Why work at Grindr?

Grindr is among the top highest grossing apps in the iOS App Store and boasts some of the most engaged users across all social networking apps. We offer a constantly evolving, agile startup environment that enables and rewards innovation, teamwork, and diligence.

Situated right in the heart of West Hollywood, we're the No. 1 location-based mobile social app on the market, and we cater to a massive user base of 3 million daily active users in every country in the world. Since our inception in 2009, we've been dedicated to finding new and better ways to connect people using mobile technology.

Summary

Grindr is looking for a highly motivated digital media sales professional to join their growing sales team. This is a position that is responsible for helping to scale the West Coast brand partnerships business. You will report into the Head of Brand Partnerships. The right candidate is a hunter who enjoys breaking new business and is self-motivated, outgoing, a go-getter with a strong understanding of digital media and a proven track record of growing revenue by developing relationships and closing business with brands and agencies. The ideal candidate wants to represent a leading owned and operated brand in the market and who is passionate about the power of the Grindr brand. The candidate has a track record of success selling creative media solutions and native programs across all platforms (online and offline) in a high-paced, dynamic startup environment.

 Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect, negotiate and secure media partnerships with agencies and clients in the West Coast territory
• Grow revenue pipeline and close deals to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Work in the LA office with occasional travel 
• Meet and exceed quarterly revenue and new business targets
• Work with the marketing team to create solutions-driven advertising proposals and partnership programs for clients and agencies
• Drive partnership performance, engage with key partners on a senior level, and deliver world class partner service
• Maintain high levels of communication and transparency with management, cross-functional teams, and business partners
• Represent Grindr at key industry events as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of digital advertising sales, business development and/or mobile media experience including developing and closing new brand partnerships revenue.
• Bachelors Degree
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals
• Must be highly motivated and entrepreneurial
• Energetic and willing to thrive in a fast growing, dynamic organization
• Strong rolodex of West Coast based Agency and Brand relationships and proven track record of breaking new brand advertising business.
• Excellent consultative sales and negotiating skills
• Can effectively position Grindr brand partnership solutions through creative storytelling
• Creative and strategic self-starter with the ability to connect with clients and build unique partnership ideas for them
• Have a deep understanding and expertise in strategic planning and media buying
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the West Coast territory.

Benefits & Perks

• Full coverage medical and dental insurance
• Unlimited sick policy
• Competitive Salary
• Secured Parking
• Catered Lunches

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer

*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to Grindr without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.