The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Account Executive
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking an Account Executive to build strong relationships with clients and drive revenue. This role involves strategically positioning solutions in the market, partnering with internal sales teams, and crafting client-specific strategies to enhance media and data opportunities.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated track record of revenue growth & superior client interactions
Must have established, senior level relationships with advertising agencies and brands directly
Proven success in prospecting, cold calling and pursuing new business
Preferred
Must be excellent at communication and possesses presentation skills that engage a room and foster continuous dialog
Positive, detail oriented, self-starter
Ability to multi-task and navigate large complex organizations
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to sell value not just price
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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