Programmatic Sales Director Chicago Growth Leader

Matcha; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderkind in Chicago is seeking a top-performing Programmatic Sales Director to manage agency, trading desk, brand and DSP accounts across the greater Chicagoland area. You will drive revenue growth by leveraging relationships and a deep understanding of programmatic ad tech.

You will develop sales strategies, build senior-level client relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure product offerings meet buyer needs while achieving ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus experience in digital media or digital advertising.
• 8+ years in online programmatic advertising sales, of which at least 5 were in a sales role.
• Ownership and growth of the largest/most strategic territory within the assigned pod to deliver on team and individual revenue targets.
• Extensive experience in the programmatic industry with a track record of successfully impacting business growth.
• A robust network of contacts across the buy side with whom you’ve built rapport and trust.
• Experience selling CPA, CPC, and CPM marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Developing a holistic understanding of the Wunderkind product offering and how its differentiation can best serve your clients' needs.
• Building relationships with multiple layers of decision makers in the programmatic buying cycle (in-house marketers, agencies, and trading desks).
• Developing and executing effective sales strategies to qualified targets.
• Working hand-in-hand with account managers to ensure accounts are being serviced properly and revenue is maximized.
• Acting as liaison between the market and our internal team to ensure our product continues to evolve with buyers' needs.

Skills

Digital media knowledge

Programmatic advertising

Sales leadership

Client relationships

Strategic selling

Result-driven

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

DSPs

Ad exchanges

Ad servers

Job description

Wunderkind in Chicago is seeking a top-performing Programmatic Sales Director to manage agency, trading desk, brand and DSP accounts across the greater Chicagoland area. You will drive revenue growth by leveraging relationships and a deep understanding of programmatic ad tech.

You will develop sales strategies, build senior-level client relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure product offerings meet buyer needs while achieving ambitious targets.