Senior Account Executive

Big Happy; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive to drive new business growth and expand brand awareness through their proprietary ad platform. This role offers the chance to build and nurture client relationships in a collaborative and high-energy environment. The ideal candidate will thrive on individual ownership and be ready to contribute to the company's rapid growth. With a focus on mobile and creative technology, this position promises unlimited potential for career advancement. Join a team that values creativity, accountability, and personal growth while making a significant impact in the digital media landscape.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company laptop

Participation in Stock Program

Team camaraderie

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in digital media sales with a focus on mobile and creative tech.
• Proven success in new business development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with brands and agencies.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Skills

Digital Media Sales

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Boostr

Google Suite

Slack

ZOOM

Job description

Big Happy is a fast-growing startup that combines the next generation of mobile focused creative with publisher media to create an interaction across publisher web pages that wows the modern-day consumer and drives brand outcomes. As the leader in highly engaging 2D and 3D mobile ad creatives, Fortune 500 brand partners are constantly tapping into our end-to-end mobile targeting and creative platforms to reach their audiences on the go, or at home - wherever they may be.

Job Summary:

Big Happy is looking for a high-energy Senior Account Executive to support new business growth and expand awareness of our proprietary ad platform to cutting-edge brands and media agencies. Reporting to the Director of Sales, this role will be responsible for building and nurturing a book of business, developing new agency relationships, and supporting existing client growth. This is a great opportunity for a seller with a few solid years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their career within a high-performing, creative sales environment.

We are a team that thrives on individual ownership, collaborative thinking, and personal accountability. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and excited to grow within a rapidly scaling organization.

The Position & Responsibilities:

• Proactive outreach and relationship-building with key brand and agency contacts
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, with support from leadership
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and challenges to create tailored mobile media recommendations
• Contribute to building a rich pipeline through thoughtful prospecting and outreach strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams across design, client services, and business intelligence to ensure campaign success
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date pipeline and forecast
• Stay up to date on industry trends, client shifts, and new opportunities in the market
• Communicate learnings and client feedback back to the Director of Sales and leadership team

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in digital media sales, preferably with a focus on mobile, creative tech, or programmatic
• Demonstrated success in new business development and client relationship management
• Solid understanding of the media ecosystem, including agency holdcos, programmatic partners, and creative platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to both brand and agency audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with Boostr, Google Suite, Slack, ZOOM, and other general digital sales tools
• Competitive salary + commission
• Unlimited upside potential and the ability to grow quickly within the company
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Big Happy-provided laptop (Mac or PC based on preference)
• Participation in Big Happy Stock Program
• Team Happy camaraderie and encouragement every step of the way as we celebrate the wins and opportunities to fail fast and learn and continue on your upward trajectory in your career
• Ability to be yourself and be successful and valued for your contributions

Location:

Remote from Bentonville, Chicago, Dallas, or LA regions