, sharable social content across a variety of platforms, and live experiences. Our content sits at the intersection of style and substance, helping our audience live a more informed and inspired life.

What Makes an R29er?

• You have commitment and passion about the mission of R29 to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, and claim their power and realize their infinite potential.

Refinery29 is looking for a Sales Director with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-platform digital business in the Retail and Fashion categories. This individual will handle large, strategic accounts for Refinery29 that are endemic to the site’s content. The ideal candidate should thrive when they are forced to be creative; s/he has passion for solving complex marketing challenges, an obsessive focus on customer service, and a deep understanding of how to package and sell a suite of core products including video, mobile, experiential and social. They will also have existing contacts/relationships with “Big Retail” and fashion brands.

What you'll do:

• Prospect, build and scale key strategic accounts
• Focus on driving multi-platform, multi-million dollar programs
• Stay ahead of the curve on marketplace trends relating to their clients' industries
• Consistently innovate creative approaches to drive Refinery29's revenue growth
• Identify new business opportunities based on analysis of previous campaigns
• Work with management to accurately forecast revenue from both media and custom programs
• Proactively anticipate custom needs and identify potential issues
• Help establish and promote best practices and processes to ensure excellent client support and communication 

What you have:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in digital sales
• Experience closing/managing large custom content deals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high pressure
• Able to oversee multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to converse with internal departments, as well as with clients/agencies
• Ability to independently build a large pipeline of outbound leads, pursue and close
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university