Senior Sales Account Executive | Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Publishing Inc. in; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Senior Sales Account Executive to enhance their advertising business. This role involves building relationships within the NYC advertising landscape and managing high-value partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive media experience and a strong network in the market. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of media experience in an ad agency partnership or direct media sales role.
• Strong relationships across the New York market.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with strategic partners at agency holding companies.
• Manage business and technical escalations, communicating requirements.

Skills

Media Experience

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Sales Experience

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Job description

Senior Sales Account Executive | Activision Blizzard Media (Finance)

Job Title: Senior Sales Account Executive | Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID: R025242

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Sales Account Executive | Activision Blizzard Media

Reports to: Agency Partnership Lead

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Your Role Within the Kingdom

Activision Blizzard is scaling its advertising business, Activision Blizzard Media, an embedded business unit of King—the makers of the #1 mobile game, Candy Crush Saga, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard.

ABM is seeking a passionate, innovative, and broad-thinking Senior Sales Account Executive to work on an agency team and help elevate our media offerings.

This role offers an opportunity to share our story in the market and build relationships within the NYC advertising agency landscape. We're looking for an experienced Senior Sales Account Executive with prior experience in Media and/or Ad Technology, especially in generating demand for Digital Media Sales. Experience with Omnicom, Dentsu, or Horizon is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and build relationships with strategic investment partners at agency holding companies and clients.
• Oversee several high-value partnerships with support from sales management.
• Ensure mutual success between customers and Activision Blizzard Media, maximizing the potential of each relationship.
• Manage business and technical escalations, communicating requirements to all stakeholders internally and externally.

Skills to Create Thrills

• 6+ years of media experience in an ad agency partnership or direct media sales role.
• Strong relationships across the New York market, especially with Omnicom, Dentsu, or Horizon (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of programmatic execution and relevant technologies such as Google Ad Manager, video/mobile media, audience targeting, and the programmatic landscape.
• Proven experience in sales-focused or partnership roles, especially selling through agencies.
• Ability to articulate complex requirements clearly to achieve results.
• Comfort in building and managing relationships with diverse business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Track record of exceeding client and revenue expectations.

Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings/reimbursement accounts, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Wellbeing programs, fitness initiatives, free/discounted games, and other voluntary benefits like legal services and rental insurance.
• Relocation assistance if required.

Eligibility varies for part-time, temporary, and intern roles. More details are available at benefitsforeveryworld.com.

The U.S. base pay range for this role is $87,480 - $161,910 annually, depending on experience, performance, and location. Compensation is negotiable and may include incentive pay, which is not guaranteed.