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JANETTE CASTRO

Irvine,CA

Summary

Experienced SR Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Strong sales professional skilled in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Management, Account Management, Leadership, and Business Development efforts for national clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SR Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor
Torrance, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Represent CCO in the sale of OOH advertising - local emphasize with the proven ability to sale Nationally – including airports, mobile re-targeting, and attribution studies

• Responsible for developing new business - targeting prospects and closing any inbound accounts; including closing over 5Mill and counting for a new self generated client and first of it's vertical for CCO during the pandemic to date

• The only AE entrusted with developing Hispanic book of business; Building and maintaining community trust, have solely closed over $3Mill new Hispanic adspend for CCO due to my media fluency and network relationships

• Expert understanding of internal RADAR Platforms - utilizing all CCO capabilities to develop successful and strategic client campaigns built on targeted audience profiling/selling

• Build and manage a varied book of business, actively growing share of each account

• Manage all sales efforts, pre and post campaign; including planning, billing, and market research

• Key strategic accounts including but not limited to: Entertainment, OTT, pharmaceutical, retail, hospitality, political, cannabis, finance, and food & beverage

SR Account Director

Ampersand.TV
Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 05.2023

• Responsible for developing new business opportunities - emphasis on Ampersand.TVs streaming service and audience profiling capabilities

• In charge of incremental account growth in varied verticals - including but not limited to, automotive, QSR, health and fitness, and government industries.

• Point person for multi-market RFPs and opportunities. Top markets include: NY, CHI, SF, LV, PHX, DFW and ATL.

• Contribute to office moral by providing guidance and mentorship to support staff and counterparts

• Strong Los Angeles and national agency relationships with media directors, buyers, and support staff

• Close partnership development with multiple MVPs - Adlink, Effectv and COX services in multiple regions and markets

Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - 05.2022

• Represent CCO in the sale of OOH advertising - local emphasize with the proven ability to sale Nationally – including airports, mobile re-targeting, and attribution studies

• Responsible for developing new business - targeting prospects and closing any inbound accounts; including closing over 2Mill and counting for a new self generated client and first of it's vertical for CCO during the pandemic to date

• The only AE entrusted with developing Hispanic book of business; Building and maintaining community trust, have solely closed over $1Mill new Hispanic adspend for CCO due to my media fluency and network relationships

• Expert understanding of internal RADAR Platforms - utilizing all CCO capabilities to develop successful and strategic client campaigns built on targeted audience profiling/selling

• Build and manage a varied book of business, actively growing share of each account;

• Manage all sales efforts, pre and post campaign; including planning, billing, and market research

• Key strategic accounts including but not limited to: Entertainment, OTT, pharmaceutical, retail, hospitality, political, cannabis, finance, and food & beverage

Account Executive/Media Planner

NCC Media
Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Work closely with internal teams and affiliates to compile adequate planning projects for the successful execution of varied campaigns o Pull market research for select clients/Smart Maps, Network/ Demo rankers

• Manage all unforeseen and developing issues; e.g. pre-emptions, traffic/spot, billing, make goods • Responsible for managing posts’ and maintaining detailed logs and data for internal records

• Maintain hundred thousand dollar schedules as well as relationships with both agency contacts and cable systems / team members Account Executive at NCC Media 2012 - 2017 • Represent NCC affiliates in the sale of cable advertising time to national clients • Develop and execute team meetings to ensure projects are within completion dates

• Responsible for maximizing budgets / increase in share by presenting developing market trends and new beneficial strategic research for our clients

• Point person for select agencies and clients – built and maintained trust and relationships • Experienced in putting together costs/planning charts for any and all Nielsen DMAs • Master of creating avails that benefit our affiliates and clients, showcasing value in SpotTV

• Responsible for all Nielson DMA markets: Tune-In, Direct Response, and Retail Business experience o Top 20 Markets consistently handled: Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Chicago, Denver, Cleveland • Key accounts including but not limited to: FX, NBC, SPIKE, USA, ESQ, ENT, CBS, CNN, TRUTV, TVL, TBS, TNT, Alltel, Consumer Energy, Procter & Gamble, Nissan

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Planning
  • Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Media Sales
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Management
  • Self-Directed
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

SR Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor
03.2023 - Current

SR Account Director

Ampersand.TV
05.2022 - 05.2023

Account Executive

Clear Channel Outdoor
05.2018 - 05.2022

Account Executive/Media Planner

NCC Media
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

San Diego State University
JANETTE CASTRO