Italian-speaking Account Executive
Job Description:
We are hiring on behalf of our client that is running a project for a leading Swedish digital streaming service, for a Italian-speaking Account Executive role.
Your Responsibilities Will Encompass:
- Deliver top-tier client service to advertisers and agency partners.
- Lead sales calls, campaign reviews, and regular check-ins to drive client strategy.
- Understand client industries, make recommendations, and influence marketing budgets
- Create custom sales presentations showcasing ad value with key data and research.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing onboarding and optimization strategies, including upselling new product features.
- Troubleshoot campaign issues and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them.
- Educate clients on our client's value proposition, news, benchmarks, and best practices.
- Identify and engage all relevant client stakeholders, including new decision makers.
- Use sales technology to track and enhance sales activities.
- Work closely with Account Executives to develop creative media plans and execute upsells and cross-sells.
- Identify clients for handoff to Growth Account Managers and ensure a seamless transition.
- Meet and exceed revenue and activity targets.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Italian and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possession of EU member state passport or a valid Residence Permit for Portugal (Expression of Interest and Job-Seeker Visa are NOT accepted)
- 1-3 years of B2B sales or digital marketing experience, ideally in advertising or an agency setting.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to consult strategically, present effectively, and overcome objections.
- Proficient in preparing and delivering impactful client meetings and sales presentations using data and research.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts for clear communication.
- Passionate about client service, offering expertise and enthusiasm.
- Focused on strategic consulting to help clients maximize their marketing spend.
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week (8 hours per day with an additional lunch break hour) Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 onsite at client's Porto office.