IGN Entertainment
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About Us IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About the Opportunity IGN is looking for a National Sales Manager to support our Consumer sales vertical in our East region, to support our team based in New York City! With this role, we are looking for an energetic seller - someone who is extremely motivated, a self-starter, and hungry to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
Job Responsibilities
Exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets based on your account list. To be successful, you’ll be strategic when finding opportunities to find new brand partners. At the same time, working with current advertisers to see how else we can help with their marketing objectives with the ultimate goal of driving revenue
Collaborate with an extremely high functioning Account Executive and a Sales Coordinator. Together, the team will help make sure that we are always putting our advertisers first - delivering the best possible marketing campaigns
Exceptional ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different internal departments including Ad Operations, Creative Services, Social, and Content
Ability to pull together a comprehensive proposal or campaign pitch by using IGN’s 360 media solutions (targeted media, custom content, influencer marketing, experiential)
Create and present sales collateral with strong positioning to showcase IGN media solutions as best in class
Take a consultative approach with clients and agencies acting as a partner to help create the best marketing campaigns while representing IGN with a high level of integrity and knowledge
Focus on growing, building and strengthening relationships with key contacts at both agency and client direct levels
Ability to learn and sell cross platform solutions including IGN Display (Desktop/Mobile), Video, Events, Branded Content, Social, Programmatic, and Data solutions
Ability to learn new systems and platforms quickly to keep up with the evolving digital media landscape
Track and manage revenue pipeline
Strong presentation and written/oral communication skills required.
Job Requirements
Experience being the primary sales representative for a designated territory
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Think creatively, sell strategically, and strong communication skills
You’ve got a positive, problem solving attitude
You’re a team-player with an outsized sense of fun
Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
Strong desire to win, and to continually develop their personal and professional skills
Ability to juggle multiple account challenges at once
You’ve successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously
You communicate clearly and effectively
It would be extra awesome if...
You’ve got a passion for games and entertainment!
Experience in Game/Entertainment sales
Experience in calling on relevant brands in the gaming and entertainment industry
Role Structure
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of this role, there is an expectation for this role to be comfortable with working outside of a standard schedule from time to time for client needs and events, and campaign reporting.
Travel Requirements: Domestic and international travel is required for this role, for attendance at client meetings, client entertainment, team meetings, and industry events.
Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Work Model: This is a hybrid role that will work out of our New York City office 3 days each week.
Our Culture and Values
You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Technology, Information and Internet
Salary Disclosure Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000, plus incentive compensation, 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.
Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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About Us IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About the Opportunity IGN is looking for a National Sales Manager to support our Consumer sales vertical in our East region, to support our team based in New York City! With this role, we are looking for an energetic seller - someone who is extremely motivated, a self-starter, and hungry to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
Job Responsibilities
Exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets based on your account list. To be successful, you’ll be strategic when finding opportunities to find new brand partners. At the same time, working with current advertisers to see how else we can help with their marketing objectives with the ultimate goal of driving revenue
Collaborate with an extremely high functioning Account Executive and a Sales Coordinator. Together, the team will help make sure that we are always putting our advertisers first - delivering the best possible marketing campaigns
Exceptional ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different internal departments including Ad Operations, Creative Services, Social, and Content
Ability to pull together a comprehensive proposal or campaign pitch by using IGN’s 360 media solutions (targeted media, custom content, influencer marketing, experiential)
Create and present sales collateral with strong positioning to showcase IGN media solutions as best in class
Take a consultative approach with clients and agencies acting as a partner to help create the best marketing campaigns while representing IGN with a high level of integrity and knowledge
Focus on growing, building and strengthening relationships with key contacts at both agency and client direct levels
Ability to learn and sell cross platform solutions including IGN Display (Desktop/Mobile), Video, Events, Branded Content, Social, Programmatic, and Data solutions
Ability to learn new systems and platforms quickly to keep up with the evolving digital media landscape
Track and manage revenue pipeline
Strong presentation and written/oral communication skills required.
Job Requirements
Experience being the primary sales representative for a designated territory
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Think creatively, sell strategically, and strong communication skills
You’ve got a positive, problem solving attitude
You’re a team-player with an outsized sense of fun
Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
Strong desire to win, and to continually develop their personal and professional skills
Ability to juggle multiple account challenges at once
You’ve successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously
You communicate clearly and effectively
It would be extra awesome if...
You’ve got a passion for games and entertainment!
Experience in Game/Entertainment sales
Experience in calling on relevant brands in the gaming and entertainment industry
Role Structure
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of this role, there is an expectation for this role to be comfortable with working outside of a standard schedule from time to time for client needs and events, and campaign reporting.
Travel Requirements: Domestic and international travel is required for this role, for attendance at client meetings, client entertainment, team meetings, and industry events.
Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Work Model: This is a hybrid role that will work out of our New York City office 3 days each week.
Our Culture and Values
You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Technology, Information and Internet
Salary Disclosure Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000, plus incentive compensation, 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.
Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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