New York AdTech Hunter: Senior Account Executive

Nielsen Holdings Plc; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

401(k) with Nielsen match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Nielsen Holdings plc in New York seeks a high-grit Senior Account Executive to spearhead new business, own full‑cycle selling, and drive quota‑level growth in a hybrid NYC setting. You will proactively build the pipeline, engage senior prospects, and close enterprise opportunities with a self-motivated, data-driven approach.

Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will operate as an IC hunter, collaborating with Sales Ops and Marketing, while delivering consistent results in a rapidly evolving

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of independent work experience in sales or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degrees preferred.
• Proven ability to prospect and close enterprise opportunities.
• Experience with AdTech/MarTech or data/audience measurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospects, qualify leads, and drive growth through direct outreach and relationship building.
• Own full-cycle sales process from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report to VP of Sales.
• Operate in a hybrid NYC office setup (2-3 days/week).

Skills

Grit

Coachability

Independent work

Prospecting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Sales Navigator

SalesLoft

Outreach

AI tools

Job description

Nielsen Holdings plc in New York seeks a high-grit Senior Account Executive to spearhead new business, own full‑cycle selling, and drive quota‑level growth in a hybrid NYC setting. You will proactively build the pipeline, engage senior prospects, and close enterprise opportunities with a self-motivated, data-driven approach.

Reporting to the VP of Sales, you will operate as an IC hunter, collaborating with Sales Ops and Marketing, while delivering consistent results in a rapidly evolving