This position is responsible for prospecting and closing new accounts with B2C companies to sell their products/services or generate online leads via Hydra Network, our CPA-based affiliate network. We are looking for someone with at least one year experience as an account executive or account manager with an ad network and a strong rolodex of advertiser contacts. The account executive will be responsible for prospecting and closing new clients as well as maintaining those accounts on a day-to-day basis. The ideal person will be very confident and able to negotiate on his or her terms. The commission portion of compensation is heavily based on negotiation skills. Successful account executives are earning well over six figures after 8 to 12 months of employment.

• Develop, negotiate and close new accounts. Prospects are generated from cold calling and incoming leads.
• Track success of campaigns through Hydra Network and spearhead ways to improve client's results.
• Construct deals within selling guidelines (product offerings, pricing, etc.) established by Hydra management.
• Assist in the collection of past-due accounts.
• Requires approximately 10% travel for trade show events.

• At least 1 year of experience working as an account executive/account manager with an Ad or Affiliate Network, required.
• Self motivator with proven negotiation skills and an ability to close Fortune 500 companies.
• Strong interactive media agency connections. Background in successful online advertising principles with experience negotiating CPA (cost-per-action), CPC (cost-per-click) and CPM (cost-per-impression).
• Strong writing skills to negotiate contracts.
• High competency level in MS Office products including Excel and Power Point. Solid Excel spreadsheet capabilities.