Associate Account Executive

Software Resources; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Resources is seeking an Associate Account Executive in San Francisco, CA (onsite Mon-Thurs, Friday remote) to support Account Executives across entertainment and media campaigns. You will coordinate pre-sales activities, help craft pitches, and ensure smooth post-sale follow-up to drive renewals and growth.

The role requires 4+ years of experience in linear and/or digital media, strong data skills, and the ability to translate analytics into concrete sales actions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with linear and/or digital platforms.
• Proficient in media math and data analysis.
• Able to translate data into actionable tactics.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-sales planning and pitches with marketing teams.
• Deliver white-glove service and coordinate campaign elements with agency teams.
• Support renewal opportunities and prepare campaign recap materials.
• Pull video clips and share topline success stories when required.

Skills

Media math

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial speed

Understanding client priorities

Job description

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for an Associate Account Executive with a major corporation in San Francisco, CA. Can also be located in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or New York City. On-site Mon.-Thurs., Fridays remote. 4+ month contract Pay Rate: $59-$61/hr DOE Description: The Associate Account Executive (AAE) key role is to provide sales support for Account Executives (AE) within Entertainment. As the right hand of the AE, the AAE focus is to grow revenue by generating new business, retaining existing clients, and growing business across both multimedia and addressable products in the portfolio of properties including Streaming and domestic broadcast television networks. While all AAEs are empowered to drive both addressable and multimedia revenue, the allotment of sales focus against each is left to the guidance of the local management team. As a rising sales lead, the AAE is expected to understand key sales drivers for the total business (multimedia & addressable) and will drive accountability & clarity of account ownership within allocated customer relationship management platforms (ex. salesforce) for both the AE & AAE.

• Pre Sales: AAE coordinates marketing & planning to answer RFP's, create pitches and respond to marketing briefs with sales comm, insights and marketing solutions teams. The AAE understands the total book of business (linear & digital) to identify new opportunities for their clients before an RFP is delivered. Partner with Insights team to develop & coordinate qualitative information associated as part of pre-sale planning and deck completion. The AAE should NOT build plans, but can help coordinate and align with the planning team. In addition to prospecting, AAE can also be empowered to lead sales efforts on specific accounts (ex. build plans, pitch, and selling activities).
• Active Campaign: AAE delivers white glove customer service to its clients/agency, working with marketing, ad opps and research teams to ensure that the campaign elements are delivered on in full. Preparation of deal memos & coordination of "Playbooks" for larger campaigns should be facilitated by the AAE, and weekly agency status calls or emails on ratings/reporting on campaigns may be led by the AAE. Coordination with ad opps on liability and campaign delivery is critical to ensure revenue is recognized. AAE also to check plans are booked in the system, confirmed schedules, alignment on CPMs and ensure all the sponsorship elements are getting executed.
• Post-Sales: AAE works alongside the AE to ensure that a renewal of the deal is likely and/or that the client will want to continue to do business with DMED. Responsibilities include coordinating with the sales comm & marketing teams on all recap sites/decks, as well as with research on any custom studies, EDO results or reporting. The AAE can also organize pulling of video clips to be shared with the agency and providing topline success stories as well (in some specific cases, the AAE might be required).

Requirements:

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience within Linear and/or Digital platforms
• Demonstrate proficiency in media math and analysis
• Ability to manipulate data for analysis and presentation
• Proven strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and translate it into specific and measurable tactics, actions, and outcomes
• Problem solver with the ability to collaborate and work across functions
• Understanding of how our clients set priorities and performance goals, and how we can align our product portfolio to best fulfill those needs
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to multi-task, make decisions and manage at entrepreneurial speed

About Software Resources

Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity. We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.