CareerPlan

Account Executive, Direct Response

New York CityFull-time$90k–$130k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Strategic client-facing role acquiring and growing direct advertiser relationships for performance-driven SME brands on the Outbrain Direct Response by Teads platform.

Role type

Account Executive (Direct Response)

Builds

Performance advertising campaigns for SME brands

Domain

Digital Advertising / AdTech / Programmatic

Required skills

AdTech sales experience, performance marketing knowledge (CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI), pipeline management, outreach and networking, client pitching, collaboration with product/tech teams, revenue target achievement

Preferred skills

Experience at a demand platform, familiarity with campaign optimization

Technologies

Outbrain, Teads platform

Responsibilities

Build and manage a global pipeline of direct advertisers and performance marketers; Drive new business through outreach, networking, and platform demos; Understand client KPIs and pitch value propositions; Collaborate with internal teams for seamless onboarding and campaign success; Maintain knowledge of programmatic trends and competitor offerings; Meet and exceed revenue targets

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC