Local Director, Independent Demand Facilitation (Chicago)

Local Director, Independent Demand Facilitation (Sales)

Greater Chicago, IL Area

Remote

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

The Local Director, Independent Demand Facilitation (Sales) works closely with senior sales leadership to develop and manage relationships with key decision makers in the digital video ecosystem.
In This Role You Will:

• Create, implement and own a sales pipeline, engaging with independent advertising agencies and in-house advertisers in the greater Chicago area

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients through the complete sales cycle- 

• Determine client needs and ensure proper contract execution for managed services (I/O) as well as programmatic buying 

• Work proactively with internal teams to convey relevant and appropriate reporting to clients

• Continuously grow revenue in order to meet or exceed goals 

• Contribute meaningfully to the team beyond revenue generation and adhere to a high standard of excellence

• Directly manage and mentor a local director and TBD others in the future.

• Other duties as assigned by management
   

We’re Looking For Someone With:

• 2+ years experience as a sales hunter who can leverage their existing contacts with independent advertising and media agencies to build a large book of business 

• 2+ years of digital ad sales experience with a record of achieving/exceeding revenue targets 

• Demonstrated success with managed service/direct IO buyers, particularly linear TV and broadcast decision-makers.

• A high level of integrity, empathy, compelling presentation/active listening, communication, and organizational skills.  

• Strong self-determination and ability to work, create, and solve independently 

• A proven track record delivering on and exceeding revenue goals from diverse accounts 

• Knowledge of various buying pathways, supply path optimization, and direct IO/programmatic buying in video ad tech

• Excel, Salesforce, Google Slides, Tableau experience 

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture: 

We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week.  We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.

• Community Service and Volunteer Events

• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions

• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

Magnite Invests in You: 

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework

• Culture and Inclusion Programs

• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.

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