Director of Agency, Ad Sales

Overview

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About The Company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose : to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

Bring your flavor. Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What You Will Be Doing

Leverage your industry expertise to propel The Collective’s agency and brand engagement and resulting sales forward. This role is responsible for establishing new and ongoing relationships specific to agencies, their holding companies and the brands they serve – both CPG and non-endemic. This person will be exceptional at building agency partnerships, uncovering brand / media dollars and managing MSA negotiations.

The position will be based in NYC, NY or Chicago, IL.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead strategic selling approach to drive new demand, with a focus on agency holding company efforts and brand marketing organizations, a significant opportunity for The Collective’s growth.
• Build and manage an agency-facing media sales team
• Develop and nurture relationships with account-specific teams, as well as senior investment and retail media / commerce executives at agencies and brand marketing organizations.
• Provide input into short and long-term forecasting models
• Provide input into and / or negotiate agency T&C’s and MSAs, in coordination with Business Operations and Albertsons legal team.
• Where appropriate, lead RFP process, and manage contract negotiation and oversight.
• Work collaboratively across all levels of the Albertsons organization, both within the corporate environment and retail teams.
• Act as Key Marketing Voice : Be comfortable with public speaking and represent Albertsons and Albertsons Media Collective with integrity, humility, intelligence and transparency.
• Sell Strategic Marketing Programs : Establish, direct, and implement strategic oversight and management for client proposals.
• Solicit client feedback to understand how to drive a continuous cycle of learning and improvement.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $135,800 to $190,100 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO / Vacation pay / Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a bonus plan.

What We Are Searching For

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What Is It Like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4)

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