Account Director

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Account Director will be responsible for driving new business and building strong client relationships, focusing on selling the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Key responsibilities include developing sales strategies, identifying and targeting potential clients, building a sales pipeline, and managing client relationships. They will also conduct product demonstrations, provide customer service, and collaborate with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in programmatic advertising, strong sales and negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role also involves staying updated on industry trends and ensuring client satisfaction. The compensation for this position ranges from $138,900.00 - $231,500.00 per year.
Must have:
  • 5-8 years of experience in programmatic advertising.
  • Track record of Ad sales experience: prospecting, unlocking new business and hitting quota.
  • In-depth knowledge of demand-side platforms (DSPs) and programmatic advertising technologies.
  • Exceptional sales and negotiation skills.
Good to have:
  • Strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape.
  • Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
Perks:
  • Competitive health and dental package
  • RRSP match program
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program

Job Details

Must be located in Toronto, Canada to be considered.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Account Director to join a sales team of experienced and agile sellers. This team is focused exclusively on driving new business that will build a revenue pipeline with high value new advertisers and contribute to the success of our Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP) sales efforts.

As an Account Director, you will source and qualify high-value new business opportunities while building strong client relationships. Your primary focus will be selling the Yahoo DSP to advertisers, agencies, and brands, helping them achieve their marketing objectives through programmatic advertising. Join our team to shape the future of digital advertising by delivering innovative, data-driven solutions through our Yahoo DSP platform.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Sales Strategy and Revenue Generation: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets for the Yahoo DSP. 

  • Identify and target potential clients, including advertisers, agencies, and brands, to promote the value and benefits of the Yahoo DSP. 

  • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking leads and opportunities to ensure consistent revenue growth. 

  • Collaborate with the sales team and senior management to create effective sales strategies and tactics. 

  • Client Relationship Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations, acting as their trusted advisor. Understand client business objectives, marketing goals, and challenges to propose tailored solutions using the Yahoo DSP. 

  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the capabilities and advantages of the Yahoo DSP. 

  • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. 

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, marketing, and product development, to ensure client requirements are met. 

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies

  • Collaborate with the account management team to ensure seamless onboarding, campaign execution, and optimization for clients. 

  • Coordinate with the finance and legal departments to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with company policies.

 What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven track record of 5-8 years of success in programmatic advertising ecosystem (preferably omnichannel)

  • Track record of Ad sales experience: prospecting, unlocking new business and hitting quota

  • In-depth knowledge of demand-side platforms (DSPs) and programmatic advertising technologies. 

  • Strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape; including trends, challenges, and industry best practices. 

  • Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to close deals and exceed revenue targets. 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to leverage data to drive strategic decision-making. 

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. 

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred but not required).

#LI-BD2

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The compensation for this position ranges from $138,900.00 - $231,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including a competitive health and dental package, RRSP match program, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

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