Head of Advertising Sales, Italy

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 230 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Our mission is to entertain the world and we are constantly innovating to bring the best stories from around the world to our members. With the launch of our ad-supported model in 12 major markets including Italy, we are now working toward providing more choices for consumers and a premium brand experience for advertisers. We are now seeking a Head of Advertising Sales, Italy to help shape the global sales strategy for Netflix. As the Head of Advertising Sales based out of Italy, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the advertising sales strategy for the Italian market. You will be accountable for delivering revenue targets by leveraging Netflix’s unique audience insights and premium content offerings. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem in Italy, an established network of relationships, and a track record of delivering revenue growth. Key responsibilities Develop and execute the advertising sales strategy for Italy to deliver revenue targets and exceed client expectations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key advertisers, agencies, and media owners to secure partnerships and drive revenue growth. Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities with existing and new clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of advertising campaigns. Leverage Netflix’s unique audience insights and premium content offerings to drive revenue growth. Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the advertising sales team in Italy. Monitor market trends, and competitor activity and identify opportunities for innovation. We’re looking for: 15 years of experience in advertising (incl. sales) with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth. Fluency in Italian and English is required for this role. Deep understanding of the Italian advertising ecosystem and an established network of relationships with regional advertisers and agencies’ arms. Experience in both TV/Video and digital advertising sales Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgement. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross‐functionally. A deep curiosity about our global business and an ability to quickly build global IQ and an understanding of regional and cultural nuances. Open to the challenge of starting a new business, comfortable with risk, uncertainty and ambiguity Interest in our corporate culture (read our memo here ) If you have a passion for entertainment and a desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Come join us and help us entertain the world Rome, Italy / Streaming – Ads Core / Full-time / Hybrid