Sr. Sales Director

Cluep is an AI company that helps brands advertise to people based on how they feel and what they see on social media. Using its advanced AI models to analyze publicly shared text, image, video and audio signals, Cluep delivers exceptional results for leading brands such as McDonalds, Microsoft, Toyota, Starbucks, Amazon, and many more across the globe.Founded by three young entrepreneurs (recognized in the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30), Cluep began working with advertising agencies and brands in 2014. Since that time, it has worked with hundreds of agencies, ran thousands of campaigns across North America and Europe, and continues to develop new and industry leading advertising solutions as it expands its team.Recent AwardsOur program for McDonald’s and OMD has been selected as a finalist for Best AI-Driven Campaign at the Digiday AI Awards.In the NewsAd Age featured our AI Agent-powered campaign for The Coca-Cola Company. Our campaign with Coke represents a fundamental shift in how brands and consumers interact. Moving from passive targeting to active assistance, from demanding attention to delivering value.The Role This is a highly visible, individual contributor role for a proven hunter who thrives on creating opportunities, opening doors, and building revenue from the ground up.The ideal candidate has a strong network across brands and agencies, a passion for consultative selling, and a track record of landing and growing net-new business. They are competitive, resourceful, highly accountable, and energized by the challenge of building in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.You will work closely with leadership, product, client services, and account management teams to drive revenue growth while helping shape the next phase of Cluep's expansion.Responsibilities:Generate and grow advertising revenue through consultative, solution-based sellingProspect, develop, and close net-new business opportunities across brands and agenciesBuild and execute territory plans that drive consistent pipeline growthDevelop and maintain senior-level relationships with agency and advertiser decision makersIdentify opportunities to expand existing client relationships into larger strategic partnershipsTranslate AI-powered audience intelligence capabilities into compelling business solutionsCreate and deliver persuasive presentations, proposals, and RFP responsesPartner with Client Success and Account Management teams to ensure campaign performance and client retentionCollaborate with Product and Leadership teams to provide market feedback and identify growth opportunitiesAnalyze campaign results and contribute to case studies and client success storiesConsistently achieve and exceed quarterly revenue goals and key performance metricsRequired Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience8-10+ years of experience in digital media, advertising technology, mobile, programmatic, CTV, retail media, or related advertising sales experienceProven track record of prospecting, landing, and growing net-new business relationshipsDemonstrated success exceeding revenue targets in a quota-carrying sales roleStrong relationships across media agencies, holding companies, independent agencies, and/or brand-direct advertisersExperience developing strategic media recommendations and consultative client solutionsWorking knowledge of programmatic advertising, DSPs, SSPs, audience targeting, measurement, and attributionStrong understanding of AI, audience intelligence, data-driven marketing, or emerging advertising technologiesExceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skillsHighly self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management abilitiesAbility to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with evolving prioritiesWhat Success Looks LikeConsistently builds and maintains a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunitiesWins new logos and expands strategic client relationshipsBecomes a trusted advisor to agency and brand partnersIdentifies market opportunities and provides valuable customer feedbackContributes to a collaborative, high-performance sales cultureHelps position Cluep as a leader in AI-powered audience intelligenceBenefits:Time off: 3 weeks of paid vacation approx. 2 weeks off during holiday period and 4 extended summer long weekendsSchedule: hybrid work model (3 days in office) with flexible start/end timesWell-being: employer paid extended health benefits, paid sick days and 401k contributionsCulture: supportive team environment and inclusive work forceSocial: semi-annual offsite social events, holiday and life event celebrations, quarterly company wide all hands, and more!The reasonable estimated On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this role, including base salary and target commission, range from $280,000 to $320,000 USD annually. Actual compensation may vary and will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications and experience, work location, and prevailing market conditions.If you're excited by the challenge of building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping brands leverage AI-powered audience intelligence to drive business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.We are an equal opportunity employer and vow to make any necessary disability-related accommodations, upon request, throughout the entirety of the recruitment and selection process. Need support in your application? Just let us know by emailing our HR at View email address on click.appcast.io with the email subject being "Accommodation Request for Interview – Job Title"