Full-Time

Director – Advertiser Sales

Advertiser Sales, Sales, Marketing, Product, Publisher

Posted on 7/29/2024

adMarketplace

adMarketplace

201-500 employees

Performance-based adtech linking brands with consumers

Compensation Overview

$280k - $330k/yr

+ OTE

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Based in NYC headquarters; 90% in-office with up to 25% travel.

Category
Sales & Account Management (3)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree; 8 to 10+ years as a strong performer in enterprise and/or large customer sales
  • Experience solution selling to key stakeholders at brands and agencies across multiple disciplines including media, analytics and finance
  • Strong sales, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively execute on discovery, objection handling and closing with decision makers at multiple levels within an organization
  • Proven results on securing multi-million dollar long-term partnerships domestically and/or globally
  • Proficiency in building and leveraging professional network to facilitate introductions and testimonials to prospective customer decision makers
  • Aptitude for sharing and gathering market, competitive and business insights
  • Capacity to own and prioritize a sizeable book of business across multiple verticals
  • Consultative analytical and data driven problem solver that can comfortably navigate complex customer conversations
Responsibilities
  • Own an enterprise client book of business against Fortune 300 companies, with an emphasis on eCommerce business models
  • Engage and influence senior client and agency stakeholders, including the C-Suite, to grow their businesses with adMarketplace solutions
  • Conduct extensive client and market research, creating custom messaging to address specific client needs and pitch effectively against the competition
  • Navigate client and prospect organizational structure to establish and nurture a strong network of relationships at various levels
  • Facilitate “Forever Partnerships” with clients by aligning and executing on a long-term partnership vision
  • Build, maintain and accurately track a large prospect pipeline to deliver on quarterly and annual sales targets
  • Represent the company and foster new relationships at premier industry events
  • Collaborate across the Sales, Marketing, Product and Publisher teams to facilitate high customer satisfaction and new business growth
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in performance media and/or eCommerce business models
  • Fluency in Media Math metrics and a working knowledge of measurement methodologies including MMM, MTA & LTA
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and Google Workspace

adMarketplace is an adtech company that focuses on search media. It helps advertisers and agencies reach consumers by bypassing traditional search engine results pages and connecting users directly with brands during moments of intent. Its platform offers exclusive media placements on publisher sites to improve ad effectiveness and ensure a steady revenue stream for publishers. The business runs on a performance-based model, earning revenue through costs per click (CPC) or costs per action (CPA) when ads produce clicks or actions. Unlike firms that rely on standard SERP traffic, adMarketplace emphasizes direct, intent-driven exposure and premium placements to align ad spend with measurable results. The company’s goal is to make consumer searches more efficient and relevant by delivering better-targeted ads at key moments, maximizing return on investment for advertisers while monetizing publisher inventory.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI Discover Beta expands CPC ads to Opera AI, Dupe, Sezzle through December 2026.
  • John Nitti and Sam Cox joined executives on December 17, 2025, driving AI innovation.
  • Mozilla expanded partnership July 16, 2024, naming adMarketplace preferred for homepage tiles.

What critics are saying

  • Mozilla partners with Index Exchange, diverting Firefox New Tab inventory in 6-12 months.
  • Opera replicates AMP Discover tech internally, terminating partnership in 12-24 months.
  • Mozilla integrates Anonym tech, launching in-house ad platform eliminating adMarketplace in 24-36 months.

What makes adMarketplace unique

  • adMarketplace delivers native search ads outside legacy SERPs for Firefox and Opera.
  • Proprietary Commercial Intent Vector matches ads to real-time conversational intent.
  • Algorithmically adjusts per-click pricing using performance data for publishers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Commuter Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

Company Equity

Company News

adMarketplace
Dec 17th, 2025
adMarketplace Strengthens Executive Leadership Team to Build the Next Generation of Search Advertising

adMarketplace strengthens executive leadership team to build the next generation of search advertising. NEW YORK, December 17, 2025 - adMarketplace, the leader in native search advertising, today announced the appointment of John Nitti as Global Chief Business Officer and Sam Cox as Chief Product Officer. Nitti, a widely recognized industry veteran, will spearhead commercial strategy and business growth, while Cox will advance platform innovation to take adMarketplace into the next generation of native search advertising. The search advertising industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advances in AI, changing consumer behaviors, and the growing importance of native placements outside legacy search engines. As advertisers seek more efficient and incremental results, adMarketplace is doubling down on innovation and leadership, investing in top talent and technology to shape the future of native search. The addition of Nitti and Cox to the executive team underscores adMarketplace's commitment to delivering measurable value for advertisers and publishers. "This is a strategic investment in the future of adMarketplace and the native search advertising market," said Jamie Hill, Chairman and Co-CEO, adMarketplace. "John's deep industry relationships and commercial expertise, combined with Sam's visionary product leadership, position us to accelerate innovation and deliver even greater results for our partners. We are investing in the talent and technology needed to lead the next wave of growth in search advertising." Nitti brings 25+ years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Global Head of Revenue Operations and Advertising Innovation at X and previously holding roles with Verizon, Publicis Groupe, and American Express. In the new role of Global Chief Business Officer, Nitti will focus on expanding strategic partnerships, accelerating revenue growth, and driving commercial excellence across the organization. "Search advertising sits at a critical juncture as AI and changing consumer behaviors redefine how brands and partners connect with audiences," said John Nitti, Global Chief Business Officer, adMarketplace. "adMarketplace is uniquely positioned to accelerate this transformation, with the scale, technology, and vision to deliver real outcomes for advertiser and publisher partners. Joining this leadership team is an opportunity to help shape the future of search and drive meaningful growth for advertisers across the globe." Cox, who previously directed product management for programmatic DSP at Amazon and led Google's Ad Exchange (AdX), will bring critical expertise in navigating the digital advertising landscape as it shifts with AI. At adMarketplace, he will drive AI-powered innovation, enhance performance efficiency, and optimize media investment strategies across the company's native search solutions. "With AI becoming central to campaign performance, we have a unique opportunity to innovate how advertisers and publishers connect with consumers throughout their digital journeys," said Sam Cox, Chief Product Officer, adMarketplace. "I am excited to join adMarketplace at such a transformative moment for the search advertising industry and look forward to working with the talented team to shape the future of native search advertising." Nitti and Cox will be based out of New York City, adMarketplace's global headquarters. To support industry innovation, adMarketplace recently published the 2025 AI Search Consumer Report, offering critical insights into evolving consumer behaviors and the impact of AI on search advertising. Download the full report at: https://www.admarketplace.com/ai-search-consumer-report-admarketplace. About adMarketplace adMarketplace is the leader in Native Search(TM) advertising for over 25 years. adMarketplace, Inc. deliver relevant search ads that are native to the apps, sites, and platforms consumers actively use, outside of legacy search engines. The world's largest advertisers achieve efficiency and incremental campaign results from adMarketplace's exclusive media. As a two-sided marketplace, adMarketplace, Inc. also serve as the leading monetization partner for publishers on the open web. Its mission is to shape the consumer journey with relevant native search ads, and to measure media value transparently to deliver performance at scale. Learn more about adMarketplace, Inc. by visiting its website and following adMarketplace, Inc. on LinkedIn and Instagram. Media Contact: Haidi Kelly, SVP of Marketing [email protected].

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2025
adMarketplace Launches AMP Discover to Improve the Consumer Search Journey By Powering Advertising in Opera's Aria AI Chat Application

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - adMarketplace, the leader in Native Search(TM) advertising, today announced the launch of AMP Discover, a transformative media product built to power the next generation of consumer search within AI chat surfaces.

adMarketplace
Jul 8th, 2025
adMarketplace Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Cindy Curry as CFO

NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2025 - adMarketplace, the leader in native search advertising, today announced the appointment of Cindy Curry as Chief Financial Officer.

adMarketplace
Jan 7th, 2025
Built In Honors adMarketplace in Its Esteemed 2025 Best Places To Work Awards

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2024 - Built In today announced that adMarketplace, the leading native search advertising provider, was honored in its 2025 Best Places To Work Awards.

MakeUseOf
Dec 9th, 2021
Mozilla® partners with adMarketplace, Inc.

Mozilla has partnered with adMarketplace to serve up suggestions right in the address bar, so it's a likely a deal has been made here.

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