Sales Director, Digital Programmatic Advertising Sales

Sales Director, Digital/Programmatic Advertising Sales

Newsweek is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Sales Director, Digital / Programmatic Sales. As Sales Director you will report directly to the Chief Revenue Officer and be responsible for managing and growing large agency and platform/trading desk partnerships regionally.

Job Requirements:

• A deep roster of connections with senior agency leaders and decision makers at the major agency trading desks in the market (including subsidiaries of the big holding companies or independents)
• Strong proficiency for analyzing client needs and identifying actionable next steps to build partnerships
• Very well connected on the brand direct side
• 7+ years experience in digital advertising sales
• Strong relationship builder and influencer - Someone who is ambitious, hungry and target driven
• Vast knowledge of the competitive landscape in the ad tech industry
• Experience selling and deep-level knowledge of programmatic advertising market
• Proven track record of closing large deals ($300k+) and executing large scale programmatic partnerships
• Strong communication, research skills and presenting skills
• Collaborative seller who is self sufficient
• Strong relationships and contacts in the Greater New York City area

Our corporate headquarters is in New York City. The successful candidate must be able to work in the office at least 2-3 days a week and can work from home on the remaining days

Salary Range- $150,000 base plus competitive commission structure.