About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
Viasat has a market reputation for delivering the best internet in the sky; we deliver broadband internet to thousands of aircraft worldwide including some of the world’s largest airlines. Our new digital platform connects advertisers and retailers to travellers inflight, with a range of highly innovative digital ad solutions. We are shaping the future of inflight entertainment, advertising and e-commerce as we build a digital marketplace that benefits airlines, passengers, and our client brand partners.
We are looking for an Advertising Sales Representative who will grow our markets in Mexico, Spain, and others and provide account management to select strategic accounts. Our current clients are some of the world’s most successful brands in retail, travel, technology and consumer services.
You will ideally be based in Dublin, and work as part of a global team. Serving a wide range of advertisers, including consumer brands, online services and retailers, you will find the right advertising solution and commercial structure model for each client. Your understanding of Viasat’s innovative ad products and entrepreneurial drive will allow you to communicate the value of Viasat’s platform and network, and work with partners over the long term to deliver ongoing customer success and ROI for them.
Using your effective communication skills and network you are the driver of agency sales for the Viasat Advertising business. You will help define the strategy for how to acquire agency customers and be a key stakeholder in product design.
The day-to-day
* Build our customer base of resellers, agencies, and direct advertisers in Mexico, Spain, and other markets.
* Contribute to the setting of pricing of the ads.
* Produce reliable monthly, quarterly and multi-year sales forecasts for in market customers.
* Provide strategic advice and help partners get the best return on investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
* Manage a limited number of key accounts. Communicate with them proactively, and provide regular account review.
* Create go-to-market plans for new markets and advertising products.
* Provide guidance on brand marketing efforts.
* Implement creative ways to improve our customer relationships, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote Viasat products.
What you'll need
* Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably with senior executives, internally and externally.
* 3-5+ years progressive experience in advertising & media sales.
* Advertising experience as a media buyer or seller in Mexico and/or Spain.
* Working proficiency of English and Spanish is a must.
* Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem including agencies, resellers, DSPs, affiliates.
* High proficiency using CRM (Salesforce), Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
* Ability to travel up to 20%, meeting clients, airline partners and attending trade shows.
What will help you on the job
* Experience working/operating in an international context.
* Interest / understanding of the aviation or satellite internet industries.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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