Google

Account executive in video advertising

In short

Account Executive role at Google in Berlin focused on digital video advertising sales, working directly with C-suite decision-makers at advertisers and agencies to build Joint Business Plans and grow ad revenue. The position is an 18-month fixed-term contract requiring 8 years of consultative sales/business development experience (or 6 with an advanced degree) and fluent English. German fluency and prior experience with Google Ad Solutions or video/CTV advertising are a plus.

About the Role
Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google's unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers.
Responsibilities
•Engage and influence key decision-makers, including C-suite executives, building trusted relationships to understand their core business challenges and strategic priorities.
•Lead the development of Joint Business Plans, aligning with customers on ambitious goals and establishing shared accountability to unlock transformative growth opportunities.
•Design and pitch data-driven Google solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Google's advertising offerings and compelling storytelling, while effectively navigating objections to secure investment and exceed business goals.
•Demonstrate Google's value by measuring campaign results against customer objectives and performer's offerings, and sharing data-driven insights that shape customer strategies and reinforce the partnership.
•Own the customer's growth trajectory by proactively identifying and cultivating a robust pipeline of new opportunities, leveraging insights and proven success to expand the partnership.
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
•8 years of industry experience in consultative sales, business development, or digital marketing, or 6 years of experience with an advanced degree.
•Experience working with advertisers, agencies, or clients.
•Experience in digital advertising sales with focus on video sales.
•Ability to communicate in English fluently in order to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
Nice to Have
•Experience building trusted-advisor relationships with executive stakeholders, and managing multiple projects, business leads, and internal stakeholders.
•Experience with Google Ad Solutions and video advertising (AI-powered Performance and Video, CTV), and understanding the traditional and digital media advertising landscape.
•Ability to promote/propose creative technologies to various decision-makers.
•Ability to develop joint business plans in complex, ambiguous environments, influence/collaborate across organizations, and drive business success for the customer and Google.
•Strong tactical thinking skills, systems thinking, and the ability to align strategies to deliver customer business outcomes.
•Ability to communicate in German fluently to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
Conditions
•This is an 18 month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) position.
•Germany: €116,000 - €118,000 (EUR) + 60% bonus target.

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