Strategic Account Director

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The last ten years of innovation in advertising happened online, but now with the proliferation of digital displays and the adoption of digital techniques, the next decade of innovation is set to happen in physical places. Intersection is paving the way for advertisers to leverage emerging digital platforms & experiences in combination with physical advertising solutions. We’re excited to be hiring a Strategic Account Director who loves connecting advertiser objectives with innovative solutions to join our Digital Ad Sales team in NYC. We’re looking for a consultative digital ad sales expert who has the ability to prospect, negotiate & close business while educating Intersection’s brand partners on our unique story and innovative advertising solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain relationships with key client and agency partners of all levels
  • Introduce and evangelize Intersection’s ad product offering and inventory to buyers the digital & mobile ad community through meetings, industry events and marketing materials
  • Proactively prospect, qualify and grow business with advertisers/brands
  • Generate revenue by negotiating and closing new and renewal business across digital & mobile budgets
  • Reach and exceed individual sales goals while contributing to overall team goals
  • Partner closely with Vertical Solutions Specialists to develop and deploy go-to-market ad solutions for relevant verticals within your book of business
  • Partner with Intersection’s OOH sellers on digital proposals and pitches
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on RFP response and campaign ideation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with concentration in Marketing and Advertising preferred
  • Proven success in digital ad sales, either at publisher or agency
  • Deep relationships across levels of agency
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about the ever-changing digital & mobile advertising industry
  • Proven track record of driving revenue through discovering, prospecting, creating new business and growing existing & renewal business
  • Ability to meet & exceed revenue targets and producing innovative solutions for brand advertisers
  • Excellent follow up skills for all areas of sales cycle
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence and persuade at all levels of client and/or agency
  • Comfortable preparing and pitching compelling sales/marketing decks
  • Strong customer focus - promoting customer satisfaction, resolution and loyalty
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly and easily
  • Experience with Salesforce is a plus

About Intersection:

Intersection is a technology and media company redefining the urban experience. Leading the effort behind LinkNYC, the largest and most advanced public Wi-Fi and street furniture network in the world, Intersection connects the digital and physical worlds to make cities more livable and connected.

The largest municipal media company in the U.S., Intersection develops cutting-edge media platforms and offers nationwide media assets to provide advertisers the creative solutions they need to reach their audiences. Through our design and technology consultancy, we deliver digital strategy and products for the world’s leading organizations and businesses, creating compelling experiences that are more connected, more seamless, and more human.

With 10 offices, media in 60 markets, and 600+ people across the United States, we are technologists, media experts, engineers, designers, and strategists working together to create value for citizens, governments, and brands and improve life in cities around the globe.

Intersection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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10 Hudson Yards, New York City, NY 10001

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