Senior Account Executive

Strategic Sales Team OpportunityWe are looking for a highly successful, entrepreneurial seller to join our East Strategic Sales Team. This senior individual contributor will own and grow a strategic portfolio of Independent Agency and Brand Direct partnerships while driving significant net new business across the region.You'll create opportunities where others may not see them -- building executive relationships, shaping media strategy, and helping agencies and brands unlock growth through Nexxen's unified advertising platform, powered by our DSP, SSP, proprietary data, AI-driven capabilities, and advanced measurement.We'd Love to Talk if You...Are a trusted advisor with an established network across independent agencies and senior advertising decision-makersHave deep expertise in programmatic advertising, CTV, digital media, and the evolving ad tech landscape -- and enjoy helping clients navigate what's nextCreate demand rather than waiting for RFPs, proactively building opportunities from the ground upBuild strategic partnerships that extend well beyond campaigns, PMPs, and transactional media buysThrive in fast-moving environments where ownership, initiative, curiosity, and commercial thinking are expectedWhat You'll Do:Own and grow a strategic portfolio of Independent Agency and Brand Direct relationships by driving new business, expanding partnerships, and identifying whitespace opportunitiesProspect, develop, and close new business opportunities across the East region (NY, NJ, PA, CT, VA, MD, DE, DC)Build executive-level relationships with agency and brand leaders, positioning Nexxen as a long-term strategic partner -- not simply another media vendorSell across Nexxen's full portfolio of solutions, including Managed Service, PMPs, Hybrid and Self-Serve DSP, CTV, OLV, Display, Native, audience targeting, identity, data, measurement, and AI-powered capabilitiesDevelop strategic growth plans that leverage market trends, audience insights, and Nexxen's platform to uncover new opportunities and expand relationshipsStay ahead of emerging trends -- including AI, identity, CTV, and programmatic innovation -- and translate them into strategic client conversationsLead complex sales cycles from prospecting through negotiation, close, and long-term partnership growthConsistently exceed revenue goals while maintaining disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecastingPartner cross-functionally with Product, Client Success, Operations, Marketing, Solutions Engineering, and Executive Leadership to deliver exceptional client outcomesRepresent Nexxen as a thought leader at industry events, executive meetings, and within the independent agency communityServe as a mentor and leader to the broader Sales organization by sharing best practices, market intelligence, and successful selling strategiesWhat You'll Bring:5+ years of success selling digital advertising, programmatic media, CTV, or ad tech solutionsDemonstrated track record of exceeding revenue goals through new logo acquisition, strategic account growth, and proactive business developmentDeep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including CTV, OLV, Display, PMPs, Managed Service, DSPs, SSPs, audience targeting, identity, data, and measurementEstablished network within the agency ecosystem, with the credibility to build executive-level partnerships -- Brand Direct experience is a plusStrong commercial acumen with experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and translating client challenges into strategic business solutionsExecutive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsEntrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, resilience, and intellectual curiosityAbility to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environmentAt Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don't match this job description perfectly, don't worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $125,000 - $150,000 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. 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