Account Executive
Tastemade
Detroit, MIThis was removed by the employer on 3/22/2016 4:14:00 PM PST
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We're currently seeking an Account Executive who will cultivate relationships with agencies and brands directly, selling new initiatives, video media solutions, native advertising, and brand content to a wide array of advertisers.
Who you are:
• Personable. You relate well and easily with people. You're an active and empathic listener, able to bring people together with a common goal and focus.
• Driven. You're driven to understand the client's perspective and have a proven track record of developing significant strategic advertising partnerships.
• Trustworthy. You're always operating from the highest levels of integrity, capable of maintaining confidentiality and conducting business with the highest ethical standards.
What you'll do:
• Meet with planning, buying, and strategy teams at both the brand level and agency level
• Create and maintain relationships with decision makers at all levels of agencies and brands within territory
• Generate RFP opportunities through meetings and constant correspondence with target accounts
• Evangelize to advertisers
• Create and pitch proposals which include original video series, talent activations and media across Snapchat and our O&O properties
• Guide campaign process including generating production agreements, leading kickoff calls, and providing general client support from beginning to end of each campaign
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• Thorough understanding of the online video marketplace and YouTube in particular
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to pitch complex integrated video advertising solutions to top decision makers
• Extensive client-side and agency relationships
• Capable of generating comprehensive media plans to suit individual client needs
• Self-motivated
• Hard work, persistence and hustle
• Thorough understanding of original video content and production
• Ability to create and maintain relationships among client and agency teams, amidst an ever changing media planning and buying landscape
• Strategic closer
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to adapt within an ever-changing industry and business
• Willingness to travel as needed
What you'll bring:
• Minimum 4 years relevant professional experience
• Strong background of digital media sales in both large media companies as well as startup atmospheres
• Established track record of closing business and generating revenue
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficiency with Keynote and Excel
• A passion for Tastemade and a positive, upbeat attitude!
Perks:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation days and 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP and 401K benefits
• Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
• Colleagues who are fellow food & travel lovers!