Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 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.
With the incredible launch of our ad-supported model, we are now working toward providing more choices for consumers and a premium brand experience for advertisers. We are now seeking a Senior Sales Partner in France to help shape our sales strategy for Netflix in France.
As the Senior Sales Partner in France, you will be responsible for helping lead the development and execution of the France Sales Strategy for France. You will work closely with the account management team, the account planning stakeholders, traders, and investment directors with our Agency partners. You will engage with both media agencies and directly with advertisers to push our business forward directly with the clients among the C-level: CMO, CDO, Media Directors etc.
The role will involve developing business with senior stakeholders at a major Agency group and building key client relationships with C-level, VP, and Director contacts within those portfolios. As the Sales leader, you will be tasked with jointly driving Netflix Advertising opportunities with key Agency partners and Client leaders as well as internal teams (Account Management, among others).
You will be accountable for delivering revenue targets by leveraging Netflix's unique audience insights and premium content offerings. You will work closely with our Measurement Leads to develop the best-in-class measurement solutions to meet our Clients’ needs. The role will also be a focal point for driving the necessary internal developments to ensure our success. Cross-functional collaboration with Ad Product, Ads Marketing, Consumer Products and Brand Partnership teams will be crucial.
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:
- Develop and execute sales for France to deliver revenue targets and exceed client expectations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a major Agency Holding group and related Agencies to secure ad partnerships and drive revenue growth.
- Develop long-term relationships with key senior Clients within those portfolios.
- Develop sales strategies and Account plans for the assigned Account portfolio
- 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:
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and French
- 10 or more years of experience in advertising or media, or equivalent experience delivering revenue growth.
- Experience in digital advertising sales is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of marketing and communication objectives and pillars
- Ability to move easily from strategic thinking to operational tasks
- Deep understanding of the Media Agencies/Holding Companies and an established network of relationships at the senior level within them.
- A degree of people management experience is preferable
- Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross‐functionally.
- Able to work effectively in a new and evolving business, including navigating risk, uncertainty and ambiguity, with appropriate support
- Able to operate with a high degree of independence in a dynamic environment
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.