Account Director, Central Region

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native display video connected TV audio in-game and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform it’s a hub of innovation imagination and creativity.

We have an opening for an Account Director within our growing Enterprise team. As a relatively new division of our organization the enterprise team is responsible for managing and growing programmatic revenue with holding company and enterprise brand businesses.

The Account Director will lead our sales efforts driving growth and fostering strong relationships with our key clients. You will develop and execute strategic sales initiatives ensuring we meet and exceed our revenue goals.

A successful Account Director must have a clear understanding of the client’s long-term business objectives and seek partnership opportunities to further grow the client’s business with StackAdapt. You’ll work closely with StackAdapt Account Managers to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients and building strong relationships.

StackAdapt is a remote first company. We will be prioritizing candidates located in Chicago Dallas Austin Minneapolis and Michigan for this role.

What you'll be doing:

• Identifying pitching and closing media and platform sales deals with holding company agencies and brands

• Take lead in responding to RFP’s or new inner agency opportunities including qualification & win strategy

• Establish and cultivate relationships with top executives at advertising agencies and their associated brands

• Engage in discussions about product development based on client feedback with senior stakeholders across sales product and engineering

• Manage existing client relations and seek account growth opportunities

• Partner with your dedicated StackAdapt Account Manager to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients and building strong relationships

• Showcase the benefits of StackAdapt's media buying platform through detailed product demonstrations

• Accurately manage and communicate quarterly forecasts and pipeline

What you'll bring to the table:

• 5-10+ years experience at a DSP SSP publisher ad network ad server or digital agency

• Strong established network and relationships with decision-makers at hold-co advertising agencies independent agencies and brands

• A solutions oriented approach: ability to understand and communicate customer challenges and pain points and navigate internally to help solve challenges

• A deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem and DSP dynamics

• Ability to travel to meet with customers in-market and conduct senior-level presentations

• Strong communication presentations skills and story-telling ability

• Curious eager to learn and consistent strive for excellence

• Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations

• Previous experience selling programmatic advertising

• Established network within Agency holding companies large independents and/or enterprise brands directly

StackAdapters enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary + commission structure

• 401K matching

• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform

• Health benefits from day one of employment

• Work from home reimbursements

• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office

• Robust training and onboarding program

• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences courses etc)

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning

• An awesome parental leave policy

• A friendly welcoming and supportive culture

• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are where you are from who you love follow in faith disability (or superpower) status ethnicity or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable let us know your pronouns) you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace high performing campaigns award-winning customer service and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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