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Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform processing 18 billion ad opportunities daily, connecting global brands with a monthly reach of over 2.2 billion unique users. The company recently merged Outbrain and Teads to create a unified platform spanning CTV, mobile, and web advertising.
You will establish, scale, and accelerate Teads' brand presence in South Korea as a commercially driven sales professional. Based in Seoul, you will report directly to the Managing Director, Korea, and sit within the APAC Commercial department.
Your core mission is to spearhead commercial growth strategy in South Korea, acting as the primary business driver. You will orchestrate strategic alignment with local managing directors, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams (Operations, Product, and Marketing) to translate global objectives into localized market success. You own the end-to-end sales lifecycle, from high-level prospecting to final contract execution, with top-tier brands and major local agencies (Cheil, Innocean, HSAD, Daehong) and holding agencies (WPP Media, Publicis, Dentsu, Omnicom).
Success metrics include delivering on ambitious quarterly and annual revenue targets while securing long-term retention and expansion of client portfolios. You will accelerate Teads' market share in South Korea, targeting 30%+ year-over-year growth in programmatic and media sales over the next 12 months.
You will architect and execute a high-impact commercial roadmap for South Korea, identifying market trends and competitive gaps. You'll spearhead positioning of Teads' premium programmatic ad-tech solutions and creative offerings, tailored to South Korean advertisers, and drive adoption of innovative advertising technologies including AI-driven optimization tools and cookieless solutions.
Operationally, you will own and optimize the South Korean sales pipeline, maintaining system accuracy in Salesforce for forecasting and business performance. You'll negotiate and secure high-value commercial agreements and joint business partnerships with major agencies and direct advertisers, and oversee campaign delivery metrics collaborating with Ad Operations to ensure SLA compliance and client ROI.
Stakeholder management is critical: you will cultivate trusted, advisory relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers across the South Korean digital media ecosystem, partner with regional and global product teams to influence the product development roadmap, and collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to design compelling, data-driven pitches.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must-Haves:
- 5+ years of high-impact digital advertising, ad-tech, or media sales experience with proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in a Sales Director or Senior Sales Lead role
- Active, deeply established personal network of C-suite executives and decision-makers across major holding agencies (GroupM, Publicis, Dentsu, Omnicom) and top brands in Seoul
- Deep functional understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, DSP/SSP mechanics, audience targeting, and online video/display advertising
- Bilingual fluency in written and verbal Korean and professional English, enabling seamless collaboration with local partners and global teams
- Right to work in South Korea/Seoul without requiring future visa sponsorship
Nice-to-Haves:
- Prior experience navigating massive organizational change, post-merger integration, or scaling a global ad-tech firm within the South Korean market
- Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and elevate commercial sales teams in high-growth environments
- Relevant professional certifications in digital marketing, programmatic trading platforms, or advanced data analytics tools
