Account Executive
Tastemade
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 8/9/2019 7:14:00 PM PST
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Account Executive (Mid-West)
Tastemade is a global community of food lovers & travelers!
Would you consider yourself a food & travel lover? Do you get excited about bringing people together over a great meal? Does the idea of working at a company that is changing the way the world makes, watches and engages with video make you giddy? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then keep reading!
Tastemade is a global community of food lovers & travelers on a mission to connect the world through video. In just a few years our community has grown to over 200 million people watching our videos across a huge range of channels, devices and apps, from the web to Apple TV, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram.
We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world and make a difference. People that are driven to disrupt the status quo and not looking for just another job.
We're currently seeking an Account Executive who will bring existing client/agency relationships as well as cultivate new ones, all with the goal of utilizing a consumer-first approach to helping our partners solve their marketing objectives through world-class Strategy; Creative; Production, Distribution and Service
We're currently seeking an Account Executive who will bring existing client/agency relationships as well as cultivate new ones, all with the goal of utilizing a consumer-first approach to helping our partners solve their marketing objectives through world-class Strategy; Creative; Production, Distribution and Service
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.
• Experienced. You have built and sold multi-faceted partnerships rooted in digital-first video and distributed across all major digital/social platforms.
• 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, strategy, creative, PR, research, etc. teams at both the Client and Agencies
• Create and maintain relationships with decision makers at all levels of agencies and brands within the territory
• Generate RFP & Proactive partnership opportunities across our myriad distribution channels.
• Evangelize the value of a consumer-first approach to marketing via custom content, organic distribution from a consumer-facing brand, digital media, OTT, etc.
• Co-create and pitch proposals
• Facilitate campaign execution process including generating IO's, leading kickoff calls, attending on-location shoots, and providing general client support from beginning to end of each campaign
What you'll bring:
• Minimum 5 years experience in digital media with 1-2 years in a Sales Role
• Established track record of closing business and generating revenue
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Thorough understanding of the digital video marketplace & all distribution platforms
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to pitch complex integrated video advertising solutions to top decision makers
• Client-side and agency relationships
• Self-motivated
• Hard work, persistence and hustle
• Strategic closer
• Detail-oriented
• Willingness to adapt within an ever-changing industry and business
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!