Sales Manager NL at Blyk
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Sales Manager NL at Blyk
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Currently working for Blyk out of Amsterdam to get the mobile ad sales up and running for the Dutch youth market. Very exciting business model and this is shaping up to become the future of (relevant) mobile advertising and a revolutionary way for brands to connect with their youth demographic.
Results-driven Key Account Commercial Manager with excellent communication and time management skills with a proven ability to achieve revenue goals and high customer satisfaction levels.
Skilled at assessing client needs, tailoring programs to meet those needs, negotiating contracts, and sealing deals. Proven ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects.
Previously a people manager and online market research consultant to media agencies and market research institutes. Have also been involved in the online social networking business and started up the commercial operation for Fox Interactive Media Netherlands (MySpace.com) out of Amsterdam.
Future: grow professionally and personally in an exciting market sector and with inspiring colleagues - in 3 years: VP/ Director at a new media firm. (online or mobile space)
(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
Sales Manager for an innovative and recently funded Finnish startup. Starting up ad sales for the Dutch market and working with agencies and advertisers to achieve maximum ROI for their marketing euro's.
Blyk is a free European mobile operator (MVNO) for young people, funded by advertising. Brands pay Blyk to help them reach their fans while Blyk members get interesting messages, cool stuff, and free texts and minutes.
Founded in Helsinki in 2006, Blyk has been in the UK since mid-2007 and by April 2008 had already reached over 100,000 members.