VAN NUYS, Calif.—Digital Playground Novelties is accepting applications for Director of Novelty Sales. The world leader in high-quality adult productions launched their award-winning novelty line earlier this year. The line has received a multitude of accolades, including AVN’s 2010 “O” Award for Oustanding Powered Product.
COO Farley Cahen said, “I’m extremely proud of the success we’ve achieved in just under one year. As the direct manufacturer, we have complete control from concept to completion, which allows us to produce exceedingly high quality pleasure products that are completely unique in design.
“We are keenly focused on expanding our success into new and innovative products that will continue to position Digital Playground as a leader in the novelty industry,” Cahen continued. “The only missing piece now is to find the best person to head up our sales efforts and take us to the next level.”
Samantha Lewis, president and CEO, added, “As a female-owned and operated adult entertainment company, we take a tremendous amount pride in producing couple/female-friendly movies and products. We’ve just begun to solidify our place as a leader in the adult novelties space and we’re looking forward to continuing our success in the years to come.”
The entire line can be viewed at DigitalPlayground.com/toys.
Job duties will include opening new distributors, wholesale and retail accounts; managing and servicing existing and future account relationships; conducting in-store product presentations; communicating via phone, email, fax, webinars as needed; overseeing sales reporting, goals, strategy, etc. ; participating in industry events such as publicity events, product launches, press tours, trade shows/conferences; working collaboratively with colleagues and key internal stakeholders (DVD production and sales teams, web team, novelty team, designers); assisting and responding to all novelty sales/support related issues; helping to develop promotional and sales materials (audio, visual, text); building relationships with key publications and broad range of media outlets.
Job requirements include BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience (minimum five years inside/outside wholesale sales experience); social media experience utilizing online communities and social media channels (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.); excellent written and verbal communication, execution and organizational skills; ability to document in detail all sales efforts and life cycles; strong presentation skills (knowledge of PowerPoint a plus); be a self-starter, resourceful, creative and results oriented; knowledge and passion for fashion/accessories; entertaining and travel as necessary; willing to take direction and advice; must not be shy, and be polished and professional.
Interested candidates may email [email protected].
