The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Account Executive
The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Responsible for building strong relationships with clients & their agencies – agency investment teams for AEs assigned to holding companies; agency strategy/planning teams for AEs assigned to categories, while driving revenue. A critical part of being a successful Account Executive is gaining insight into customer needs and experiences and translating those into sellable opportunities.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
Strategically position our solutions & ideas (linear and/or digital) in the market to drive revenue and win business
Position all benefits and key selling propositions including multi‑media sports, entertainment, and news solutions
Serve as a thought leader in the marketplace (linear and/or digital) across video, social, display, data, etc.
Partner with internal sales teams (linear and/or digital) on ways to increase opportunities to benefit all revenue across portfolio
Participate and successfully dominate in scatter marketplace (linear and/or digital)
Execute expertly and partner with multi‑media or addressable teams on any RFPs or ideas as well as upfront
Provide direction to solutions team to ensure all of our tentpole opportunities have strong multimedia and or addressable components
Leverage creative solutions to increase Disney’s win rates and ensure that we are delivering against all lines of business
Craft client specific strategies that drive IP‑enabled media and data strategies that create yield opportunities for the company
Partner with programmatic sales teams to craft and execute automated strategies internally and externally
Contribute to a positive culture of inclusion, and uphold the values of Disney Ad Sales
Required Education, Experience, Skills & Training
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi‑task and navigate large complex organizations
5 years of media sales experience required, 6 years preferred
Demonstrated a track record of revenue growth & superior client interactions
Strong network of key client and agency partners
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to “own the room”
Willingness to travel
Must have working knowledge digital landscape and platforms
Must have established, senior level relationships with advertising agencies and brands directly
Proven success in prospecting, cold calling and pursuing new business
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills & Training
Must be excellent at communication and possesses presentation skills that engage a room and foster continuous dialog
Positive, detail oriented, self‑starter
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to sell value not just price
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The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $139,200 - $186,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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Responsibilities and Duties of the Role
Strategically position our solutions & ideas (linear and/or digital) in the market to drive revenue and win business
Position all benefits and key selling propositions including multi‑media sports, entertainment, and news solutions
Serve as a thought leader in the marketplace (linear and/or digital) across video, social, display, data, etc.
Partner with internal sales teams (linear and/or digital) on ways to increase opportunities to benefit all revenue across portfolio
Participate and successfully dominate in scatter marketplace (linear and/or digital)
Execute expertly and partner with multi‑media or addressable teams on any RFPs or ideas as well as upfront
Provide direction to solutions team to ensure all of our tentpole opportunities have strong multimedia and or addressable components
Leverage creative solutions to increase Disney’s win rates and ensure that we are delivering against all lines of business
Craft client specific strategies that drive IP‑enabled media and data strategies that create yield opportunities for the company
Partner with programmatic sales teams to craft and execute automated strategies internally and externally
Contribute to a positive culture of inclusion, and uphold the values of Disney Ad Sales
Required Education, Experience, Skills & Training
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi‑task and navigate large complex organizations
5 years of media sales experience required, 6 years preferred
Demonstrated a track record of revenue growth & superior client interactions
Strong network of key client and agency partners
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to “own the room”
Willingness to travel
Must have working knowledge digital landscape and platforms
Must have established, senior level relationships with advertising agencies and brands directly
Proven success in prospecting, cold calling and pursuing new business
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills & Training
Must be excellent at communication and possesses presentation skills that engage a room and foster continuous dialog
Positive, detail oriented, self‑starter
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to sell value not just price
#DisneyAdvertising
The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $139,200 - $186,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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