This is a prospecting sales role in our Local Ads Business driving both advertiser diversification and revenue. This individual will prospect advertisers through local advertising agencies and be responsible for closing and launching advertisers' campaigns. Additionally, this individual will work to renew churned advertisers.
The ideal candidate has experience in ad sales, agencies, or media. As a player-coach, this individual will be responsible for developing and managing key local relationships and hitting active advertiser and revenue targets.
We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical, and strategic thinker who is passionate about digital media and the future of local advertising. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. The role requires subject matter expertise in local advertising ecosystems, and digital advertising solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of developing and executing local ad campaigns. This person also has the ability to build and maintain a network of relationships with local advertisers and agencies and help them navigate complex situations. They possess superior interpersonal skills and are able to earn trust with both advertisers and their agencies. The successful candidate will have a talent for responding effectively to local market needs, advertiser feedback, and competitive positioning. They are comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple
priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
Prospecting advertisers and local agencies in an assigned US territory. Bring digital advertising solutions to local advertisers, leading customers to utilize authenticated localized reach at scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of marketing, brand advertising, media sales or online advertising work and close work with senior advertisers and agency stakeholders experience
- Experience in marketing, brand advertising, media sales or online advertising work and close work with senior advertisers and agency stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience building deep client and agency relationships in the local market
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, IL, Chicago - 89,100.00 - 155,900.00 USD annually