Video Account Executive, Restaurant Vertical

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What You'll Do

• Own Executive Engagement: Build trusted, unstoppable relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers at the world’s largest restaurant brands. You’ll dive deep into their core business challenges to align Uber’s ad solutions with their growth priorities.

• Navigate Complex Ecosystems: Masterfully navigate both client and agency organizations, unlocking doors and building bridges straight to the video buying teams.

• Drive Video Leadership: Champion the video advertising strategy for the Restaurants vertical. You will lead account teams to activate these strategies, relentlessly driving growth across Uber’s video and programmatic video placements.

• Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Prove Uber’s unique value by tracking campaign results against high-stakes customer goals (like ROAS, store visits, and basket size). You’ll turn complex data into compelling stories that shape customer strategies and deepen partnerships.

• Fuel the Pipeline: Own the growth trajectory of your portfolio. By leveraging marketplace insights, you’ll identify, cultivate, and close a pipeline of new opportunities to expand Uber's footprint.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in digital advertising, consultative sales, business development, or digital marketing.

• Proven track record working directly with advertisers, top-tier agencies, or major enterprise clients.

• Domain Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience in video sales and digital media strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vertical Knowledge: Deep experience selling video solutions to major Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or Casual Dining brands, with a sharp eye for managing brand safety and frequency.

• Executive Presence: A proven knack for navigating complex stakeholder environments and influencing C-suite executives.

• Media Fluency: Advanced knowledge of the video media landscape, including upfront agreements, media planning, campaign management, and advanced measurement (e.g., Marketing Mix Modeling, sales lift, and conversion lift).

• Platform Savvy: Familiarity with Uber Ad Solutions (or comparable retail media networks) and cutting-edge video tech, including AI-powered performance video and Connected TV (CTV).

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For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$134,000 per year - USD$149,500 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$149,000 per year - USD$166,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award, sales bonuses & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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