Cannes 2026: Presentation Skills for Agency Executives, Closing the Pitch Execution Gap | Ben Levy, Sell It Great, Founder

Many agency and corporate sales teams lose new business pitches despite having superior creative work because they lack the presentation skills to sell their ideas effectively. Ben Levy, CEO and Founder of "Sell It Great," breaks down how to build a structured presentation framework that closes the execution gap and improves pitch win rates.He shares practical insights on using low-stakes internal meetings as practice grounds, analyzing video recordings to fix body language ticks, and leveraging strategic silence to emphasize core messaging during client negotiations.Key tactical themes covered:Closing the gap between creative work quality and presentation delivery.Debunking the "natural presenter" myth to make public speaking a trainable team skill.Using internal agency prep sessions as safe practice spaces.Reviewing practice videos to catch and correct unconscious body language habits.Applying strategic silence to project confidence and give clients time to process key points.Ben Levy is the Founder and CEO of "Sell It Great," coaching executives, agency leaders, and sales teams on pitch mechanics and presentation skills.Connect with our guest:Follow Ben Levy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellitgreat/Explore Sell It Great Frameworks: https://sellitgreat.com/Optimize Your Paid Social with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/