International Digital Manager

The International Digital Manager at GumGum is responsible for driving revenue growth by managing a media agency portfolio, upselling current clients, and identifying new prospects. You'll execute presentations, RFPs, and innovative sales solutions while building and maintaining relationships with brands and agencies. Moreover, you'll collaborate with internal teams to ensure the seamless implementation of proposals, all while showcasing the value of our rich media and contextual advertising solutions.

To apply for the International Digital Manager position at GumGum, candidates should ideally have 3+ years of experience in digital advertising sales, including Managed Service and Programmatic solutions. A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets is essential. Additionally, strong communication skills and established contacts within the media agency sector are highly valued for this role.

As an International Digital Manager at GumGum, your role is designed for growth. You will start by managing client relationships and driving sales, but over time, you could expand your influence by partaking in strategic strategy development and offering insights from client feedback to shape GumGum’s product offerings. Continuous learning and involvement in executing high-level sales strategies ensures a fulfilling career path with us.

Success in the International Digital Manager role at GumGum requires proficiency in tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are necessary for presenting innovative solutions to clients. Additionally, strategic relationship-building abilities and a keen attention to detail are critical to managing client expectations and fostering long-term partnerships in the digital advertising space.

GumGum offers a flexible work environment for the International Digital Manager position. You have the choice of working in-office or remotely, promoting a healthy work-life balance. While we encourage collaboration, especially for strategic discussions, the job is designed to accommodate both your professional and personal needs in a way that supports productivity and innovation.

When answering, focus on specific roles you've held in digital advertising sales, discussing your achievements in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Mention the kinds of clients you've worked with and highlight any significant projects or campaigns that demonstrate your expertise and results-driven mindset.

Explain your process for identifying high-value prospects and managing leads efficiently. Discuss tools you might use for tracking, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely follow-ups to foster strong client relationships and effectively manage your time.

Sharing a detailed story about a particularly successful pitch can highlight your skills effectively. Discuss the preparation involved, how you tailored your presentation to the client's needs, the outcome, and the strategies you used to build rapport with prospective clients.

Start by highlighting your approach to understanding client needs and working collaboratively. Talk about the importance of regular communication, feedback loops, and maintaining a service-oriented mindset that fosters trust and loyalty.

To answer this, mention specific resources, networks, or trade publications you follow to stay informed about digital advertising trends. Highlight any professional development activities, like workshops or webinars, that you engage in to continuously advance your knowledge and expertise.

Be prepared to discuss a specific challenge, how you approached it, the strategies you implemented to resolve the issue, and the eventual outcome. This shows your problem-solving skills and ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

Discuss the significance of contextual advertising in today’s digital landscape. Be sure to mention how it aligns with consumer preferences for privacy and relevance, which is central to GumGum’s mission.

Articulate your admiration for GumGum’s innovative approach to advertising and its commitment to data privacy. Share your excitement about the opportunity to contribute positively to the company’s goals and the chance to influence the future of digital advertising.

Explain your openness to receiving feedback and how you consider it an opportunity for improvement. Discuss methods you use to collect feedback and how you translate it into actionable insights to enhance client satisfaction.

Highlight your unique combination of skills, experience, and passion for the advertising industry. Discuss how your previous successes and alignment with GumGum’s values and vision make you an ideal candidate for the role, and emphasize your eagerness to contribute to the team.