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Kevin Rayburn

Los Angeles,California

Summary

Results-driven Director of Sales known for high productivity and efficiency. Specialize in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and market analysis. Excel in negotiation, team leadership, and problem-solving to achieve sales targets and drive business growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales

Ampersand
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Directed the west coast team of the Media & Entertainment division at Ampersand, successfully selling national addressable and streaming inventory to a wide range of broadcast, cable, premium and streaming video outlets. Team budgets up to 50 million annually.
  • Worked with marketing directors and video leads at both advertising agencies and clients directly.
  • Performed analysis of customer spending data to create targeted campaigns for different clients.
  • Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Sales Manger

Ampersand (formally NCC Media)
Los Angeles
01.2014 - 12.2022
  • Managed and supervised the Los Angeles Media & Entertainment team at Ampersand, successfully selling local, national and streaming inventory to a wide range of video clients. Responsible for all 210 DMA's.
  • Worked closely with MVPD's in positioning products to enhance client campaigns.

Sales Manager

Ampersand (formally NCC Media)
Los Angeles
08.2003 - 12.2013
  • Managed a nine person sales team, handling all types of business categories including automotive, QSR, entertainment and political.
  • Responsible for many top 20 markets including NY, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta and Houston.

Sales Manager

MMT Sales
Los Angeles, California
09.1998 - 07.2003
  • Managed seven person team, representing 19 broadcast stations with over 25 million in annual billing. Station groups included Post-Newsweek, Viacom, Emmis, Media General and Acme.

Media Supervisor

Universal McCann, Integrated Investment
Los Angeles
02.1995 - 08.1998
  • Supervised multiple accounts including Six Flags Magic Mountain. Senior Media Buyer for major advertisers including AT&T, Nestle and Smith Barney with over 15 million in annual spending.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06-1984

Skills

  • Sales leadership and training
  • Customer Service
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Staff Development
  • Addressable Advertising
  • Proposals and Presentations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Forecasting

Timeline

Director of Sales

Ampersand
01.2022 - 07.2024

Sales Manger

Ampersand (formally NCC Media)
01.2014 - 12.2022

Sales Manager

Ampersand (formally NCC Media)
08.2003 - 12.2013

Sales Manager

MMT Sales
09.1998 - 07.2003

Media Supervisor

Universal McCann, Integrated Investment
02.1995 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Kevin Rayburn