For Immediate Hire: Account Manager

POSTED Tuesday, June 22nd

Are you interested in joining one of Chicago's fastest growing companies? Are you an outgoing, social person who has relationships with fun, trendy and hip businesses in Chicago? If so, YouSwoop may have the perfect career opportunity for you!

YouSwoop is hiring an account executive to add to our staff. As an account executive at YouSwoop you have the unique opportunity to control your financial destiny. We offer a competitive base + uncapped commission; your compensation will be a direct reflection of your performance. In addition to tremendous earning potential, you also have the ability to help shape the future of our company. We are looking for someone who wants to grow in our entrepreneurial environment. If you love challenges, accomplishing goals, and seek to make a difference in a fast-growing business…this is your chance.

We are looking for proven closers--someone who has demonstrated sales success. Do not apply unless you have statistics to support your ability to sell. Account managers are responsible for securing at least one new client every day, so the right candidate must be extremely driven and self-motivated. There are unlimited prospects as our clients include local restaurants, spas, theaters, and even the Chicago Cubs!  We provide all the tools but ultimately it's up to you to close the business. If you are that special someone, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@youswoop.com.           


Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of sales experience (3+ years preferred). Experience in online and/or local advertising is helpful but not required.

• Strong knowledge of the Chicago marketplace including consumer trends and popular area merchants and attractions.

• Demonstrated success inside a sales environment.

• Enjoy ‘cold-calling’.

• Entrepreneurial mindset.

• Creative problem solving skills.

• Good at building relationships.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to prospect via social media and offline networking.

• Flexible, and able to quickly adapt to new situations.
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Developing and growing qualified leads.

• Setting up in-person and phone-based meetings with prospective accounts.

• Crafting potential business deals, negotiating terms, and issuing contracts to close on deals.

• On-going relationship management with accounts

• Using Salesforce.com to manage day-to-day sales activities.

• Meeting monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals.

Visit YouSwoop today to learn more about us.

To apply for this Account Manager position, please email us here

About YouSwoop:

YouSwoop is Chicago’s daily dealmaker. Each day YouSwoop offers one incredible deal (called a "Swoop") to Chicago-area consumers – anything from bars and restaurants to health and beauty, travel and recreation, sports and events and everything in between. Each offer has a limited amount of quantity available for purchase, so when a Swoop is announced you must act quickly to get it before it's gone.  For every Swoop you purchase, you'll receive rewards points that can later be used to get free Swoops.