Associate Director, Media Sales (CHI)

verve

Chicago, US · Chicago · United States

Posted Mar 12, 2025

Other
Hybrid
Sales

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Job description

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at verve.com.

Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens.

As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand-side offering, bringing together the largest on-site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high-fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory.

We are a warm, collaborative sales team and we are looking for someone who is passionate about digital media and ad tech. If you're an experienced salesperson who is looking to advance your media sales career, we would love to speak with you!

Responsibilities include

Build relationships with media agencies and brands
Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect database
Break new business and grow existing partnerships with advertisers
Work closely with the sales development team to engage prospects and generate meetings
Collaborate with the media strategy and client services teams on campaign planning and execution
Contribute to the company’s marketing strategies and product development
Attend conferences and industry events
Mentor new hires and junior team members

Here are a few indicators that you're the right person

You love digital media and advertising technology and you have an existing list of agency relationships
You possess a high level of integrity and professionalism
You love entertaining, talking to, and meeting new people
You’re a natural overachiever who likes to set the bar high
You’re a self-starter, passionate about learning, and are a natural problem solver
You have strong organization skills and show great attention to detail
You prioritize well, display a sense of urgency, and have no problem meeting deadlines
You have a proven track record of strong performance, including breaking new business and exceeding quotas

Requirements

5+ years of experience and a proven track record in digital media sales

Some company benefits include

Competitive salary & favorable commission package
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources
401(k) match and generous PTO
Hybrid work environment (NYC office)
Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech company

We welcome diversity and non-traditional paths into all of our roles. We believe in hiring the right person as opposed to the right combination of keywords.

Communications regarding your application will only come from @jungroup.com or @verve.com email addresses.

Salary Range

$115,000—$125,000 USD

OTE Range

$230,000—$250,000 USD

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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