Sean Grant
Chicago,IL
Summary
Sean is a seasoned media and advertising sales professional with over 5 years of experience driving business growth through strategic partnerships. He has held key roles at top organizations like CNN and The Washington Post, where he excelled in fostering director/C-level relationships and leading impactful campaigns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Client Partner
The Washington Post
03.2022 - Current
- Built strategic director and C-level relationships with agency and brand advertising partners in Tech category that drove 6% revenue growth in key accounts.
- Communicated the power of Post audiences to demonstrate how they can positively impact brand reputation, which led to $2M in new business.
- Earned "Top Salesperson" award for 2023 performance and exceeded sales quotas by 43% in 2022 and 45% in 2023 through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Client Success Manager
CNN
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed entire campaign process from presale to post sale for clients in the banking, auto, and advocacy categories.
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns and media plans across display, video, social, and Apple News.
- Played instrumental role in client satisfaction by working with operational teams for proper resolution of campaign issues.
- Prospected 10 new clients through creation of proactive pitch decks touting the strength of CNN's audiences.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding resources as well as led training modules for 15+ sales planners as part of CNN's digital reorganization, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with new processes.
Client Success Coordinator
CNN
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Facilitated day-to-day communications and deepened relationships with agency partners in auto and financial services categories on behalf of sales Account Executives.
- Analyzed client data reports to identify high-performing media and performance optimization opportunities.
- Proactively submitted real-time strategy recommendations to clients, securing $100k in incremental spend within existing campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2019
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Creative solutions
- New Business Development
- Consultative Selling
- Account Management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Global Client Partner
The Washington Post
03.2022 - Current
Client Success Manager
CNN
03.2021 - 03.2022
Client Success Coordinator
CNN
06.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
The George Washington University
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