Senior Sales Manager - Omnicom

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Job Description:

Join Activision Blizzard Media —an exciting division within Microsoft Advertising representing iconic gaming brands from Activision, Blizzard, King, and Xbox. As we undergo an exciting transformation, this is your chance to play a key role in revolutionizing our offerings and driving innovation in the gaming media space.

We’re looking for a passionate, innovative, and growth-focused Sr. Sales Manager to join our Omnicom UK agency team. In this role, you’ll drive media innovation, elevate our offerings, and help forge meaningful partnerships with top agencies.

This role is a 12-month maternity cover, but we put a lot of effort into finding the right talent for our teams. If the collaboration works well for both sides, we always strive to find permanent roles before an FTC contract ends. With the exciting integration with Microsoft, our Activision Blizzard Media teams are working more closely than ever with the Xbox Ads teams, creating plenty of opportunities for the future. It’s a great time to join and see where this journey could take you!

Your role within the team:

• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with Omnicom agencies, including OMD UK, PHD UK, and Hearts & Science.

• Manage and expand high-value partnerships, driving incremental growth with support from sales leadership.

• Conduct regular client interactions, including meetings, calls, and proactive outreach to build strong pipelines

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record in direct media ad sales, with demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding revenue goals.

• Deep relationships throughout the UK market with a deep focus on Omnicom, particularly including – OMD UK, PHD UK & Hearts & Science

• Comprehensive understanding of programmatic advertising and ad tech platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager)

• Demonstrated experience in sales-focused or partnership role selling through agencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex ideas and build trust with stakeholders

• Demonstrated track record of exceeding client and revenue expectations

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 

Making the World Playful

Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.

So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.

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