The Director of Publisher Partnerships will develop strategies, secure partnerships, exceed sales targets, and manage complex sales cycles with publishers.
VDO.AI is a global advertising technology innovator, providing brands with intelligent high impact solutions that win the war for consumer attention. Our solutions drive the right outcomes for brands by combining creativity, reach, and targeting across devices, enabling the upper- and mid-funnel brand objectives that all brands and agencies require, turning awareness into performance. We develop impactful connections by curating customized video-driven experiences that convert brand awareness into measurable response.
We are looking for a Director - Publisher Sales to join our growing team! This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand our publisher network.
- Identify, prospect, and secure partnerships with enterprise-level publishers.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment in client communications and goals.
- Consistently exceed sales targets and performance KPIs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date account and opportunity plans.
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with clear forecasting.
- Foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders throughout the sales cycle.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in publisher sales with a strong track record of success.
- Proven experience working with technology platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Energetic, driven, and passionate about building meaningful client relationships.
- Strong experience managing complex sales cycles
About Z1 Tech:
Z1 Tech (Great Place to Work-Certified™) is a technology first company which strives to innovate digital advertising and marketing to streamline automation in favour of humankind. Our mission is to build for the future. We believe in trying to play where the technology is going, not where it has been. This has enabled us to bet on the future and build successful brands like VDO.AI, Receptix, Jnee and NewsD. Our offices are located in Canada, USA and India.
At VDO.AI, we think innovatively. We are diverse and celebrate each other’s achievement and knowledge. We believe that equality in the workplace drives progress and works as a catalyst to holistic growth. Started with just 5 core members, we are now a team of over 180 people who adhere to different values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, and preferences, it still seems like day one.
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