Real Money Gaming Ad Sales Exec — Hybrid

Yahoo Holdings Inc. in; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Education stipends

Back-up childcare

Job summary

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to drive revenue in the Betting & Predictions vertical, partnering with sportsbooks, iGaming operators, and agencies across state markets.

You will leverage Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Fantasy, Yahoo Finance, and first-party data to deliver data-driven advertising solutions that grow customer acquisition and retention while navigating regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Track record of success in digital advertising sales within premium publisher, media, or ad technology.
• Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem and omnichannel marketing.
• Experience with sportsbooks, iGaming, or betting-focused agencies is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales plan to achieve revenue targets in Betting & Predictions.
• Identify, prospect, and cultivate new business with operators, platforms, and agencies.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with accurate revenue forecasting.
• Position Yahoo's Sports, Fantasy, Finance, and omnichannel offerings to a modular, regulated market.
• Plan around seasonality and peak acquisition windows.
• Collaborate with manager to shape strategy and expand market share.
• Establish trusted relationships with decision-makers across operators and agencies.
• Recommend data-driven solutions aligned with client goals: new-player acquisition, reactivation, cross-sell, or brand building.
• Deliver compelling presentations and business reviews showcasing Yahoo capabilities.
• Provide exceptional client service to drive long-term partnerships and revenue.

Skills

Digital advertising sales

Consultative selling

Relationship management

Strategic account planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to drive revenue in the Betting & Predictions vertical, partnering with sportsbooks, iGaming operators, and agencies across state markets.

You will leverage Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Fantasy, Yahoo Finance, and first-party data to deliver data-driven advertising solutions that grow customer acquisition and retention while navigating regulatory considerations.