Sales Manager - Netherlands

Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building

the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners.

Its marketplace spans more than 125,000 podcasts, 2,700 advertisers and c.1 billion quarterly listens.

Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or

other listening platform.

The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST).

We are looking for a experienced Sales Manager or Director (based on experience) to join us as our dedicated salesperson on the ground in The Netherlands. You are a confident & driven individual who will help grow our existing agency relationships and open new opportunities with brands and agencies in this exciting new market.

This role is ideal for a proven salesperson, ideally with an established track record of success selling audio, who has a deep passion for podcasts, has experience in a fast-moving media environment, and displays confidence in presenting and building relationships.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a pioneering company as hire number one in the Dutch market.  The Dutch market is a vibrant and successful one for Acast where you will be selling content from across a variety of locally renowned networks like Tonny Media, Meer Van Dit as well as international content from BBC, The Economist and more…

Currently this is a consultant/freelancer role of 35-40hrs per week

What you will do

• Drive advertising revenue growth in The Netherlands through both local and global brands

• Evangelize, educate and sell the Acast Marketplace -- Ads, Sponsorships and Branded Content-- through both direct IO and automated channels.

• Work collaboratively with all facets of the business -- content, marketing, finance.

• Collaborate with counterparts in other regions across the Acast global footprint.

• Represent Acast at events and serve as a brand ambassador

Who you are

• Experienced with a proven track record of success selling to agency holding groups and brands directly.

• Experience in fast-moving media environment - Podcast/audio sales a plus

• Well versed in the programmatic advertising landscape In-depth knowledge of current trends and developments in the digital ecosystem

• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills

• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills 

• Self starter who is happy to work remotely to begin with (with full support from our international team)

• Passionate about Podcasts!

Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture.

We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!