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Sr Account Executive, Independent Agencies NORTHEAST - OpenX

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Job Title
Sr Account Executive, Independent Agencies NORTHEAST
Job Location
New York, NY
Job Description
Company at a Glance
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.

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 Sr Account Executive 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 independent ad agencies at a time of hyper growth for our company.


Candidates should have a solid understanding of programmatic advertising, auction mechanics, and the broader advertising landscape, with experience working at or with US Independent Agencies.


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 independents.
  • Working closely with account teams at agencies representing the independent 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
  • 5-7 years of programmatic advertising experience an advertising agency, brand or other ad tech firm
  • Solid relationships across the Independent agency landscape in the Southwest region and Texas.
  • 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!

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    OpenX Headquarters Location

    Pasadena, CA

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    OpenX Company Size

    Between 200 - 500 employees

    OpenX Founded Year

    2007

    OpenX Total Amount Raised

    $70,511,200

    OpenX Funding Rounds

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    • Series E

      $25,011,200 USD

    • Series D

      $20,000,000 USD

    • Series C

      $10,000,000 USD

    • Series B

      $10,500,000 USD

    • Series A

      $5,000,000 USD