Initiate outreach through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn connections, and chats to introduce RipeConcepts, its services, and collaboration opportunities.
Conduct comprehensive lead research using professional networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn) and business listings (e.g., Crunchbase).
Utilize job ad platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr for lead generation.
Book and facilitate virtual meetings with key decision-makers using Zoom and MS Teams.
Prepare and deliver compelling company pitch decks showcasing RipeConcepts’ creative range, service offerings, and potential business synergies.
Conduct introductory presentations with the goal of generating interest and converting leads into clients.
Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to maximize client engagement and revenue.
Thoroughly scope service inquiries and obtain necessary assets for accurate project quoting.
Coordinate with Engagement Managers to determine production hours, project costs, and delivery timelines.
Prepare essential sales documents, including project proposals (RFP), Scope of Work (SOW), NDAs, and Proof of Concept (POC) documents.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in digital marketing, providing strategic insights to both internal teams and clients.
Consult with clients to optimize their marketing strategies, identify gaps, and recommend solutions to maximize ROI.
Maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients, ensuring a smooth sales cycle and high conversion rates.
Follow up diligently with interested leads to keep them moving through the sales funnel.
Send meeting summaries to presentation attendees, documenting key discussion points.
Track and update sales activities, client interactions, and project progress using CRM and project management tools.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging digital marketing technologies to enhance sales strategies.
Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of experience in digital marketing sales, preferably in B2B environments.
Proven experience in interacting with and selling to C-suite executives and senior business decision-makers.
Strong knowledge of SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, and content marketing.
Experience in selling digital marketing services to top-tier international companies and SMEs across various industries.
Familiarity with lead generation tools, CRMs, and marketing platforms such as Google Analytics, SEMrush, HubSpot.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (Asana, Jira, ClickUp).
Strong sales acumen with a track record of identifying and closing upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Experience in an Account Executive (AE) capacity is a plus.