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Senior Account Executive

RemoteRemoteFull TimeSenior$143,000–$178,750 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

closing sales
revenue targets
exceeding revenue
strategic seller
customer relationships
media sales
new business
sales pipeline
revenue goals
cross-sell

Nice to have

programmatic solutions
transportation media network
in-app sponsorship
bikeshare network
experiential activations
Lyft Ads

Role summary

Lyft Ads is seeking a Senior Digital Account Executive to manage relationships with major advertising agencies and clients, driving revenue and shaping the future of their media business. This role involves leading C-suite conversations, developing account plans, and creating custom media offerings. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in business development and sales, a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets, and strong strategic selling skills. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft Ads’ vision is to build the largest transportation media network. We leverage media to elevate the transportation experience for our users while building an exciting and sustainable advertising business. Our assets include Lyft in-app sponsorship opportunities, the largest bikeshare network in the country, off network audience programmatic solutions, as well as experiential activations. Our work is fun, challenging, and rewarding and we are looking for a customer-focused team member passionate about solving problems, delighting our agency partners, and winning new business.

As a Senior Digital Account Executive for Lyft Media, you will be the primary point of contact for major advertising agencies and marketing clients. You will have discretion to shape the future of our growing media business while managing the day-to-day sales processes and relationships with advertising agencies.

Responsibilities:

Lead C Suite level conversations to increase revenue and grow strategic partnerships

Demonstrate in-depth insights of the sales process and product combination

Lead account planning process that aligns brand and Lyft’s resources to maximize opportunities

Grow revenue, educate and lead strategic conversations with clients and navigate complex relationships

Demonstrate expertise in all matters relevant to your book of business, including escalation and troubleshooting to resolve client issues

Spearhead client education on products and give product updates to advise on the best approach to drive business outcomes for clients and agencies

Lead collaboration with external clients and internal stakeholders

Create compelling media packages and custom offerings to close new media business

Build and manage sales pipelines while achieving quarterly revenue goals

Work autonomously and independently to seek new sales opportunities, schedule relevant meetings, and cross-sell Lyft Media’s suite of advertising offerings

Collaborate cross-functionally with the existing Lyft Media sales team and our external vendors to help outline and unlock new sales opportunities

Experience:

10+ years of relevant business development, sales, and/or partnerships experience

Demonstrated success in a closing sales position with Media Agencies and Clients direct

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and goals

A team-oriented mindset and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals

Demonstrated ability to work independently/autonomously across all major sales functions

Ability to lead as team continues to grow and evolve

Strong strategic seller with deep customer relationships

Experience successfully scaling a digital advertising business from the ground up

Understanding of tools, solutions, processes, and overall systems within a media sales organization

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco metro area is $143,000-$178,750, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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