azerion

azerion

Senior Director of Sales, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategySalesPipeline ManagementNegotiationResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • With over 1,250 employees across nearly 30 global offices, Azerion is headquartered in Amsterdam and is one of the world's fastest-growing digital companies.
  • We look for individuals who align with our core values: Excellence | Excellence in all that we do.
  • Collaboration | United effort, shared success.

Responsibilities

  • Drive top-line revenue growth and expand Azerion's market share through strategic programmatic sales initiatives across key U.S. regions.
  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy that aligns with corporate objectives and delivers consistent, sustainable revenue performance.
  • Own and exceed an individual and regional sales quota through strategic planning, pipeline management, and high-impact client engagements.
  • Develop and foster senior relationships across major Chicago and Midwest agencies & brands.
  • Lead strategic negotiations and present Azerion's value proposition across premium supply, data, and creative solutions.
  • Partner with marketing and leadership teams to elevate Azerion's thought leadership and visibility within the adtech ecosystem.
  • Collaborate closely with Trading, Research, and Product teams to ensure client success and solution innovation.
  • Proven ability to drive multi-million-dollar revenue growth through enterprise-level partnerships.
  • Azerion US Inc. is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse environment.

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of experience in programmatic media, data-driven advertising, or adtech sales, with at least 1-5 years in a senior or strategic leadership capacity.

Compensation

  • 165,000 per year + Uncapped Commission (negotiable based on experience)
  • Azerion US Inc. is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse environment.
  • Salary Expectations:

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) contributions and health insurance.
  • 24 vacation days
  • 2 days volunteering leave
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
  • Flexible working options, including a hybrid model if/when we open CHI office

Company info

  • Azerion is a global digital entertainment and media platform, combining creative and technology to deliver brand performance and monetise publishers.
  • We own the creative and technology in our platform, offering our partners unrivaled audience insight, brand safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • At Azerion US, we embrace diverse perspectives and build teams with unique experiences and backgrounds.
  • We look for individuals who align with our core values:
  • Excellence | Excellence in all that we do.
  • Ownership | Own the action, shape the outcome.
  • Innovation | Innovation to drive progress.
  • Communication | Transparency, trust, limitless possibilities.
  • For more information visit: www.azerion.com
  • We are seeking a senior commercial leader with a proven record of closing complex enterprise business & scaling revenue to join Azerion's U.S. team, based in Chicago.
  • This senior leadership role will drive regional revenue growth, strategic client development, and cross-functional alignment to accelerate Azerion's footprint across North America.
  • As the Senior Director, you will oversee high-value client partnerships, shape go-to-market strategies, and influence the evolution of Azerion's premium programmatic and data-driven media solutions, including curated PMPs, cookieless targeting, behavioral intelligence, and proprietary creative formats.
  • This role requires a blend of executive-level relationship management, strategic foresight, and operational excellence.
  • You will serve as both a senior individual contributor and a strategic leader, collaborating closely with Sales, Trading, Product, and Client Services teams to deliver exceptional business outcomes for top agencies and brands.
  • What we are looking for:
  • We're looking for a dynamic commercial leader with a proven record of driving significant revenue growth, mentoring sales talent, and forging trusted relationships with C-suite and agency executives.
  • The ideal candidate combines entrepreneurial drive with deep adtech expertise, thrives in complex consultative sales environments, and brings a sophisticated understanding of digital media strategy and programmatic innovation.
  • You are equally comfortable developing high-impact sales strategies, negotiating enterprise-level partnerships, and representing Azerion as a thought leader in the marketplace.

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