Sales and Marketing Associate, Brand Partnerships
New York, NY, United States
About Us
Here at Vector Media, we lead the forefront of innovation in transit advertising. Since our inception in 1998, Vector Media has been at the cutting edge of transforming transit advertising into a dynamic arena for brand engagement and efficient reach to millions of Americans. Headquartered in NYC, our reach extends across the nation with offices and assets in over 50 markets.
Vector Media started with a vision to break the traditional OOH advertising mold by elevating transit advertising into a creative and data-informed medium. From city streets to transit systems, from digital billboards to unique experiential activations, our campaigns capture attention and create memorable interactions.
At Vector Media, we believe in the power of OOH advertising to not just reach people, but to move them. Our work covers a wide range of needs, from local businesses to global brands, each with its own story of impact and engagement. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has earned us trust and accolades within the industry and from our clients.
In a world where advertising spaces are cluttered, Vector Media stands out by making every message count.
What We Value: Creativity: We are resourceful, inventive and take pride in creating dynamic campaigns for our advertisers.
Collaboration: We value diversity and work in concert as a team. It’s more fun that way.
Thoughtfulness: We are purposeful in our goals and our efforts to achieve them.
Accountability: We are responsive and reliable and take ownership of our actions.
Growth: We value learning, as well as the ambition and perseverance it requires.
Fun: We’re unabashedly cheeky at times, and never take ourselves too seriously.
Position Summary:
Vector Media’s Brand Partnerships Team is looking for a uniquely talented Sales & Marketing Associate to support the team’s client-facing business development efforts. The role will require involvement in every stage of the sales process - from helping research prospective clients, preparing presentations for client meetings, developing custom decks and media/experiential proposals, managing on-going campaigns, and helping prepare post-campaign recap reports. The candidate must have a track record of exceptional work in the sales, marketing or partnerships industry and be a strong writer. This is a hybrid role based in the New York office.
Pay Range Details: $24.04/hour - $28.85/hour (equivalent to $50,000 - $60,000 annual salary, assuming a 40-hour work week). The salary range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience, education, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.
Who You Are: You are smart, ambitious, and proactive and can balance strategic thinking with a tactical execution mindset.
You are well versed in employing multi-channel marketing tactics to move the client through the sales funnel.
You are proactive. You’re someone who is ever ready to take on and lead projects.
You can adapt to change. You’re someone who thrives in an environment where change in the norm.
You are collaborative yet independent. You love working in a collaborative environment where you can make independent decisions and contribute.
You are organized, a multi-tasker, and prioritize and value communication.
You are interested in marketing and advertising and keep up with trends across multiple categories.
What You’ll Bring: 2-3 years media planning experience (any media format) with knowledge of media
Exemplary written communication skills, including the ability succinctly articulate marketing and media concept and the ability to write in a creative, clever manner.
Advanced computer skills including: PowerPoint & Excel, internet research, social media, and CRM programs like Salesforce and Tableau
Project management capabilities, including attention to detail involving project with multiple stakeholders.
The desire for a career in sales, partnerships, or marketing.
High energy, a positive attitude, and a great work ethic
Undergraduate degree
What You’ll Do: Research target accounts and prepare in-depth research documents with the goal of helping sales directors obtain meetings with senior decision makers.
Ensure that the sales team has the required materials and support information for all prospecting efforts and client/agency meetings. Includes: brainstorming and creating custom media plans and decks, requesting accurate research, organizing creative mockups from the design team, checking available inventory, coordinating tech team involvement, etc.
Compile and analyze qualitative/quantitative data; synthesize insights into standalone sales/marketing materials that communicate market research, estimated delivery, campaign delivery, etc.
Collaborate with Sales Team to assist with sales and retention efforts including servicing existing and new clients and accounts; organize the planning and implementation of sales production projects, tracking all phases of campaigns.
Operate as a core member of the team building a scalable U.S. function through continuous measurement and employment of best practices.
Special projects as assigned.
Vector Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.