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About eBuddy

eBuddy created the world’s first independent, web browser-based IM service in 2003 and extended the service to mobile in June 2007. eBuddy is available in 37 languages, and its patent-pending technology enables more than 25 million unique monthly visitors with AIM, Facebook, GoogleTalk, ICQ, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! IM accounts to chat free of charge in one interface without having to download or install any application. eBuddy offers mobile users a unique user experience with its mobile IM clients. (learn more at eBuddy Mobile Messenger and eBuddy Lite Messenger. It is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing Mobile IM services with over 10 million unique monthly visitors. eBuddy is based in Amsterdam with additional offices in London and San Francisco, and is a privately-held company backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. Learn more at www.ebuddy.com.


Description

You are responsible for online advertisement sales to media agencies and direct advertisers in the Dutch Online Market. You are looking for new commercial possibilities and opportunities. You are capable to build up a good and strong relationship with your own customers. You are closely involved with all after sales activities. You are aware of all new market developments in the online market.


Company Profile

eBuddy is a successful worldwide internet start-up. Our user base of 60 million people worldwide is growing at a fast rate. We currently work with 35 people in the city center of Amsterdam.

Focus areas

  • Instant Messaging
  • Mobile Messaging
  • viral marketing concepts

Company culture

  • Very international
  • Very casual
  • Very dynamic

Your role

  • Reporting to the VP Worldwide Sales, the successful applicant will play a major part in delivering advertising sales revenues.
  • The role requires selling to media agencies, direct clients and closing strategic partnerships. The successfull applicant has to manage his or her own accounts.
  • Create proposals and sales presentations that address campaign objectives, negotiate final agreements, close deals
  • Clearly identify prospect needs, marketing initiatives/objectives, budget cycle and key decision-makers
  • Establish a robust pipeline by identifying, prioritizing and contacting advertisers and agencies, complete revenue forecast responsibilities.
  • Supporting the / responsible for the total sales process to ensure targets are met. Make account and sales plans.
  • Due to the digital advertising market being so buoyant, the competition for advertising budgets is fierce, therefore the successful candidate will have to demonstrate his or hersales skills to the fullest.
  • Generate new business and customers.


Your skills

  • Bachelor degree in Marketing or Economics (preferred)
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Avid team player
  • Strong affinity with internet, instant messaging, mobile technology and social networking
  • Focused and goal-oriented approach
  • Self-starter
  • An entrepreneurial attitude
  • Good negotiation skills


We offer

  • A competitive high commission based salary with an employee stock option plan
  • Opportunity to be part of one of fastest growing internet companies worldwide
  • Fun, innovative, entrepreneurial, and rewarding job environment


Application

Are you interested in working for an international, dynamic, young and fast growing company? You can apply for this vacancy by sending a motivational letter and CV to Marjon Schumacher at jobs[at]ebuddy.com (No third party recruiters, please)