Chris Recker Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

New York, NY, US

-Responsible for forecasting and driving Media Sales across Chicago DMA-Responsible for achieving Quarterly and Annual Sales Targets/Budgets-Develop Sales Strategies across all iHM Media Channels: OTT/Video, Podcasts, Social, Digital, Streaming Audio, Radio, Events & Influencers-Lead and Manage a group of Media Account Executives-Conduct weekly performance.

-Managed and oversaw the Saatchi & Saatchi Chicago office and the $100+ Million Toyota Advertising Account-Responsible for Client Relationship Management for 120+ Clients-Responsible for Agency profitability and Client sales successResponsible for Client Financial Forecasting across 35 Markets-Responsible for overseeing staff, conducting employee reviews.

Managed Marketing and Advertising for Toyota's Midwest advertising & Marketing comprising 35 DMA MarketsOversaw internal operationsOversaw monthly creative and integrated marketing developmentOversaw financial planning, management and reconciliationLed the development of local marketing sponsorships and promotionsManaged career development of Agency.

Managed multiple marketing budgets and territories in Midwest and served as primary contact for group of Clients

Managed the marketing budgets and integrated marketing initiatives for multiple territories in the MidwestLed the management of internal Financial Management System, which included the planning, budgeting, analysis and reconciliation of Toyota AccountServed as primary contact for group of Clients

Managed the marketing budgets and marketing initiatives for multiple territories in the MidwestServed as primary Agency contact for group of Clients

Worked directly with Alberto Culver VP of Marketing, Brand Director and Brand ManagerManaged creative teams and internal staff for the production of marketing executions, including launch of new product linesParticipated in the preparation of new business presentations

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Pittsburgh employee strategically positioned in Chicago to manage the Agency’s largest AccountWorked directly with True Value’s Director of National Advertising, Director of Field Marketing/Sales Promotions and Creative DirectorManaged Agency departments in Pittsburgh for the production of advertising executionsWorked in conjunction with Promotions office.

New York, NY, US

Helped to manage Agency clients, Kraft, Oscar Meyer and UnileverWorked with Strategic Planning and Creative teams to develop marketing campaignsParticipated in Agency new business pitches

Worked with Honda and Acura Regional Marketing GroupsLead negotiator for multiple Midwest Markets, working with local TV and Radio stationsAssisted Spot Broadcast Negotiator in negotiating/planning multiple DMA marketsWorked with national office on developing planning goals