Senior Account Executive, Omnichannel Retail – Google, Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON | Company: Google
Google is hiring a Senior Account Executive, Omnichannel Retail in Toronto, Ontario. This senior advertising sales role focuses on partnering with some of Canada’s largest retailers to drive cross-channel growth through Google’s advertising solutions, data-driven recommendations and long-term strategic partnerships.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior retail decision-makers, including C-suite executives, to understand business priorities, develop tailored advertising strategies and identify new opportunities across Search, YouTube, video, measurement and other Google advertising capabilities.
About This Senior Account Executive Role
The Senior Account Executive will work within Google’s Large Customer Sales organization, which partners with major brands and agencies to help customers navigate changes in advertising, media and technology while driving measurable business performance.
In this role, the successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to large Canadian retailers, developing clear points of view based on customer objectives, market insights and campaign performance. The position combines executive relationship management, consultative selling, advertising strategy and account growth.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The position combines strategic account management, advertising sales, executive engagement and business development across major omnichannel retail customers.
Retail Account Growth
Partner with major Canadian retailers to grow cross-channel advertising business through data-driven recommendations aligned with customer business objectives.
Executive Relationships
Engage and influence senior retail decision-makers, including C-suite executives, while building trusted relationships and understanding strategic priorities.
Advertising Solutions
Design and pitch tailored Google advertising solutions using customer needs, market knowledge and compelling storytelling to secure investment.
Performance Measurement
Measure campaign performance against customer objectives and use results and insights to demonstrate Google’s value and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Opportunity Development
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities that expand customer relationships and contribute to sustained account growth.
Joint Business Planning
Lead development of Joint Business Plans that align Google and customers around shared goals, priorities and accountability for growth.
Omnichannel Retail and Digital Advertising
The Senior Account Executive will help retail customers connect advertising investments with broader omnichannel business objectives. This requires an understanding of how traditional and digital media channels work together and how Google advertising products can support customer acquisition, engagement and growth.
Experience with video advertising, including online video and connected television, is particularly relevant. The role may involve combining Google’s advertising capabilities across Search, YouTube, measurement and other solutions to create comprehensive strategies for large retail accounts.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This opportunity may suit an experienced advertising or enterprise sales professional who can build executive relationships, develop sophisticated account strategies and translate customer challenges into measurable growth opportunities.
Extensive experience in sales, advertising, marketing, consulting, media or agency environments with responsibility for significant customer relationships.
The ability to build trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives and influence strategic business and investment decisions.
Strong understanding of how digital advertising, video and traditional media can work together to support retail growth objectives.
The ability to build comprehensive sales strategies, identify growth opportunities and manage a pipeline across complex customer organizations.
Experience working with internal and external teams to coordinate advertising strategies, customer solutions and business priorities.
Qualifications, Compensation and Benefits
Google requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience and at least eleven years of experience in sales, advertising sales, marketing, consulting, media or working with advertising agencies.
Preferred qualifications include experience building trusted relationships with senior executives, knowledge of Google advertising solutions, video advertising expertise, understanding of traditional and digital media competition and experience developing comprehensive account growth strategies.
Google lists a Canadian base salary range of $198,000 to $202,000 CAD per year, plus a 75% target bonus, equity and benefits. Individual compensation may vary based on job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Google Careers website. Application materials should highlight enterprise advertising sales, major retail account management, executive relationships, omnichannel strategy and examples of driving measurable customer and revenue growth.
The official posting identifies this position as an existing vacancy but does not provide a specific application deadline. Candidates should apply while the role remains active. Joblyz does not collect applications or participate in Google’s hiring decisions.