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Teads

Sales Director

programmaticad-techsalesdigital advertisingDSPSSPonline videodisplay advertisingAIcookielessSalesforceKoreanEnglishSeoul

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

10+

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Full job description

Teads seeks a Sales Director based in Seoul to lead commercial growth in South Korea. The role involves driving premium advertiser and agency partnerships, managing the full sales lifecycle, leading a commercial team, and achieving revenue targets with 30%+ YoY growth in programmatic and media sales. Responsibilities include developing a commercial roadmap, positioning programmatic ad-tech solutions, adopting innovative advertising technologies, managing sales pipeline and forecasting, negotiating agreements, overseeing campaign delivery, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Requirements include 10+ years in digital advertising or ad-tech sales, a strong network of C-suite contacts in Seoul, deep knowledge of programmatic ecosystem and ad technologies, bilingual Korean and English proficiency, and legal work status in South Korea. Benefits include a collaborative environment, development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive company culture.

What you'll do

  • Spearhead Teads' commercial growth strategy in South Korea
  • Orchestrate strategic alignment with local managing directors, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams
  • Own the end-to-end sales lifecycle with top-tier brands and major local and holding agencies in Seoul
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing commercial team
  • Deliver on ambitious quarterly and annual revenue targets
  • Achieve 30%+ year-over-year growth in programmatic and media sales
  • Architect and execute a high-impact commercial roadmap for South Korea
  • Position Teads' premium programmatic ad-tech solutions and creative offerings
  • Drive adoption of innovative advertising technologies including AI-driven optimization tools and cookieless solutions
  • Own and optimize the South Korean sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and business performance tracking
  • Negotiate and secure high-value commercial agreements and joint business partnerships
  • Oversee campaign delivery metrics and operational performance with Ad Operations
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers
  • Partner with regional and global product teams to influence product development
  • Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to design data-driven pitches and present solutions

Requirements

  • 10+ years of high-impact digital advertising, ad-tech, or media sales experience
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in a Sales Director or Senior Sales Lead role
  • Active, deeply established personal network of C-suite executives and decision-makers across major holding agencies and top brands in Seoul
  • Deep functional understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, DSP/SSP mechanics, audience targeting, and online video/display advertising
  • Bilingual fluency in written and verbal Korean and professional English
  • Right to work in South Korea/Seoul without requiring future visa sponsorship

Tech stack

programmatic advertisingad-techDSPSSPonline video advertisingdisplay advertisingAI-driven optimization toolscookieless solutionsSalesforce

Benefits

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment fostering innovation and continuous learningSupport, tools, and development opportunities to excel in roleWelcoming, dynamic, diverse, global company culture built on top performanceEmployee Resource Groups for environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion

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