OpenX Technologies

Sales Director

Posted 5 Hours Ago

Easy Apply

Be an Early Applicant

Hiring Remotely in US

Remote or Hybrid

140K-165K Annually

Senior level

AdTech • Enterprise Web • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Sales

OpenX is an ad tech company that drives optimal value for advertisers through high-scale marketplaces across all screens

The Role

The Sales Director will manage relationships with brand advertisers and agencies, driving revenue through strategic deals and activations in programmatic advertising while collaborating with internal teams and using Salesforce for pipeline management.

Summary Generated by Built In

Company at a Glance

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

OpenX, the world’s largest people-based advertising exchange, is seeking a Sales Director to join our US Buyer Development team. This individual contributor position will play a critical role in the expansion of the OpenX business with brand advertisers and global ad agencies at a time of hyper growth for our company.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of programmatic advertising and the broader advertising landscape, with experience working at or with the major advertising agency holding companies.

This critical member of the Buyer Development team will have a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the company, cement our position as the foremost identity-focused SSP and truly ‘own’ a set of high-value client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Building relationships and driving revenue with assigned holding companies, brands, agencies, agency trading desks (ATDs), consultancies and managed service providers
Working closely with account teams at agencies representing the top 200 global brands to activate private marketplaces
Developing deals that help advertisers connect with their target audiences and desired inventory across OpenX’s suite of premium publishers
Prospecting and connecting with potential buyers, deploying a discovery strategy and sales narrative designed to drive Programmatic Direct spend
Providing ‘ground support’ to strategic deals by driving transactional business and consistent deal-based revenue
Managing a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce and providing regular reporting to management on deal progress
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver to clients the OpenX suite of programmatic and identity-based solutions

Required Qualifications & Skills

7+ years of programmatic advertising experience an advertising agency, brand or other ad tech firm
Solid relationships across marketers, agencies and ATDs and/or previous agency experience working closely with ad tech companies (DSP, DMP, Ad Server, etc)
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Highly organized, with experience successfully managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
A clear understanding of SSPs/exchanges and programmatic buying fundamentals
Ability to travel up to 30%
BS/BA degree required or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. MBA a plus!

Desired Qualifications & Skills

Deep familiarity with ad tech, SSPs, DSPs and the programmatic landscape, as well as with internal org structure at brands, agencies, ATDs and consultancies
Expansive network of strategic and transactional decision-makers on the buy-side, including brand-direct relationships
Well-versed in programmatic audience strategy: CRM, CDP, DMP, 1P+2P+3P data, the future-focused people-based marketing landscape, etc.
Programmatic buying experience at an agency, ATD or brand
Strong executive presence and comfortable presenting to clients of all levels
A consultative, partnership-minded sales approach
Ability to lead all aspects of top-tier buyer relationships – truly ‘own’ a book of business
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong business judgment

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

OpenX VALUES

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

WE ARE ONE

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

OPENX IS OURS

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results

WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.

WE EVOLVE FAST

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

OpenX TRAITS

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

HUMBLE

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

DRIVEN

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

SMART

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy

Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/.

Effective Date: November 21, 2024

Top Skills

Salesforce

What the Team is Saying

View all jobs at OpenX Technologies

View OpenX Technologies Profile

Report Job

Am I A Good Fit?

beta

Get Personalized Job Insights.

Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company

HQ: Pasadena, CA

420 Employees

Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens. We’re an independent omni-channel supply-side platform (SSP) and a global leader in supply-side targeting, transparency, and sustainability. Through our 100% cloud-based tech stack, we power advertising across CTV, app, mobile web, and desktop, enabling publishers to deliver marketers with improved performance and dynamic future-proofed solutions. With a 17-year track record of programmatic innovation, we're a direct and trusted partner of the world’s largest publishers, working with more than 130,000 premium publisher domains and over 100,000 advertisers.

Why Work With Us

At OpenX, we value curiosity, innovation, and diversity. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of ad tech and finding new ways to deliver value to our partners and we know our best chance of delivering is by creating diverse and inclusive teams where employees can do their best work being their authentic selves.