Account Executive (Digital Advertising)

TL;DR

Account Executive (Digital Advertising): Driving revenue and increasing customer satisfaction through strategic client relationships and customized digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform with an accent on developing and executing sales strategies for media and buy-side technology products. Focus on influencing C-level executives, leading sales planning, and optimizing opportunities across Display, Native, CTV, and Gaming solutions.

Location: Onsite in New York, United States. Starting January 26, 2026, employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. are expected to work from the office at least four days per week.

Salary: USD $145,600 – $205,600 per year (New York City metropolitan area)

Company

Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers large advertisers globally to maximize their potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform.

What you will do

• Sell Microsoft’s media and buy-side technology products, driving outcomes via various transaction types and platforms.
• Develop, lead, and execute MSA sales strategy and priorities to enable client growth for existing and new products.
• Influence CMO and Chief Digital Marketing Stakeholders through relationship building and compelling storytelling.
• Lead sales planning with the Account v-team, achieving sales targets and increasing existing budgets.
• Expand clients' view of MSA products and lead pipeline updates, identifying roadblocks.
• Execute sales per expectations against pipeline and opportunity management goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 8+ years of experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media or digital advertising.
• OR Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 5+ years of experience.
• OR 9+ years of equivalent experience.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• 12+ years of experience in online media, digital advertising, or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service.
• Experience making recommendations to mid- to senior-level executives.
• Experience in programmatic and direct media sales.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
• Empower every person and every organization to achieve more.
• Foster a culture of inclusion based on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Information on benefits and additional compensation is available.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.