Client Connect Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10093831 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business Disney Advertising Date posted Jun. 28, 2024Job Summary:
Client Connect is the strategic team in Client Partnerships, responsible for CLIENT RESPONSE, creating client-first solutions across STREAMING, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, MULTICULTURAL and CROSS-PORTFOLIO to drive and maximize revenue.
Job Summary:
Reporting into Director, Client Connect, this role will be responsible for delivering client response for one category, collaborating with team members, peers and partners across sales and solutions teams to create custom innovative client-first ideas, proposals, and presentations that deliver against the goals and objectives of the advertising partners. In addition, may provide leadership to Client Connect team members responsible for category client response with a focus on addressable.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
- Create, market-leading proposals and presentations in response to both proactive requests and category RFP’s that leverage assets and capabilities across Client Connect and Disney overall portfolio, with cohesive sales rationale and innovative ideas
- Responds to Client RFPs by develop compelling pitch materials in various presentation software
- Attend client meetings with Client Connect and Sales leads to help sell through ideas
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., client, brand and local solutions, sales, etc.)
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
- 5+ years of marketing, sponsorship, promotion, branded entertainment, and/or media experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate verbal ideas into written presentations.
- Experience developing RFP responses including demonstrated ability in building insights-led proposals
- Expertise in project management/execution with multi-tasking abilities, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Can interpret internal or external business strategies, opportunities and trends and recommend best practices
- Positive attitude, problem-solving skills and a kind yet assertive nature
- Fully proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote, Google Docs/Sheets
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $102,000 to $136,700 per year and in New York, NY is $104,200 to $143,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.
About Disney Advertising:
Disney Advertising is responsible for advertising sales and integrated marketing for The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and sports offerings through linear, digital, social, audio and ad-supported streaming businesses. This includes ABC, ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channels Worldwide, Disney Digital, ESPN Networks, ESPN+, Freeform, FX, National Geographic, Hulu, and its eight ABC-owned local stations.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Advertising.
Disney Advertising Sales, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.