Account Executive, Vertical

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. The Account Executive, Vertical Sales role is a critical hunter-focused sales position responsible for driving new programmatic advertising revenue directly from in-house marketing teams and brands within specific vertical markets. Reporting to a Sales Director within the B2B or EComm team, you will be instrumental in accelerating customer acquisition and expanding our footprint within the brand-direct segment. StackAdapt is a remote first company, however our Sales teams are regionalized. For this role we are prioritizing candidates located in the Eastern part of the United States (Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington DC). Check out our other Vertical sales postings for additional regions in the US! What you’ll be doing: • Identifying, pitching, and closing new platform sales deals with in-house marketing teams and brands, primarily focusing on new logo acquisition within assigned verticals (e.g., eCommerce, B2B). • Developing and executing an outbound sales strategy to engage experienced industry sales professionals within target accounts. • Building a robust pipeline focused on brand-direct prospects, leveraging various CRM tools and ensuring strong coverage ratios and activity benchmarks. • Collaborating closely with management, product, and solutions teams to articulate client needs, co-create industry-leading vertical offerings, and get products specified and built that meet brand-direct requirements. • Translating field insights into product strategy and innovation, serving as a customer advocate within the company. • Creating compelling, value-based pitch decks and associated research to effectively close new business with executive-level prospects. • Maintaining a deep understanding of market trends, competitive threats, and the evolving needs of brand-direct clients in digital media. • Working closely with dedicated StackAdapt Account Managers post-onboarding to ensure a warm hand-off and continued client success and potential expansion opportunities. What you’ll bring to the table: • Track record of hitting, and exceeding, quotas in a hunter-focused sales experience within digital advertising, with a strong preference for programmatic advertising experience. • Comfort in selling directly to brands/in-house marketing teams through consultative, solution-based selling and strong analytical skills. • A self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment focused on building new product offerings in the market. • Experience in developing and implementing go-to-market plans, including defining Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) and segmentation frameworks. • Ability to grasp and communicate complex technical concepts and platform-based knowledge to diverse audiences, including marketing executives. • Proficiency in utilizing CRM tools (Salesforce) to manage pipelines, forecast sales, and drive operational rigor. • Experience building strong client relationships and driving consistent top-line revenue growth through new logo acquisition. • Willingness to travel occasionally to meet with clients within their region as needed. 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 $108,000—$148,500 USD StackAdapter’s Enjoy: • Highly competitive salary • Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally • Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday’s off! • Access to a comprehensive mental health care program • Health benefits from day one of employment • Work from home reimbursements • Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto • Robust training and onboarding program • Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc) • Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning • An awesome parental leave program • A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture • Our social and team events! Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies. StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions. 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