Sales Manager - Bespoke Augmented Reality Solutions
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Commercial/Marketing
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Internet
Function: Business Development
Salary range: 22000-25000
Company profile: As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.
Description: An incredible opportunity to join our growing business development team and help expand our existing client portfolio across the UK and EMEA.As a Business Development Executive you will have the power to offer our groundbreaking augmented reality advertising solutions to the world’s biggest brands and agencies. Reporting to one of the Senior Business Development Managers, you will support their sales strategies by identifying and approaching the correct individuals within large organisations, highlighting the unique value proposition Blippar can add to their businesses.The role involves generating leads, email approaches and face-to-face meetings, as well as converting inbound enquiries. We do not have a KPI-led sales strategy; there is no ‘100 calls per day’ target. Instead, you will identify key contacts, persistently approaching them to ensure they consider Blippar as part of their overall business strategy.
Requirements: We are looking for confident, commercially-minded people who understand the impact Blippar can have on businesses and brands. You will be able to identify opportunities and then pitch creative methods for using augmented reality across all areas of a business.Ideally, you have experience selling to C-level marketing contacts, knowledge of pitching bespoke creative products, and a hunger for closing deals. Successful candidates will have:Two years of B2B sales experience (Ideally in advertising, digital or marketing technology)Proven track record hitting and exceeding sales targetsExcellent client-handling skillsStrategic mindset (understanding of how Blippar will benefit the client)Understanding of the digital marketing landscape (agencies, adtech)Agile and creative approach to business developmentWorking knowledge of CRM/Sales software
Benefits: Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter & Gamble, Conde Nast, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesOur office dog (London)International travel opportunitiesChance to develop groundbreaking techWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareAccess to new wearables including Google GlassA challenge to change the worldChance to shape a new industryCreative freedom and controlExperience with all mobile operating systemsCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.
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