Samba

media intelligence

AssociateAccountExecutive

$70–70k Los Angeles, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Account Executive at Samba. Skills: Sales, Media intelligence, Client acquisition. Identify key brand and agency targets. Drive outbound engagement”

Industry & Context.

media intelligence
Problems you'll solve

Deconstruct complex business challenges; Structured reasoning; Logic-based reasoning; Data-informed solutions; First-principles thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 0-2 years experience, Demonstrated track record of performing against goals, Ability to deconstruct complex business challenges, Customer-focused with excellent communication, Comfortable navigating applies first-principles thinking

Nice to Have

Candidates from top-tier universities, Competitive GPAs, Notable accomplishments, Knowledge of TV, online, and mobile advertising ecosystem, Existing relationships with media buying decision-makers, AI Fluency, Familiarity with AI and ML reshaping audience measurement, Desire to learn AI-powered tools for sales productivity, Background in public speaking, Background in debate, Background in competitive presentations

What You'll Do.

Identify key brand and agency targets

Drive outbound engagement

Book strategic meetings

Prospect and qualify revenue-generating relationships

Communicate Samba's value proposition

Secure high-level meetings

Help maintain existing book of business

Hunt for new opportunities

Act as a consultant for agencies

Collaborate with Programmatic teams

Develop local marketing initiatives

Represent Samba at industry events

Leverage AI to streamline workflows

Interpret model-generated recommendations

Stress-test assumptions

Translate insights into client-facing strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Embedded in Sales Pod; Work with Team Lead; Work with Senior Account Executives; Work with Programmatic teams

Communication Scope

Persuasively communicate; Client-facing strategy

Full Job Description

## Description Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.  We are looking for a high-energy, ambitious individual with a passion for media and advertising to join our growing revenue organization. As an Associate Account Executive (AAE), you are the tip of the spear in identifying key brand and agency targets, driving outbound engagement, and booking strategic meetings that fuel our growth. This is an entry-level role designed for someone who is hungry to learn, resilient in the face of rejection, and is seeking a future in sales, while being provided with the right building block to achieve success At Samba, we don't believe in silos. You will be embedded in a Sales Pod, working alongside a Team Lead and Senior Account Executives. Your growth is accelerated through our unique enablement structure Direct Sales Immersion (Months 1–6): During your first six months, you will receive intensive direct sales experience by shadowing every meeting generated through your outreach. You will observe elite discovery and pitching firsthand, participate in post-call debriefs, and manage CRM hygiene to master the mechanics of high-stakes deal-making. Tech-Driven Market Mastery: You will leverage Samba's best-in-class technology stack  including Gong, Salesforce, and our proprietary AI insights tools to master our go-to-market strategy. By analyzing sales meetings and data-driven engagement patterns, you will rapidly develop the business acumen needed to navigate the complex ad-tech landscape. Direct Mentorship: You will receive direct coaching from Senior AEs and stru

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