FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead and grow our business with Italian video advertising buyers. In this role, you will work closely with senior account directors, account planning teams, traders, and investment directors within our agency partners, while building strong relationships with advertisers to promote AudienceXpress media solutions. You will play a pivotal role in executing the demand-side sales strategy, managing opportunities from qualification to negotiation and development, and establishing yourself as a trusted partner in the digital advertising ecosystem.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Revenue and Client Relationships: Execute agency-focused sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, while building and maintaining long-term relationships with key agency holding groups, advertisers, and senior clients to secure ad partnerships and foster growth.
- Strategic Sales Execution: Implement tailored sales plans and strategies for premium online video advertising, aligning with client needs and positioning the company as a trusted partner in the Italian media ecosystem.
- Collaboration and Campaign Delivery: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Demand Account Management and AdOps, to ensure seamless delivery of advertising campaigns and optimal use of inventory/CPMs.
- Market Insight and Innovation: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market demands to identify opportunities for innovation and ensure the company remains a preferred partner for video advertising solutions.
About you:
- 3-5 years of experience in advertising or media sales, with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
- A well-established network of relationships with at least one major Media Agency or Holding Company in Italy
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A collaborative team-oriented mindset combined with the ability to work independently
- A proactive and adaptable attitude, eager to thrive in a fast-growing and dynamic environment
- Deep understanding of programmatic and/or the video ecosystem is a plus
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years
What We Do
Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data. Just as important as our work is our inclusive and supportive culture, which has earned us recognition as one of the top ten places to work by Great Place to Work.
Why Work With Us
When you work here, you work at the center of change in media, technology, advertising, and data. From delivering ads across screens to pioneering the tech that makes it possible, you’re transforming an entire industry. You’re part of a team redefining the future of TV advertising and discovering the next big thing. It all starts right here.
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