Job Description

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking an Account Executive to join our Commercial Sales & Revenue Operations team based in our Chicago, IL office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Generate revenue for AMC Network offerings across all platforms, Linear, CTV, Digital and Addressable via DIO and programmatic channels.
Evangelize AMC Networks unique offering to your assigned agencies and clients, educating them on our viewers first approach and that we deliver campaigns cross platform
Find new business with assigned agency and client lists and grow assigned current business by upselling and cross selling.
Presentation to clients and agencies showing the various AMC Networks Programming / Content / Marketing Solutions/ Digital & Data platform offerings available for advertisers.
Stay abreast of all programs/content developed by AMC Networks various units to ensure that they are accurately represented to clients.
Provide regular updates, as required, to sales management.
Maintain honest relationships and ensure that all presentations contain accurate research data and representation of all products.
Confirm all orders with sales management before closing deals.
Must develop new business.

Qualifications (Required & Preferred)

Bachelor's degree
5-7 years of experience as a planner/seller with a minimum of 3+ years selling, preferably in cross platform, programmatic and digital.
Fluent background in linear TV and strong understanding of the ever-changing marketplace.
Strong understanding and knowledge of the programmatic landscape, programmatic buying/PMPs including technology, techniques, partners, and business models
Strong personal relationships with leading media agencies, programmatic platforms, and programmatic advertisers
Demonstrated success in a goal-oriented, highly accountable sales environment
Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics
Must be a team-player, able to work across teams and function in a highly dynamic organization
Must have excellent communication and proven relationship-building skills, strong written and demonstrated oral presentation skills
Strong organizational, detail, problem-solving and follow-up skills
Proficient in Salesforce CRM for pipeline management

The base compensation for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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