Author Archives: Lance Weatherby

1. Atlanta Account Executive

   April 3, 2013 1:27 pm Leave a Comment

   Opportunity

   As an outside account executive at Half Off Depot you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the expansion of our business. This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage with the potential for great emotional and financial reward. This opportunity is based in Atlanta. We offer a competitive compensation package including base, commission, and benefits.

   Responsibilities

   • High volume calling to prospective merchant leads and getting to the decision maker.
   • Converting prospects into sales opportunities and closing local deals.
   • Negotiating compelling offers that meet the objectives of the merchant and motivates our consumers to purchase.
   • Assisting in the production of the offer.
   • Ongoing account management and business development with merchants closed.

   Requirements

   • Superior sales skills.
   • Two to five years solution sales experience.
   • Demonstrated record of exceeding sales quotas.
   • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
   • Problem solving capabilities and inventiveness to create compelling online offers.
   • Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic fast paced environment.
   • Computer skills and experience managing activity via Salesforce.

   Apply Now

2. Knoxville Account Executive

   July 27, 2012 8:33 pm Leave a Comment

   Opportunity

   As an outside account executive at Half Off Depot you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the expansion of our business. This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage with the potential for great emotional and financial reward. This opportunity is based in Knoxville. We offer a competitive compensation package including base, commission, and benefits.

   Responsibilities

   • High volume calling to prospective merchant leads and getting to the decision maker.
   • Converting prospects into sales opportunities and closing local deals.
   • Negotiating compelling offers that meet the objectives of the merchant and motivates our consumers to purchase.
   • Assisting in the production of the offer.
   • Ongoing account management and business development with merchants closed.

   Requirements

   • Superior sales skills.
   • Two to five years solution sales experience.
   • Demonstrated record of exceeding sales quotas.
   • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
   • Problem solving capabilities and inventiveness to create compelling online offers.
   • Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic fast paced environment.
   • Computer skills and experience managing activity via Salesforce.

   Apply Now

3. Half Off Depot Acquires Dealster

   April 12, 2012 3:52 pm Leave a Comment

   Half Off Depot, the Southeast’s leading online deal company, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Chicago-based Dealster, Inc. The purchase will serve to increase the size of Half Off Depot’s member base by 25 percent, extend the company’s social commerce capabilities and position Half Off Depot as a viable company in the online deal market.  Dealster founder Alen Malkoc will be joining Half Off Depot. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

   Dealster marks the first acquisition for Half Off Depot. In addition to its membership base, Dealster’s value to Half Off Depot lies in its proprietary platform, which includes social elements for customers and merchants as well as other features currently on the Half Off Depot product roadmap.  “We look forward to expanding the Dealster platform and extending the social capabilities that Dealster created,” says Brian Conley, CEO of Half Off Depot. “This acquisition positions Half Off Depot as a consolidator in the deal space. We are strategically expanding our capabilities and reach organically and through acquisitions. Our mission is to balance these growth opportunities with the needs and wants of our customers and merchants.”

   “Out of all potential interested parties, including two public companies and other top five major participants in this category, Half Off Depot has the greatest growth potential,” remarks Dealster founder Alen Malkoc. “Half Off Depot is proving that their business works for consumers and merchants alike, and we feel Dealster can help achieve their short- and long-term goals.”

4. Google Offers Partners With Half Off Depot

   March 14, 2012 12:05 pm Comments Off

   Half Off Depot, the leading online local deal company in the Southeast, today announced it has partnered with Google Offers to provide Half Off Depot’s great local deals to Google Offer customers. Google Offers will now feature Half Off Depot’s local experiences on its website, mobile application and emails to subscribers. Google Offers subscriber base will provide increased visibility for Half Off Depot’s merchant partners, enabling them to reach an even greater number of potential new customers.

   “Our partnership with Google Offers is a demonstration of the strong following Half Off Depot has built with the merchants and consumers that we serve,” said Brian Conley, CEO of Half Off Depot.  “We are extremely excited to offer our great local deals to millions of more customers in the cities that we serve and to expand the value we bring to merchants as their marketing partner.”