Account Director, Twitch Ads

Amazon Online Italy S.R.L.; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading digital media platform seeks an Account Director to drive advertising revenue in Italy. The ideal candidate will have experience selling media in the video space, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the Italian market. You will collaborate with clients to develop creative ad solutions and exceed sales goals. This role requires a proactive ambassador for the Twitch brand, working closely with agency partners and the Amazon Advertising team.

Competenze

• Significant experience in digital ad sales, especially in video.
• Experience with advertising agencies and direct clients.
• Deep agency experience in the Italian market.

Mansioni

• Work with Twitch advertisers in Italy to grow advertising revenue.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with clients and agencies.
• Prospect for new business and accounts.

Conoscenze

Selling video as a quota-carrying digital ad salesperson

Strong analytical skills

Solid understanding of digital media

Entrepreneurial spirit

Ability to work collaboratively

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

You Have :

• Significant experience selling video as a quota-carrying digital ad salesperson
• Reputable agency and client relationships
• Prior experience in social (video) platforms and / or digital TV is a plus
• Experience in the creation of branding campaigns (Top of the funnel / story telling) for clients
• Knowledge of gaming, esports, consumer electronics and CPG industries
• Solid understanding of digital media (video) and programmatic ad sales
• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively, sell, and communicate with team cross collaboratively
• Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind
• Highly entrepreneurial spirit, organized and able to function independently and in tandem with internal partners.
• Able to deal with rapidly changing priorities and business circumstances
• Enthusiastic team player and self-starter, able to open doors for the Twitch brand
• Deep agency experience in the Italian market
• Bachelor\'s Degree

Job summary

About Twitch :

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment : unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Linkedin, Twitter and on our Blog.

About the Role :

The Account Director will work with a set list of Twitch Advertisers in Italy and support growth of Twitch’s advertising revenue for the region.

We are looking for a collaborative, client-focused, energetic and creative senior sales executive with experience selling media in the video space to agencies and client direct. A storyteller who has a proven track record in brand and creative-you will be a crucial member of a growing sales team that provides outstanding advertising solutions to our clients. You will report into the Head of Sales, Twitch Italy. You will represent Twitch Advertising\'s goals and customer priorities in all endeavors and work with the Global Twitch Ad Sales team to ensure coverage, coordination and an excellent client experience for our partners, acting locally but thinking globally.

You will work with a list of advertising partners at both clients and agencies to grow Twitch’s presence in the market and increase our revenue.

Twitch is a high-growth business and this role must be visible in market and internally to help build momentum for the Twitch brand. You will be a Twitch expert and partner with the Amazon Advertising team to represent Twitch in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities :

• You will be a Twitch ambassador and act as an expert within the space to our clients, agencies, and internal split partners at Amazon Advertising Grow ad revenue, and when possible, exceed goals through creative solutions Work with existing and potential clients to determine their needs and create a Twitch centric ad sales solution.
• You will endeavor to exceed quarterly and annual sales goals Prospect for new business and accounts
• You will manage advertiser pipeline Secure strategic level relationships with senior client contacts within the account list Work in collaboration with the sales teams to uncover best practices and opportunities.