Strategic Programmatic Sales Leader

MiQ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and long-term disability plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Nursing Mother’s Program

Generous PTO and holidays

Tax Free Benefits (Commuter/Health)

Inter-office travel opportunities

Continuous education and training

Open office and casual atmosphere

Job summary

MiQ is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Chicago to drive agency and brand relationships, with a focus on the WPP ecosystem. You will manage pipelines, forecast results, and collaborate with Trading and Account Management to meet client objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in digital media/adtech sales, a self-starter mindset, and excellent communication. A bias for action and pace is essential in our fast-moving team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital media, programmatic and/or AdTech, with agency-facing sales experience.
• Deep, established relationships within WPP agencies, with credibility to drive MiQ growth.
• Strong self-motivation, ownership and resourcefulness; operate like an independent business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking beyond RFPs to address client needs.
• Proactive, high-energy approach with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Deliver against fiscal and strategic objectives.
• Build, deepen, and expand relationships across marketing agencies and brands, with a focus on the WPP ecosystem.
• Maintain and manage sales forecasting tools and reporting.
• Collaborate with local Trading and Account Management teams to meet client objectives.
• Communicate clearly with external partners, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify business challenges MiQ solutions can solve and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Agency-facing sales

Relationship building

Forecasting

Job description

MiQ is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Chicago to drive agency and brand relationships, with a focus on the WPP ecosystem. You will manage pipelines, forecast results, and collaborate with Trading and Account Management to meet client objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in digital media/adtech sales, a self-starter mindset, and excellent communication. A bias for action and pace is essential in our fast-moving team environment.