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Client Partner, Auto

Nextdoor
Location
Detroit, MI
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$200,000 to $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience driving enterprise advertising sales and new business development within digital media, advertising technology, automotive media, or related industries
  • Established relationships with automotive brands, agencies, and senior marketing leaders
  • Deep knowledge of the automotive advertising ecosystem, including experience selling media or advertising solutions to automotive clients
  • Proven success developing net-new business and growing revenue within an established territory
  • Experience building strategic relationships with executive-level decision makers
  • Demonstrated success managing a full sales cycle while consistently achieving or exceeding revenue goals
What the job really is

As a Client Partner at Nextdoor, you will focus on driving growth in the automotive sector by building and nurturing relationships with automotive brands and agencies. Your role involves managing the full sales cycle, from developing strategic territory plans to closing deals and expanding existing accounts. You will leverage your deep industry knowledge to provide consultative support to clients, ensuring that their marketing objectives are met through Nextdoor's advertising solutions.

Benefits
  • Compensation includes a base salary + commission structure with a 50:50 split
  • Budgeted OTE (on-target earnings) in the range of $200,000 to $250,000
  • Meaningful equity grant with quarterly vesting
  • Variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option
  • OneMedical membership for concierge care
Things to weigh
  • Commission varies based on achievement of sales-related goals
  • Final compensation determined based on geographic location and level
  • Role requires navigating complex enterprise buying processes
  • Expectations for a proactive hunter mentality and strong account management skills
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