Senior Account Executive

DAZN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

15 days paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

DAZN is seeking a Senior Account Sales Executive, Media in the United States (Minnesota area) to support media sales efforts across DAZN’s premium sports and streaming portfolio. You will develop opportunities, nurture client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth in CTV, digital advertising, sponsorships, and integrated media solutions.

The role focuses on prospecting, account support, and lead generation while working with a collaborative sales team under the VP, Media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years in sales, advertising, media, or client services preferred.
• Internship experience in media or entertainment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue targets through lead generation, prospecting, and pipeline management.
• Identify advertisers, agencies, and brands; schedule meetings for senior leadership.
• Maintain CRM records and track pipeline progression and client interactions.
• Assist in meetings, presentations, and follow-up communications with clients and agencies.
• Develop proposals, media plans, and tailored advertising solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support campaign delivery and reporting.
• Monitor media and ad trends to support sales activity and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Technology, Data, Finance, and Legal to improve sales effectiveness.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Role

The Senior Account Sales Executive, Media will support DAZN's media sales efforts by assisting in the development of new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to revenue growth across DAZN's premium sports and streaming portfolio. Reporting to the VP, Media and working closely with the sales team. this role serves as a foundational sales position focused on prospecting, account support, lead generation, and client engagement. The Account Sales Executive will gain exposure to the sports media, advertising, and streaming industries while helping drive sales initiatives across Connected TV (CTV), digital advertising, sponsorships, branded content, and integrated media solutions.

Department: RS-602 - Media - Ad Sales

Location: US - Minnesota

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the VP, Media Sales in achieving revenue targets through lead generation, prospecting, and pipeline management.
• Research, identify, and qualify prospective advertisers, agencies, and brand partners while scheduling meetings for senior sales leadership.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, tracking sales activity, pipeline progression, and client interactions.
• Assist in managing client and agency relationships by supporting meetings, presentations, account reviews, and follow-up communications.
• Develop proposals, media plans, presentations, and tailored advertising solutions aligned to client objectives and commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate with Account Management and Ad Operations teams to support campaign delivery, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Monitor advertising, streaming, sports media, and CTV trends, leveraging audience insights and market intelligence to support sales activity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, Technology, Data, Finance, and Legal to improve sales effectiveness, client satisfaction, and revenue growth.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Media, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in sales, advertising, media, marketing, sports business, or client services preferred.
• Internship experience within media, sports, advertising, or entertainment industries is a plus.
• Strong interest in sports, streaming, media, and advertising sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of digital advertising, streaming media, and marketing principles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM platforms.
• Self-starter with a proactive and growth-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.