Sales Director – Advertising Sales (US & Canada)

Location: United States or Canada
Industry: Connected TV (CTV) | Digital Advertising | AdTech
Company: Global Smart TV Technology Provider

The Opportunity

Christy Media Solutions is working with a leading global Smart TV technology provider that is expanding its advertising sales operations across North America.

With an established international presence and a rapidly growing Connected TV ecosystem reaching tens of millions of televisions worldwide, the business is looking to appoint experienced Sales Directors to drive advertising revenue and develop new commercial relationships across the United States and Canada.

These are senior, individual contributor positions offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to play a key role in expanding the company's presence within the North American advertising market.

We are particularly interested in commercially driven sales professionals with established relationships across advertising agencies, brands, media buyers and the wider digital advertising ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new advertising revenue through the sale of premium Connected TV advertising inventory across the US or Canadian market.

• Identify, develop and close new business opportunities with advertisers, media agencies, agency trading desks, broadcasters and strategic partners.

• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers across the advertising and media buying ecosystem.

• Develop commercial opportunities across direct and programmatic advertising channels.

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through to commercial negotiation and contract execution.

• Work closely with internal Product, Ad Operations, Marketing and Programmatic teams to support successful campaign delivery.

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, providing accurate forecasts and market intelligence.

• Represent the business at relevant industry events, conferences and client meetings.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience generating advertising revenue within Connected TV, OTT, digital video, programmatic advertising, Smart TV or the wider AdTech industry.

• A strong track record of winning new business, developing strategic accounts and consistently achieving sales targets.

• An established network of relationships across advertising agencies, media buyers, brands, broadcasters or content providers within the relevant market.

• Good understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including programmatic advertising, agency trading desks and demand-side platforms (DSPs).

• Experience managing complex commercial negotiations and building relationships with senior stakeholders.

• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to operate independently and develop new commercial opportunities.

• Previous experience working for a Connected TV platform, streaming service, Smart TV operating system, broadcaster or advertising technology provider would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established global technology business during an exciting period of growth.

• A key role in developing and expanding advertising revenue across the US or Canada.

• Access to a growing Connected TV ecosystem with significant international reach.

• The autonomy to develop new business, establish strategic relationships and directly influence commercial growth.

• The opportunity to work with leading advertisers, agencies, broadcasters and media partners.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in digital advertising sales, an established network across the advertising ecosystem and are interested in helping grow a global Connected TV platform, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Christy Media Solutions for a confidential discussion.