Sr. Agency Sales Partner (WPP/GroupM)
Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
With the incredible launch of our ad-supported model, we are working toward providing more choices for consumers and a premium brand experience for advertisers. We are seeking an Agency Sales Partner in New York to shape our sales strategy for Netflix as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and foster working relationships with key decision makers on both client and agency levels with a focus on Holding Companies and Fortune 500 brands
Build on the strengths of the Netflix portfolio of product offerings to close new business while renewing and up-selling existing clients to maximize revenue
Prepare proposals and respond to RFP’s with a high degree of professionalism, and quality and in a timely manner
Partner with Microsoft, Category teams, and other agency teams to grow revenue across the business
Work with Netflix Ad Sales Product, Marketing, Research, and Revenue Yield Management to ensure that client’s needs are being met
Negotiate pricing, advertising placement, content, and event concepts
Develop sales strategies and sales plans for assigned accounts
Create and deliver powerful and persuasive presentations to clients
Prospect, identify, and qualify new clients
Stay current on video advertising trends and innovations
The position requires travel based on agency and client location
Qualifications
At least 10-12 years of professional experience in the Advertising industry
Proven strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and translate it into specific and measurable tactics, actions, and outcomes
Highly skilled in negotiating and selling the intrinsic value of a premium offering to customers
Problem solver with the ability to collaborate and work across functions
Prospecting and cold-calling skills are necessary
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
Ability to multi-task, make decisions, and manage at entrepreneurial speed
Strong, confident presentation skills
Additional Skills
Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross‐functionally.
Open to the challenge of starting a new business, comfortable with risk, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
Prospecting and cold-calling skills are necessary
Experience selling live sports
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.