WONDERY (an Amazon company) is one of the largest podcast publishers in the US with the most local language versions of its shows. Launched in 2016, and known for its immersive podcasts, Wondery became the fastest network to join the Top 10 ranker by Podtrac in the US, propelled by hit shows such as Dr. Death, Dirty John, Even the Rich, and Business Wars. Wondery launched the global hit Dr. Death in seven languages worldwide, reaching #1 in five countries and recently hit #1 with their latest DE show, “Milli Vanilli: Ein Pop-Skandal”. Many Wondery series are being adapted for scripted television, including Dr Death, The Shrink Next Door, and WeCrashed. Our German-language shows include Kurt Krömer - Feelings, Free Hugs, Was bisher geschah and Kampf der Unternehmen.
Wondery are hiring for a Advertising Sales Executive, Podcast, reporting into the DE Head of Sales. You will be responsible for executing a sales strategy to drive revenue opportunities for Wondery and Amazon Music Podcasts and additional third-party podcast inventory. The role is ideal for someone who has experience in a fast moving digital media environment and has a track record of forming new, and building sustaining relationships with agencies and clients
Key job responsibilities
• Support and execute a go-to-market sales strategy to generate revenue across podcast ad inventory including sponsorships, host reads, producer reads, spot and programmatic sales as well as develop custom solutions for clients
• Work closely with the content team to provide market insights and maintain full insight into the content slate
• Develop partnerships with agencies and brands to create advertising opportunities in the podcast space
• Work closely with international and internal sales teams to maximize revenue and ensure a consistency around our sales strategy
• Establish pricing and sales processes to delight our clients
• Maintain reporting and forecasting
• Digital media sales experience working with agencies and direct to brand
• Experience of nurturing and growing complex and large client accounts
• Fluent in both spoken and written German (Common European Framework of Reference C2)
• Podcast Advertising sales experience
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and international media sales experience
• Network of agency/brand contacts and relationships
• Ability to influence senior executives
• Digital media sales experience working with agencies and direct to brand, preferably in audio
• Experience of nurturing and growing complex and large client accounts
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