Senior Client Director - Microsoft Advertising at Microsoft | AdTechTalent
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Senior Client Director - Microsoft Advertising
digital advertisingsalesclient relationshipsaccount managementAISearch Engine MarketingMicrosoft Advertisingstrategic salesenterprise salesbilingualFrenchEnglish
Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Years experience
5-10
Location
Paris, France
Full job description
Microsoft Advertising seeks a Senior Client Director to drive revenue and client satisfaction by developing strategic client relationships and delivering customized digital advertising solutions. Responsibilities include leading sales strategy for France, designing multiyear growth plans, acting as a trusted advisor to senior marketing leaders, influencing strategic decisions, embedding AI in marketing processes, creating revenue expansion mechanisms, contributing thought leadership, coaching teams, managing pipeline and executing sales goals. Required qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing or related fields with focus on online media or digital advertising, experience in online media or Search Engine Marketing sales and service, and full proficiency in English and French.
What you'll do
Develop, lead and execute MSA France sales strategy & priorities to enable advertisers’ growth while partnering with internal teams to develop and execute account plans
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Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media or digital advertising OR Master's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND experience in sales, advertising, or marketing with a focus on online media or digital advertising OR equivalent experience
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Full proficiency in English and French (both written and verbal)
Experience making recommendations to senior-level executives (preferred)
