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Hilarious job posting for an Advertising Director position a.k.a. Sales Gangsta at XXL Magazine. You would think an ad quoting C.R.E.A.M. would sport a more lucrative base pay. I guess times are tough. link

From: [redacted]
Subject: Referral Help – Hip-Hop Magazine Sr. Account Executive

Referral Community,

We’re in search of a sales “gangsta” for an Advertising Director position at
a leading Hip-Hop and Rap Culture Publication

Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $60–70K Base, $130–200K OTE
Experience Level: 4 years

Job Description

A heavy hitting, large and in charge, Hip-Hip and Rap Culture Magazine needs
a Advertising Director. They need YOU to be charismatic and hungry enough to
sell print campaigns to national business accounts. They want YOU to know
the language and Culture of Hip-Hop, be innovative and creative enough to
make the tough sell, and smart enough to sell urban and youth culture to
companies that might not see it’s [sic] value.

YOU must come with prior sales experience (i.e. They want you to bring in
the cash money,) an active account list and strong relationships (i.e. know
the right people who will give you dollars.) You will be selling a
combination of traditional paging and must be able to pitch/concept “Big
Idea” integrated programs (They need you to “bring it” and “shut it down.”)

Our clients’ work environment is cool, calm, and collected. Build your
empire and the world is yours.

QUALIFICATIONS

* 4+ years of Online/Print Sales
* Hip-Hop Knowledge
* Be a sales solider
* Bachelor’s degree
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Aggressive follow-up and closing skills

“Cash Rules Everything Around Me, C.R.E.A.M. Get the money, Dollar, dollar
bill y’all” – Wu-Tang Clan

As always, generous bonus rewarded for referrals.

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