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Venatus · 2 weeks ago

Sales Director (CHI)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

Venatus is an award-winning, global ad-tech platform that connects advertisers to the exclusive audiences of 500+, world renowned gaming and entertainment publishers. They are seeking an experienced Sales Director to join their growing U.S. sales team, responsible for owning agency and brand relationships across the Midwest and driving new business opportunities.

Ad NetworkAdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsService IndustryVideo Games

Responsibilities

Own and grow agency and brand relationships across Chicago and the broader Midwest territory

Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities

Develop and pitch custom advertising solutions across gaming and entertainment environments

Manage your full sales pipeline from prospecting through close and onboarding

Serve as a trusted partner to clients by delivering insights, updates, and performance learnings

Collaborate closely with internal Sales Marketing, Creative, Ops, and Ad Ops teams to deliver best-in-class campaigns

Stay ahead of new product launches and opportunities to maximize client investment

Track and report on pipeline health, revenue growth, and forecasting

Qualification

Agency relationshipsCustom media solutionsSales pipeline managementData analysisPresentation skillsProactive mindsetInterest in gaming

Required

Comfort selling complex, custom media solutions

Strong presentation and storytelling skills

A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence using data and insights to support recommendations

A genuine interest in gaming, entertainment, and emerging media environments

Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly within the Midwest

Preferred

Established agency and or brand relationships within the Midwest

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

20 days PTO plus your birthday off

Significant career growth opportunities within a global, fast-growing company

Company

Venatus

A global ad-tech platform where gaming and entertainment publishers monetize powerfully & advertisers connect with audiences creatively.

Founded in 2010

London, England, GBR

51-200 employees

http://www.venatus.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Livingbridge

2021-09-28Private Equity

Leadership Team

Matt Cannon

COO and Co-founder

Rob Gay

Co Founder & Board member at Venatus

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