Account Executive (This Week in Fintech)

Plaid; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant offices in SF, NYC, and Durham

Health benefits

Fertility, mental health, and parental

Home office stipend

Daycare support

Commuting benefits like CitiBike andLy

Job summary

This Week in Fintech, based in New York, is seeking an Account Executive to grow a sponsored content book across newsletters, podcasts, events and more. You’ll open doors, pitch creative solutions, and build long-term partnerships with fintech brands and financial institutions.

You’ll own the sales cycle from prospecting to close, partner with content and operations teams, and drive recurring revenue while shaping advertising strategies for a premier fintech media partner.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in advertising, media sales, or sponsorship sales.
• Experience selling into fintechs or financial institutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Based in New York City.
• Familiarity with HubSpot CRM.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow your own book of business across newsletters, podcasts, events, and sponsored content.
• Frontline ambassador for the brand, opening doors and pitching creative solutions.
• Develop and present advertising solutions and media packages.
• Own pipeline from prospecting to closing and manage post-sale relationships.
• Collaborate with content and operations teams to ensure campaign success.

Skills

Fintech knowledge

Relationship building

HubSpot expertise

Advertising sales experience

Sponsorship sales

Job description

This Week in Fintech is looking for an Account Executive with experience in advertising and media sales and is eager to build and grow their own book of business by selling across our diverse media offerings (e.g., newsletters, podcasts, events, and sponsored content).

Responsibilities

• This Week in Fintech is looking for an Account Executive with experience in advertising and media sales and is eager to build and grow their own book of business by selling across our diverse media offerings (e.g., newsletters, podcasts, events, and sponsored content)
• In this role you’ll be a frontline ambassador for the brand, including; opening doors, pitching creative solutions, and building long-term partnerships with some of the most influential names in fintech, crypto, finance, venture capital, and beyond
• P&L Ownership: Build and manage a complete sales pipeline, from prospecting and pitching to closing deals and managing post-sale client relationships to drive recurring revenue
• Strategic Selling: Develop and present compelling advertising solutions and media packages tailored to meet the marketing objectives of prospective clients
• Market Expertise: Become an expert on our audience data, media products, and the competitive landscape to effectively position This Week in Fintech as the premier media partner in the industry
• Collaboration: Work closely with the content and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of client campaigns and deliver maximum value to our sponsors
• Startup Mindset: Embrace a fast-paced environment and contribute to the overall growth strategy of the company

Benefits

• Vibrant offices in SF, NYC, and Raleigh-Durham—with catered meals, happy hours, and clubs to keep you connected
• Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and support for fertility, mental health, and parental leave
• Lifestyle perks including home office stipends, daycare support, and commuting benefits like CitiBike and Lyft

Qualifications

• Fintech or Financial Institution Knowledge: experience selling into fintechs or financial institutions and/or an existing book of business in this space
• Relationship Builder: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a track record of building lasting client relationships
• HubSpot expertise
• Minimum of 3+ years of successful experience in advertising sales, media sales, or sponsorship sales
• Location: Must be based in New York City
• Media Knowledge: Deep understanding of the media landscape, including digital advertising, content marketing, and sponsorship best practices

We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!