ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Upwardly is looking for a strategic and experienced Account Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate is familiar with the ad tech environment and has a proven record of success in cross-platform digital media sales. He/she must be results-driven, have strong analytical skills, and be committed to creating new business opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fresh and vibrant team.

Responsibilities and requirements:

Meet and exceed sales goals by generating revenue from existing clients as well as new business

Develop and cultivate deep relationships with top agency and client executives

Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, fun, and entrepreneurial environment

Close provided warm leads from inbound and outbound lead generation.

Experience with selling software

Build and manage a book of business through both telephone sales and in person visits

Achieve and strive to exceed expected activity goals and monthly revenue goals

Manage a consistent pipeline on a daily basis

Ideal candidate should have strong relationships with boutique agencies and proficient knowledge of the ad tech world.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:
Sales: 5 years

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Upwardly is looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Account Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate is familiar with the ad tech environment and has a proven record of success in cross-platform digital media sales. He/she must be results-driven, have strong analytical skills and be committed to creating new business opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fresh and vibrant team.

Responsibilities and requirements:

Meet and exceed sales goals by generating revenue from existing clients as well as new business

Develop and cultivate deep relationships with top agency and client executives

Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, fun, and entrepreneurial environment

Close provided warm leads from inbound and outbound lead generation.

Experience with selling software

Build and manage a book of business through both telephone sales and in person visits

Achieve and strive to exceed expected activity goals and monthly revenue goals

Manage a consistent pipeline on a daily basis

5+ years experience in advertising and agency relationships

Ideal candidate should have experience in television and local New York City markets.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:
Sales: 10 years

SVP OF ACCOUNTS AND OPERATIONS

Upwardly is looking for an eager and energetic candidate to lead the ad-tech consulting company. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in the online advertising environment with at least 3 years at a startup. If not a consultancy, then this person had to have grown into a senior level role at a startup. Preference will be given to candidates with experience at a major consulting firm. He or she will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supervising teams, and cultivating the business. The candidate will report directly to the advisory board. A successful individual will need to be a true team player, capable of functioning well in a global and multicultural setting, and able to work together with a wide range of individuals of all levels from senior firm leaders to junior analysts. Entrepreneurial spirit with analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities required.

Responsibilities:

Approve the recruitment, selection, employment and release of all personnel

Uphold a positive working climate which attracts, retains and motivates a diverse quality staff

Implement SalesForce, project management software, and company growth plan

Discover and explore new business opportunities including vendors, partnerships, and clients

Strategize the company’s short and long-range development goals and fundraising plans

Developing new leads through reseller agreement programs

Develop and maintain sound fiscal practices, including internal controls, budget preparation and operational adherence to budgetary and control guidelines

Safeguard that all Agency practices are appropriate, legal and ethical

Effectively lead all levels of Agency management, maintaining appropriate transparency of business information and objectives, while promoting a united mission

Encourage and support staff development and education.

Experience in adtech not required but a plus

FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Upwardly is looking for a director to build and lead a new foundation. The director has the ultimate responsibility of establishing the foundation and making sure the foundation accomplishes its goals and objectives. The responsibilities of the director of the Foundation are to plan, create, direct, carry out, and evaluate the Foundation’s program of grantmaking, fundraising, development, and fund investment. It is expected that the director will develop, and update as necessary, both short and long-term plans supporting the mission of the Foundation. These plans will be reviewed and approved by the Foundation Board. The director will be responsible for hiring staff as needed, making sure the staff collectively has the skills needed to perform the various jobs required, and providing ongoing staff development to enhance their performances. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the foundation, he sets the example that motivates the staff and board of directors to accomplish the foundation's goals. The foundation director collaborates with others in the community to increase and maintain the foundation's visibility. He/She will be charged with setting a collaborative leadership example that will encourage cooperation and good working relationships with his staff, within the board of directors and in the community. Working with the foundation's accountants and financial advisers, the foundation director will prepare and propose an annual budget to the board, or he/she may oversee the budget preparations of an employee. The director will present the proposed budget to the board, explain increases and new plans from one year to the next, and will be prepared to answer questions about budget items.
Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:
Entreprenuership: 5 years

Ad Ops Analyst

Upwardly Groups is looking for a smart, detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated individual to join our New York team as an Ad Operations Analyst. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects with rapidly altering priorities and tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity to join a fresh, growing company while learning more about the ad tech space.

Responsibilities and requirements:

Monitor and analyze campaign metrics to ensure proper delivery

Ensure minimal discrepancies by checking reporting through third party ad servers

Provide technical QA support on custom programs and executions

Manage various aspects of technical implementation and testing for ad products and custom builds

Complete data entry and setup of campaigns, along with general reporting and analysis functions as needed

Provide inventory, pricing and traffic management recommendations to cross-functional management teams

Work with clients and agencies to manage technical implementation of third party rich media creative

Collaborate and communication with marketing and sales on new products and online media landscape

Become the expert on site specs, ad units and templates

Proficient in Excel; Knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, and Photoshop beneficial

Prior knowledge of debugging tools such as Charles beneficial