Senior Account Executive - CPG

Amazon Advertising in Australia is a brand new team set up to work with brand advertisers, agencies and entrepreneurs to deliver measurable advertising solutions to business challenges. Our ad solutions - including sponsored, display, video, and custom ads—leverage Amazon’s innovations and insights to find, attract, and engage intended audiences throughout their daily journeys.

At Amazon we're a company of pioneers. It's our job to make bold bets, and we get our energy from inventing on behalf of customers. Success is measured against the possible, not the probable. At Amazon Advertising in Australia we are no different. Being newly launched, not everything here is fully formed and the ideal candidate should see this as exciting not daunting. There is opportunity here to innovate on behalf of our customers and contribute to the shape of this growing business.

Candidates for the role of Senior Account Executive will have experience in selling digital advertising solutions to large advertisers and their media agencies. They will be able to bring a highly consultative approach to their engagements and be passionate about delivering the highest level of service for their customers. This role is an individual contributor which will be supported by experienced leadership and operations however a high level of autonomy will be expected and encouraged.

Basic Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree 10+ years of Marketing, Brand Advertising, Media Sales and/or Online Advertising experience
• Experience working closely with brands and agencies
• Demonstrated ability to consistently close sales and generate revenues
• Strong track record of high level negotiation and successful internal and external relationship management
• Strong analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPG media or technology and sales experience
• Ability to interact with a broad set of businesses and presenting both over the phone and in person
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good follow-through 4+ years selling programmatic and/or data driven ad products or platforms

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.