Account Executive (Chicago)
The Account Executive role is a combination of sales activities and customer relationship management. Reporting to the Sales Director, you’ll be responsible for both growing existing business and closing new programmatic advertising revenue from agencies and brands. A successful AE must have a clear understanding of the client’s long-term business objectives and seek partnership opportunities to further grow the client’s business with StackAdapt. You’ll work closely with StackAdapt Account Managers to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients, and building strong relationships.
StackAdapt is a remote-first company, however our Sales teams are regionalized. For this role, we are prioritizing candidates located in the Greater Chicagoland Area.
What You'll Be Doing:
Identifying, pitching, and closing platform sales deals with local agencies and brands
Working closely with management/product teams to get products specified and built
Manage existing client relations and seek account growth opportunities
Working with your dedicated StackAdapt Account Manager to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients, and building strong relationships
What You'll Bring to the Table
Digital advertising sales experience - programmatic is a plus!
Utilized various CRM tools to build a robust pipeline and ensured ongoing client satisfaction, renewal and opportunity discovery
Experience building client pitch decks (and the associated research) to close new business
Track record of success in a quota carrying environment
Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts and platform-based knowledge
Willing to travel occasionally to meet with clients within their region
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
Base Salary Band
$92,000—$126,500 USD