BuyWithMe (www.buywithme.com), the premier community buying website that connects shoppers with the best deals and offers from leading local merchants, today announced the appointment of Michael Wesner as Regional Vice President of Sales.
Wesner joins BuyWithMe after serving as a Regional Vice President at Ask.com/Ask Sponsored Listings (ASL), an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NYSE: IACI). During his 10 years with the company, Wesner lead the sales team by developing a strategy that successfully positioned ASL in the marketplace.
"Michael Wesner brings eleven years of sales leadership and experience to BuyWithMe," said Cheryl Rosner, CEO, BuyWithMe. "Visionary sales leadership is a critical part of our expansion strategy and we are very excited to have Michael on board."
"Community-buying is one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing categories online," said Wesner. "I am thrilled to lead BuyWithMe's sales force as we establish our presence in 20 markets by the end of the year."
Between 2006 and 2008, Wesner held several roles at Ask.com including Senior Director of Sales, Western and Central Sales, as well as Director, Eastern and Central Sales. Prior to 2006, Wesner was a Senior Account Executive at Ask Jeeves and a Network Negotiator at J. Walter Thompson/Mindshare.
Wesner has a BA degree from Fordham University in New York.
Wesner will be based at BuyWithMe's headquarters in New York City and will report to Cheryl Rosner.
About BuyWithMe
BuyWithMe (www.buywithme.com) is the premier community buying website that connects shoppers with the best deals and offers from leading local merchants. Through the power of community buying, customers have access to limited time sales and specials for spas, restaurants, health clubs, bars and other local activities in their city. BuyWithMe currently publishes daily deals in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and San Diego and plans to be in 20 markets by the end of 2010. BuyWithMe is headquartered in New York City.
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