Account Executive ANZ

Samba TV, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samba TV, Inc. is hiring an Account Executive in Sydney to drive revenue growth across agency holding groups and programmatic trading desks.

You will initiate conversations, guide prospects through the full sales cycle, and close opportunities while leveraging Samba’s audience, measurement and data solutions. The role requires 5+ years in programmatic advertising or ad tech sales, with a consultative approach and strong Salesforce discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in programmatic advertising, data, digital media or ad tech sales.
• Proven quota attainment and client relationship management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue by generating conversations, pitching and closing opportunities.
• Sell Samba's Audience, Measurement and Data solutions to agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships across accounts with detailed plans.
• Consult with clients to tailor Samba solutions to objectives.
• Collaborate with Programmatic Consulting and Measurement Science teams.
• Represent Samba at industry events and build market profile.

Skills

Programmatic

Data strategy

Sales

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRM

Job description

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.

About The Role

As a Samba Account Executive, you will work alongside the Director of Agency Partnerships to generate revenue growth and deepen relationships across agency holding group and programmatic trading desk clients. You'll be responsible for growing and maintaining a book of business across the full sales cycle, starting conversations with the right agency stakeholders and taking them through to close. This role requires strong proficiency in programmatic and data strategy.

What You'll Do

• Drive Revenue: Generate new conversations, then pitch and close opportunities across holding groups and programmatic trading desks. Meet and exceed quota with strong Salesforce discipline.


• Sell Samba's Solutions: Sell Samba's Audience, Measurement and Data solutions, and communicate their value through email, virtual meetings and in-person presentations.


• Manage Accounts: Build and maintain relationships at all levels of your accounts, with detailed account plans that capture each account's structure, needs and revenue potential.


• Consultative Selling: Understand client objectives and recommend tailored Samba solutions.


• Collaborate Internally: Work with our Programmatic Consulting and Measurement Science teams to deepen relationships and grow revenue across existing Samba clients.


• Represent Samba: Attend industry events and build Samba's profile in the market.

Who You Are

• Experience: 5+ years in programmatic advertising, data, digital media or ad tech sales, with a track record of performing against quota.


• Programmatic Expertise: Strong working knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, deal-based buying and audience data.


• Consultative Approach: An analytical approach to building client partnerships, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.


• Autonomy & Teamwork: Able to work independently across your remit while collaborating well with the wider team.


• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).


• Working Style: Willingness to travel, to entertain clients in evenings and occasionally weekends, and to work 4 days a week onsite in Sydney.


• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the TV/CTV advertising industry.


• Relationships: Current relationships with agency and trading desk decision makers.

Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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