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Director of Media Sales - Kohls Media Network

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Kohl's

Director of Media Sales - Kohls Media Network

New York, NY

About the Role

As Director of Media Sales, you will lead the Kohl's Media Network (KMN) sales organization to achieve growth goals, develop a sustainable pipeline and create and apply a vision for the KMN sales team. You will be a key leader within KMN and the voice of the customers, influencing key partners.

What You'll Do

  • Develop sales vision, including identifying and coaching key behaviors and skills
  • Foster an entrepreneurial mindset and culture, encouraging resourcefulness to achieve sales goals
  • Own and evolve sales materials and resources for the team
  • Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to drive new partnerships and revenue streams

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  • Collaborate with the finance and planning teams to set growth goals and maintain forecast
  • Develop and maintain the sales pipeline and all CRM systems
  • Collaborate with technology and planning to improve existing ad products and develop new ones
  • Analyze market trends, competitive landscape and consumer behavior to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities
  • Ensure pitch tracking and reporting are maintained, drive higher close rates and improve retention rates
  • Collaborate on the development and refinement of go-to-market approach
  • Additional tasks may be assigned

  • What Skills You Have

    Required
    • Bachelor's degree
    • 10+ years of digital media and advertising sales experience, consistently exceeding revenue targets
    • Strong ability to cultivate relationships
    • Extensive experience in retail media networks or digital advertising, with a deep understanding of retail advertising strategies and market dynamics
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a sales team, with strong skills in coaching, mentoring and performance management
    • Strong strategic planning abilities with a proven track record of developing and executing successful sales strategies.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Proven ability to influence internal partners and work effectively across departments to achieve common goals
    • Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales performance analytics tools
    Preferred
    • Master's degree
    • Experience in the retail and e-commerce market working for or selling to large brands, retailers and e-commerce sites
    • Well-versed in enterprise sales and contract negotiations with client procurement, marketing teams and C-Suite
    • Experience having worked in media sales, agency sales, creative tech, martech, ad tech solutions provider or similar
    • Previous pitch process leadership experience at a mid to large agency
    • Demonstrated experience in sales planning
    • Experience in developing and delivering presentations and business proposals across various platforms

    Pay Range: $180,100.00 - $300,800.00

    Kohl's offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl's partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).

    Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
    Job ID: kohls-10486_KLHKUSR366722
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • On-site/Nearby Childcare
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Company Outings
      • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Promote From Within
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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