Overview:

Microsoft Advertising (MSA) empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through digital advertising solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. 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 Executive (AE) in Microsoft Advertising, you will enable Microsoft to better serve strategic customers by applying customer obsession to what clients care about and need, ensuring our Microsoft Advertising story is valued and understood, and acting to build successful, long-term relationships. This opportunity will allow you to play a central role in the execution of the sales strategy of Microsoft Advertising’s Search, Display, Native, CTV and Gaming solutions. You will develop and maintain strong customer relationships anchored on connections with C-level executives and Business and Technical Decision Makers in customers’ organizations as well as develop quality customer plans, laying out revenue and customer satisfaction growth strategies. Your success is measured by specific success indicators focused on driving adoption, emphasizing customer experience and optimizing opportunities. You will perform your role with execution excellence to drive client success, business results as well as both revenue and customer satisfaction across MSA’s media and Adtech solutions.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• Responsibilities- You will sell Microsoft’s media and buy-side technology products and will drive outcomes through a variety of transaction types and technology platforms.
• As the Strategic Sales Planner, you will develop, lead and execute MSA sales strategy & priorities to enable client growth of existing and new products. Purposefully positions outcomes within the context of the client’s digital marketing journey from current to future state.
• You will work to influence CMO and Chief Digital Marketing Stakeholders through Relationship Building as a compelling storyteller, leading with emotional intelligence, communicating with confidence and by effectively listening to identify clients’ end-to-end needs.
• You will lead Sales planning with the Account v-team including achieving sales targets and increasing existing budgets while also opening new share of wallet opportunities with Audience ads and other incubations products and ensure shared accountability for sales targets with the v-team. Works in partnership with v-team to bring the best resources to ensure deal success.
• You will expand the client's view of the importance of MSA products and concede negotiables in an order that ensures both parties feel they are winning. Effectively maintains good working relationships with those involved in negotiation; persuading others without using manipulation and maintaining a positive atmosphere during difficult objections & negotiations.
• You will lead the update of pipeline reviewing top new opportunities, identifying roadblocks, and ensure the right resources are engaged to overcome client objections.
• You will execute sales expectations against pipeline, new client, and opportunity management goals per the MSA Solution Selling process for new deals, driving for client verifiable outcomes at each stage.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications (RQs)

• 9+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertisingOR Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 8+ years 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 experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR equivalent experience
• Experience in online media, digital advertising, or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service Experience

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• 8+ years of experience working in the global media platforms, tech companies or other relevant work experience OR Master's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 10+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years of E-commerce Media Sales experience or China cross-border media sales experience
• 3+ years of account management experience OR equivalent experience
• Experience making recommendations to mid- to senior- level executives
• Project management experience is a plus
• Proficient in English and Mandarin

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.