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 meetings and reviews-Develop strategies for prospecting new Clients -Develop, manage and facilitate internal Training for AE’s

-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, negotiating contracts, negotiating leases and managing P&L-Oversaw all Media, Production and Creative for Paid Search, Social, TV, Radio, Sports Partnerships, OOH, Product Influencers and Engagement Marketing-Career Highlight: Launched a new SEM Company in the U.S., Synergize-Personal Career Highlight: Negotiated and led the Chicago Cubs World Series Celebration Parade in 2016

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 staffMaintained key Agency/Client relationshipsServed as primary contact for territory of Clients

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 for the execution of Client promotionsParticipated in the creation and development of new business pitches and presentations

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