Account Executive - WPP Portfolio

TL;DR

Account Executive (WPP Portfolio): Drive revenue and close deals within WPP Holdco agencies focusing on Entertainment, Tech, CPG, and QSR clients with an accent on consulting on advertising needs and presenting innovative video solutions. Focus on negotiating terms, forecasting sales performance, and collaborating with internal teams for campaign execution.

Hybrid in New York, NY (minimum 3 days/week in office)

$130,000 - $150,000 base + high-upside commission (OTE up to $300K)

Company

World's leading music video network connecting global audience to premium content via major platforms like YouTube, Roku, and Hulu.

What you will do

• Drive revenue, close business, and build relationships within WPP Holdco
• Consult with clients on advertising needs and present innovative video solutions
• Negotiate deal costs and terms to close programs
• Forecast, track, and report sales performance including budgets and probabilities
• Travel throughout territory once or twice monthly
• Collaborate with Client Services, Marketing, and Programming teams for campaign execution
• Provide actionable insights based on client objectives and hirify.global opportunities

Requirements

• 5+ years of digital or TV sales; experience in online video and mobile required
• Established relationships with WPP New York-based agencies and client-side teams
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Basic understanding of viewability and data tags
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Expert familiarity with online media planning, research, and trafficking tools (@Plan, comScore, DAR, Atlas, Free Wheel)
• Experience with WPP

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Salesforce and Operative

Culture & Benefits

• Fun, energetic, tight-knit team that enjoys music and technology
• Excellent compensation and benefits packages
• Premier access to music content and new releases
• Concert tickets and live hirify.global-produced performances
• 401k match