Advertising Account Director, Enterprise

Embedded Shishya; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health resources

Flexible PTO

Public holidays off

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Demandbase is seeking an experienced Advertising Growth Account Director, Enterprise to accelerate growth across our largest enterprise accounts. You will manage a portfolio with a mix of healthy run-rate accounts and a large dormant patch, driving pipeline and revenue growth.

You will build executive-level relationships, operate in a co-selling motion, and guide complex procurement processes, aiming to expand the SaaS/ABM footprint across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise sales experience in digital media, DSP, ad-tech, or related advertising solutions.
• Proven success driving revenue in enterprise accounts ($1M+ deals).
• Strong ability to build and manage executive relationships while engaging buyers across functions.
• Track record of re-engaging dormant accounts and converting them into revenue.
• Comfortable operating without rigid playbooks in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Curiosity, initiative, and creativity in uncovering customer needs and aligning solutions.
• SaaS/ABM familiarity is a plus, with growth into SaaS sales motions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 25-50 strategic accounts with ~$15M annual quota and a mix of active/dormant accounts.
• Reactivate dormant accounts and treat them as net-new opportunities to drive pipeline and revenue.
• Expand footprint within healthy accounts by building executive-level, multi-threaded relationships.
• Operate in a co-selling motion with GADs and ACs, aligning account strategies.
• Guide deal cycles ranging from quarterly bookings to 9-12 month procurement processes.
• Drive pipeline creation, forecasting accuracy, and disciplined sales execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor linking Demandbase’s Ads and ABM platforms to measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to strengthen brand presence.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Executive relationships

Dormant account reactivation

SaaS/ABM familiarity

Co-selling

Forecasting

Revenue growth

Job description

Introduction to Demandbase: Demandbase is the only pipeline AI platform that empowers GTM teams to automate growth at scale. With a unified view of data, insights, actions, and outcomes, B2B enterprises can seamlessly align and execute their account-based GTM strategies with confidence. Thousands of businesses trust Demandbase to maximize revenue, minimize waste, and consolidate their data and tech stacks - all in one platform.

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have also continuously been recognized as One of The Best Places To Work in the San Francisco Bay Area by Fortune, and One of The 60 Best Companies To Sell For by Selling Power.

Our offices are located in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Seattle, India, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

Demandbase is seeking an experienced and driven Advertising Growth Account Director, Enterprise to accelerate growth across our largest enterprise accounts. This role is a unique opportunity for an enterprise seller to expand beyond ad-tech into SaaS and ABM, operating at the intersection of media, programmatic, and software. You’ll manage a portfolio with a mix of healthy run‑rate accounts and a large dormant patch - giving you both downside protection and massive upside potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of 25-50 strategic accounts with ~$15M annual quota, balancing a blend of active and dormant accounts.
• Reactivate dormant accounts and treat them as net‑new opportunities, driving pipeline and revenue growth.
• Expand footprint within healthy accounts by building executive‑level and multi‑threaded relationships across new teams and stakeholders.
• Operate in a co‑selling motion with GADs and ACs, aligning account strategies and ensuring SaaS and Ads teams are integrated.
• Guide deal cycles ranging from quarterly bookings to complex 9-12 month procurement processes.
• Drive consistent pipeline creation, accurate forecasting, and disciplined sales execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor in enterprise advertising, linking Demandbase’s Ads and ABM platforms to measurable customer outcomes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to strengthen Demandbase’s brand presence in the advertising ecosystem.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of enterprise sales experience in digital media, DSP, ad-tech, or related advertising solutions.
• Proven success driving revenue in enterprise accounts ($1M+ deals), with experience balancing expansion and hunting motions.
• Strong ability to build and manage executive relationships while also engaging functional buyers.
• Track record of re‑engaging dormant accounts and converting them into revenue producers.
• Comfortable operating without rigid playbooks; thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Curiosity, initiative, and creativity in uncovering customer needs and aligning solutions.
• SaaS/ABM familiarity a plus, but not required—this role provides exposure and growth into SaaS sales motions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial security.
• Our employees enjoy up to 100% paid premiums for Medical and Vision coverage, ensuring access to top‑tier care for you and your loved ones.
• In addition, we provide a range of mental wellness resources, including access to Modern Health, to help support your emotional well‑being.
• We believe in a healthy work‑life harmony, which is why we offer a flexible PTO policy, 15 paid holidays in 2025 including a three‑day break around July 4th and a full week off for Thanksgiving, and No Internal Meetings Fridays to give you uninterrupted time to focus on what matters most.
• For your financial future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and other valuable benefits to ensure your financial peace of mind.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.