Account Manager - Programmatic Sales

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Overview:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the education and evangelization of our programmatic strategy, best practices, and offerings both internally and externally. Serving as a key programmatic subject matter expert, evangelist and sales resource to drive programmatic revenue via PMPs and PG.
• Develop a solid awareness of our Ad Tech stack, integrated partners and the general programmatic ecosystem
• Become power user of key third-party systems such as Salesforce, Operative and SSP user portals (such as FreeWheel, Magnite and PubMatic) which are utilized for deal set up, management, troubleshooting and forecasting.
• Serve as the PMP Deal Manager and Client Service Lead for your assigned Hold Co and Accounts with:
• Pre Campaign Launch/Deal Creation - Lead PMP Deal Set up and Troubleshooting including Creative QA process, Forecasting support
• Deal Launch - Forward-thinking Deal Monitoring, Continued Troubleshooting to ensure campaigns start on time and without any issues
• Deal Monitoring - Observant PMP campaign monitoring to maximize spend - including PMP pacing spend/deal health, optimizations/recommendations, Internal and External PMP Reporting from Salesforce/Freewheel, continued forecasting support
• Client Servicing - Forward-thinking involvement with your Programmatic clients through regular check ins to provide regular PMP reports and insights related to deal health while Instilling PMP Best Practices with buyers
• Sales Prospecting - Support your assigned Programmatic Account Executives proactive prospecting providing spend reports through indirect opportunities, bid CPM optimization, week over week top spenders across Direct & Indirect businesses
• Collaborate with the Direct Sales team with Programmatic Guaranteed Deal Management to ensure campaign delivery and troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree, or equivalent training and experience
• 2+ years proven advertising sales experience in the programmatic space

Additional Qualifications:

• Programmatic-savvy expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit who will thrive in a team, solution selling and goal-oriented environment
• A solid knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem and current industry trends in display, video, and native
• A deep desire to win and grow as a sales professional
• A solid foundational comprehension of basic data analytics including key functions in programs such as Excel and Google Sheets
• Remarkable organizational skills
• An ability to solution-sell to both business and technical audiences
• Well-developed presentation skills
• An ability to manage stress well, and juggle multiple account challenges at once
• An extremely detail oriented approach with solid analytical thinking, negotiation, strategic problem solving, organizational, and time management skills

About SkydanceSkydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $84,000.00 + 45% Sales Bonus. 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. 

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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