Associate Account Executive

Company	The Walt Disney Company
Location	Santa Monica, CA, USA
Salary	$103400 – $126200
Type	Full-Time
Degrees
Experience Level	Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience
Experience within Linear and/or Digital platforms
Demonstrate proficiency in media math and analysis
Ability to manipulate data for analysis and presentation

Responsibilities

Reports to the Director/RSM, Sales and is responsible to build relationships with clients & agencies: for AAEs assigned to holding companies – agency investment teams; for AAEs assigned to categories – agency strategy/planning teams (DSPs and SSPs as required)
Gain insight into customer needs and translate those into sellable opportunities
Act as a resource for AE’s regarding available opportunities across all media types in the Disney portfolio
Analyze current state of linear business to identify and recommend digital opportunities
Leverage deal expertise to proactively recommend optimized inventory solutions
Create and deliver powerful and persuasive presentations to clients
Prepare proposals and respond to RFP’s with a high degree of professionalism, quality, and timeliness
Prepare and deliver both pitch and wrap up decks for pre and post campaigns
Chief POC in securing client assets and getting mock-ups approved for upcoming campaigns
Compile weekly and quarterly sales and client status reports
Track all meetings, closed deals & clients on a weekly basis
Collaborate with DAS category vertical teams for insights to help grow business
Partner with and coordinate Sales Planners for sports, broadcast, entertainment streaming, social and digital deals
Partner with other DAS teams (ex. marketing, research, operations) for RFP requests and campaign implementation
As required, prospect, identify and qualify new clients for our various portfolios
Stay current on video advertising trends and innovations
Provide industry and competitive updates by staying active & well read on trades; also responsible for surfacing relevant articles & topics to AE and team when appropriate
Contribute to a positive culture of inclusion, and uphold the values of DAS

Preferred Qualifications

Proven strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and translate it into specific and measurable tactics, actions, and outcomes
Problem solver with the ability to collaborate and work across functions
Understanding of how our clients set priorities and performance goals, and how we can align our product portfolio to best fulfill those needs
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities
Ability to multi-task, make decisions and manage at entrepreneurial speed