Sr. Publisher Development Director
- Full-time
Company Description
Connatix, the most advanced video syndication and monetization platform for publishers,
powers the native video advertising businesses of the largest media companies in the world
including CBS, Time Inc and Tribune Media. Headquartered in New York City, with offices
in Tel Aviv and Cluj, Romania, Connatix is creating the standard for interactive native video.
Job Description
- Role:
- Experience selling to the large Publishers is highly desirable
- Ability to plan and think strategically
- Mature and well-informed view of the dynamics of cross platform digital advertising and
the rise of programmatic buying - Operational and senior management relationships that can be brought to bear quickly aswe grow the Company’s US presence
- Most important, the candidate will be a deal maker and expert business developer with the
ability to gain access to and close commercial relationships with the key players.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Structure, lead and close agreements/contracts with the large premium digital
publishers, C-level to solution-sell Connatix and drive deals through to closure and
launch - Intimately understand and be able to speak to the specific needs of each customer
- Maintain a high customer satisfaction level once customers have signed
- Lead proposal development, coordinating demos and presentation of the solution to
prospects - Ensure best-in- class customer service, working closely with account management to
meet or exceed customers’ revenue goals and deliver revenue targets - Ability to work with the buy-side teams to ensure that inventory is monetized at
superior levels
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3/5 years of publisher development/sales experience with at least 1-2
years of experience in selling adtech to publishers - Proven ability and track record in developing and closing deals
- Strong consultative sales skills, relationship building, external and internal customer
satisfaction management. - Demonstrable portfolio of existing contacts/relationships with premium publishers
Understanding of online video industry and business models (ad-supported in
particular) - Ability to sell a SaaS model in the adtech environment
- Self-starter capable of thriving in a growth stage company environment
Excellent communication (both written and verbal), negotiation and presentation
skills - BA/BS required
- Generally requires 9+ years related experience
Additional Information
Life is short. Work someplace great!
Connatix offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with competitive salary. The challenges we solve are serious, but we’re not. We have fun every day because we love what we do. We are on a mission to shape the future of native video and this is your chance to be part of it. Want to join the team that’s already thinking about what interactive media is going to look like five years from now?
We would like our new colleague:
To be open minded and a team player.
To have the ability to organize and prioritize their work.
To have a proactive attitude and to deeply care about the quality of their work
We are a young, fun team, and we like to have responsible colleagues who are able to complete their tasks in a flexible way and work as they desire. We are looking for colleagues that will contribute to our great chemistry and make our team even stronger,
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. If you are a team player who likes friendly, non-corporate environments and is looking to make a true impact, let's meet and talk about it.