Josh Marmer

Pioneer
DISC Type : Sid

Managing Director and Partner at AC Lion Digital Executive Search

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Josh is a Partner at AC Lion, a top executive search firm, and its venture arm, ACLVP. With over 20 years in digital media and adtech recruiting, he specializes in placing revenue-generating talent for startups and Fortune 500s. He earned a BS from the University of Michigan. Colleagues describe him as passionate, smart, and strategic.

Outside of his professional life, Josh has a background in the performing arts, having pursued a career in theater and film after college. This experience, coupled with working service jobs, helped him find his niche in recruiting. He is also a father to three daughters and is involved in his local community.

Unique fact: Before becoming a top recruiter, Josh worked as a professional actor, even once appearing as Mr. Potato Head at a trade show.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

AdTech Growth
He is a growth and talent advisor in the AdTech space and has specialized in recruiting for the industry for over two decades.
Venture Investing
As a Partner at ACLVP, he focuses on investing in disruptive and emerging tech companies and provides hands-on advisory to portfolio companies.
Startup Talent Strategy
He advises startups on team building and go-to-market strategy, leveraging his deep network of over 150, 000 digital media professionals.

Media Appearances

Josh has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2007
Managing Director and Partner at AC Lion Digital Executive Search
1-2023
Partner at ACLVP
9-1999 - 5-2006
Actor at Actor

Education

1994 - 1998
BS from University of Michigan

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Exp : 25 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Director and Partner at AC Lion Digital Executive Search
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Insights For Selling To Josh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Josh is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Josh

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Josh move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Josh take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Josh

Personality Compatibility


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