Sales Director, Chicago

Screenverse

$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of sales experience in programmatic advertising, DOOH, or related media industry.
  • Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
  • Strong understanding of programmatic transaction types (PMPs, Programmatic Guaranteed, Open Exchange).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with consultative selling style.
  • Comfortable managing full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
  • Existing relationships with local agencies or programmatic buyers is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve and exceed regional sales targets through strategic prospecting and closing.
  • Develop new business across agencies, brands, and programmatic buying teams.
  • Build and maintain relationships with advertisers, agencies, and media buyers.
  • Translate Screenverse’s value proposition into tailored solutions.
  • Proactively identify and qualify opportunities within the Chicago market.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.
  • Stay informed on DOOH trends and share insights with sales and marketing teams.

Benefits

  • Be part of the fastest-growing segment of the advertising ecosystem.
  • Own key relationships and play a central role in company growth.
  • Join a fast-moving team where your ideas and performance are highly visible.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere while connecting in person.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Screenverse is continuing to expand its national sales footprint, and the Chicago Sales Director will play a key role in driving growth across one of our most strategic regions. This is a high-impact, revenue-generating role focused on building relationships with agencies, advertisers, and programmatic buyers.

You will act as an ambassador for Screenverse, evangelizing our portfolio of DOOH solutions while owning pipeline development, deal execution, and long-term client partnerships.

What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities
Revenue Growth
  • Achieve and exceed regional sales targets through strategic prospecting, pitching, and closing.
  • Develop new business across agencies, brands, and programmatic buying teams.
  • Expand existing accounts through upsells, cross-network packages, and PMP activations.
Client Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with advertisers, agencies, and media buyers.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on programmatic DOOH strategy and planning.
  • Identify opportunities to deepen partnerships and increase share of wallet.
Sales Strategy Execution
  • Translate Screenverse's value proposition into solutions tailored to client objectives.
  • Position PMPs, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Exchange opportunities effectively.
  • Collaborate with leadership on vertical strategies and key account plans.
Pipeline Development and Forecasting
  • Proactively identify and qualify opportunities across the Chicago region.
  • Maintain a strong, accurate pipeline within Salesforce.
  • Provide reliable forecasting and activity reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Client Strategy, Marketing, Supply Partnerships, and Operations teams.
  • Ensure smooth campaign execution and strong client outcomes.
  • Share feedback and market insights to inform product, packaging, and positioning.
Market Intelligence
  • Stay informed on DOOH trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging programmatic opportunities.
  • Bring insights from the field back to the broader sales and marketing teams.


Qualifications and Skills
Required

Location
  • Based in Chicago area

Experience
  • 6+ years of sales experience, ideally in programmatic advertising, DOOH, or a related media industry.
  • Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.

Programmatic Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of programmatic transaction types including PMPs, Programmatic Guaranteed, and Open Exchange.
  • Familiarity with agency and advertiser buying dynamics.

Relationship Builder
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Empathetic, consultative selling style focused on client outcomes.

Execution Focused
  • Comfortable managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
  • Highly organized with strong pipeline management skills.
Preferred
  • Existing relationships with agencies in Chicago, brands, or programmatic buyers.
  • Experience with DOOH, CTV, retail media, or other omnichannel environments.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
Why Join Screenverse

High-Growth Industry
Be part of the fastest-growing segment of the advertising ecosystem.

Direct Revenue Impact
Own key relationships and play a central role in company growth.

Entrepreneurial Environment
Join a fast-moving team where your ideas and performance are highly visible.

Flexible Work Culture
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere while still connecting in person with colleagues and clients.

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