Outside Sales Executive, Online Advertising and Social Entreprenuership

An opportunity to create a new model for local business advertising and social giving

Company Profile 

Launching in June 2011, the Sharing Tree is the community deal site with a heart.  Led by a successful technology and media investor, our mission is to change how businesses and consumers connect. By combining community buying power and social entreprenuership, the Sharing Tree delivers incredible value to businesses, consumers and the community.  We feature the best things to do, see and buy from the highest quality local businesses and support local non-profit organizations.

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an account executive to develop our local presence and sales strategy in Hilton Head, SC and Savannah, GA.  The Sharing Tree seeks a motivated, passionate and innovative professional with industry-related experience.  Merchant accounts will range from restaurants, retailers and concerts to leisure, travel, home services and more.  Experience with advertising, online sales, and social media would be beneficial to an account executive’s success.  

Responsibilities

• Prospect, advise and close local merchants on attractive offers to our subscribers
• Expand the industries and activities the Sharing Tree serves and offers
• Present the Sharing Tree as a unique alternative for businesses to brand and grow their business

Requirements

• 2+ years of extensive advertising sales to local merchants
• Experience prospecting and cold-calling into various types of local businesses
• Prior experience working from home or a virtual office
• Motivated, innovative, creative and dependable

Compensation

• Competitive compensation, base + commission; healthcare benefits
• Unlimited professional development and advancement
• Opportunity to join a fully-funded start-up on the ground floor

Please submit your resume to jobs@thesharingtree.com.