Head of Auto Sales

Samsung•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung has developed a proprietary ad platform that leverages unique first-party TV data to help brands connect to their audience as they explore content across desktop, mobile, tablets and our SMART TVs. The Samsung Ad Platform delivers high-quality audience targeting powered by three key components: first-party audience data at scale, world-class data science, and brand-safe ad inventory. This position is based in Los Angeles, with domestic travel as needed. If you're interested in leading a high growth team working to build a unique, world-class advertising sales organization with a relentless focus on design and customer experience, you've come to the right place.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
Deep understanding of the video and connected TV media ecosystem.
10+ years of industry or relatable experience with a significant portion spent working at a video publisher, DSP or SSP.
5+ years of sales leadership experience with a focus on driving large customer relationships and growing talent.
Builders' mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
Successful internal and external relationship management.
Experience working in both entrepreneurial and established corporate culture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good follow through.
Talent at explaining complex topics in simple terms in person, over the phone or video conference.

Nice To Haves

While experience in Automotive and Large Brand Advertisers is a helpful asset, it is not a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities

Lead a team that drives outsized growth from large customers.
Develop high-level relationships with advertisers and their agencies serve as a trusted consultant to optimize their advertising growth.
Create mid-term and long-term strategic plan to grow the book of business both on and off our Smart TV platform.
Be responsible for developing the talent on the team and building growth plans to ensure all team members are on a high performing trajectory.
Be the Samsung Ads brand ambassador in the region establishing a position as a thought leader and market expert.
Be the voice of the customer acting as an internal champion for proposed Smart TV advertising strategy across other key Samsung stakeholders.