Job Description
Reporting to the RVP of Sales, we are hiring a Sales Executive to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of the full sales cycle and drive revenue by selling our managed services and self-serve solutions. You will seek out, connect with and secure prospects, following leads to close deals. You will focus on selling solutions, acquiring new clients, expanding relationships with existing ones, and collaborating with agencies and brands to build strategic partnerships that align with their business goals and deliver measurable results.
What's in It for You?Impact. Join a newly transformed sales team under the leadership of a dynamic new CRO, supported by a dedicated Sales Enablement team. This is your opportunity to help redefine the AdTech industry by representing a highly respected product and well-known brand. With a platform that clients actively seek, you will craft impactful, solutions-driven strategies that meet the evolving needs of marketers and advertisers.Unlimited Earnings. Enjoy the benefits of a highly competitive, uncapped commission structure with the unique ability to sell to clients multiple times. With ad agencies, every new logo represents new business development opportunities, allowing you to grow your pipeline and income exponentially.Confidence. Represent a best-in-class product that stands out in the market for its innovation and measurable results. Our solutions are trusted for their ability to deliver flexible, omnichannel marketing campaigns, giving you the confidence to approach prospects with authenticity and pride.Professional Growth. At illumin, we are committed to helping you grow and reach your full potential. This role offers a clear path for advancement, with the opportunity to become a Senior Account Executive, Director of Sales, and ultimately Vice President.
How You Will Make an Impact:Own the end-to-end sales cycle. You will manage the entire sales process, including identifying, pitching, and closing deals with agencies and brands. You will sell illumin’s powerful SaaS platform alongside our media offerings, presenting both managed services and self-serve solutions to meet diverse client needs.Grow our reach. You will develop new business to meet sales quotas, targeting potential prospects and leveraging qualified leads from our pre-sales team. You will build, own, and expand a book of business, focusing on acquiring new clients and nurturing existing relationships across various industries.Collaborate. You will work closely with our Account Managers and Product and Campaign Management teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and campaign execution.Engage. You will use your knowledge of the ad tech ecosystem to provide prospects and clients with strategic insights and innovative solutions that enhance their digital strategies.
What You Bring:The drive. You are results-driven and motivated to exceed sales targets. You are a proactive hunter passionate about seeking new opportunities and building relationships; you can identify client needs and recommend tailored solutions.The industry experience. You have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding quotas in digital advertising sales, successfully managing sales cycles, and driving revenue with clients from small businesses to large organizations. While experience in programmatic sales is essential, we welcome candidates who bring that expertise from various industries, including publishers, traditional media, or digital advertising.The technical proficiency. You are familiar with the digital media landscape and are proficient with CRM tools. You are comfortable using MS Office. You can grasp complex technical details and translate them into valuable, easily understood client insights.The communication skills. You have exceptional communication skills. You are naturally curious and can channel your inquisitiveness into asking probing questions that build connections, uncover true motivations, and lead to long-term relationships. You can create compelling pitch decks, conduct research to support business development and make engaging presentations.The commitment to success. You can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You are highly coachable and committed to personal growth, always looking for ways to improve and learn. You can balance multiple deals at different stages while maintaining attention to detail, always prioritizing the customer's objectives.The flexibility. You can travel to client sites as needed.
Compensation: Base salary plus commission, with OTE between $220 - 240K USD plus benefits
AcuityAds came to be in 2009, and the name and brand have served us well over the years. As Acuity, we had a simple yet audacious goal: to help advertisers make smarter media buying decisions. In 2020 this culminated in the launch of our journey advertising platform, illumin. The platform’s success has grown beyond our expectations thus resulting in our decision to rebrand to illumin in 2023. As a company, illumin is committed to continuously improving digital advertising by aligning innovative technology with how marketers think and execute their advertising campaigns. As experts in programmatic media, we believe in leveraging technology that enables you to better connect with customers, building trust and transparency at every step of their journey.
