VP Sales, AdTech Growth Leader (Central US)

Gumgum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 456,000 - 521,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Stock incentives

Bonus program

Job summary

GumGum in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the Central region (Chicago, Detroit, and Ohio). You will own revenue growth, build and coach a 4–8 person sales team, and develop strategic client relationships with brand and agency decision-makers.

The role offers remote work or work-from-home arrangements, with preference for candidates in the listed market areas to support timezone and collaboration needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media, marketing or advertising.
• 10+ years selling digital advertising with a track record of hitting/exceeding targets.
• Experience leading a team with a large book of business ($15M+) and coaching sellers.
• Established network of brand and agency contacts in Chicago, Detroit and Ohio.
• Deep ad-tech ecosystem fluency and adaptability to media shifts.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; familiarity with Seller Crowd.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive presence.
• Sharp analytical judgment on P&L, COGS, revenue, and business drivers.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue for GumGum’s Central region (Chicago, Detroit, Ohio) and drive year-over-year growth.
• Lead and develop a team of 4–8 sellers with inclusive, results-driven culture.
• Recruit, onboard, and coach top sales talent for performance improvements.
• Translate regional strategy into ambitious, actionable goals and account-based plays.
• Build relationships with senior brand and agency decision-makers; become trusted advisor.
• Upsell GumGum’s In-image, In-video, and broader media solutions.
• Drive new business through proactive prospecting in high-value verticals.
• Collaborate with North America Leadership on growth initiatives and product feedback.

Skills

10+ years selling digital advertising

Team leadership (4–8 sellers)

Strong network in Chicago/Detroit/Ohio

Ad-tech ecosystem fluency

Salesforce, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Executive presence & client management

Analytical judgment (P&L, COGS, rev)

Education

Bachelor's degree in media, marketing, or advertising

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

GumGum in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the Central region (Chicago, Detroit, and Ohio). You will own revenue growth, build and coach a 4–8 person sales team, and develop strategic client relationships with brand and agency decision-makers.

The role offers remote work or work-from-home arrangements, with preference for candidates in the listed market areas to support timezone and collaboration needs.