Account Executive (Publishers)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Account Executive with a deep-rooted understanding of the publishing and ad tech ecosystem. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated grasp of the operational pressures, platform dynamics, and strategic priorities that define revenue leadership within these sectors. As a mid-market new-logo hunter, you will take full ownership of a territory encompassing digital, print, and broadcast publishers alongside ad tech firms. This role demands a proactive architect of new business, building pipelines from the ground up and aggressively securing new logos while simultaneously expanding our footprint within established accounts.
Requirements
- Core Responsibilities
- Exceed an annual revenue target by relentlessly pursuing new logo acquisition and territory expansion
- Develop and execute a meticulous territory strategy, maintaining absolute clarity on stakeholders and pipeline accuracy
- Drive organic pipeline growth through strategic outbound initiatives, personal networking, and a command of industry trends
- Engage diverse stakeholders across marketing, strategy, and revenue teams within the publisher and ad tech space
- Orchestrate the end-to-end sales lifecycle, from discovery and solution mapping to complex negotiations and final closure
- Arcuate the MediaRadar value proposition with precision, demonstrating clear competitive differentiation
- Contribute to a culture of shared intelligence, leveraging individual autonomy to enhance collective team success
Profile of Success
- You are a self-driven professional who prioritizes results and maintains an uncompromising standard for pipeline management
- You excel in environments that reward autonomy, disciplined prospecting, and a documented history of success
- Ideal attributes include: Extensive experience selling SaaS or data-driven solutions into the ad tech or publishing sectors, a minimum of 5 years as a high-performing individual contributor with a consistent record of quota achievement, direct involvement in competitive ad intelligence or commercial leadership within a media organization, a mastery of outbound outreach, characterized by persistence, professional poise, and the ability to reach key decision-makers, commitment to honest forecasting and transparent reporting, avoiding artificial inflation of pipeline metrics, a collaborative mindset that thrives on sharing best practices to elevate the performance of the entire sales org, exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing both operational managers and C-suite executives
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or professional background of equal caliber
- At least 7 years as a quota-smashing individual contributor, preferably within SaaS or the data services realm
- Expert-level fluency in the ad tech and publishing landscape, gained through direct sales or operational experience
- A documented history of winning new logos and aggressively scaling mid-market revenue
- Command of the room when engaging VP-level leaders and C-suite stakeholders in the media industry
- Unwavering discipline in pipeline hygiene, maintaining transparency and accuracy in all forecasting
- Proven expertise in navigating complex negotiations and securing high-value contract renewals
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
- Summer Fridays
Schedule
Full-time exempt role
Pay
Base salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, plus variable and benefits
Contact Information
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at careers@mediaradar.com.