Sales Account Manager, Mid-Market
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Advertising is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for brand advertisers, agencies, authors, and entrepreneurs. Our ad solutions—including sponsored, display, video, and custom ads—leverage Amazon’s innovations and insights to find, attract, and engage intended audiences throughout their daily journeys. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service, managed service, and programmatic ad buying, these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, increase product sales, and more. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including advertising. If you’re interested in joining a rapidly growing team working to build a unique, world-class advertising group with a relentless focus on the customer, you’ve come to the right place.
Amazon’s video ads program is fast growing segment of our business, and offers opportunities for advertisers to show case their brand and product via video. Our Streaming TV advertising program includes opportunities within premium content and live events, providing unparalleled measurement.
Amazon Advertising is seeking an Account Manager to support our Mid-Market team within our Large Customer Sales organization. This is an exciting opportunity to support our rapidly growing Streaming TV business, reporting to the Senior Manager, Account Management. This role will be focused on activating and growing net-new business. As the primary account owner of net-new business post-launch, ideal candidates will over-index on ownership and an ability to automate whenever possible. Candidates should excel at leveraging Amazon strategies and performance insights to drive revenue growth through upsells and renewals.
Key job responsibilities
* Sales Account Manager generates advertising revenue through upselling post-launch through performance insights and strategies
* Automate through client education of self-service tools and existing, relevant auto-pitches and automated content
* Intake of converted pipeline and full ownership of sales calls post-launch, delivering superior customer service.
* Earning Trust while influencing buying decisions.
* Map account strategies, aligning resources and uncovering which of our video products best serve the advertiser’s needs.
* Establishes credible relationships with agencies and advertiser decision makers
* Prepares and delivers customized sales presentations to clients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years relevant experience in a client facing role including but not limited to digital marketing, analytics etc.
- Experience in Omni-channel marketing, display, over-the-top (OTT), or search marketing
- Adept at solving problems that span business and technology
- Influence process improvement that scales broadly; inventing and simplifying within existing processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Digital and/or Streaming TV Advertising
- Media sales planning experience
- Upfront planning experience
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $56,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $108,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. This position is eligible for variable pay via a sales compensation plan. These plans pay according to achievement level against sales targets and/or business objectives. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.