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We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join our team and drive the sales of Genius Sports' market-leading advertising solutions to brands and agencies. This role is crucial for expanding our programmatic services, direct sales and sports sponsorships.
Job Responsibility:
Business Development: Identify and cultivate relationships with key advertisers, agencies, and trading desks to drive new business opportunities and secure long-term partnerships
Revenue Generation: Build and manage a robust pipeline of new customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets
Client Identification: Identify and prioritize potential clients for Genius Sports advertising solutions
Client Engagement: Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, serving as a strategic advisor and understanding their business objectives to deliver tailored advertising solutions that drive results
Proposal Development: Create strategic proposals that align with client KPIs, objectives, and challenges
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to manage client campaigns and address their needs
RFP Participation: Engage in the RFP process to secure new customer business
Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies in sports advertising to inform strategic decision-making and maintain our competitive edge
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years in a direct sales role
Previous experience in selling and scaling programmatic ad campaigns at Publisher, DSP, Agency, or Trading Desk
Established relationships with advertising buying and planning teams at Omnicom Media Group
Strong understanding of the sports content and advertising ecosystem
Proven experience in prospecting, cold calling, winning business, and selling ideas to new accounts
Exceptional organizational, issue resolution, and decision-making skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver compelling, customized sales presentations
Ability to engage with all levels of the customer's organization and internal cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, and other business purposes
Highly self-motivated with professional discipline and excellent follow-through
Demonstrated track record of achieving sales growth targets at a hyper growth company
What we offer:
Eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan
Competitive salary and range of benefits
Committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career