Independent Media Sales Director (AdTech)

TL;DR

Independent Media Sales Director (AdTech): Pitching premium publisher inventory, video formats, and AI-driven contextual targeting to top US media agencies and trading desks with an accent on business development, RFP management, and deal execution. Focus on securing approved vendor status, closing programmatic and direct IO deals, and driving account growth through upsells and renewals.

Location: Remote, US (East Coast / New York preferred, but open nationwide)

OTE: $150,000 - $250,000+ (monthly retainer + uncapped commissions)

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing European-born AdTech company providing premium publishers with monetization stacks and brand-safe advertising solutions like video, display, and CTV.

What you will do

• Proactively pitch hirify.global’s premium inventory, video formats, and contextual AI targeting to US media planners, programmatic buyers, and agency leadership.
• Source, qualify, and manage RFPs, collaborating with European AdOps and Yield teams to deliver winning proposals.
• Secure "Approved Vendor" status and close deals via Direct IOs, PMPs, and Programmatic Guaranteed.
• Act as primary US contact for clients, monitoring campaign pacing, ensuring delivery, and driving upsells and renewals.
• Provide market intelligence on US demands, pricing, and competitors to leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years proven success in digital media sales, selling publisher inventory, video formats, or programmatic solutions to US agencies
• Active relationships with decision-makers at major US HoldCos (GroupM, Omnicom, Dentsu, IPG) and trading desks
• Deep AdTech knowledge of programmatic ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs), contextual targeting, viewability (IAS, DoubleVerify), and CCPA compliance
• Entrepreneurial mindset as self-starter for autonomous 1099 contractor work

Culture & Benefits

• Work closely with VP of Ad Solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Competitive monthly retainer plus aggressive uncapped commissions on net media spend.
• Significant earnings upside for top performers hitting quota.