Job Location : all cities,AK, USA
Sr Account Executive
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Account Executive to join our Commercial Marketing team. This role is ideal for a strategic marketer with strong project management skills, a passion for B2B marketing, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will lead the execution of marketing campaigns, manage agency and vendor relationships, and deliver impactful results across various commercial channels. This role is remote based.
Key ResponsibilitiesJob Will Remain Open Until Filled
Company ResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPersonal Accountability
Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third-party vendors. Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client's own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client. Design and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from Director. Supervise and/or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes. Contribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director. Other related duties as assigned.
Cross-Functional Accountability
Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive purchase behavior change. When relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners. Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals. Identify cross-company Marketing Svs revenue-driving opportunities. Successfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team members. Other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports - Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources.
Indirect Reports - May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports.
Travel
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in agency, brand management and/or media production preferred. 5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to make oral presentations. Good interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers. Strong prioritization skills. Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people.
Environment
Office / Sedentary: Incumbent must be able to perform essential functions of the job. Office environment. Sitting for extended periods. May lift up to 10 pounds.
EEO and Accommodations
The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices and shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform essential functions, and enjoy benefits as required by law.
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