VP, Business Development, Email
We’re creating a healthier web where communities thrive.
OpenWeb is on a mission to increase the quality of conversations online. We build technologies that create thriving and engaged communities, reduce toxicity, and increase safety — improving the quality of civil discourse and supporting independent journalism. Today, OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers (including News Corp, Yahoo, CBS, Fox News, Hearst, Refinery 29 and more) and hosts 150 million monthly active users.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 250 employees between New York City, London, Paris, San Diego, Toronto, and Tel Aviv. We are backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Index Ventures, AltaIR Capital, and more. We’re crafting technology that brings people together and fosters healthy discussion. It starts with us. Are you in?
About the role:
OpenWeb is dedicated to empowering publishers with innovative solutions that drive engagement and foster thriving communities. We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven VP of Business Development with expertise in selling email monetization solutions to publishers.
What You’ll Get To Do:
- Proactively sell monetization solutions to publishers, showcasing the value and ROI these offerings bring to their business.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with publishers, understanding their goals, challenges, and audiences to create customized advertising strategies.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets by developing tailored proposals and negotiating agreements with publishers.
- Provide expert guidance to publishers on the best practices and tools for maximizing the performance of email advertising campaigns.
- Prepare regular sales reports, pipeline updates, and forecasts for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Become an OpenWeb product expert!
The Skills and Experience You Bring:
- Must have previous experience selling monetization products to publishers.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with partners.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign performance metrics and offer data-driven insights.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to join us in our SoHo office 2-3x a week.
What You'll Get:
Our VP of Business Development, Email compensation package includes an annual salary ranging between $155,000 - $175,000 (based on candidate's experience and skill set). Additionally, this role is eligible for uncapped quarterly commissions, equity and benefits including:
- Premium health benefits (subsidized in 100% for employees) including comprehensive vision, medical, dental through Aetna.
- 401k + matching up to 4%
- Uncapped PTO policy
- Phone reimbursement
- Telehealth plan with 24/7 access to a dedicated team of physical and mental healthcare providers.
- Company sponsored Life and Accidental insurance.
- Team events, holiday parties and outings
- Career growth & ownership
- Amazing coworkers!
The OpenWeb Culture
We offer a dynamic and unconventional work environment that spans from NYC to Tel Aviv, bringing together a diverse group of world class and high-caliber techies, wordsmiths, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers. We empower every individual across our global team to be a catalyst for change and strive to create a work environment where you can have the utmost autonomy over your role and projects, from start to finish. If you want to join an innovative tech company where you can challenge yourself, have the freedom to own your work, and make a lasting impact, then you have a spot within our growing community!
OpenWeb is committed to building diverse teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire amazing individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical conditions, genetic information, disability, or Veteran status.
Build your skills with us as you build a better web for everyone. Join us!
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What We Do
OpenWeb (formerly Spot.IM) is on a mission to inspire and elevate quality conversations online. We build technologies to create thriving engaged communities, reduce toxicity, and increase safety. Today, OpenWeb works with more than 700 top-tier publishers that use our platform and host 100 million monthly active users.
Why Work With Us
Working at OpenWeb is an opportunity to positively impact the way people interact online. We are a talented, hard-working, and empathetic team that values authenticity and knows how to get stuff done. If you're looking to leave your mark and grow your career with the brightest minds in the business, this is the place for you.
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