Manager, Programmatic Sales

Zynga; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Zynga in Chicago and New York hires a high-velocity Programmatic Sales Manager to accelerate revenue across our programmatic direct media offering. You will lead strategic agency relationships, drive demand across DSPs/SSPs and Retail Media, and partner with Sales Marketing, Yield, and Operations to craft proactive campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in digital/mobile ad sales with 3+ years in programmatic, a proven closing track record, and deep networks across agencies and demand partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital/mobile ad sales with 3+ years in pure programmatic sales (PMP, PG, Preferred Deals).
• Proven closing track record driving pipeline growth and revenue.
• Active agency, DSP, SSP network relationships across senior buyers.
• Data-driven hunter with ability to translate analytics into pitches.
• Collaborative, able to co-sell with territory AEs.

Responsibilities

• Drive central programmatic growth and business development with agency leadership.
• Own demand-side growth across DSPs, SSPs, and Retail Media networks.
• Partner on packaging data-driven programmatic campaigns with Sales Marketing, Yield, and Ops.
• Support AE programmatic enablement, co-pitching, and RFP responses.

Skills

Digital/Mobile Ad Sales

Programmatic Sales

Agency DSP SSP networks

Data-driven pitches

Co-selling

Job description

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Position Overview

We are seeking a high-velocity, sales-driven Programmatic Sales Manager to accelerate top-line revenue across our programmatic direct media offering.

In this role, you will focus on high-impact, macro-level demand: building strategic relationships with Agency Holding Company programmatic leadership, Agency Trading Desks, DSP/SSP demand teams, and Retail Media partners. You will own the growth of our overall Programmatic Direct Revenue, while serving as the primary programmatic sales strategist co-selling alongside our Account Executive (AE) team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a seller mindset, uncovering hidden spend in data, overcoming technical buyer objections, and converting open-market demand into high-margin commitments, this role is built for you.

What You'll Do

1. Central Programmatic Growth & Business Development

• Agency Leadership Strategy & Evangelism: Prospect and build top-to-top relationships with Agency Programmatic Leadership and Trading Desks to establish marketplace deals, lead educational sessions, and position our mobile in-app ecosystem, audience, and programmatic capabilities as a core media buy.
• DSP, SSP & Retail Media Growth: Own demand-side growth across DSPs, SSPs, and Retail Media networks, educating their commercial teams on our inventory and driving inclusion in custom buyer packages.
• Curated Demand Packaging: Partner with Sales Marketing, Yield, and Operations to build proactive, data-driven programmatic packages (seasonal, audience-targeted, high-impact video) to bring directly to agency buyers.
• Win-Rate & Revenue Optimization: Continuously monitor deal win rates, floors, and cleared spend in platforms to ensure activated Deal IDs translate into actual cleared revenue.

2. AE Programmatic Enablement & Co-Selling

• Deal Mechanics & Co-Pitching: Serve as the programmatic deal expert for the Direct Sales team, joining key client meetings, navigating buyer tech objections, and structuring winning deal terms.
• Pipeline Strategy: Run targeted 1:1 sessions with AEs to identify programmatic opportunities within their key accounts and establish clear action plans to unlock budget.
• Commercial RFP Strategy: Support high-value programmatic RFP/RFI responses, framing our in-app audience and ad products in compelling, high-converting commercial terms.

Who You Are

• 5+ Years in Digital/Mobile Ad Sales with at least 3+ years dedicated to pure programmatic sales (PMP, PG, Preferred Deals) in an in-app, mobile, or video environment.
• Proven Closing Track Record: Documented history of personally driving pipeline growth, hitting revenue quotas, and securing mid-to-large programmatic commitments.
• Active Agency, DSP, SSP Network: Existing, strong working relationships across Agency Trading Desks, HoldCo programmatic leads, DSP and SSP demand teams.
• Data-Driven Hunter: Strong quantitative skills with the ability to mine platform performance data, spot buying trends, and translate analytics into actionable pitches.
• Collaborative Sales Mindset: Strong team player who excels at co-selling and navigating matrixed sales environments alongside territory AEs.
• Curious innovator: Genuinely energized by where digital advertising is headed (agentic buying, identity graphs, etc.) and eager to build fluency as the landscape shifts.

What We Offer You

The base salary pay range for this position in Chicago at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $134,660 per Year.

The base salary pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,000 and $140,760 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such
as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The position is for an existing vacancy.

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