Yieldmo

Account Executive, Chicago

Yieldmo$110K — $115K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of client-facing experience in advertising technology, particularly with Publicis in Chicago/Detroit markets
  • Proven ability to manage global strategic accounts with strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Strategic thinker who can translate marketer needs into innovative solutions
  • Confident in handling the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation
  • Track record of exceeding sales goals while balancing independence with collaboration
  • Strong understanding of digital media, mobile advertising, and consumer behavior

Responsibilities

  • Build and strengthen relationships with agency and brand partners in the region
  • Prospect new accounts to create a sustainable pipeline of opportunities
  • Respond to RFPs with solutions that highlight Yieldmo's impact
  • Accurately forecast and meet monthly and quarterly revenue targets
  • Negotiate pricing, develop proposals, and close deals focusing on long-term growth
  • Lead initiatives related to specific verticals, including prospecting and product feedback
  • Collaborate closely with Account Management to enhance client retention and expansion

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with opportunities for in-person gatherings
  • 100% company-paid health coverage with a range of plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match for long-term savings
  • Employee stock option program allowing staff to share in the company's success
  • Flexible time-off options, company slowdowns, and special Summer Fridays
  • Financial support for home office setup and technology needs
  • Annual professional development stipend to enhance skills and career growth
Full Job Description
What We Need

We need a proven Account Executive who can expand Yieldmo's footprint within the Publicis Chicago/Detroit portfolio and brand advertisers while delivering against regional revenue goals. You will leverage existing relationships, cultivate new partnerships, and articulate Yieldmo's differentiated value to decision-makers at all levels. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution across the full sales cycle-from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and close. Success means consistently exceeding revenue targets while shaping vertical strategies and providing market insights that inform Yieldmo's future growth.

Responsibilities
  • Build and strengthen relationships with agency and brand partners across the region
  • Prospect new accounts and create a sustainable pipeline of opportunities
  • Respond to RFPs with solutions that clearly demonstrate Yieldmo's impact
  • Accurately forecast and deliver on monthly and quarterly revenue commitments
  • Negotiate pricing, develop proposals, and close deals with long-term growth in mind
  • Lead vertical-specific initiatives, including prospecting, packaging, and product feedback
  • Partner closely with Account Management to ensure client retention and expansion
  • Provide client and market insights that guide Yieldmo's product and sales strategy


Requirements
  • 2+ years of advertising technology client facing experience with agencies and brand advertisers- specifically Publicis in Chicago/Detroit markets.
  • Extensive experience managing global strategic accounts, with strong negotiation and closing skills
  • You have a strategic mindset and can translate marketer needs into innovative adtech solutions
  • You are confident across the full sales cycle, including prospecting, pitching, and contract negotiation
  • You consistently exceed goals while balancing independent drive with team collaboration
  • Strong understanding of digital media, mobile advertising, and consumer behavior


Hiring Process

Select candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We will discuss the Hiring Process details at that time. The hiring process typically includes, but is not limited to:
  • A 30 minute video interview with the Hiring Manager
  • Candidates will be invited to join a remote on-site interview round, consisting of video interviews with various team members and leadership
  • Successful candidates will subsequently be made an offer


What We Offer

We believe that diverse people and perspectives lead to breakthrough ideas, therefore we provide comprehensive benefits and an inclusive culture to support our valued team members.
  • Remote Work: Our team is fully distributed, though we love an opportunity to get together at our annual offsites, holiday parties, and more.
  • 100% Company Paid Health Coverage: Choose the medical, dental, and vision plan that's best for you and your family - all with options for 100% company paid coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan: Invest in yourself by participating in our 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Equity: Share in Yieldmo's success through our employee stock option program.
  • Flexible Time Off, Company Slowdowns, and Summer Fridays: Take time off to relax and rejuvenate on your own terms with flexible time off, multiple company slowdowns, and Summer Fridays.
  • Home Office Setup and Stipend: Setup your home office for success with our premium technology packages and an additional stipend for any extra needs.
  • Professional Development: Grow your hard and soft skills with our annual professional development stipend.


US Jobs: The base salary range for this role is: $110,000 - $115,000 per year. The range listed is just one component of Yieldmo's total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience, level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards.

About Yieldmo

Yieldmo is a mobile advertising platform that helps brands engage with consumers on their mobile devices. The company's proprietary technology enables advertisers to create highly engaging mobile ads that are optimized for performance and user experience. Yieldmo's platform also provides real-time analytics and insights that help advertisers measure the effectiveness of their campaigns and make data-driven decisions. Yieldmo is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Learn more about Yieldmo
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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