Craft:
Advertising & Sales
Job Description:
Activision Blizzard Media (ABM), is an embedded business unit of King - the makers of the world’s most successful mobile gaming franchise Candy Crush and wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard.
Harnessing its global monthly reach of 250M+ players, Activision Blizzard Media, we are building a world- class business to bring innovative, impactful, and exciting advertising experiences. Delighting our huge audience of highly- engaged players with a mobile focus, to craft powerful solutions embraced by the world’s biggest marketers is our mission !
Does it sound like your future challenge ? We can't wait to talk to you !
Your role in our Kingdom
We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and strategic sales professional working across a wide range of strategic clients across Publicis and Independents.
Ability to establish ABM as the gaming must-buy for advertisers, primarily through ad solutions on the King mobile app portfolio.
Nurture relationships that unlock ongoing spend with strategic accounts - with a focus across Publicis and Dentsu - UK and MultiMarket
Set clear business plans that identify key accounts, agency partners at all levels and actions required to unlock spend
Meet high levels of external client activity - meetings, calls and prospecting - business development skills core
Ensure delivery of meaningful commercial growth consistently
Skills to create thrills
Confirmed experience of generating demand in media agencies and clients from the ground up for digital sales teams in London and internationally
Ability to demonstrate key relationships across Strategy, Comms and Digital teams - within agencies including a focus on Publicis & Dentsu
Guide in building and handling relationships across business collaborators
Background in selling digital video and experience in mobile app are a strong bonus.
Proven understanding of programmatic including Google Ad Manager, DSPs, video/mobile media products, audience targeting and measurement
Strategic problem solver - you are able to overcome objections and build partnerships at senior levels
Being steadfast - you are willing to overcome tough objections and win the support of key external collaborators
Creative and hardworking, you are driven by problem solving and are an outstanding teammate
Excellent communicator and presenter, you have an adventurous spirit and proven track record of exceeding sales goals
About Activision Blizzard Media
Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.
A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes
King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.
Making the World Playful
Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?
Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.
So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.
Applications needs to be in English.
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