Description
Summary
Microsoft Advertising are looking for a talented Account Manager at their Chicago office. This role sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, turning market data into actionable insights for a company that's revolutionising digital advertising technology. You'll work directly with leadership to shape the company's direction in the digital advertising market.
About the Role
We are seeking top performing Account Executives with digital advertising experience who can drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction by developing and cultivating strategic client relationships and delivering customized solutions aligning to the client’s advertising needs. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
As an Account Manager (AM) focused on Microsoft Advertising, you will enable Microsoft to better serve clients by applying your obsession to what clients care about and need, ensuring our story is valued and understood, and building and maintaining solid trusted-advisor relationships with day-to-day practitioner contacts at advertiser/agency. You will drive both revenue and client satisfaction across MSA’s performance solutions and as a core member of the account team, this opportunity will allow you to focus on driving data-driven optimizations aligned with client needs, executing campaigns and driving solid coordination or internal resources for excellence in execution of core tasks, account transitions, and client account health.
Accountabilities
- Plan with purpose through client planning as you will partner with the teams, including AEs, Specialist team to develop and execute MSA account plan, leveraging winning sales strategies replicated across clients and client types.
- Learn about the client’s business drivers, compelling events, seasonality of business to identify opportunities to optimize consumption and partner with the Account Executive in development of sales plans for the client.
The Candidate we're looking for
Experience:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 2+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) OR Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) OR 6+ years relevant work experience (e.g., sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on digital advertising) OR equivalent experience.
Technical skills:
- 2+ years of experience managing hands-on search advertising campaigns and other performance-based digital marketing campaigns.
- 2+ years of experience in online media or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service experience.
Personal attributes:
- Embody our culture and values.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Financial benefits (bonus, equity, pension, etc.)
- Cultural perks (team events, office amenities, etc.)