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Microsoft is the destination for experienced, collaborative, and passionate digital advertising professionals seeking a rewarding career and lifestyle. We offer a compelling portfolio of advertising products, innovative solutions and the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in the digital industry. Microsoft Advertising is a multi-billion-dollar worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services organization on the cutting edge of the digital advertising industry. We are the engine that powers the buying and selling of digital advertising across all aspects of our digital portfolio including the high-growth, global search engine, Bing, as well as the Microsoft Audience Network. The Global Media Sales organizations empower direct advertisers as well as networked and independent agencies of all sizes around the world to reach their maximum potential through paid Search/Non-Search advertising. We are seeking a top performing Digital Advertising Account Executive to maximize Digital & Search advertising investment on the Microsoft Advertising platform. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Job Responsibility
Work with the aligned Agency Leads & advertiser clients, nurture trusted and valued relationships with key leaders and stakeholders within each. Eg, Heads of Digital, Head of Search, CMO, Marketing Director, & their respective teams
Hold accountability for meeting/exceeding advertising revenue targets
Serve as MSA product expert, educating customers on MSA's solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to provide customer value
Create and implement client initiatives and solutions grounded on achieving measurable business results for our partners
Drive scaled programs and foster intentional conversation around commercial deals and joint accountability
Analyze data and deliver insights and reporting to identify areas of opportunity and guide the strategy and partnership roadmap to drive growth
Execute scaled initiatives including sales contests, training, certification, and marketing events within partnership frameworks
Partner with other functional teams (Marketing, Analytics & Insights, Technical Account Management, Field Sales Excellence, Operations, Global Partner Service) to ensure full leverage of available resources/ budgets/ tools etc. to drive partnership value for you designated book of business
Act as a point of escalation for troubleshooting billing and technical support
Operate as a key internal lead for the onboarding of new advertisers through the Microsoft Advertising Platform (MAP)
Ensure CRM hygiene through regular contact management
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 8+ years experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
OR Master's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 5+ years experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
OR 9+ years experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
OR equivalent experience
Experience in online media, digital advertising, or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service experience
Organizational agility to work across functions, markets and segments
and driving scaled programs
Proven track record in nurturing trusted relationships with decision makers
possessing a high degree of entrepreneurial spirit, executive maturity, integrity and accountability
Solid quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to link data to insights and actions
Technical competency with digital ad products
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders with differing priorities, projects and deadlines
Consistently demonstrates a 'growth mindset'
embracing continuous learning
challenging the status quo, being brave, 'failing fast' and rapidly iterating
Passion for contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone can bring their full and authentic selves
where all voices are heard
and where the team can do their best work as a result
Some domestic or overseas business trips are anticipated
Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English sufficient for internal communication
Nice to have
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 12+ years experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
OR Master's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 10+ years experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising