Senior Account Executive/Director of Sales - Programmatic - Top Publisher

Three Pillars
  • Chicago, Kansas
  • Remote
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    Director of Sales


    We are seeking a high-impact sales professional to drive revenue growth across new and existing accounts.


    The ideal candidate is a results-driven seller who can both execute day-to-day revenue generation and, at the senior level, lead strategic account development and large-scale partnerships.


    As Director of Sales, you will leverage the robust company portfolio of products and solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven sales leader who can balance strategic partnership development with the hustle of territory building.


    About The Position's Contributions:

    55% Revenue Growth & Client Management

    • Own and achieve annual revenue targets ($3MM+ for SAE level; $5MM+ for Director level)
    • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing and developmental accounts
    • Sell integrated advertising and digital solutions aligned to client objectives
    • Build strong relationships with agencies and direct clients
    • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across full product portfolio
    • Deliver ongoing campaign performance reviews and optimization strategies

    20% New Business Development

    • Prospect and develop new business across B2B and B2C categories
    • Conduct outreach through meetings, presentations, events, and networking
    • Build and maintain a healthy, active sales pipeline
    • Engage decision-makers to uncover business challenges and position solutions

    10% Strategic Selling & Insights

    • Leverage data, research, and industry insights to inform sales approach
    • Develop customized, impactful proposals and presentations
    • Translate client marketing needs into actionable strategies
    • Position offerings effectively within the competitive landscape

    10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with internal teams (planning, marketing, research, ad ops, account management)
    • Contribute to development of integrated media plans and sales materials
    • Ensure seamless execution of client campaigns

    5% Reporting & Operations

    • Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting, and performance tracking
    • Provide regular updates on revenue, opportunities, and account status
    • Complete reporting requirements in a timely manner


    Additional Responsibilities:

    • Leads both revenue and strategic account growth
    • Shapes account and territory strategy
    • Engages C-suite and enterprise-level decision-makers
    • Structures complex, multi-year partnerships
    • Influences cross-functional direction and priorities
    • Assess market potential and shape territory strategy
    • Represent the organization at industry events and leadership forums
    • Develop and execute long-term account growth strategies
    • Mentor junior sales team members where applicable
    • Provide strategic input on product positioning and go-to-market efforts


    The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

    • Education: College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
    • 10+ years in Ad-Tech solutions selling, digital advertising sales, account management, or media partnerships with proven territory leadership
    • Demonstrated track record managing $5MM+ in annual revenue with a history of exceeding goals
    • Experience working with agencies (holding companies and independents) and direct brand clients
    • Proven success in new business development with the ability to break and grow six and seven-figure accounts
    • Deep understanding of programmatic advertising, intent targeting, and audience-based marketing
    • History of cultivating C-suite relationships and presenting to senior executives


    Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

    • Business development specialist with demonstrated ability to grow client and agency relationships through prospecting and deep organizational engagement
    • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and consultative, insight-driven sales approach
    • Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
    • Self-starter capable of working independently while collaborating across teams
    • Highly driven and entrepreneurial with a passion for success and a strong work ethic
    • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
    • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, competitive, and fast-paced environment
    • Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills
    • Valid U.S. driver's license required

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Kansas (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Advertisingunmatched
    • Advertising Operationsunmatched
    • Advertising Salesunmatched
    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Cross-Sellingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Marketing Planunmatched
    • Media Buying and Planningunmatched
    • Media Salesunmatched
    • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Researchunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Positioningunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Solution Salesunmatched
    • Strategic Accountsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Salesunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Up-Sellingunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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