Account Executive, Media & Entertainment

Posted 8 months agoViewed
95000 - 160000 USD per year
United States, CanadaFull-TimeMedia & Entertainment
Company:Automattic Careers
Location:United States, Canada, EST, PST
Languages:English
Seniority level:Senior, 7+ years
Experience:7+ years
Skills:
NegotiationLead GenerationWordPressSaaSAccount ManagementClient relationship managementSales experience
Requirements:
7+ years crushing quota in enterprise SaaS sales, ideally with CMS/publishing technology experience. Deep familiarity with media business models, digital transformation challenges, and industry procurement processes. Proven track record managing complex, multi-million dollar sales cycles from prospecting to close. Experience selling into media & entertainment organizations. Comfortable presenting to C-suite executives and managing stakeholder-heavy decision processes. Experience with RFPs, media contracts, and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities:
Build and manage a sales pipeline focused on the media & entertainment vertical. Close enterprise deals and high-velocity transactional opportunities. Consistently exceed quota. Establish yourself as the go-to technology advisor for C-suite media executives. Navigate complex procurement processes, RFPs, and multi-stakeholder decision cycles. Transform prospects into long-term strategic partnerships. Generate pipeline through creative, high-impact outbound strategies. Collaborate with SDR and marketing teams. Provide customer insights to influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategy. Position WordPress VIP as the definitive enterprise publishing platform. Share expertise at industry events and with internal teams. Mentor team members and contribute to a high-performance sales culture.
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