Account Manager

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The Account Manager will play a critical commercial role in accelerating revenue growth across Singapore and Southeast Asia (SEA). This position is responsible for originating, developing, and closing high-value advertising and event sponsorship partnerships with both agencies and direct clients across the region. 

Based in Singapore, the role requires a highly consultative seller with strong market relationships, a proven track record in integrated media sales, and the ability to structure sophisticated cross-platform and sponsorship solutions. 

The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing strategic accounts while contributing to the broader commercial strategy across Singapore and SEA.
 

Your Role Accountabilities

• Own and deliver revenue targets across digital, TV, branded content, and event sponsorship, driving growth from both new and existing clients across Singapore and Southeast Asia, with a strong hunter mindset to unlock new business opportunities.

• Build and manage a robust pipeline through proactive business development, strategic account expansion, and accurate forecasting, consistently identifying and converting new revenue streams.

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with agencies, trading desks, and direct clients, acting as a trusted, consultative partner.

• Lead negotiations and close high-value, multi-market deals in alignment with CNN’s commercial standards and compliance frameworks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and deliver high-impact, integrated proposals working closely with creative, editorial, marketing, programmatic, digital, PR, and Audience & Data teams.

• Contribute to regional commercial strategy through market insights while maintaining strong sales discipline, while supporting and mentoring junior team members and fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4-6+ years' industry experience in sales, advertising, branded content, sponsorship, events, or digital marketing, gained at an international media owner, broadcaster, premium publisher, media agency, ad tech company, or leading social media/platform business.

• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets across Singapore and/or Southeast Asia.

• Demonstrated success in selling event sponsorships and integrated, multi-platform solutions. 

• Strong, established relationships with Singapore-based agencies and  SEA regional clients.

• Experience across digital and TV solutions, with the ability to drive revenue beyond standard advertising formats through creative, integrated offerings.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure and close complex, multi-market deals.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English. Additional language capabilities would be an advantage.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated, highly driven, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to contribute positively in a strong team environment. 

How We Get Things Done…

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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