Sr. Manager, Large Customer Sales (Big Box Retail)

Reddit
Chicago, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level sales managers with expertise in digital media and retail who thrive in high-growth environments and onsite collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Digital media sales leaders with a track record in retail verticals.
    — “10-15+ years experience in digital media sales and/or marketing
  • Managers experienced in mentoring sales teams through complex client relationships.
    — “Genuine passion for mentoring others with a track record of successfully fostering career growth
  • Strategic thinkers who can align market trends with platform capabilities.
    — “Strategic thinker who can connect the dots between market trends, client needs, and unique platform capabilities

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence in Chicago is non-negotiable despite flexible vacation benefits.
    — “this is one role that is required to be based in person from Chicago
  • Expect to navigate multiple brands and priorities within large partnerships.
    — “Navigate large partnerships that include multiple lines of business, brands, and priorities

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate how you've scaled revenue in high-growth digital platforms.
    — “Prior startup or high-growth experience preferred, builders wanted
  • Highlight executive-level stakeholder engagements in retail advertising.
    — “Experience navigating complex organizations and engaging with executive-level retail stakeholders
  • Showcase cross-functional collaboration with sales ops and marketing teams.
    — “Collaborate with XFN sales and marketing teams like Enablement, Measurement, Insights, and Creative Strategy
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Generating revenue growth
  • Navigating complex partnerships
Typical background
Digital media sales and marketing experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCross-functional PartnershipsBusiness Strategy

Preferred

Digital Media SalesGlobal Market Experience

Stack & domain

Digital Media SalesMarketingClient ManagementTeam LeadershipTalent DevelopmentCross-functional PartnershipsClient Relationship ManagementBusiness StrategyNegotiationsStrategic PartnershipsAdvertisingSales PositioningResource ManagementFinancial PlanningOperational TargetsLeadershipCoachingMentoringTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingNegotiationCollaborationProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsExecutive PresenceSalesRetail

About the role

Original posting from Reddit via Greenhouse

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead a team within the Big Box Retail team of our Large Customer Sales org. You will lead a team of Client Partners and Client Account Managers to help agencies and advertisers achieve their marketing objectives on the fast-growing Reddit platform.   

Please note, this is one role that is required to be based in person from Chicago. 

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Talent Development

Actively coach, develop and lead a team of Client Partners and Client Account Managers

Manage a high-performing team by recruiting and retaining top talent, while balancing resources efficiently

Keep a pulse on key industry trends and insights and leverage your deep vertical knowledge to further the development of your team

Provide thought leadership and guidance around account planning to your team 

Cross-functional Partnerships

Represent the interests of retail internally by promoting sales narratives and initiatives that align with client needs

Collaborate with XFN sales and marketing teams like Enablement, Measurement, Insights, and Creative Strategy to advocate for the needs of your team and their clients and identify creative solutions

Partner with XFN teams like Business Development to elevate the Reddit/Client partnership across all company touch-points, including but not limited to advertising

Partner with Marketing to drive new product launches, marketing communications, and new advertiser acquisition

Partner with Sales Ops and Finance to develop financial and operating targets and ensure alignment with strategic plan

Client Relationship Management

Generate revenue growth by expanding partnerships with some of the world's largest brands

Navigate large partnerships that include multiple lines of business, brands, and priorities

Act as an advocate for Reddit and your team by cultivating key C-level client and agency relationships

Business Strategy

Craft and execute a strategy that will enable your team to exceed revenue targets for their book of business

Advise sales leadership and product management regarding market opportunities, sales positioning, use of resources, and strategic planning

Develop a deep understanding of Reddit’s advertising platform to unlock enhancements and revenue potential

Required Qualifications: 

10-15+ years experience in digital media sales and/or marketing

3+ years of people management experience within sales

Expert in digital media with an emphasis on paid social

Genuine passion for mentoring others with a track record of successfully fostering career growth for those on your team

Experience navigating complex organizations and engaging with executive-level retail stakeholders

Experience thinking and acting globally to unlock revenue for Reddit in the US and all major markets

Experience with direct advertiser sales including negotiations and management of strategic partnerships

Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Strategic thinker who can connect the dots between market trends, client needs, and unique platform capabilities to identify lucrative business opportunities

An action-oriented leader who can break down a complex strategy into an actionable plan that will allow your team to execute successfully

Experience with both brand and direct-response marketing objectives

Prior startup or high-growth experience preferred, builders wanted!

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health benefits

401k Matching

Workspace benefits for your home office

Personal & Professional development funds

Family Planning Support

Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Days Off

4+ months paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer time off

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Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and will also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base salary range for this position is:$195,000—$273,000 USDIn select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.

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Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve.  Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

Source: Reddit careers (Greenhouse)

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