Job Description
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
As the Senior Sales Partner in Japan, you will be responsible for helping lead the development and execution of the sales strategy in Japan. Working closely with senior-level account directors, account planning stakeholders, trading leadership, and investment directors within our agency partners and directly to advertisers, promoting the use of the Netflix advertising platform to C-level executives including: CMO, CDO, Media Directors etc.
Your role involves the dual tasks of cultivating business with senior stakeholders at major agency groups and establishing key client relationships with C-level, VP, and Director contacts with Advertisers. You will drive Netflix Advertising opportunities with agency partners, client leaders, and internal teams.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem in an established network of relationships, and a track record of delivering revenue growth.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of activation strategies for agencies and advertisers to accelerate the growth of advertising sales in Japan
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a major Agency Holding group and to secure ad partnerships and drive revenue growth.
• Develop long-term relationships with key senior Clients within those portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of advertising campaigns.
• Leverage Netflix's unique audience insights and premium content offerings to drive revenue growth.
• Monitor market trends, and competitor activity and identify opportunities for innovation
We're looking for:
• 8+ years of advertising sales experience
• Fluency in Japanese and English is required for this role
• Passion to develop innovative Netflix Ads that respect and enhance our content, brand, products, and fans
• Proven strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and translate it into specific and measurable tactics, actions, and outcomes
• Highly skilled in negotiating and selling the intrinsic value of a premium offering to customers
• Problem solver with the ability to collaborate and work across functions
• Prospecting and cold calling skills necessary
• Understanding of how our clients set priorities and performance goals, and how we can align our product portfolio to best fulfill those needs
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, make decisions and manage at entrepreneurial speed
• Strong, confident presentation skills
• Interest in our corporate culture (read our memo here)
If you have a passion for entertainment and a desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Come join us and help us entertain the world!
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmb506-18-189-194-225-42 in your application.