Associate Director, Media Sales (NY, Havas)

Verve; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Free lunch for onsite team members

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Verve in New York City is seeking a skilled digital media sales professional with a strong track record and relationships in the industry. You will build relationships with media agencies, develop sales pipelines, and collaborate on campaign execution.

This hybrid role offers competitive compensation between $115,000 and $125,000, along with health benefits and opportunities for professional development. We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in digital media sales.
• Strong organization skills and great attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with media agencies and brands.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with media agencies and brands.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect database.
• Break new business and grow existing partnerships with advertisers.

Skills

Digital media sales

Strong performance

Relationship building

Organization skills

Job description

About Verve

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy‑focused way to buy and monetize advertising. It is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers—no matter the screen, location, or customer attributes. With 30 offices worldwide and a focus on serving forward‑thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand‑side platforms. Learn more at verve.com.

Hybrid Work & Location

Verve For Advertisers offers a hybrid work model. This role is based in our NYC office in Soho, where we welcome our team in‑office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with media agencies and brands
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect database
• Break new business and grow existing partnerships with advertisers
• Work closely with the sales development team to engage prospects and generate meetings
• Collaborate with the media strategy and client services teams on campaign planning and execution
• Contribute to the company’s marketing strategies and product development
• Attend conferences and industry events
• Mentor new hires and junior team members

What Makes You a Good Fit

• You love digital media and advertising technology and have an existing list of agency relationships
• You possess a high level of integrity and professionalism
• You love entertaining, talking to, and meeting new people
• You’re a natural overachiever who likes to set the bar high
• You’re a self‑starter, passionate about learning, and a natural problem solver
• You have strong organization skills and great attention to detail
• You prioritize well, display a sense of urgency, and have no problem meeting deadlines
• You have a proven track record of strong performance, including breaking new business and exceeding quotas

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and a proven track record in digital media sales

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and favorable commission package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources
• 401(k) match and generous PTO
• Hybrid work environment (NYC office)
• Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC
• Volunteer opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development in a high‑growth ad tech company

Compensation

Salary Range

$115,000 - $125,000 USD

OTE Range

$230,000 - $250,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.