SMB Sr. Account Executive, Ad Sales

DIRECTV

New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advertising, Advertising Operations, Advertising Sales, Business Development, Channel Sales, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Leadership, Marketing, Media Sales, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Product Marketing, Relationship Management, Reseller Channel, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Satellite Television, Team Player, Telecommunications, Use Cases, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
4 days ago

This is a New York City, NY, based position that works both in-office (2 days/week) and remotely. #LI-Hybrid

The DIRECTV Ad Sales organization is seeking an SMB Sr. Account Executive responsible for supporting Commercial dealers, developing SMB advertising opportunities, and driving advertising revenue growth.

This role will serve as the primary Advertising Sales contact for participating dealers and work closely with Commercial teams, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, and Advertising leadership to support customer acquisition and revenue growth.

The position will focus on dealer enablement, opportunity development, pipeline management, advertiser activation, and revenue generation.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Serve as the primary Advertising Sales contact for participating Commercial dealers.
  • Support dealer onboarding and training in partnership with Commercial leadership and Product Marketing.
  • Educate dealers on DIRECTV advertising products, customer use cases, and sales positioning.
  • Assist dealers with identifying and qualifying SMB advertising opportunities.
  • Support customer meetings, sales conversations, and opportunity development.
  • Manage dealer-supported opportunities through the sales process.
  • Drive pipeline growth, advertiser activations, and revenue generation.
  • Monitor dealer engagement, opportunity progression, and sales performance.
  • Partner with Product Marketing, Sales Operations, and Commercial teams to support program execution.
  • Track key performance metrics and provide updates to leadership.
  • Share dealer and customer feedback to improve program performance and sales effectiveness.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • 3 – 5 years required, 5+ years desired experience in advertising sales, media sales, channel sales, business development, or related sales roles.
  • Experience working with SMB customers and sales pipelines.
  • Experience supporting indirect sales channels, dealers, partners, or reseller organizations.
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing opportunities from prospecting through close.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams.
  • Experience using CRM tools and pipeline reporting.

Preferred

  • Experience in advertising, media, telecommunications, technology, or related industries.
  • Experience supporting dealer, partner, or channel sales organizations.
  • Experience with SMB customer acquisition and growth programs.
  • Familiarity with self-service advertising platforms and digital advertising solutions.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This role requires but is not limited to 30%+ travel.

This is a New York City, NY, based position that works both in-office (2 days/week) and remotely. #LI-Hybrid

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position and work location(s) listed in the job posting US Labor Market Zone(s). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONE

N4: $162,650 - $244,036

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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About the Company

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DIRECTV

Be part of DIRECTV's commitment to providing excellent service.

DIRECTV is at the forefront of technology, content and service. As we deliver the ultimate entertainment experience, we know that our employees are our biggest assets. A nationwide team numbering over 16,000, our employees use their unique diverse talents and life experiences to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Our employees' pride and enthusiasm are vital to each and every job across more than one hundred U.S. locations. Thanks to their leadership, innovation, decisiveness, agility, teamwork and integrity, DIRECTV keeps ahead of the competition in a rapidly changing industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.directv.com/