Music Evolved Records is hiring a Manager, Category Account Sales - Kohl's Media Network (Remote)

Role Specific Information This position offers flexibility with remote work options; however, for employees located near our offices in Menomonee Falls, WI, or New York City, NY, onsite presence is requested from Monday through Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. About the Role As Manager, Category Account Sales–Kohl's Media Network, you will collaborate across departments to advance client strategies and expand advertising partnerships. You will leverage exceptional communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and digital media expertise to showcase Kohl's Media Network's distinctive marketplace advantages. What You'll Do - Spearhead the Kohl's Media Network Go-To-Market sales strategy, promoting innovative media solutions that enhance client business growth - Manage and nurture client relationships to ensure strategic plan alignment with business objectives - Expand sales across multiple platforms, targeting mid-to-large brands and performance advertisers and their representative agencies - Formulate strategies to establish authoritative positioning in client interactions - Deliver strategic recommendations rooted in client objectives, providing compelling guidance on media tactics and creative approaches informed by category and brand insights - Coordinate and participate in comprehensive internal and external client review sessions - Provoke critical thinking by challenging clients' perspectives on business and customer opportunities - Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in advertising product understanding - Oversee category sales revenue, establishing goals and priorities across brands and vendors - Cultivate meaningful relationships with key accounts, clients, and external partners - Establish an effective collaborative environment through vision alignment, clear objective setting, teamwork cultivation, performance recognition, and transparent communication - Synthesize multi-source data to construct persuasive narrative strategies - Adapt to potential additional assigned responsibilities What Skills You Have Required - Bachelor's degree - Minimum 3-5 years of proven digital media planning, marketing or equivalent experience - Comprehensive understanding of ad serving, ad networks, and digital media ecosystem - Exceptional comprehension of campaign lifecycle from strategic development to execution - Demonstrated ability to influence and lead diverse teams - Proven track record of building strategic partnerships and maximizing internal and external relationships - Meticulous attention to detail - Superior time management capabilities with multitasking proficiency in dynamic environments - Strong presentation skills with confidence and persuasiveness - Extensive sales experience complemented by organizational skills for leading a dedicated sales team - Advanced analytical and critical thinking capabilities - Self-motivated with strong independent work ethic Essential Functions The listed requirements represent core job functions, though additional responsibilities may emerge. Kohl's reserves the right to modify this job description. Successful performance requires satisfactory execution of essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. - Ability to execute accountabilities outlined in "What You'll Do" section - Compliance with organizational dress code standards - Proficiency in basic mathematics, reading, writing, and computer operations - Consistent attendance and adherence to company scheduling requirements - Commitment to learning and implementing company policies, procedures, and guidelines - Capacity to provide and receive directional guidance effectively - Collaborative team interaction skills - Maintaining composure in fast-paced environments while managing multiple concurrent tasks - Successful completion of company training programs - Computer proficiency for communication and reporting - Strategic planning and prioritization across business units - Timely project completion and oversight