Ziff Davis

Account Director, Video Content

Ziff Davis

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Exceed ambitious sales targets by identifying, prospecting, and closing new business opportunities with advertising agencies serving QSR and CPG clients
  • Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers at agencies, including media planners, buyers, and account directors
  • Articulate the value proposition of our CPV video advertising platform, tailoring presentations and proposals to meet the specific objectives and challenges of agency clients
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and client needs within the QSR and CPG sectors to inform sales strategies and product development
  • Work closely with internal teams, including Ad Operations, Marketing, and Product, to ensure seamless campaign execution and client satisfaction
  • Accurately forecast sales pipeline and provide regular reports on sales activities and progress towards goals
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms for both the client and the company

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 7+ years of proven success in digital media sales, with a strong emphasis on video advertising
  • Demonstrable experience selling to advertising agencies, particularly those with QSR and/or CPG clients
  • Deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including programmatic buying, ad serving, and performance metrics (CPV, CTR, VCR, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to tell a compelling story
  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Existing network of contacts within QSR and CPG-focused advertising agencies
  • Experience with CPV or performance-based advertising models
Benefits
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life and disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • paid holidays
  • family building and caregiving support
  • generous Family Care and Parental leave
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • access to wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
digital media salesvideo advertisingprogrammatic buyingad servingperformance metricsCPVCTRVCRdata interpretationperformance-based advertising
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsself-motivatedresults-driventeamworkanalytical skillsrelationship buildingclient satisfactionsales forecasting
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in MarketingBachelor's degree in Business Administration