Sales Manager - Digital Ad

Responsibilities

• Identify, acquire, advise, and develop new and existing relationships with targeted, strategic brands, agencies, and partners that ensure the growth and long-term success of the Ampverse Rivals media suite of products. In short, Own, achieve, and execute revenue targets.
• Using your knowledge of ad tech market competition and Rival's unique selling propositions and differentiators, develop new and longstanding business with the clients/agencies.
• Own and lead private programmatic buying partnerships with media agencies and other platforms.
• Identify and close up selling opportunities with clients for various Rivals offerings, including Media, IP sponsorships, White label events, and Influencers.
• Develop and execute strategies that meet and exceed ambitious sales targets, establishing Ampverse DMI as a preferred partner in the gaming industry.
• Work closely with media, creative, influencer, and operations teams to align client goals with Ampverse DMI's capabilities, delivering seamless and impactful campaigns.
• Analyzing and reporting campaign results to clients. Utilize campaign data to build solid recommendations for new campaigns and/or products, plus demonstrate campaign effectiveness, and provide measurable ROI to the clients.
• Stay ahead of the curve by continuously exploring new trends, platforms, and innovations within gaming media and esports.
  

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in media sales, digital advertising, or brand partnerships, ideally within gaming, entertainment, or esports.
• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, DSP, DMP, or other online advertising company is required.
• Analytics and the digesting of data are a strength, including all core digital advertising performance metrics - CPM, CPV, CPI, CPL, etc.
• You have strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to peel back layers and find hidden opportunities.
• Deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem, including esports, live streaming, and gaming culture.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills to create pitches that excite and inspire clients.
• Strategic thinker with a creative edge, capable of turning ideas into actionable media plans.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with programmatic advertising, branded content, influencer marketing, sponsorship selling, and white label events.