Video Account Executive - Uber Advertising, Restaurants

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$223K/yr – $277K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and grow Uber's video advertising relationships with large restaurant brands, driving pipeline and data-driven results across executive stakeholders.

  • Lead executive engagements and cross-functional teams.
  • Drive video strategy and measure ROAS and store visits.
  • Expand footprint through new opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own Executive Engagement: Build trusted, unstoppable relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers at the world's largest restaurant brands. You'll dive deep into their core business challenges to align Uber's ad solutions with their growth priorities.
  • Navigate Complex Ecosystems: Masterfully navigate both client and agency organizations, unlocking doors and building bridges straight to the video buying teams.
  • Drive Video Leadership: Champion the video advertising strategy for the Restaurants vertical. You will lead account teams to activate these strategies, relentlessly driving growth across Uber's video and programmatic video placements.
  • Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Prove Uber's unique value by tracking campaign results against high-stakes customer goals (like ROAS, store visits, and basket size). You'll turn complex data into compelling stories that shape customer strategies and deepen partnerships.
  • Fuel the Pipeline: Own the growth trajectory of your portfolio. By leveraging marketplace insights, you'll identify, cultivate, and close a pipeline of new opportunities to expand Uber's footprint.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience: 6+ years of experience in digital advertising, consultative sales, business development, or digital marketing.
  • Proven track record working directly with advertisers, top-tier agencies, or major enterprise clients.
  • Domain Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience in video sales and digital media strategy.

Preferred

  • Vertical Knowledge: Deep experience selling video solutions to major Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or Casual Dining brands, with a sharp eye for managing brand safety and frequency.
  • Executive Presence: A proven knack for navigating complex stakeholder environments and influencing C-suite executives.
  • Media Fluency: Advanced knowledge of the video media landscape, including upfront agreements, media planning, campaign management, and advanced measurement (e.g., Marketing Mix Modeling, sales lift, and conversion lift).
  • Platform Savvy: Familiarity with Uber Ad Solutions (or comparable retail media networks) and cutting-edge video tech, including AI-powered performance video and Connected TV (CTV).

Benefits

  • You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
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Uber Advertising

Uber has revolutionized the way the world moves—powering the culture of now with the tap of a button.Before Uber, people planned ahead—booking taxis in advance, calling ahead for deliveries, and making arrangements to meet their needs. Then Uber changed everything. We redefined how people move, how they eat, and what they expect from the world around them. We created the on-demand economy, making "now" the new standard.Every minute, thousands of people step into an Uber, get food delivered through Uber Eats, or move goods through our platform. Uber isn’t just a tech company—we’re the default choice for movement.This expectation of immediacy extends beyond movement. Our platform delivers real-time engagement, ensuring ads align seamlessly with consumers' needs in the moment—whether they’re craving a meal, stocking up on essentials, or heading to their next destination.Now, with Uber Advertising, be where action happens—reaching consumers in the moment as they go and get.Deliver your brand message when intent turns into action.

Founded in 2014
New York, New York, USA
227 employees (29 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
76.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.6M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.3%
Direct
48.6%
Referral
17.5%
Social
1%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~230

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
25 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
8.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

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