Company name
Comcast
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Sales
Posted on
Aug 23, 2022
Profile
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
FreeWheel, a Comcast Advanced Advertising Company, is the industry's most complete advertising management solution. We enable our collective client base to manage and monetize their premium video inventory in the brand-safe ways they require. Companies including AT&T, Fox, NBC Universal and Viacom depend on our robust advertising management / monetization platform, leverage our private marketplace for premium television inventory. We are looking to hire an Account Executive, focused on brands and agencies in the Midwest region. This person will reach out to key prospects and consultatively engage with prospects to drive revenue for the Freewheel Marketplace Activation Team. You will work closely with sales leadership to apply our successful sales playbook, while also exercising your own creativity and unique customer engagement style. Additionally, you will collaborate with FreeWheel's marketing, product, and account management teams to provide a best-in-class customer experience, share market feedback and hone solution positioning. Most of all, the ideal candidate will be someone who can take ownership of key growth goals and deliver on new-client revenue expectations.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
This role is perfect for someone with a passion for technology & digital media, who has experience in driving revenue in the ad tech world.
Develop and manage a robust pipeline of sales opportunities
Generate new leads by researching the market and engaging with key stakeholders at qualified companies
Represent FreeWheel at industry and networking events
Be subject matter expert on programmatic buying when it comes to OTT and OLV.
Have basic knowledge on streaming ecosystem, industry terms and be able to define these clearly and concisely.
In tune with current events around the demand and supply ecosystem when it comes to programmatic and OTT.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Who You Are
5-7 years of sales experience in AdTech and/or digital media, calling on brands and ad agencies
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and a meticulous attention to detail
A strong learning curve, with the ability to understand a customer's needs on both the business and technical sides
A passion for customer success and track record of happy, growing customers
Self-motivated with high energy and a willingness to learn and adapt
Strong organizational skills, preferably with hands-on CRM experience
Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to wear many hats and a strong desire to build something great
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.
Company info
Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com