Viant Technology

Technology

AccountExecutive

$85–130k ~AI est. Chicago, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Account Executive at Viant Technology. Skills: Sales, Revenue generation, Client relationships. Evangelize new business. Generate awareness”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed revenue quota assignment

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-6 years programmatic/ad tech sales experience, Experience with ad agencies in Chicago/Milwaukee metro area, Bachelor's degree required

Nice to Have

Understanding of digital media, Understanding of ad tech, Understanding of data targeting, Understanding of 1st party data, Understanding of platform sales, Understanding of programmatic, Understanding of behavioral targeting, Understanding of optimization strategies, Ability to thrive in fast-paced work environment, Ability to quickly gain product efficiency, Smart, articulate, polished, Self-driven, Highly motivated team player, Excellent problem solving skills, Superb organizational skills, Superb written communication skills, Superb verbal communication skills, Consultative, strategic thinker, Great energy and enthusiasm for prospecting, Excellent closing skills, Demonstrated proficiency in demo-premised selling, Demonstrated proficiency in solution-premised selling

What You'll Do.

Evangelize new business

Grow sales of Viant DSP

Identify new business opportunities

Align solutions to deliver against goals

Generate high volume of sales related activity

Meet or exceed revenue quota

Grow existing revenue

Cultivate relationships with clients

Gain deep insight into client business

Provide solutions to marketing goals

Provide solutions to advertising goals

Expand Viant's footprint

Cross-sell product portfolio

Up-sell product portfolio

Provide feedback to company

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with cross-functional team members

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO Viant has an exciting opportunity on our Chicago sales team for a Account Executive to evangelize new business, generate awareness, and grow sales of our Viant DSP with a focus on independent agencies in the Chicago metro area. This is a tremendous opportunity to have an instrumental role in the growth and development of a territory. Our Account Executives are enthusiastic, self-starters who drive revenue while expanding their client bases; they are hunters who are focused on new business as opposed to farmers. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate works well with cross- functional team members in order to help our clients navigate changes in the media landscape and leverage the Viant DSP platform and data services to grow their business. THE DAY-TO-DAY Curate a rallying, leading presence of the overall sales team to inspire action by vocal participation in team meetings Identify new business opportunities with independent agencies and advertiser's in the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. Consult with clients to uncover marketing objectives and align our solutions to deliver against those goals Generate a high volume of sales related activity including cold calls, meeting, presentations, proposals, and more. Must consistently meet or exceed revenue quota assignment Responsible for driving new and growing existing revenue through long term contracts and contract negotiation Cultivate relationships with clients, gain deep insight into their business, and ultimately provide solutions to their marketing and advertising goals Expand Viant’s footprint across the territory and within key accounts by cross-selling and up-selling product portfolio Provide feedback to the company on how to best service clients' needs GREAT TO HAVE 3-6 years programmatic/ad tech sales experience with ad agencies in the Chicago/Milwaukee metro area Strong understanding and enthusiasm about the latest in digital media, ad tech, data targeting,

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