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Account Executive - Team Independents

Outbrain - New York, NY, United States - In-office - posted 2026-08-11

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Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform connecting quality media, creative, and addressability for brand and performance advertisers. The company partners with 10,000+ publishers and 20,000+ advertisers globally, with ~1,700 employees across 30+ countries. This Account Executive role is based in New York and focuses on driving growth across the Independent agency ecosystem. You will serve as the primary strategic commercial partner for mid-sized to large independent media and digital agencies (e.g., Horizon Media, pmg, Tinuiti, Known, VaynerMedia) and brand-direct accounts. Key responsibilities include: **Commercial Growth & Account Ownership** - Identify and close high-potential revenue opportunities to expand market footprint across Independent agencies and brand-direct accounts - Build deep, multi-threaded relationships across complex independent agency structures—from programmatic trading desks and media planning teams to executive leadership - Educate agency partners and brand clients on Teads' offerings across CTV, online video, digital display, and programmatic advertising **Consultative Strategy & Solution Alignment** - Align Teads' omnichannel product portfolio with evolving business needs of prospects and clients to deliver tailored, high-impact campaign solutions - Partner with cross-functional teams (Insights, Customer Experience, Technical Solutions) to execute campaigns and optimize client satisfaction **Pipeline Management & Operational Excellence** - Maintain disciplined, accurate sales pipeline and CRM hygiene for precise revenue forecasting - Review and analyze operational and campaign inputs (RFPs, trade agreement margins, performance metrics) to optimize account growth and renewal rates You will take full accountability for managing the complete commercial lifecycle, from navigating complex agency trading desks to delivering consultative pitches and driving ongoing campaign performance. Success means achieving regional revenue targets, deepening partner adoption across channels, and maximizing client renewal rates. Required qualifications: 3–5 years of proven digital media sales experience, ideally in video, CTV, or programmatic channels. Strong existing network across Independent agencies and direct advertiser contacts, with solid understanding of CTV, OLV, digital display, and programmatic buying. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence key decision-makers. Proactive, collaborative, self-directed approach with comfort navigating the fast-moving adtech landscape.

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