Senior Sales Executive 3 (LA Times Studios)

LA Times Studios LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is seeking a Senior Sales Executive 3 to manage a high-value portfolio of enterprise and studios advertising accounts, delivering against a substantial annual revenue quota.

You will develop long-term strategic account plans and build executive relationships to drive growth across digital, print, programmatic and custom studios content. Lead the development of sophisticated proposals, mentor junior colleagues, forecast revenue, and represent the company at events;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in marketing, business, or a related field and 5+ years of media, advertising, or digital sales experience with a demonstrated record of managing enterprise accounts and exceeding quota.
• Proven experience selling complex, integrated marketing solutions to senior-level clients.
• Deep knowledge of digital advertising, branded content, and custom studios or content marketing solutions.
• Exceptional consultative selling, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships at the decision-maker level.
• Experience mentoring or informally coaching junior sales colleagues.
• Proficiency in CRM and sales forecasting tools.
• Executive presence and the ability to command credibility in high-stakes client settings
• Collaborative mindset with a natural inclination to share knowledge and elevate peers
• Analytical thinking that translates market insights into strategic client recommendations

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise and studios accounts, delivering against a substantial annual revenue quota.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic account plans that align organizational capabilities with client marketing objectives.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, agencies, and key decision-makers.
• Lead the development of sophisticated, integrated campaign proposals spanning digital, print, programmatic, and custom studios content.
• Identify new enterprise opportunities and expand the organization's presence within high-value categories.
• Act as a senior resource and informal mentor to Sales Executives and Sales Executive 1 and 2 colleagues, sharing best practices and market insights.
• Partner with editorial, studios, and product teams to develop bespoke solutions for complex client needs.
• Accurately forecast revenue and maintain detailed pipeline documentation in CRM systems.
• Represent the organization at industry events, client entertainment, and networking opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Executive relationship building

CRM proficiency

Forecasting and pipeline

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field

Advanced degree in marketing, business or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development.

The Senior Sales Executive 3 manages a high-value portfolio of enterprise and studios advertising accounts, engaging executive-level decision-makers with compelling, customized proposals. This individual brings strategic thinking and deep knowledge of integrated media solutions to every client relationship, driving significant revenue growth and delivering fully integrated campaigns. The Senior Sales Executive 3 also serves as a subject matter expert and informal mentor to junior members of the sales team, elevating the collective knowledge and performance of the broader organization.

Responsibilities:

• Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise and studios accounts, delivering against a substantial annual revenue quota.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic account plans that align organizational capabilities with client marketing objectives.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, agencies, and key decision-makers.
• Lead the development of sophisticated, integrated campaign proposals spanning digital, print, programmatic, and custom studios content.
• Identify new enterprise opportunities and expand the organization's presence within high-value categories.
• Act as a senior resource and informal mentor to Sales Executives and Sales Executive 1 and 2 colleagues, sharing best practices and market insights.
• Partner with editorial, studios, and product teams to develop bespoke solutions for complex client needs.
• Accurately forecast revenue and maintain detailed pipeline documentation in CRM systems.
• Represent the organization at industry events, client entertainment, and networking opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in marketing, business, or a related field and 5+ years of media, advertising, or digital sales experience with a demonstrated record of managing enterprise accounts and exceeding quota. OR 8+ years of media, advertising, or digital sales experience with a demonstrated record of managing enterprise accounts and exceeding quota.
• Proven experience selling complex, integrated marketing solutions to senior-level clients.
• Deep knowledge of digital advertising, branded content, and custom studios or content marketing solutions.
• Exceptional consultative selling, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships at the decision-maker level.
• Experience mentoring or informally coaching junior sales colleagues.
• Proficiency in CRM and sales forecasting tools.
• Executive presence and the ability to command credibility in high-stakes client settings
• Collaborative mindset with a natural inclination to share knowledge and elevate peers
• Analytical thinking that translates market insights into strategic client recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

• A genuine interest in media, advertising, or digital marketing is a plus.

The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.

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The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $80,000.00 to $90,000 + Commission and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times Studios, LLC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.