Account Executive

About the Role

The LIONS Commercial Partnerships team is seeking an Account Executive to join our team in our 605 Third Ave, NYC office on a hybrid schedule. This role will report directly to the Senior Account Manager, support the wider team of Account Managers, and work with building world-class experiences for global advertising and creativity clients. The team works directly with clients year-round, driving revenue against our events product portfolio. You’ll support key accounts in partnership with the Senior Account Manager, working with world-class clients like LinkedIn, Amazon, Spotify, Adobe, TikTok, and Pinterest on creative partnership solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and schedules for the Senior Account Manager to support client management.
• Support account growth and new business development by attending calls, taking notes, drafting contracts, creating sales presentations, and developing new business outreach.
• Support the Senior Account Manager in liaising with internal LIONS teams, including operations, marketing, content, awards, and finance.
• Assist with maintaining accurate contact, pipeline, and activity information in Salesforce.
• Provide on-site operational support during the Cannes Lions Festival, including direct liaison with clients and suppliers.
• Independently manage smaller clients in addition to supporting the Senior Account Manager.
• Travel for necessary event operations, site visits, and planning to our London, UK HQ office and Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes, France.
• Achieve the designated Account Executive performance target.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a sales or sales-focused customer-facing environment with evidence of demonstrable success and growth.
• Interest and/or experience in the advertising, tech, and creative industries.
• Excellent literacy and numeric skills.
• Confident verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Google, Microsoft Suite, and internal CRM systems.
• Second language skills (French and/or Spanish) are a significant plus but not required.

Skills

• Top-tier organization and account management skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• Curiosity to learn about the creative and marketing industry.
• Project management capabilities.

Pay

This role offers a base salary of $60,000-$70,000 plus commission.

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, charity initiatives, and active colleague networks.
• Career opportunity: bespoke training, mentoring platforms, and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day, and the chance to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Competitive benefits, including 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, and free access to a wellness app.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.