Sales Account Executive - Kohl's Media Network (Remote)

This position can be remote; however, if you reside near our offices in Menomonee Falls, WI, or New York City, NY, we request that you work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. About the Role As Manager, Category Account Sales-Kohl's Media Network, you will work cross-functionally to drive client strategies and grow advertising partnerships. You will use strong communication skills, a customer-oriented mindset and digital media experience to tell the story of Kohl's Media Network's key differentiators in the marketplace. What You'll Do Lead the Kohl's Media Network Go-To-Market sales approach, selling market-leading media strategies and innovative solutions that grow the client's business Own relationships with clients and ensure plans deliver on business objectives Drive sales across multiple platforms with a focus on mid-to-large brands and performance advertisers and their agencies Develop strategies to assert control within key client conversations Present strategic recommendations based on client's key objectives through compelling guidance on specific media tactics and creative inputs rooted in category and brand insights and historical media performance Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs Challenge clients' conceptions about their business or customer challenges and opportunities Act as a practitioner to expert-level understanding of ad products Manage category sales revenue and set goals and priorities across brands and vendors Communicate unique perspectives and develop deep and lasting relationships with key accounts, clients and external partners Create an effective environment through a common vision, setting clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications Understand how to synthesize data from multiple sources to craft compelling selling stories Additional tasks may be assigned What Skills You Have Required Bachelor's degree Minimum 3-5 years of proven digital media planning, marketing or equivalent experience Knowledge of ad serving, ad networks and the overall digital media landscape Exceptional understanding of a campaign lifecycle, from strategy and plan development to execution Ability to influence and lead a diverse team Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and maximize relationships with both internal and external partners. Outstanding attention to detail Superior time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work within a rapidly changing environment. Ability to present effectively, confidently, and persuasively to both internal and external audiences Good breadth of sales experience, coupled with the structure and organizational skills needed to lead a new dedicated sales team Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities * Ability to work independently


Remote

Skills:
Ad Serving, Advertising, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Business Plan, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Marketing Plan, Media Buying and Planning, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Revenue Growth, Revenue Management, Sales, Sales Management, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Work From Home


About the Company:
Kohl's Corp


At Kohl's, our mission is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives. And there's no more rewarding job than that. Because it's not just about selling things. It's about letting customers know that the things that make their lives better are within their reach. We build great brands, launch new technologies to make shopping easier, contribute our time and dollars to improve the world we live in and dream up ways to empower our customers and Associates to create a life they love. Our Associates make a difference in the lives of our customers. Let us make a difference in yours. Welcome to Kohl's.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more


Industry:
Retail


Founded:
1962


Website:


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