Account Executive
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 150000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Account Executive
Reporting to: SVP Head of Sales
Classification: Full-time
Location:Hybrid New York City (3x / week)
Compensation: $80000 - $150000 base salary Commission/Bonus
Company Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave)is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Waves award-winning programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and So True with Caleb Hearon - dishing out entertaining commentary unique perspectives expert analysis and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.
Waves Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internets largest and most passionate fan communities.
Role Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment is seeking an Account Executive to join the Wave Sales Team. The Account Executive will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships driving revenue growth and ensuring the successful execution of Wave Sports Entertainments direct response campaigns. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking client management skills and a deep understanding of the audio business with an emphasis on YouTube and Social distribution.
Responsibilities:
- Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve revenue targets and drive growth across Wave Sports ecosystem
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients fostering strong relationships built on trust and collaboration to break new business grow existing accounts and manage campaigns.
- Understand clients business objectives challenges and opportunities to develop tailored digital audio strategies.
- Experience in selling branded content across social and video channels
- Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates on campaign performance discuss strategic recommendations and address any concerns.
- New Business Development
- Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing audio client accounts by presenting additional Wave tactics: i.e.: experiential social and video/pre-roll
- Actively prospect and pitch to potential clients preparing compelling proposals and presentations to showcase Waves capabilities and value.
- Campaign Strategy and Execution:
- Monitor campaign performance to drive maximize delivery and campaign effectiveness
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 2-3 years of proven experience in audio and/or direct response digital marketing and/or account management
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
Waves 5 Core Company Values
- Simplify and Get It Done
- Master Your Craft
- Practice Hospitality
- Be Direct
- Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas
We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing adaptive and industry-leading team. If youre someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However its important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.
Pay Transparency Benefits
At Wave were transparent from the get-gowe want our candidates to know as much about us as possible even before applying. Were excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!
This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $80000 - $150000 a year depending on experience and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors including an individuals experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees so in addition to the base salary for this role all eligible full-time employees at Wave receive:
- Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical dental vision and life insurance coverage
- Flex-benefit options (FSA HSA)
- Company sponsored 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement
Physical Requirements Work Environment
- Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
- The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.
- Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
- Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
- The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.
Work Location
If this job is categorized as a Hybrid New York opportunity above we may support applicants who reside in the following states: New Jersey New York. Whether Wave decides to pursue candidates in these states depends on job scope and varies by job.
At Wave Sports Entertainment we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status victims of any qualifying act of violence or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We are a Bullpen Sports Network Inc. affiliate company
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Wave Sports and Entertainment is a media company building brands, original content, talent, and products for the next generation of digital super fans.
