Director, Media Sales & Account Management

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Director of Media Sales and Account Management will be accountable for overseeing the sales and account management function of Walgreens Advertising Group for a merchandising vertical such as Health & Beauty or Grocery & Seasonal. They will establish and manage the existing sales and account management teams, leading sellers in building a pipeline of opportunities through established agency and brand relationships and winning critical advertising investment in Walgreens Advertising Group as well as leading account managers who translate marketing objectives intold high-performing media plans, manage campaign operations such as audience and creative trafficking to launch campaigns and provide insight-led, growth oriented end campaign results . They will be responsible for driving revenue by working directly with recognized brands and agencies as well as vendor partners to secure advertising revenue through media and data sales strategies. Will maintain focus on long-term, strategic goals, but have an ability to execute against short-term objectives with nimble curiosity and solution-oriented thinking.Job Responsibilities Drives the sales cycle for WAG by building a strong pipeline of demand for WAG advertising solutions among both existing and new clients.Actively listens to the needs of advertisers and champions opportunities to drive growth and consideration of the Walgreens offering in the marketplace.Reviews results of campaigns to continuously look for opportunities to serve clients better, through enhanced products and capabilities.Serves as a consultant to understand client needs and pitch advertising and data solutions that will best serve their needs.Works with Sales Development to build and refine sales collateral, presentations, project plans and training materials for internal and external audiences.Actively recruits, hires and develops the sales team for sustained growth and success.Engages across the wag organization to help maximize client objectives by doing work in coordination with cross functional teams, including Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Solutions Insights, etc. to ensure collaboration from beginning to end of campaign journeys.Applies strong knowledge of the retail media space, as well as data engagements to establish themself as a trusted resource for clients and team.Develops and mentors staff through onboarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.About WalgreensFounded in 1901, Walgreens ( proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.#LI-CB1External Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in sales OR a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in salesExcellent communication and presentation skills.Significant experience leading, managing and a sales organization and cross functional team relationship management to achieve aggressive organizational goalsEstablished relationships with relevant advertisers, agency teams, and media agency and media holding company relationships to drive consideration and ultimately achieve revenue goals.Detail oriented marketer with a proven track record developing and managing sales collateral, presentations, reports, and project plansAt least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplaceAt least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.Willing to travel up to/at least 50% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree and at least 10 to 15 years of experience in sales in the ad tech/media space.Experience with media sales leadership.MBA/Master’s degree.Experience in Retail media.We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Job FunctionMarketingCommon Location200 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-04620-00001-2 Pay Grade IDCORP-E2Pay TypeSalariedStart Rate201500Max Rate362700Auto req ID: 1833500BRWork Location Address: 108 WILMOT ROAD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015