OpenX
Sales Director
OpenX, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
OpenX, the world’s largest people-based advertising exchange, is seeking a Sales Director to join our US Buyer Development team. This individual contributor position will play a critical role in the expansion of the OpenX business with brand advertisers and global ad agencies at a time of hyper growth for our company.
Candidates should have a solid understanding of programmatic advertising and the broader advertising landscape, with experience working at or with the major advertising agency holding companies.
This critical member of the Buyer Development team will have a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the company, cement our position as the foremost identity-focused SSP and truly ‘own’ a set of high-value client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Building relationships and driving revenue with assigned holding companies, brands, agencies, agency trading desks (ATDs), consultancies and managed service providers
Working closely with account teams at agencies representing the top 200 global brands to activate private marketplaces
Developing deals that help advertisers connect with their target audiences and desired inventory across OpenX’s suite of premium publishers
Prospecting and connecting with potential buyers, deploying a discovery strategy and sales narrative designed to drive Programmatic Direct spend
Providing ‘ground support’ to strategic deals by driving transactional business and consistent deal-based revenue
Managing a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce and providing regular reporting to management on deal progress
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver to clients the OpenX suite of programmatic and identity-based solutions
Required Qualifications & Skills
7+ years of programmatic advertising experience at an advertising agency, brand or other ad tech firm
Solid relationships across marketers, agencies and ATDs and/or previous agency experience working closely with ad tech companies (DSP, DMP, Ad Server, etc)
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Highly organized, with experience successfully managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
A clear understanding of SSPs/exchanges and programmatic buying fundamentals
Ability to travel up to 30%
BS/BA degree required or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. MBA a plus!
Desired Qualifications & Skills
Deep familiarity with ad tech, SSPs, DSPs and the programmatic landscape, as well as with internal org structure at brands, agencies, ATDs and consultancies
Expansive network of strategic and transactional decision-makers on the buy-side, including brand-direct relationships
Well-versed in programmatic audience strategy: CRM, CDP, DMP, 1P+2P+3P data, the future-focused people-based marketing landscape, etc.
Programmatic buying experience at an agency, ATD or brand
Strong executive presence and comfortable presenting to clients of all levels
A consultative, partnership-minded sales approach
Ability to lead all aspects of top-tier buyer relationships – truly ‘own’ a book of business
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong business judgment
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
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OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
OpenX, the world’s largest people-based advertising exchange, is seeking a Sales Director to join our US Buyer Development team. This individual contributor position will play a critical role in the expansion of the OpenX business with brand advertisers and global ad agencies at a time of hyper growth for our company.
Candidates should have a solid understanding of programmatic advertising and the broader advertising landscape, with experience working at or with the major advertising agency holding companies.
This critical member of the Buyer Development team will have a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the company, cement our position as the foremost identity-focused SSP and truly ‘own’ a set of high-value client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Building relationships and driving revenue with assigned holding companies, brands, agencies, agency trading desks (ATDs), consultancies and managed service providers
Working closely with account teams at agencies representing the top 200 global brands to activate private marketplaces
Developing deals that help advertisers connect with their target audiences and desired inventory across OpenX’s suite of premium publishers
Prospecting and connecting with potential buyers, deploying a discovery strategy and sales narrative designed to drive Programmatic Direct spend
Providing ‘ground support’ to strategic deals by driving transactional business and consistent deal-based revenue
Managing a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce and providing regular reporting to management on deal progress
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver to clients the OpenX suite of programmatic and identity-based solutions
Required Qualifications & Skills
7+ years of programmatic advertising experience at an advertising agency, brand or other ad tech firm
Solid relationships across marketers, agencies and ATDs and/or previous agency experience working closely with ad tech companies (DSP, DMP, Ad Server, etc)
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Highly organized, with experience successfully managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
A clear understanding of SSPs/exchanges and programmatic buying fundamentals
Ability to travel up to 30%
BS/BA degree required or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. MBA a plus!
Desired Qualifications & Skills
Deep familiarity with ad tech, SSPs, DSPs and the programmatic landscape, as well as with internal org structure at brands, agencies, ATDs and consultancies
Expansive network of strategic and transactional decision-makers on the buy-side, including brand-direct relationships
Well-versed in programmatic audience strategy: CRM, CDP, DMP, 1P+2P+3P data, the future-focused people-based marketing landscape, etc.
Programmatic buying experience at an agency, ATD or brand
Strong executive presence and comfortable presenting to clients of all levels
A consultative, partnership-minded sales approach
Ability to lead all aspects of top-tier buyer relationships – truly ‘own’ a book of business
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong business judgment
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
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