Job Description:

Zoo Media is seeking an experienced Creative Director of New Business Development. Our firm is looking for a Creative Director who can conceive and implement visual marketing programs that range from print media to digital presentations to gain new business. The Creative Director will be responsible for developing engaging collateral for potential clients that tells a story and elicits an emotional response from readers. The successful candidate will work closely with the design, graphic arts, and marketing personnel to deliver content that exceeds expectations and gains new business. This position requires the successful candidate to pitch new clients. In addition, Directors are responsible for maximizing total revenue potential and attainment of all assigned sales objectives and goals. Directors report directly to the President.

This is a performance-based (commission-only with Stock Incentives) job, so don’t apply unless you have what it takes to earn a mid to high 6-figure income to bring new clients to the zoo world. This position may also be available to sales associates who have been unemployed for more than six (6) months and have the availability to work from home.

Pay: $102,000.00 – $375,000.00 per year

This is a performance-based (commission-only) with overrides, plus Stock Incentive, 401K, and medical savings plan.

Responsibilities:

– Zoo sponsorship knowledge to help guide zoo venues.
– Help define the company’s overall approach and focus in the zoo vertical.
– Identify and prioritize business opportunities.
– Increase the effectiveness of the team by recognizing opportunities for new approaches.
– Develop and implement best practices for client interaction, sales, and services for the company, including a good understanding of working with zoo venues.
– Develop metrics to measure the growth and performance of the sales team and provide reports as needed.
– Create persuasive sales presentations using market trends and case studies.
– Analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions.
– Data management of zoo consummation of company’s products.
– Exceed sales, pricing, and yield goals for yourself and your team.
– Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service.
– Initiate and design complex and simple marketing plans based on client specifications.
– Ensure that each project has the specific financial and personnel resources it requires to be successful.
– Attend sales presentations to help clients understand the creative angle of each marketing program.
– Work with the executive team to implement marketing materials for the firm to help increase the firm’s exposure.
– Collaborate with design personnel to ensure that all creative ideas are presented properly.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing required (Master’s degree preferred).
– 5+ years’ experience in a marketing leadership role.
– Proven success in managing marketing teams.
– Portfolio of previous work that displays an ability to turn an idea into a visual piece.
– Great understanding of the zoo landscape and media opportunities within the zoo world.
– Strong communication and computer skills.
– Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
– Comprehensive knowledge of the marketing design process.
– Ability to obtain new clients and close deals.
– Great work ethic.
– Entrepreneur skills.
– Excellent organizational skills.
– Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
– Desire to succeed.