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Senior Account Executive

Genius Sports
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
22 days ago
Department
Commercial
Salary
$120,000 - $130,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years selling advertising, ad-tech, or media to agencies
  • Direct experience inside a major holding-company ecosystem
  • Track record of closing six- and seven-figure annual agency deals
  • Strong relationships at holding-company agencies
  • Deep fluency in the modern media stack
  • Comfort selling complex, data-driven products
Nice to have
  • Experience selling sports media, sports data, or fan-engagement products
  • Existing relationships at holding-company brand clients
  • Background in CTV, programmatic, or attention/outcomes-based media sales
  • Prior experience working under a Holdco lead in a structured holding-company sales model
What the job really is

The Senior Account Executive will be deeply involved in hands-on sales, working closely with assigned holding-company agencies to build relationships and lead sales deals from start to finish. Responsibilities include managing a sales pipeline, translating product offerings into client solutions, and ensuring successful campaign execution in collaboration with various internal teams. The role requires a strong focus on exceeding sales quotas and maintaining accurate CRM records while fostering relationships with key agency contacts.

Benefits
  • Annualized salary of $120,000 - $130,000 plus variable compensation
  • Eligibility for Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan
  • Hybrid working models depending on role and location
  • Commitment to employee wellbeing and career growth
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the variable compensation structure
  • The role is heavily focused on agency relationships and may require extensive networking
  • The position emphasizes an 'office-first' culture which may not suit all candidates
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