Transforming communication requires vision

Compete is recruiting an outstanding individual to join its Retail practice. Compete is revolutionizing the way that the companies use the Internet as a marketing, distribution, customer relationship and consumer research channel.  Individual will be responsible for leveraging Compete’s proprietary data set of consumer behavior and survey capabilities to develop and deploy new data-driven intelligence services that will create immediate value for the industry.  Compete is a fun but very fast paced and intense work environment.

The Sales Director role will focus on the marketing and sale of Compete’s products and services to new and existing clients in multiple retail industries.  The Sales Director will be responsible for developing the messaging, approach, and execution of all customer acquisition strategies focused on all segments.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop marketing and sales plan to target immediate revenue opportunities from both the existing client base as well as new prospect opportunities.
• Manage all outbound correspondence, messaging, and collateral regarding Compete’s new products and services (Advertising Effectiveness, Search Intelligence, Online Channel Effectiveness, etc.)
• Project management – assist in the configuration of new products and services based on client needs, market appetite and industry experience;
• Creatively combine observed consumer behavior data with survey capabilities to develop tailored approach to individual prospect objectives;
• Perform analysis of consumer marketing issues and business practices using large datasets of online behavior and survey responses to create compelling ROI for prospects;

• At least 5 years of sales experience in the Internet, consulting, consumer marketing or market research
• An aggressive results-oriented sales person with a tangible track record
• Strong contact networks within the retail industry and a clear strategy for growing and developing this network
• Experience making consulting-oriented presentations to executive-level audiences;
• Experience performing market research and analysis using large data sets;
• Strong analytical writing skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated track record of developing and managing long-term client relationships;
• Outstanding personal reference required.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to careers@compete.com.