Sr. Account Executive - Mexico City

Company at a Glance

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

OpenX, the world’s largest people-based advertising exchange, is seeking an Sr. Account Executive focused on LATAM agencies to join our Buyer Development team. This position will play a critical role in the expansion of the OpenX business with brand advertisers and global ad agencies at a time of hyper-growth for our company. This critical member of the Buyer Development team will have a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the company, cement our position as the foremost identity-focused SSP, and truly ‘own’ a set of high-value client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Building relationships and driving revenue with assigned holding companies, brands, agencies, agency trading desks (ATDs), consultancies and managed service providers.
• Working closely with account teams at Regional agencies representing the top 200 brands to activate private marketplaces.
• Developing deals that help advertisers connect with their target audiences and desired inventory across OpenX’s suite of premium publishers.
• Prospecting and connecting with potential buyers, deploying a discovery strategy and sales narrative designed to drive Programmatic Direct spend.
• Providing ‘ground support’ to strategic deals by driving transactional business and consistent deal-based revenue.
• Managing a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce and providing regular reporting to management on deal progress.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver to clients the OpenX suite of programmatic and identity-based solutions.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of overall experience in ad tech or digital advertising.
• 3-5 years in an Account Executive or similar role in ad tech or digital advertising.
• Experience within the LATAM Holdcos and subsequent markets is considered paramount to the success of this role.
• Deep familiarity with ad tech, SSPs, DSPs, the programmatic landscape, and/or media supply chain.
• Strong executive presence and high comfort level presenting to clients of all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex subjects in a simple and concise manner.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, with the ability to come into a common meeting place 3-4 times per month.
• Experience working at or with the major advertising agency holding companies, specifically on Pharma accounts.
• Programmatic buying experience at an agency, ATD, or brand.
• Well-versed in programmatic audience strategy: CRM, CDP, DMP, 1P + 2P + 3P data, look-alike modeling, etc.
• Consultative, partnership-minded sales approach.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment delivering against tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong business judgment.

OpenX VALUES

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

WE ARE ONE

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

OPENX IS OURS

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results

WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally. 

WE EVOLVE FAST

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

OpenX TRAITS

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

HUMBLE

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

DRIVEN

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

SMART

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

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Effective Date: November 21, 2024