New Business Sales, Shutterstock

SSTK Studios

Salary not provided
Salesforce
Senior level
London
Shutterstock

Royalty-free media library

Open for applications

Shutterstock

Royalty-free media library

1001+ employees

B2BMarketplaceMusicContentDigital Media

Open for applications

Salary not provided
Salesforce
Senior level
London

1001+ employees

B2BMarketplaceMusicContentDigital Media

Company mission

To help creative professionals from all backgrounds and businesses of all sizes produce their best work with incredible content and innovative tools, all on one platform.

Role

Who you are

  • This role requires a seasoned sales professional with a proven track record of success in targeting and securing new business opportunities, representing a creative agency or production company
  • Experience in selling large scale integrated digital campaigns and communicating creative and production solutions eloquently and confidently is critical
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in B2B sales, with a focus on new business acquisition in large or strategic accounts
  • A book of contacts and strong network is essential to the success of this role
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed established sales targets
  • Experience working on behalf of a creative studio, creative agency or production company - selling creative/production services
  • Demonstrated success in developing customer targeting strategies and converting leads into sales
  • Proficient in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and sales methodologies to manage sales cycles and client data
  • Experience in managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing and fulfillment
  • Strong understanding of sales methodologies and CRM systems, with Salesforce experience being highly valued
  • A strategic thinker skilled at identifying and securing new business opportunities
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand market dynamics and leverage competitive intelligence to gain an edge
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with high-level decision-makers and influencers
  • A collaborative team player who can work with cross-functional teams, including product specialists, to deliver customer-centric solutions
  • Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously without compromising attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and driven, with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

What the job involves

  • The custom content and branded production arm of Shutterstock – Shutterstock Studios – has an opening for a critical role within the global organization as we scale our business development team
  • The New Business Sales, Shutterstock Studios, is a Sales Hunter and highly strategic role focused on the acquisition of new large and/or strategic accounts
  • The Sales Executive will be responsible for developing a targeted customer acquisition strategy and driving new business from prospecting to close
  • Utilizing best in class sales tools and proven methodologies, the Sales Executive will manage a pipeline of early-stage leads to successful sales conversion
  • Understand market trends and competitors, utilize insights to inform customer targeting strategies
  • Pitch and successfully go-to-market as an expert on all of SSTK Studios’ services
  • Actively hunt for new business opportunities based on the targeting strategy and prospect lists across all assigned market segments
  • Follow up on and pursue qualified leads provided by Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities
  • Maintain and manage a pipeline of early-stage leads, ensuring consistent flow and progression of prospects through the sales funnel
  • Collaborate with the SSTK Studios leadership team to develop and pitch creative materials in response to RFPs or proactive pitches
  • Oversee the sales closure process and ensure that completion activities are executed flawlessly
  • Use established sales tools and methodology to manage customer and opportunity data effectively, ensuring accurate forecasting and strategic account planning
  • Attend industry events representing SSTK Studios to develop leads and pipeline
  • You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your work matters and is essential to the evolution of our growing studio business

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Shutterstock is a global leader in licensed images, videos, and music, serving creative professionals like designers, filmmakers, and marketers. Content creators upload their work, which is then used by businesses and media organizations in various projects. It's a two-sided marketplace that fuels creativity worldwide.

Shutterstock offers a variety of plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise customers as well as creative editing and collaboration capabilities. Their aim is to build sophisticated tools to help the world experience images and videos in a more beautiful way - they believe that the harmonious union of design and technology can influence global communication.

Shutterstock's brand portfolio includes Bigstock, Offset, PremiumBeat, Rex Features, and Shutterstock Custom, adding hundreds of thousands of images weekly. More recently it introduced generative AI and fairly licenses artists' work for their AI-generated content, unlike competitors. This ethical approach bodes well for the company, positioning it well for future growth and innovation.

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Top investors

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5% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Flexibility: Shutterstock operates in a Hybrid model that is centered around flexibility and enabling collaboration, innovation, and accountability no matter where we are
  • Connection: Whether virtual or in person, we make sure there are plenty of opportunities and events to connect and have fun
  • Recognition: We never miss an opportunity to celebrate our achievements and recognize great work through our global recognition program
  • Empowerment: We offer generous and competitive compensation packages, PTO, wellness initiatives, on-and-off working hours, tuition reimbursement, and an employee referral bonus
  • Growth: Your development is top of mind. Our SkillUP Program enables you to take ownership of your personal development through virtual learning offerings, and we are constantly adding to the platform to meet your changing needs
  • Belonging: Our goal is to build a workforce that is, at all levels, representative of the diverse global community we serve and where all employees can come to work as their authentic selves

Company values

  • Driven by one truth: We live to amaze our customers and contributors. We create magic by listening to them, learning from them, and building innovative experiences they didn’t even know they needed
  • Lead the change: We’re not afraid of change because we drive it. We are constantly evolving, pivoting, and adapting quickly to find new solutions and new ways of working to fuel growth
  • Be creatively bold: We’re passionate about empowering artists and creatives to tell compelling stories, and motivated to collaborate, challenge tradition and experiment until we find the right answer
  • Build community: We create and nurture meaningful experiences by celebrating individuality, valuing inclusivity and investing in our people so they don’t just succeed—they thrive beyond their imagination
  • In lockstep together: We’re aligned and fueled by the same fire because we share a collective focus on accomplishing our mission, communicating effectively, and trusting each other to get the job done

Company HQ

Midtown South, New York, NY

Leadership

Jon Oringer

(Executive Chairman)

Previously Board Member at Partnership for New York City for 6 years and Founder, CEO at SurfSecret Software for 5 years.

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