Principal Client Partner

Samba TV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Principal Client Partner to drive sales of innovative advertising solutions. This role involves managing relationships with top-tier clients, from CMOs to agencies, and requires a strong background in digital media sales. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas in a competitive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to transforming the viewing experience through data-driven insights. If you are ready to make an impact in the advertising landscape, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in advertising or digital media sales.
• Strong communication and networking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising solutions to Fortune 100 brands and agencies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.

Skills

Sales Success

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Focus

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Advertising Measurement Tools

Research Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Samba TV. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

This strategic Principal Client Partner role is responsible for the sale of Samba TV’s advertising, measurement and research solutions, helping brands and agencies deliver their messages across all screens, in real time or anytime, while measuring what matters most, business outcomes. Candidates must be able to manage the entire relationship with the brand, from the CMO to the agency. Candidates must be highly motivated, professionally mature, possess outstanding communication skills, have demonstrated knowledge of online advertising and be willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing environment. There will be opportunities to influence the direction of the product roadmap and sales & marketing organization.

Responsibilities

• Sell Samba TV’s suite of Programmatic Media and Measurement Solutions to Fortune 100 brand advertisers and agencies.
• Sell Samba TV’s suite of research tools across planning and measurement.
• Prospect, qualify, close and scale revenue-generating relationships with advertisers and agencies within a territory or vertical.
• Persuasively communicate Samba TV’s offerings and unique value-proposition to advertisers and agencies via email, phone and in-person presentations and discussion.
• Collaborate with Programmatic Consultants to deliver proposals that exceed advertisers and agency marketing objectives and expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships at all personnel levels within agencies and brands, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the account’s organization, needs and revenue potential.
• Meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas against the territory and account list.
• Work with cross-functional teams internally to ensure campaign success and growth of partnerships.
• Help develop local marketing initiatives and participate in industry events, ultimately becoming a regional knowledge leader on cross-platform ad synchronization and retargeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated ability to perform against quota and excel in a highly competitive market.
• Proven sales success with a minimum of 7+ years total experience in advertising, digital media, mobile or internet technology sales. Experience planning or selling TV a plus.
• Demonstrated strategic, consultative and analytical sales approach with focus on building partnerships with clients.
• Customer-focused leadership with excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to outside markets.
• Knowledge of the TV/online/mobile advertising industry and data a plus.
• Willingness to entertain clients during evenings and occasionally weekends.
• Strong references with partners, customers and colleagues.
• Existing, current relationships with media buying decision makers favored.

Samba TV 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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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet