Microsoft Advertising empowers the largest advertisers around the world to reach their maximum potential through paid digital marketing, native and retail solutions on the Microsoft Advertising platform. We are seeking top performing Account Managers with digital paid media advertising experience and Retail experience who can drive revenue and increase client satisfaction by owning the day-to-day client management and driving campaign-level budget upsell and optimization opportunities that align to ROI goals of client and drive incremental revenue.

The Microsoft Advertising Search Account Manager (AM) for Strategic segment Retail in Microsoft Advertising enables Microsoft to better serve Strategic and Enterprise clients by applying obsession to what clients care about and need, ensuring our Microsoft Advertising story is valued and understood, and building and maintaining solid, trusted-advisor relationships with day-to-day practitioner contacts at advertiser/agency/tool provider. The AM drives both revenue and client satisfaction. The AM is a core member of the account team focused on driving data-driven optimizations aligned with client needs, executing campaigns, and delivering solid collaboration partnerships, support team/resource utilization, and consistent excellence in execution of core tasks, account transitions, and client account health.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees account management and strategy.
• Aligns Microsoft sales efforts and resources to client strategies and opportunities.
• Consults with clients to develop their own marketing and advertising strategies.
• Serves as a technical advisor on Microsoft's advertising tools and solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of the client's business, advertising models, and key players.
• Other: Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 5+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR Master's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 3+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in online media, digital advertising, or Search Engine Marketing Sales and Service experience.
• 2+ years of paid search experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 8+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR Master's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 7+ years experience in Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on online media, or digital advertising
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience making recommendations to mid- to senior- level executives.

Advertising Account Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $87,000 - $148,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $113,400 - $164,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Month Day, Year.

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