Account Executive, Market Retail Agencies

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Oak Brook, IL, USA
Hybrid
110K-196K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
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The Role
Leads strategic advertising sales for complex client and agency portfolios, developing cross-platform campaigns, proposals, forecasts, and data-driven recommendations. Owns revenue growth, campaign optimization, attribution analysis, and long-term partnerships. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influences investment decisions, supports team members, and uses automation and AI-enabled tools to improve sales effectiveness. Requires independent judgment, strong client communication, and availability for variable schedules, nights, weekends, and overtime.
Summary Generated by Built In
Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of advanced advertising strategies for a portfolio of high-value clients and/or agencies, with direct accountability for driving revenue growth and expanding long-term partnerships. Applies deep market expertise, strategic account planning, and data-driven insights to design and deliver integrated, multi-solution strategies aligned to client objectives and measurable business outcomes. Serves as a trusted advisor, influencing client investment decisions and shaping strategic direction through consultative engagement and cross-platform solutions.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Customarily owning and growing complex client portfolios away from home or office in assigned territory with a focus on long-term revenue expansion
Developing strategic, multi-campaign advertising plans aligned to client business goals
Providing insights and recommendations based on market trends and campaign performance
Serving as a subject matter expert and resource for less experienced team members
Ensuring effective execution and optimization of campaigns across platforms
Turning attribution into strategic recommendations and influencing client investment decisions
Applying advanced cross-platform media planning and strategy
Providing Campaign attribution and performance analysis Strategic account planning and forecasting
Developing proposals for complex, high-value deals
Leveraging tools and technology, including automation and AI-enabled solutions, to improve sales workflows, insights, and overall effectiveness
Thinking strategically and influencing key stakeholders through executive-level storytelling to solve complex problems
Delivering a high-quality client experience through effective communication, tailored proposals, and presentations throughout the sales lifecycle
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Strategic Planning; Client Management; Stakeholder Management; Collaboration; Advertising; Revenue Growth; Complex Sales
Salary:
Illinois Pay Range: $130,550.28 - $195,825.42
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Targeted Commission: $110,000.00
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Strategic planning, client management, stakeholder management, collaboration, advertising, revenue growth, and complex sales skills
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as necessary
  • Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance

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  • Healthcare Strength — Offerings include medical, dental, vision, virtual care, healthcare advocacy, and mental‑health resources, which are highlighted as comprehensive. This area is frequently portrayed as a standout component of the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with a company match (reported as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6%, with vesting) is emphasized as a strong element of total rewards. Retirement features are consistently referenced as a meaningful part of overall compensation.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and non‑primary caregivers, fertility/family‑forming assistance, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements, and caregiving resources are described as part of a broad suite. The breadth of family support is repeatedly underscored as a strength.

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