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Account Executive
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Midwest Region
Digital Ad Sales
Executive - TV Network Digital Ad Sales Group
Summary
The Multiplex Multi-Channel
Cable TV Network(s) are seeking an experienced online advertising Digital
Account Executive (DAE) to join the advertising sales team in Chicago,
IL.
The primary focus
of this role is to identify prospects for national online ad sales, closing
deals and generating revenue for this growing area of the TV Network beyond
traditional Cable, Satellite and On-Air distribution.
This Digital Account
Executive will also work closely with the Vice President, Digital Ad Sales
and other members of the sales team to strategize on building overall digital
revenue for the network. The Digital AE will be based in Chicago,
IL and report to the VP, Digital Ad Sales.
Compensation
A starting $100,000
base with equal or greater commissions and bonus structures that reward
success.
Exceptional defined
and non-defined benefit plans for you and your family to include: Medical
Plan (s) , Dental Plan , Vision, Life Insurance , Accident Insurance ,
Disability Plan(s), Flexible Spend Account , Retirement Plan (s) ,Savings
, 401K with match , Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Direct Deposit Wellness
Benefits , Family Plan (s) , Internal Posting for Promotions and Transfers
, Company Cafe (s) in all locations , Easy Commute , Discount Company Products
, Highly desirable work environment in one of Chicago's most beautiful
office buildings.
Location
Chicago, IL - USA
Duties and Responsibilities
The Digital Account
Executive plays an important role within the Network(s) digital advertising
sales team and is responsible for managing key relationships with agencies
and clients who are national advertisers. The national online advertising
digital account executive must be a client-focused seller who has proven
experience in national online/digital media advertising sales.
This Chicago-based
advertising sales executive will work closely with national sales personnel
to create and present opportunities for cross-platform online and (at times)
on-air advertising to agencies and clients. S/he will also identify
prospective advertisers to bring to the Network(s) who enjoy cross-platform
advertising campaigns.
The Digital AE will
develop, close and manage business from new and existing national accounts
in the Midwest. This online advertising sales executive must be able
to create, develop and execute sales strategies and proposals.
Specifically, the
Digital Account Executive will:
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Nurture and grow the
network’s digital sales efforts with targeted clients who are national
advertisers.
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Structure deals and
develop strong business relationships.
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Enhance revenue through
direct sales to national advertisers and advertising agencies.
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Create and/or identify
convergent opportunities with advertisers that capitalize on the interactive
properties and the TV Network's capacity to attract a desirable demographic
based on their TV series, music, entertainment, tentpole programming
and information dominance.
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Sell across all digital,
lifestyle, music and entertainment platforms.
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Create sales presentations
with your ideation team for key, target categories and accounts.
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Generate digital ad
sales revenue that meets or exceeds budget
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Effectively collaborate
with multiple departments in order to achieve network objectives and optimize
revenue through strategic and creative means.
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Continually identify,
define, and quantify both existing and new revenue opportunities that are
cutting edge in the media and entertainment industry.
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Prepare reports for
management so they can be aware of new business and existing business development
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Attend the weekly internal
TV Network and Cross-Platform sales meeting.
Digital Advertising
Sales Skills & Experience Required
The Digital Account
Executive will be an experienced, driven and innovative national interactive
sales professional.
This national advertising
sales professional will be part of a collaborative sales team helping to
grow overall digital revenues. They must have national interactive
advertising experience and existing relationships with the appropriate
agency/media buying community.
In addition, all
candidates should possess the following:
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A minimum of 3-5+ years
of digital advertising sales experience managing a list of national accounts.
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Experience working with
other media platforms synergistically (Network TV, Cable TV, Radio, Mobile
and or Print) and Digital is required.
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Proven capacity to enhance
revenue through consultative selling skills.
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Strong communication
skills to present to major advertising agencies and clients.
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Strong relationships
with agencies and clients that allow the presentation of special events,
integrated advertising opportunities and digital sales opportunities.
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The ability to structure
deals and develop strong client relationships as part of one the nation’s
leading cable TV networks serving a loyal and devoted viewing audience.
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Experience working as
part of an advertising sales organization and growing your own business.
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Strong analytical ability
for strategic sales development, including interpretation of media research
and analysis for effective use as a sales tool.
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Superior communications
skills; the ability to keep all parties informed and aware of key issues
surrounding this role.
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Ability to get along
and work productively with all colleague in sales, marketing, research,
programming and creative brand solutions.
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A track record of successfully
increasing digital ad sales revenues.
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An entrepreneurial spirit
and aggressive attitude towards exceeding goals.
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A confident, tenacious,
diplomatic, and collaborative style.
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Ability to thrive in
a fast-paced work environment.
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Extremely goal oriented
with the ability to be organized and prioritize.
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A bachelor’s degree
in a related field is preferred.
Contact
Tony Filson
Filcro Media Staffing
- Midwest Region
Chicago National
Digital Advertising Sales
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