TLDR 2023-08-09

Hey everyone, TLDR is hiring an Enterprise Sales Director with experience in software or media sales to join our fully remote team of six to lead the next phase of our revenue growth.

We are growing at a rate of 10% month over month and we're looking for someone who is highly entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include building relationships with enterprise partners and marketing agencies and handling complex sales.

Total compensation including commission will be between $150,000 - $250,000.

If you know someone who would be a good fit, please refer them to us and we will send you $2000 if we hire them.

To apply, please send your resume or LinkedIn profile to jobs@tldr.tech along with a few sentences on why you would be a good fit.

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