Crooked Media
Senior Account Manager
Crooked Media, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for a Senior Account Manager on the Sales department reporting to VP of Sales. This role will play an integral role in sales operations and relationship growth of Crooked's direct and agency accounts. The Senior Account Manager is savvy, strategic and forward thinking. They will hold a book of clients and be their point of contact to execute and optimize client campaigns from kickoff to wrap, ensuring smooth execution, reporting, KPIs, and great client service. The ideal candidate will be effective in communication, organization, and critical thinking, while thriving in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience with RFP volume-based business as well as the creation and distribution of proactive opportunities.
Crooked Media's primary inventory is bespoke audio advertisements across podcasts, but it also includes newsletter sponsorship, event integration, and premium video and social sponsorship.
Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person collaboration. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer.
How You'll Spend Your Time
:
Outbound Sales
Day to day Crooked sales efforts for all available Crooked ad inventory both direct to brands and via agencies with a focus on traditional digital holding companiesBring to the table new relationships as well as leveraging your existing relationships to meet quarterly and yearly revenue targets. Develop new relationships at all levels with agency and client partners.Manage the sales pipeline with timely and accurate forecasting as the primary point of contact for brand partners to ensure goals are met and surpassed with an emphasis towards maintaining long-term client satisfaction.Client Management
Partner with Crooked Media's sales team, creative, and production teams to integrate partnerships with programming; work closely with our ad operations team to ensure smooth executionsManage the strategy, implementation and optimization of partnerships with major hosts and key stakeholders for shows and publishersTrack, analyze and communicate quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to partnersOperations
Prospect, including the ability to qualify new leads and close new accountsContribute to additional sales projects that require research, deck development or proactive response on a case-by-case basisRelay client and marketplace feedback and insights to better inform Crooked sales offerings, tentpoles and calendar initiativesGenerate media plans and sponsorship proposals for podcasts, video, social, newsletters, and event integrationsWhat You'll Bring To The Table
:
7+ years experience in account managementExperience working with creative talent in high stakes scenariosProject management experience, with experience leading and handling multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects on deadlineMust have previous presentation and client-facing experience in mediaKeen sense of confidence, ability to learn, and willingness to share knowledge learnings to teach the entire teamSelfless team contributor willing to take ownership of tasksA Positive mindset that values collaboration and delivering resultsExpertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Excel, creating pitch decks (Google Slides/Powerpoint), and proposals (Google Sheets)Knowledge of Podcast Sales Software and Reporting (such as Simplecast, Megaphone, Podscribe)Copywriting/creative capabilities a bonusThis job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.
Pay and Perks:
At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
Competitive salariesPaid healthcare401k matchGenerous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave20 weeks of paid parental leaveCommuter and communications stipendsProfessional development opportunitiesDid we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?
When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we're ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual's years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $85,000 - $95,000.
About Us
We welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for a Senior Account Manager on the Sales department reporting to VP of Sales. This role will play an integral role in sales operations and relationship growth of Crooked's direct and agency accounts. The Senior Account Manager is savvy, strategic and forward thinking. They will hold a book of clients and be their point of contact to execute and optimize client campaigns from kickoff to wrap, ensuring smooth execution, reporting, KPIs, and great client service. The ideal candidate will be effective in communication, organization, and critical thinking, while thriving in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience with RFP volume-based business as well as the creation and distribution of proactive opportunities.
Crooked Media's primary inventory is bespoke audio advertisements across podcasts, but it also includes newsletter sponsorship, event integration, and premium video and social sponsorship.
Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person collaboration. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer.
How You'll Spend Your Time
:
Outbound Sales
Day to day Crooked sales efforts for all available Crooked ad inventory both direct to brands and via agencies with a focus on traditional digital holding companiesBring to the table new relationships as well as leveraging your existing relationships to meet quarterly and yearly revenue targets. Develop new relationships at all levels with agency and client partners.Manage the sales pipeline with timely and accurate forecasting as the primary point of contact for brand partners to ensure goals are met and surpassed with an emphasis towards maintaining long-term client satisfaction.Client Management
Partner with Crooked Media's sales team, creative, and production teams to integrate partnerships with programming; work closely with our ad operations team to ensure smooth executionsManage the strategy, implementation and optimization of partnerships with major hosts and key stakeholders for shows and publishersTrack, analyze and communicate quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to partnersOperations
Prospect, including the ability to qualify new leads and close new accountsContribute to additional sales projects that require research, deck development or proactive response on a case-by-case basisRelay client and marketplace feedback and insights to better inform Crooked sales offerings, tentpoles and calendar initiativesGenerate media plans and sponsorship proposals for podcasts, video, social, newsletters, and event integrationsWhat You'll Bring To The Table
:
7+ years experience in account managementExperience working with creative talent in high stakes scenariosProject management experience, with experience leading and handling multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects on deadlineMust have previous presentation and client-facing experience in mediaKeen sense of confidence, ability to learn, and willingness to share knowledge learnings to teach the entire teamSelfless team contributor willing to take ownership of tasksA Positive mindset that values collaboration and delivering resultsExpertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Excel, creating pitch decks (Google Slides/Powerpoint), and proposals (Google Sheets)Knowledge of Podcast Sales Software and Reporting (such as Simplecast, Megaphone, Podscribe)Copywriting/creative capabilities a bonusThis job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.
Pay and Perks:
At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
Competitive salariesPaid healthcare401k matchGenerous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave20 weeks of paid parental leaveCommuter and communications stipendsProfessional development opportunitiesDid we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?
When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we're ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual's years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $85,000 - $95,000.
About Us
We welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.