Account Executive, Live event, Entertainment , and Sports

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-Prosperity

Role and Responsibilities

Our Display organization is seeking an experienced Account Executive for Live Events, Entertainment, and Sports sales. The incumbent will be a market business leader driving enterprise and mission-oriented Display solutions to meet client requirements in a dynamic environment. The role will focus on maintaining and growing business, and ensures an excellent client experience at all times. The role will be key in the development of near-term and long-term solution and GTM strategies, execution of multiple marketing approaches and collaboration on product and technical roadmaps.  While this is remote, the ideal candidate will be int he western half of the country, Texas to the West Coast.

• Drive awareness and maintain working knowledge of Samsung’s B2B product portfolio (Smart Signage, Desktop Monitors, Indoor LED, Outdoor Displays, Video Walls, interactive displays, and Solutions and Services), vertical solutions, and business market trends.
• Position Samsung’s display portfolio to increase Samsung’s market share and revenue in assigned accounts quarterly and annually.
• Understand and leverage the customer’s funding and budgeting process to secure wins.
• Develop relationships with end customers/users/decision makers and influencers of – operations to C-level (CIO, CTO, CISO).
• Collect requirements, identifying viable solutions, overcoming barriers, educating decision makers and their teams, such that Samsung solutions are the preferred technologies in response to customer requirements and enable Samsung to scale.
• Segment accounts based on budgets, requirements and prioritizing business objectives.
• Maintain acute awareness of Samsung and competitor market share in assigned accounts.
• Identify, specify and lead enablement activities required to support your accounts.
• Develop account and agency campaigns resulting in measurable market share growth.
• Develop and execute key account strategies and customer-oriented engagement plans.
• Manage a qualified quarterly Pipeline (at least 2.5X).
• Create account plans through visual tools (PowerPoint) and present to leadership.
• Perform long range planning (1 to 3 years) to drive revenue growth by increasing product placement, driving customer satisfaction and overall market share growth against assigned revenue/market share targets.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in the sports and entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge or background in front office information technology preferred.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of industry products and market intelligence.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel within assigned geographic territory (up to 50% of the time).
• Operational knowledge working on a CRM platform.
• Microsoft Office skills – PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills are a must. Must be able to develop detailed PowerPoint presentations that tell a story; advanced Word & Excel use., and individual