Programmatic Account Executive

About JWP Connatix:

JWP Connatix is the most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform, helping broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers deliver premium streaming and online video experiences while maximizing video revenue across all screens. The company offers an end-to-end platform that streamlines live and on-demand video with hybrid monetization models, unique data and insights, unmatched customer service, and the largest independent premium video marketplace, providing the entire media ecosystem with enhanced scale, transparency, and revenue.

• Our video players are embedded directly on publisher sites including Accuweather, Axel Springer, Dotdash Meredith, McClatchy, Penske Media Co., and more.
• We work with leading brands and agencies including American Express, Citi, Dentsu, Mars, UM, and more helping them target ads against our publishers’ video content.
• We power streaming for over 2,000 blue-chip media companies, including 80% of the top 25 Comscore US publishers. As the largest independent global video network across CTV and OLV, we reach over 1B unique users and deliver 30B+ combined video plays and ad impressions every month.

The Programmatic Team:

Advertising demand has grown significantly over the years and our programmatic team is responsible to driving ad demand and revenue across our clients globally. Our video player technology powers the highest volume of professionally-produced video content on the open web, providing us a unique video advertising opportunity. This includes brand safe, quality inventory at scale, unique access to deep video-level contextual data used to deliver cookieless targeting strategies, as well as real-time content engagement and attention data to optimize and deliver on performance metrics. The team acts as a startup which makes it very exciting if you are keen to join a team that is entrepreneurial, hungry and proactive.

The Opportunity:

JWP Connatix's advertising business has experienced exceptional growth in the last 12 months and we are anticipate even further growth this year. As an Account Executive, you will play a crucial role in selling our unique contextual video offering directly to advertisers, brads and agencies, generating increased revenue from Online Video and Connected TV advertising campaigns. If you are a data-driven individual with an expertise in brand/video/contextual advertising and are enthusiastic about building client relationships, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Account Executive, you will:

• Establish programmatic deals directly with advertisers and brands
• Attain sales goals for online video and CTV targets
• Cultivate relationships with various decision-makers in the programmatic buying cycle, including in-house programmatic teams, agency investment teams, and agency trading desks
• Collaborate closely with account managers to ensure proper optimization of accounts and maximize revenue
• Conduct virtual and in-person pitches to potential clients
• Act as a representative for JW Player at industry events
• Lead quarterly reporting meetings for key clients

Requirements for the role:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of programmatic buying experience, or 4+ years of sales with 2+ years of programmatic sales experience
• Established contacts within programmatic online video and CTV teams
• Proficiency in video KPIs, contextual advertising, and brand safety
• Familiarity with the online video & CTV publisher and ad tech ecosystem
• Proactive, positive team attitude
• Strong entrepreneurial drive, with the ability to lead lead generating, pre-sales, and post-sale processes
• Enthusiasm for video as a potent advertising medium
• Excellent prioritization, communication, and quantitative skills
• Effective presentation and listening skills, coupled with a foundational understanding of data analyzation
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to see the broader goals of each business opportunity

Perks of being at JWP Connatix, U.S

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success!

As a full time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Quarterly and Annual Team Events - because team building is important!
• Professional Career Development Program and Career Development Progression
• New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
• Monthly Connectivity Stipend
• Free and discounted perks through JWP Connatix's benefit partners
• Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
• Fireside chats with individuals at JWP Connatix

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and/or disability status.