Ziff Davis
Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. You will be the essential support system for our Sales Manager, playing a critical role in the entire pre‑sale and post‑sale process. From brainstorming innovative campaign ideas to building compelling proposals, you are the engine that helps bring our advertising partnerships to life. This inside‑sales role is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual with agency or media planning experience to grow into a client‑facing sales position.
The key accounts on our Consumer vertical (East Coast territory) include:
Technology
Automotive
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Alcohol
Telecommunications
Government & Federal Agencies
This is a hybrid position in New York, NY with a requirement to work out of our offices three days each week. The role generally follows a standard full‑time schedule, but is expected to be comfortable with working outside of a standard schedule from time‑to‑time for client needs and events.
Domestic and international travel is required for client meetings, client entertainment, team meetings, and industry events. The role primarily involves computer‑based work with extended periods of sitting or standing and regular use of hands and vision for tasks such as typing. Occasional travel may involve lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues.
Key Responsibilities
Ideation & Strategy: Collaborate with the sales and creative strategy, branded and social teams to brainstorm concepts and create compelling proposals for existing and new advertising clients.
Proposal Development: Build detailed media plans and proposals using Microsoft Excel, outlining campaign strategy, pricing, and expected deliverables (CPMs, CPVs, etc.).
Presentation Building: Create compelling, visually engaging sales presentations and RFP pitch decks in PowerPoint that clearly communicate our value proposition and campaign ideas.
Research & Insights: Work with our Business Intelligence team to conduct market and audience research using internal and third‑party tools (e.g., Comscore, Google Analytics) to provide data‑driven insights that support our proposals.
Sales Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to the Sales Manager to streamline the sales process and help achieve revenue targets. This includes, but is not limited to, cold outreach, managing pipeline, updating Salesforce, using SellerCrowd/ Winmo/ LinkedIn.
Account Management: Manage a dedicated list of small‑to‑mid‑size accounts, acting as the primary point of contact and fostering strong client and agency relationships to encourage repeat business.
Stay Informed: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest trends in digital advertising, gaming, entertainment, and our evolving suite of ad products and platforms.
Job Qualifications
The Must‑Haves:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in a support role within a sales or media agency environment.
Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is a must. Photoshop is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Detail oriented and can juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Not Required, but Nice‑to‑Have:
Experience with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce).
Familiarity with ad‑serving platforms or industry research tools.
A portfolio of sample presentations or proposals you've built.
About IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Health and wellness‑focused benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays.
Family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave.
Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs.
Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.
Employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
Compensation Range The total salary compensation for this role is $85,000 – $95,000. Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay include specific job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business‑unit‑specific role is determined by experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, and business and company performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Conclusion If you’re seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
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The key accounts on our Consumer vertical (East Coast territory) include:
Technology
Automotive
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Alcohol
Telecommunications
Government & Federal Agencies
This is a hybrid position in New York, NY with a requirement to work out of our offices three days each week. The role generally follows a standard full‑time schedule, but is expected to be comfortable with working outside of a standard schedule from time‑to‑time for client needs and events.
Domestic and international travel is required for client meetings, client entertainment, team meetings, and industry events. The role primarily involves computer‑based work with extended periods of sitting or standing and regular use of hands and vision for tasks such as typing. Occasional travel may involve lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues.
Key Responsibilities
Ideation & Strategy: Collaborate with the sales and creative strategy, branded and social teams to brainstorm concepts and create compelling proposals for existing and new advertising clients.
Proposal Development: Build detailed media plans and proposals using Microsoft Excel, outlining campaign strategy, pricing, and expected deliverables (CPMs, CPVs, etc.).
Presentation Building: Create compelling, visually engaging sales presentations and RFP pitch decks in PowerPoint that clearly communicate our value proposition and campaign ideas.
Research & Insights: Work with our Business Intelligence team to conduct market and audience research using internal and third‑party tools (e.g., Comscore, Google Analytics) to provide data‑driven insights that support our proposals.
Sales Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to the Sales Manager to streamline the sales process and help achieve revenue targets. This includes, but is not limited to, cold outreach, managing pipeline, updating Salesforce, using SellerCrowd/ Winmo/ LinkedIn.
Account Management: Manage a dedicated list of small‑to‑mid‑size accounts, acting as the primary point of contact and fostering strong client and agency relationships to encourage repeat business.
Stay Informed: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest trends in digital advertising, gaming, entertainment, and our evolving suite of ad products and platforms.
Job Qualifications
The Must‑Haves:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in a support role within a sales or media agency environment.
Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is a must. Photoshop is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Detail oriented and can juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Not Required, but Nice‑to‑Have:
Experience with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce).
Familiarity with ad‑serving platforms or industry research tools.
A portfolio of sample presentations or proposals you've built.
About IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Health and wellness‑focused benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays.
Family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave.
Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs.
Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.
Employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
Compensation Range The total salary compensation for this role is $85,000 – $95,000. Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay include specific job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business‑unit‑specific role is determined by experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, and business and company performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Conclusion If you’re seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr