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WunderkindDirector, Programmatic Sales (Washington DC)
Wunderkind seeks a Director, Programmatic Sales to handle a designated list of agency, trading desk, brand, and DSP accounts situated in Washington and the greater DC…
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Wunderkind seeks a Director, Programmatic Sales to handle a designated list of agency, trading desk, brand, and DSP accounts situated in Washington and the greater DC region. This remote position involves driving demand for video and display ad inventory to hit or surpass revenue targets. Wunderkind provides behaviorally triggered advertisements through a proprietary publisher tag that displays ads after a visitor finishes consuming content, creating unique ad placements focused on…
Job Description
Wunderkind seeks a Director, Programmatic Sales to handle a designated list of agency, trading desk, brand, and DSP accounts situated in Washington and the greater DC region. This remote position involves driving demand for video and display ad inventory to hit or surpass revenue targets. Wunderkind provides behaviorally triggered advertisements through a proprietary publisher tag that displays ads after a visitor finishes consuming content, creating unique ad placements focused on user respect and engagement.
This role suits a tenacious sales professional with a strong network among buy-side decision-makers and a history of expanding revenue within digital advertising. Responsibilities include building multi-layer relationships across the programmatic buying cycle, crafting sales strategies, collaborating with account managers, and conveying market feedback internally to support product evolution.
The employer offers a base salary range between $135,000 and $155,000 per year, supplemented by on-track variable earnings of up to equal value. Actual compensation varies based on candidate experience, skill set, location, and applicable certifications.
Responsibilities
- Drive demand for display and video ad inventory from advertisers and agencies across the DC area
- Meet and exceed individual and team revenue goals
- Learn the Wunderkind product offering to align differentiation with client needs
- Connect with multiple layers of decision-makers in the programmatic buying cycle including in-house marketers, agencies, and trading desks
- Formulate and execute sales strategies targeting qualified accounts
- Collaborate with account managers to service accounts properly and maximize revenue
- Serve as a bridge between the market and internal teams to support ongoing product evolution
Requirements
- At least 8 years of total experience in online programmatic advertising sales
- Minimum of 5 years specifically in a sales role
- Proven track record of revenue growth and a strong network of trusted buy-side contacts in the Washington region
- Experience managing and growing a major territory to meet revenue quotas
- Experience selling CPC, CPA, and CPM marketing campaigns
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- Familiarity with ad exchanges, ad servers, DSPs, and optimization platforms
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary range of USD 135,000 to 155,000 per year
- On-track variable earnings of up to equal value to the base salary
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that this role is remote.
What is the salary for the Director, Programmatic Sales role?
The base salary ranges from $135,000 to $155,000 per year, and the position also includes on-track variable earnings of up to equal value.
What experience is required for this job?
Applicants must have at least 8 years of online programmatic advertising sales experience, with at least 5 of those years in a sales role, alongside a robust network of contacts in the Washington region.
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