Outside Sales - Washington D.C. Market Manager - FreshGuide

Sugar, Inc. is looking for a Washington D.C. Market Manager to join our newly acquired FreshGuide team. Do you wish you spent more time at spas than an office? Can you explain the differences between The Bar Method, Pilates and yoga? Is your favorite summer reading Washington's Zagat Guide? If so, then we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, prospect and own the Washington D.C. sales market
• Build and leverage relationships with elite local businesses (spas, restaurants, health clubs, skin care and boutiques)
• Generate new business with cold calling and appointments
• Generate creative marketing proposals and negotiate offer terms
• Proven ability to close business both in-person and over the phone
• Regularly update sales, marketing and product teams on customer feedback

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of advertising sales, online sales, hospitality and/or restaurant PR experience
• Online experience a plus
• Familiar with the benefits of local advertising, social media and PR
• Passionate about helping businesses be successful
• Articulate presentation skills with experience presenting and pitching clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to work and think independently when necessary
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Motivated by performance-based incentive plans
• Bachelor's or B.S. degree

Please submit a resume along with an email to salesjobs@freshguide.com describing why you think you would be a perfect fit for Sugar, Inc. This job is a full-time position located in Washington D.C.

We are the online leader in original content, social media, and commerce for trendsetting women. We help national brands and local businesses connect, engage, and be discovered by this influential generation. The Market Manager will own and be responsible for the sourcing, growth and revenue for the Washington D.C. market. We are looking for the right person who is locally connected and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.