Senior Programmatic Sales Manager

Zynga Early Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Parental leave

Compassionate leave

Wellbeing programs

Family planning support

Commuter benefits

Fitness reimbursements

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Zynga is seeking a high-velocity Programmatic Sales Manager in Chicago to accelerate revenue across programmatic direct media. You will lead agency relationships, drive demand across DSP/SSP networks, and co-sell with the AE team to close high-margin deals.

The role emphasizes data-driven selling, strategic packaging, and navigating buyer objections in a fast-paced environment. Strong track record in mobile/digital ad sales is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Digital/Mobile Ad Sales, with 3+ years in pure programmatic sales (PMP, PG, Preferred Deals).
• Proven closing track record with pipeline growth and revenue contractions.
• Active agency, DSP, SSP networks relationships across HoldCo leads, DSP/SSP teams.
• Data-driven hunter skilled at mining platform data and translating into pitches.

Responsibilities

• Lead central programmatic growth and business development with agency leadership.
• Own demand-side growth across DSPs, SSPs, and Retail Media networks.
• Co-sell with AE team; join client meetings and structure winning terms.
• Support programmatic RFP/RFI responses with compelling terms.

Skills

Digital ad sales

Programmatic sales

Closing track record

Data-driven

Co-selling

Curiosity/innovation

Job description

Zynga is seeking a high-velocity Programmatic Sales Manager in Chicago to accelerate revenue across programmatic direct media. You will lead agency relationships, drive demand across DSP/SSP networks, and co-sell with the AE team to close high-margin deals.

The role emphasizes data-driven selling, strategic packaging, and navigating buyer objections in a fast-paced environment. Strong track record in mobile/digital ad sales is essential.