Advertising BD Manager, E-commerce

Francisco Partners; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NewsBreak in the United States seeks a growth-minded BD Manager (E-commerce) to accelerate growth with brand advertisers and agency partners. This is a full-cycle role: you will prospect and close new business, onboard advertisers, and become the strategic partner who grows and retains top e-commerce accounts.

If you have deep knowledge of the e-commerce advertising ecosystem (ROAS, attribution, retail media, sponsored ads), a growth mindset, and a proven quota track record, we want to hear from

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle sales and/or account management experience in Ad Tech, E-commerce, or Retail Media.
• Proven history of consistently exceeding quota and growing existing account revenue.
• Deep expertise in digital advertising metrics (CPM, CPC, ROAS, CAC, LTV) and familiarity with Meta, Google, TikTok, and Amazon Ads.
• Growth mindset and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive New Business Revenue: Own the end-to-end sales cycle with DTC brands, e-commerce sellers, and media agencies.
• Prospect & Qualify: Build a robust pipeline through outbound prospecting and industry networking.
• Deliver Strategic Pitches: Conduct discovery calls and data-driven business cases to executives.
• Lead Onboarding: Collaborate with Account Management for smooth advertiser onboarding and launches.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain forecast accuracy and log activity in the CRM.

Skills

Full-cycle sales

Account management

Ad Tech knowledge

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Tools

Meta Ads

Google Ads

TikTok Ads

Amazon Ads

Job description

About NewsBreak

Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.

Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.

Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.

If you're inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

About the Role

We're looking for an ambitious, growth mindset BD Manager (E-commerce) to help accelerate our growth with brand advertisers and agency partners. This is a full-cycle role: you'll prospect and close new business, guide advertisers through onboarding, and then stay in the seat as the strategic partner who grows and retains our top e-commerce accounts over time.

If you have a deep understanding of the e-commerce advertising ecosystem (ROAS, attribution, retail media, sponsored ads), a growth mindset, the adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing environment, and a proven track record of hitting quota, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive New Business Revenue: Own the end-to-end sales cycle, targeting direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, e-commerce sellers, and media agencies.
• Prospect & Qualify: Build a robust, high-performing pipeline through strategic outbound prospecting, networking, and leveraging existing industry contacts.
• Deliver Strategic Pitches: Conduct discovery calls, deliver tailored product demonstrations, and present compelling data-driven business cases to VP and C-level marketing executives.
• Lead Onboarding: Partner closely with Account Management and Campaign Operations teams to ensure seamless advertiser onboarding and strong campaign launches.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain precise forecast accuracy and log all sales and account activity in the CRM.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle sales and/or account management experience in Ad Tech, E-commerce, or Retail Media.
• Track Record: Proven history of consistently exceeding quota and growing existing account revenue.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in digital advertising metrics (CPM, CPC, ROAS, CAC, LTV) and familiarity with platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Amazon Ads, etc.
• Mindset: A growth mindset and the adaptability to thrive amid shifting priorities and a fast-paced environment.
• Skillset: Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and written communication skills; the ability to simplify complex technical products into high-value commercial solutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options.

Annual Base Pay Range

$105,000 - $165,000 USD

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