Agency Sales Director - AdTech & Programmatic Advertising (Commission Only)

Location: Remote (U.S.) Type: Independent Contractor | Commission Only | Full-Time or Part-Time Continue Your Advertising Career—On Your Terms. Have you built a career selling advertising technology, digital media, or marketing services to agencies and brands? Or have you worked as a media buyer or planner at an advertising agency? If so, we'd like to talk. ekoz.ai is pioneering the first scalable platform for programmatic host-read podcast advertising. We're looking for experienced advertising professionals who already understand how media is bought and sold—and who have the relationships to introduce a truly differentiated solution to agencies and brands. This is an opportunity to continue working in the advertising industry with greater flexibility, autonomy, and uncapped earning potential. Please note: This is a commission-only independent contractor role. There is currently no base salary , making this opportunity best suited for experienced professionals who value flexibility, entrepreneurial upside, and performance-based compensation. About ekoz.ai Host-read podcast advertising consistently delivers stronger engagement and better performance than traditional prerecorded ads. Yet until now, it hasn't been possible to scale these campaigns efficiently. ekoz.ai combines AI, automation, and voiceprint technology to make authentic host-read advertising scalable for advertisers while preserving the trusted voice of podcast creators. Already integrated with Triton Digital under iHeartMedia, we're helping advertisers access premium podcast inventory while enabling thousands of previously under-monetized podcasts to participate in larger campaigns. Our mission is simple: Make host-read advertising scalable, accessible, and measurable. What You'll Do As Agency Sales Director, you'll introduce agencies and brands to a new category of premium podcast advertising while helping shape the commercial growth of an emerging advertising technology company. Your responsibilities include: Developing new relationships with advertising agencies, media buyers, trading desks, and brand marketers. Leveraging your existing network to generate qualified advertiser opportunities. Presenting ekoz.ai's differentiated programmatic host-read advertising solution. Building and managing a healthy sales pipeline using HubSpot CRM. Negotiating and closing advertising campaigns. Providing market feedback that helps shape our product and go-to-market strategy. Representing ekoz.ai at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings. Required Experience This role requires prior experience in advertising. Qualified candidates should have experience in one or more of the following: Selling advertising technology (AdTech) Selling digital media or marketing services to agencies or brands Podcast, audio, streaming, CTV, or digital media sales Programmatic advertising sales Media planning or media buying within an advertising agency Enterprise advertising or marketing technology sales Applicants without advertising industry experience are unlikely to be a fit for this role. Who Thrives Here This opportunity is designed for experienced advertising professionals who already understand the industry and are looking for greater flexibility while continuing to do meaningful work. It may be an excellent fit if you: Have built strong relationships with agencies, media buyers, or brand marketers. Are currently consulting or working independently. Are interested in a fractional or portfolio-style sales opportunity. Have recently transitioned from a media, agency, or advertising technology role and want to continue leveraging your experience and network. Want more control over your schedule without leaving the advertising industry. Enjoy introducing innovative solutions to clients and building long-term partnerships. Success in this role comes from your relationships, credibility, and ability to open doors—not from making hundreds of cold calls. What We're Looking For 5+ years in advertising, media, or AdTech. Existing relationships with agencies, brands, or media decision-makers. Strong understanding of digital and programmatic advertising. Excellent presentation and consultative selling skills. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build a growing company. Compensation 100% Commission-Based Uncapped earning potential. Performance-based equity opportunities for top performers. Flexible independent contractor arrangement. Work remotely and manage your own schedule. Opportunity to help shape the future of podcast advertising. Why ekoz.ai? This isn't another DSP, publisher, or podcast network. We're introducing a new way for agencies and brands to buy authentic host-read podcast advertising at scale. You'll work directly with the founders, influence our go-to-market strategy, and represent a product that solves a real problem for advertisers while creating new revenue opportunities for podcast creators. If you're looking for another corporate sales job, this probably isn't the right opportunity. If you're an experienced advertising professional who values flexibility, enjoys building relationships, and wants to help bring a breakthrough advertising platform to market, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Please apply through LinkedIn with your résumé highlighting: Advertising, media, or AdTech experience Agency and/or brand relationships Programmatic advertising expertise Podcast, audio, streaming, or digital media experience (if applicable)