North America SaaS Sales Director - Data & Privacy

WPP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Sales Director, North America, to drive growth across our brand, data and media owner business throughout North America, working with senior executives and navigating complex enterprise software sales. You will lead a high-impact book of business and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable value.

The role requires 7+ years of sales leadership in digital marketing and a deep understanding of ad tech, data collaboration and privacy-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of sales leadership in North America within the digital marketing and advertising ecosystem (data/platform/SaaS preferred).
• Deep understanding of the advertising landscape, including ad tech, media buying and measurement.
• Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles in agency and brand-direct environments.
• Foundational knowledge of data collaboration, identity resolution and privacy-centric solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify new markets and help shape GTM strategies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and product adoption.

Responsibilities

• Engage senior-level contacts through compelling, value-based presentations.
• Navigate the technical intricacies of enterprise software sales.
• Close deals and grow the North America book of business across advertising, data and SaaS.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and marketing to drive customer success.

Skills

Sales leadership

Advertising knowledge

Complex sales cycles

Data tech familiarity

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

WPP is seeking a Sales Director, North America, to drive growth across our brand, data and media owner business throughout North America, working with senior executives and navigating complex enterprise software sales. You will lead a high-impact book of business and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable value.

The role requires 7+ years of sales leadership in digital marketing and a deep understanding of ad tech, data collaboration and privacy-centric solutions.