Variety: Sales Executive, NY Region en Penske Media Corp.

Variety is currently looking for a Sales Executive, NY Region that will sell advertising space, both print and digital, branded content, social, video, events and podcasts to key NY and Midwest accounts. Responsibilities include creating tailored sales presentations, collaborating on creative advertising and content, attending client meetings, and managing client accounts to secure and increase revenue for the publication. The role requires a strategic approach to client engagement and a deep understanding of the Variety brand and its advertising potential. 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 -5 years selling experience with working knowledge of the ad agencies and brands in the territory
• Strong Sales Acumen: Ability to effectively sell and build client relationships
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to develop innovative sales strategies to drive revenue 
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interactions and presentations
• Brand Understanding: A strong grasp of the Variety brand, its target audience, and its value proposition
• Digital and Social Media Savvy: Familiarity with digital advertising, social platforms, and content trends is beneficial, especially for digital sales roles
• Creative Thinking: The ability to contribute to the development of compelling advertising campaigns

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage: $115k-$125k + Commission. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

About Variety: 

Variety is the seminal voice in the entertainment industry. After 119 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry’s most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety’s multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.     

In May 2019, Variety’s “Actors on Actors” on PBS took home a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy award and has been awarded the Emmy for best entertainment programming at the 67th and 68th Emmy Awards. “Actors on Actors,” an interview special that features pairings of prominent actors discussing their craft, was produced by PBS SoCal in partnership with Variety Media, LLC. Follow Variety on Facebook facebook.com/variety; Twitter, @variety; Instagram, @Variety The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, Indiewire,– is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.