Account Executive 2, Nordstrom Media Network - Shoes

<h3><b>Job Description</b></h3><p>The Account Executive 2 is responsible for managing a portfolio of brand partners and delivering against advertising revenue goals through strategic media planning and execution. This role serves as a trusted advisor to brand partners, helping them connect with Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack customers through personalized, full-funnel media campaigns. The Partner Manager collaborates closely with internal teams—including Buying, Account Management, GTM, Ad Ops, Audience, & Analytics to ensure campaign success and long-term brand partner satisfaction. This role is ideal for a sales professional with a strong foundation in media or retail who is ready to take on greater ownership of brand relationships and revenue outcomes.</p><p></p><p>Role Objectives:</p><ul><li>Drive NMN revenue growth through strategic brand partner engagement</li><li>Deliver high-impact, insight-driven media campaigns</li><li>Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and campaign execution</li><li>Build long-term brand partner relationships grounded in trust and performance<br> </li></ul><p><b>A day in the life...</b></p><ul><li>Own a portfolio of brand partners and deliver against assigned revenue goals</li><li>Develop strategic media plans that align with brand partner objectives and NMN capabilities</li><li>Lead brand partner conversations, including media planning, campaign reviews, and performance discussions</li><li>Collaborate with Account Management to ensure seamless campaign execution and post-campaign reporting</li><li>Identify upsell and renewal opportunities through data-driven insights and solution selling</li><li>Maintain accurate sales documentation and pipeline tracking using tools such as Salesforce</li><li>Educate brand partners on NMN’s value proposition, platform capabilities, and innovation opportunities</li><li>Partner with internal teams to align media strategies with merchandising and marketing priorities</li></ul><p><br><b>You own this if you have...</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field</li><li>4+ years of experience in retail media sales, ad tech sales, and/or marketing, preferably in a brand partner-facing role</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship-building</span> skills</li><li>Proficiency in digital advertising platforms and retail media concepts</li><li>Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and media planning processes</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally</li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-Remote</p><p></p><p><b>We’ve got you covered…</b></p><p></p><p>Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">benefits. Nordstrom</span> is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:</p><ul><li><p>Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away</p></li><li><p>Life Insurance and Disability</p></li><li><p>Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources</p></li></ul><p></p><p>A few more important points...</p><p></p><p>The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14px">For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document withint the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. </span></p><p></p><p>Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at <a href="http://www.nordstrom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nordstrom.com</a>. </p><p></p><p>© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc  </p><p></p><p>Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.</p><p></p><p>Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.</p><p></p><p><b>Pay Range Details</b></p><p></p><p>The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. <br>Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p>California: $89,000-$181,500 annually, Colorado: $89,000-$147,000 annually, Connecticut: $89,000-$170,500 annually, Hawaii: $89,000-$147,000 annually, Illinois: $89,000-$147,000 annually, Maryland: $89,000-$170,500 annually, Massachusetts: $89,000-$170,500 annually, Minnesota: $89,000-$147,000 annually, Nevada: $89,000-$147,000 annually, New Jersey: $89,000-$170,500 annually, New York: $89,000-$181,500 annually, Rhode Island: $89,000-$147,000 annually, Washington: $89,000-$170,500 annually, Washington D.C.: $102,500-$170,500 annually<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">medical/vision/dental/life/disability</span> insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf</span><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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