SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR

BrandRank.AI helps brands measure, protect, and grow trust through the power of AI-driven search and discovery. Combining AI with expert insight, we monitor all the major GAI answer engines to pinpoint vulnerabilities and opportunities, identify key insights driving purchase behavior, and uncover category needs to strengthen brand equity and consumer loyalty.

About the Sales Manager/Director Role
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Representative to join our team. This role is crucial to our growth strategy, focusing on consultative selling and leveraging subscription data products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales and brand building, demonstrate self-motivation, and effectively communicate our value proposition to potential clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation in the branding space. Report directly to the CEO, Pete Blackshaw with a dotted line to COO, Hank Hudepohl.

Some of the Things You’ll Do

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and surpass revenue targets.

• Manage a growing sales pipeline and provide input on optimizing lead generation processes.

• Engage in consultative selling by understanding clients' needs and offering tailored solutions.

• Conduct independent analysis to support sales pitches and client discussions.

• Build strong, high-trust relationships with clients, positioning BrandRank.AI as a trusted partner.

• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to refine offerings and address market needs.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is

• Proven track record in sales, preferably with experience in selling subscription data services.

• Strong analytical and AI skills with the ability to perform independent analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, able to credibly discuss trust, sustainability, and sports

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies.

• Experience in managing a sales pipeline and providing input on lead generation processes.

• Experience working with or servicing brands, with a deep understanding of brand-building

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Previous experience in a startup environment or large enterprise digital or e-commerce team

• Knowledge, passion, and curiosity of AI and its application in branding and marketing.

About the Position: Full-time Cincinnati-based position with a hybrid work schedule. Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives, including equity opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package. Occasional travel (10-20%) to meet with prospects and clients and attend industry events. Office address:  235 W. 12th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. 

How to Apply:  Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience to Stephanie Schneider (stephanie@brandrank.ai).  We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

For More Information Visit Our Website: BrandRank.AI  Other Resources Include:

• White Paper:  Brand Alignment in the Age of AI Transparency

• Blending Your Brand Truth with AI (Like a Smoothie):  Watch This Demo!

• What is Brand Alignment?  Hear BrandRank.AI CEO of “Brand Promise" Podcast

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The culture at BrandRank.AI follows 3 simple principles:

1. Move fast

2. Be kind and collaborative

3. Be a bold thinker 

We move fast with a bias toward action.

This is sometimes misunderstood. Moving fast is not license to create chaos. Moving fast is not license to do 10 things poorly or produce work that we are not going to be proud of. It is about de-risking delivery and lowering investment and working on rapid iterations. It is also about keeping focus on the right priorities -- making sure our orientation is on the right work at the right time.

We encourage kindness and collaboration.

Should be self-explanatory. We look for collaborative people with a growth mindset. The #1 attribute of successful teamwork is trust. Trust begins with kindness and openness to other ways of thinking, and then aligning on actions. This is the essence of a team. Even AI has a say here: one of the benefits of AI recording assistants is the ability to report out % of time each speaker talks in a meeting. That can be a humbling reminder to keep practicing the art of listening more and talking less. 

We encourage bold thinking.

Bring a competitive edge and a desire to accomplish great things. Play for the championship. Tackle the big challenges. Customers rely on positive outcomes that make them better, not the status quo. It is a privilege to have their trust. Complacency is the death of innovation. We are a safe place to push boundaries and test your limits. 

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