Local Associate Account Manager

The Walt Disney Company • Chicago, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Disney’s Local Sales team is seeking a Local Associate Account Manager, who will be an exceptional addition to our Disney Advertising Sales team on one or more of our exciting brands. These brands are composed of The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) global entertainment and news television properties, owned television stations, as well as radio and publishing businesses. This includes the ABC Television Network, ABC Owned Television Stations Group, ABC Studios, ESPN, Hulu, Disney Channels Worldwide, Freeform, FX and National Geographic as well as Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Disney Media Distribution. Linear Ad Operations leads the operational function for the Disney Ad Sales team. The Ad Operations team focuses on the functions of account management, trafficking, scheduling and sponsorship business for all Disney networks. We are committed to providing a high level of client service to our internal and external clients. We are looking for people who are excited to contribute to a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Required BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years preferred in related industry
• Can operate within the context of highly defined, routine processes and procedures adhering to organizational deadlines
• Proven leadership & problem-solving skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Proven leadership & problem-solving skills
• Has experience and enjoys both working independently and collaboratively with a team
• Interested in working in a fast paced, team environment

Responsibilities

• Support all Local Multimedia sales (Linear, Addressable, Programmatic, Self-serve) from sale to Post-Sale
• Steward accounts and provide maintenance for assigned clients (pre sales to post sale)
• Collaborate to execute campaigns and address client reporting needs and manage campaign performance.
• Execute Budget of order revisions
• Input orders & provide ongoing feedback for improved efficiencies
• Partner with Traffic to mitigate any discrepancies with commercial placement
• Support AE by engaging client personnel as needed and other Disney Advertising stakeholders
• Partner with Finance to assist with billing responsibilities
• Execute against political sales volume as needed
• Liaise with Accounting/ Traffic Coordinator to execute pricing adjustments, order revisions, and other invoice adjustments
• Liaise with Traffic to ensure agency positioning and programming needs are met
• Review all up-to-the minute program changes with sellers and managers

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level