At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, is seeking a Director, Digital OOH Advertising Sales. This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX and will report to the VP, Global Licensing, Media & Branded Entertainment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CEC Digital OOH Advertising Sales Director will generate new and incremental revenue via the sale of DOOH advertising across the in‐store CEC Media Network, which includes over 5,000 screens in all fun centers across the US.  The Director will be accountable for delivering revenue goals, while following the Company’s mantra in all restaurant policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Media Sales & Client Relationships

• Identify brand and agency prospects for the sale of DOOH advertising for the CEC Media Network, as well as customized programs that may include sponsorship, experiential and consumer promotions.
• Manage relationships with SSP platform partners; oversee development and execution of clients' programmatic advertising programs.
• Leverage existing relationships and gain access to brand and agency decision makers to present program opportunities, including development of client-specific proposals.
• Negotiate and close programs garnering sales revenue and promotion of Chuck E. Cheese.
• Maintain excellent client relationships.

Program Execution & Reporting

• Manage Account Manager to ensure execution and post‐reporting for all programs.
• Maintain regular communication with the corporate Management team to ensure understanding and support for all client partnership initiatives.
• Attend director/manager meetings and participate as required in company‐wide management to learn partnership initiatives.
• Create and submit required reports.

SKILLS & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• College Degree (or experience equivalent) in Marketing, Business, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of sales experience related to advertising or media sales, with notable expertise in OOH and programmatic advertising.
• Proven track record of closing DOOH and media sales programs for national level accounts.
• Established network of media buyer and agency relationships.
• Working knowledge of programmatic and SSP platforms.
• Strong financial skills for budgeting purposes and the ability to analyze statistical information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to corporate clients, advertising agencies and park management.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must.
• Out of the box, creative thinker with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be well organized with excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of the time.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must have the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry, lift, pull, push between 1 – 25 lbs. Incumbent must use a computer, with repetitive movement of both hands. Incumbent must be able to work an 8‐hour shift, with some overtime. Incumbent must also be available to travel as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                                                           

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The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.

As the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where a Kid Can Be a K