Criteo

VP, SSP Activation

New York · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$325kDetected 16 days ago

Data EngineeringForecastingCustomer SuccessSignal ProcessingLeadershipMentoring

About the role

This includes our core Commerce Grid activation function globally, our curation business, and a newly launched motion to bring Criteo Commerce Audiences to market through third-party SSP partnerships.
This role sits inside our Customer Organization and reports directly to the Chief Customer Officer.
You know how to win with a product that requires education Commerce Grid is not yet household-name infrastructure.

It is a commercial leadership role at the intersection of sales execution, strategic partnership, and cross-functional influence and it requires someone who can drive revenue, build high-performing teams, and earn credibility with the agencies, holding companies, and partners that control where budgets flow.
Own the commercial results of the SSP Activation business
Lead global sales and CS teams across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, panning media owner development, curation activation, and DSP/demand partnerships
Drive the commercial success of our on-Grid curation business and lead the expansion of our 3P SSP curation motion (PubMatic, Magnite, Index) as a net-new revenue channel targeting agency budgets locked behind SPO agreements
Lead and develop an exceptional team
Lead a multi-layered team of VPs, Senior Directors, and Directors covering distinct segments (holding company agency activation, indie publishers, curation CS, DSP partnerships)
Identify gaps, develop talent, and make thoughtful decisions on team structure and performance with rigor and care
Create a culture of ownership, clarity, and high standards - where strong performers are recognized and underperformance is addressed directly
Own and refine the narrative on why Grid - and why Criteo Commerce Audiences - for L/XL advertisers, agencies, and CTV buyers
Drive the 3P SSP curation opportunity

10+ years in digital advertising, programmatic, or ad tech with progressively increasing commercial leadership scope
You are a proven commercial leader in the programmatic ecosystem You have led sizeable, global revenue-generating teams in an SSP, DSP, ad exchange, or closely adjacent business.
You are not intimidated by competitive headwinds
you are energized by them.
You are a builder and an operator You have stood up new GTM motions before, not just inherited them.
You know what good looks like in terms of pipeline hygiene, sales process, forecasting discipline, and post-sales handoff.
You can zoom out to set strategy and zoom in to coach a specific deal or conversation when needed.
Experience and background typically include:

Experience selling or activating CTV supply or commerce/audience data solutions is a strong plus

$260,000 - $325,000
Criteo's Commerce Grid is the commerce-native SSP - built on 4 billion SKUs, $1 trillion in annual transaction signals, and a shopper graph with no real equivalent in the market.
It is our right to win in the SSP and Curation landscape, and the teams that sell and activate it are at the heart of how we grow.
The US base salary pay range for this position per year is:

📈 Grow with us - Learning, mentorship & career development programs.
💪 Your wellbeing matters - Health benefits, wellness perks & mental health support.
💸 Fair pay & perks - Attractive salary, with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policies, plus the potential for equity depending on role and level.
Additional benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo.
For employees based in the US, certain roles at Criteo are eligible for additional rewards, including quarterly or annual bonus and restricted stock units.
Develop and execute the GTM strategy for Commerce Grid activation, including sales plays, account coverage models, rules of engagement with agency teams, and co-selling motions with 3P SSP partners

We're Criteo, the Commerce Intelligence Platform.
Criteo helps businesses turn shopper signals into commerce outcomes while delivering more relevant experiences for shoppers.
We use proprietary commerce intelligence and AI decisioning to drive relevance for shoppers and performance for businesses.
At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse.
From our offices across the globe or from the comfort of home, our 3,600 Criteos collaborate together to build an open, impactful, and forward-thinking environment.
We foster a workplace where everyone is valued, and employment decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and business needs-never on non-job-related factors or legally protected characteristics.
What We Offer:
🏢 Ways of working - Our hybrid model blends home with in-office experiences, making space for both.
🤝 A team that cares - Diverse, inclusive, and globally connected.

Quarterback high-stakes client and agency relationships — you are the executive sponsor for the deals and partnerships that define the business

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