Publisher Sales Manager - SMB

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Tokyo, JPN
Hybrid
Mid level
AdTech • Big Data • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social.
The Role
Own the full sales cycle for Japan-market publisher acquisition, from prospecting and outreach through negotiation, closing, and onboarding. Identify online media partners, develop tailored monetization strategies, present revenue opportunities, perform media-math projections, and collaborate with Operations and Account Management to launch and grow accounts. The role requires independent pipeline management, strong communication and analytical skills, native Japanese, and proficient English.
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Realize your potential by joining the leading performance-driven advertising company!

As a Publisher Sales Manager for the Japan Market on the Growth Publishers team, you'll play a key role in driving new business for our Japan market. You will own the full sales cycle end-to-end - from prospecting and lead generation through negotiation and closing - and onboard a high volume of new publisher partners (websites and online media companies) for the Taboola network.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience, with a proven track record of structuring, negotiating and closing deals (not limited to digital advertising, media or SaaS industries)
  • Experience managing the full sales cycle independently- from prospecting and lead generation to pitching, negotiation and signing
  • Self-motivation and the ability to build and manage a robust pipeline
  • Strong analytical skills - comfortable working with numbers, metrics and revenue projections, and able to translate data into clear business value for clients
  • The ability to launch a high volume of accounts within a short sales cycle
  • Fast learner with the ability to absorb product knowledge and articulate value propositions
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing interactions
  • A team player mindset, able to learn, adapt and build relationships
  • Tech-savvy, with the will and ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
  • Native Japanese and proficient English

How you'll make an impact:

As a Publisher Sales Manager for Japan Market, you'll bring value by:

  • Owning the full sales cycle: from prospecting and outreach to negotiation and closing deals
  • Identifying and engaging new publisher partners (online media companies and websites across the open web), building and growing outbound relationships
  • Meeting with prospects and closing long-term partnerships, working closely with leadership when needed
  • Building strong relationships and understanding partners' business models to craft tailored monetization strategies
  • Presenting solutions in a clear and compelling way, both in-person and via video calls
  • Performing real-time "media math" during conversations to provide accurate revenue estimates and move deals forward
  • Collaborating with Operations to structure integrations and ensure fast, efficient partner launches
  • Partnering with Account Management to guarantee successful onboarding, retention and long-term growth

Why Taboola?

If you ask Taboolars what they love about working here, they'll tell you that they've been empowered to realize their full potential while growing and learning from and with smart and talented people. They'll also share more about:

  • Adam Singolda, Taboola Founder and CEO says: "You can copy anything from another business but you can't copy a company's culture."
  • Well-being: Enjoy a range of locally relevant benefits and workplace perks.
  • Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office with an option to come in more often if desired.
  • Work with some of the biggest names: Our publisher partners include Yahoo, Conde Nast, Fox Sports, NBCU, ESPN, CBS, and E! Online. Our advertiser clients include Wells Fargo, Honda, Pinterest, Expedia and Toyota.

Ready to realize your potential?

Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Learn more about #TaboolaLife on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, & the Taboola Life Blog.

About Taboola

Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale.

Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialized algorithms, and unmatched scale.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of sales experience with a proven record of structuring, negotiating, and closing deals
  • Independent full-cycle sales experience, including prospecting, lead generation, pitching, negotiation, and signing
  • Ability to build and manage a robust sales pipeline
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with numbers, metrics, and revenue projections
  • Ability to launch a high volume of accounts within a short sales cycle
  • Ability to quickly learn product knowledge and articulate value propositions
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing interactions
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to learn, adapt, and build relationships
  • Technology proficiency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Native Japanese language proficiency
  • Proficient English language skills

What the Team is Saying

Taboola Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Primary caregivers are offered up to 26 weeks of paid leave, with secondary‑caregiver leave scaling by tenure and a phased return‑to‑work option at full pay. Additional supports such as adoption assistance, childcare benefits, and mother’s rooms reinforce a family‑friendly package.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted across regions, with mental‑health support and wellness programs included. U.S. materials point to strong core coverage, while carriers are specified by country (e.g., Cigna in the U.S., Vitality in the UK, AXA in France).
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth U.S. offices feature an unlimited PTO policy alongside paid sick days and holidays, and other regions list substantial annual leave allowances. Built‑out time‑away programs are consistently called out, supporting work‑life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale. Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialized algorithms, and unmatched scale.

Why Work With Us

What sets Taboola apart? Our culture. We combine the massive data scale of a global ad-tech powerhouse with a culture anchored in empathy, non-linear growth, and trust-first flexibility. If you're looking to tackle complex AI challenges alongside brilliant, supportive peers—while being valued as a whole human being—your next chapter starts here.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Taboola offers flexibility and the ability to work remotely two days a week with three days in-office.

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