Samba TV · 3 hours ago
Account Executive
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expSamba TV is a company specializing in advertising solutions that help brands and agencies communicate effectively across various screens. The Account Executive role involves managing the full sales cycle of Samba TV’s advertising solutions, building relationships with advertisers, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure campaign success.
AdvertisingAppsDigital MediaVideo
Hiring Manager
Andrew Havens
Responsibilities
Act as thought partner on behalf of Samba with industry leading agencies and brands as they look to evolve their TV, Video, and Marketing strategies through more effective use of data
Sell SambaTV’s suite of advertising and TV research/analytics solutions to Fortune 100 brand advertisers and their agencies
Prospect, qualify, close and scale revenue-generating relationships with advertisers and agencies within a territory or vertical
Persuasively communicate Samba TV’s offerings and unique value-proposition to advertisers and agencies via email, phone and in-person presentations and discussion
Collaborate with account management to deliver proposals that exceed advertiser and agency marketing objectives and expectations
Develop and maintain relationships at all personnel levels within agencies and brands, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the account’s organization, needs and revenue potential
Meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas against the territory and account list
Work with cross-functional teams internally to ensure campaign success and growth of partnerships
Help develop local marketing initiatives and participate in industry events, ultimately becoming a regional knowledge leader on cross-platform ad synchronization and retargeting
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to perform against quota and excel in a highly competitive market
Currently requiring 3 days a week on-site in office, with a possibility of increasing in the future
Bachelor's Degree
Proven sales success with a minimum of 3+ years total experience in advertising, digital media, mobile or internet technology sales
Strong relationships at the most senior levels of leading agency holding and operating companies
Demonstrated strategic, consultative and analytical sales approach with focus on building partnerships with clients
Customer-focused leadership with excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
Willingness to travel to outside markets
Knowledge of the TV/online/mobile advertising industry and data a plus
Willingness to entertain clients during evenings and occasionally weekends
Strong references with partners, customers and colleagues
Existing, current relationships with media buying decision makers favored
Benefits
Bonuses
Short-term incentives
Long-term incentives
Health insurance
Wellness offerings
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Other employee benefits
Company
Samba TV
Samba TV enables the next-generation TV experience powered by its first-party data and helps viewers engage with relevant media.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
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2022 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$75.66MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceLiberty Global VenturesAugust Capital
2025-12-08Debt Financing· $30M
2021-02-20Series C
2020-11-19Convertible Note
Leadership Team
Ashwin Navin
Co-Founder, CEO
David Harrison
CTO Emeritus
Recent News
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