Account Executive, SME

AdTechperformance marketingprogrammaticsalesdigital advertisingcampaign optimizationCPLCPAROASCPIRPC

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

New York, US

Full job description

Teads is hiring an Account Executive for the Direct Response team to scale performance advertising business by acquiring and growing direct advertiser relationships with SME brands. The role focuses on driving adoption of the Outbrain Direct Response by Teads platform among performance marketers targeting KPIs like CPL, CPA, ROAS, and CPI. Responsibilities include building and managing advertiser pipelines, driving new business, collaborating with internal teams for onboarding and campaign success, and meeting revenue targets. Requirements include 3+ years in AdTech, experience with performance marketing clients, strong understanding of advertiser goals, proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with campaign optimization. The position is full-time, hybrid, based in New York City, with a salary range of $90,000 to $130,000 annually plus benefits.

What you'll do

Build and manage a pipeline of direct advertisers and performance marketers globally
Drive new business through outreach, networking, and platform demos
Understand client KPIs (CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI) and pitch value propositions accordingly
Collaborate with account management and tech teams to ensure seamless onboarding and campaign success
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programmatic trends, competitor offerings, and client needs
Meet and exceed revenue targets and business development goals

Requirements

3+ years in AdTech, preferably at a demand platform
Experience working with performance marketing clients (SME brands, direct response agencies)
Strong understanding of performance advertiser goals: CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI, RPC
Proven sales track record in digital advertising or programmatic space
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
High proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Familiarity with campaign optimization

Tech stack

programmatic advertisingperformance marketingcampaign optimizationAdTech platforms

Benefits

Competitive benefits and perks to support employees and their familiesSupport, tools, and development opportunities to excel in roleCollaborative and forward-thinking environment fostering innovation and continuous learningDiversity and inclusion commitmentEmployee Resource Groups for environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion