Account Executive - Free-to-air Streaming

Account Executive - Free-to-Air Streaming

Department: 55-492 - COO - Commercial & Corporate Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: US - New York

Reporting To: Joseph Caporoso

Description
DAZN is the market leading global sports broadcasting company, dedicated to bringing the thrill of live sports to millions of fans across the planet. With a dynamic portfolio of world-class events and content, we pride ourselves on innovation, excellence, and creating unforgettable fan experiences. Join us at the intersection of sports, media, and technology as we continue to transform the future of broadcasting.

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Account Executive to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a deep understanding of the sports industry, and is eager to play a key role in managing and developing client relationships.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving growth and delivering outstanding client service. You'll work closely with our sales and marketing teams to ensure seamless communication, and contribute to the delivery of innovative solutions for both existing and potential clients.

This role will involve regular travel, multiple times a week, around the continental US.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand DAZN's Free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) footprint by identifying and maintaining a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities
• Negotiate commercial terms with FAST platform partners, working efficiently and effectively with Legal teams to get deals over the line
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with FAST platform partners, providing exceptional communication internally and externally
• Be the numbers - analyze channel performance and revenue data, prepare and present regular reports and provide actionable insights to internal teams (Editorial, Business Development, Advertising etc)
• Collaborate with DAZN's Ad Operations teams to analyse, optimise and report on advertising performance
• Collaborate with DAZN Operations team to effectively onboard and launch new FAST platform partners and new channels
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for marketing and channel growth
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practice in the FAST space, attending conferences and representing DAZN
• Build internal profile and become the focal point for FAST stakeholders within the business

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Essential - Proven experience as an Account Manager, in the FAST industry, or delivering advertising revenue in a related media industry
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - able to build relationships internally and externally
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of advertising technologies and platform

About DAZN

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.

DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW' IN WHAT WE DO:

Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen.

Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact.

Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One.

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.

Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.

If you'd like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.