Senior Programmatic Sales Manager, Japan

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads.

We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday.

StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

The Senior SM role is a combination of sales activities and customer relationship management.

Reporting to the VP of Sales, you’ll be responsible for both growing existing business and closing new programmatic advertising revenue from agencies and brands.

A successful SM must have a clear understanding of the client’s long-term business objectives and seek partnership opportunities to further grow the client’s business with StackAdapt.

You'll predominantly be responsible for bringing in new clients.

You'll work closely with StackAdapt Account Managers to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients, and building strong relationships.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, this role is open to candidates who are ideally based in Japan

What you'll be doing:

Leverage deep understanding of local market dynamics to drive strategic regional expansion efforts.

Identify, pitch, and successfully close new platform sales deals with local agencies and brands, tailoring proposals to address specific needs.

Collaborate closely with management and product teams to provide input for region-specific product development, ensuring alignment with market demands.

Offer guidance and recommendations for region-specific improvements, informed by direct client interactions and market observations.

Proactively manage existing client relationships, nurturing trust and seeking opportunities for account growth.

Partner with StackAdapt Account Managers to devise and execute tailored client retention strategies, presenting innovative campaign solutions to drive client success.

What you'll bring to the table:

Bilingual in Japanese and English

Digital advertising sales experience - programmatic is a plus!

5+ years of experience in Digital Marketing and/ or Advertising Technology

4+ years of business development & sales experience in Programmatic

Utilized various CRM tools to build a robust pipeline and ensured ongoing client satisfaction, renewal and opportunity discovery

Experience building client pitch decks (and the associated research) to close new business

Track record of success in a quota carrying environment

Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts and platform-based knowledge

Willing to travel occasionally to meet with clients within the region

StackAdapters enjoy:

Competitive salary with a commission structure

Private medical cover

Internet and mobile phone allowance

Work-from-home reimbursements

Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)

An awesome parental leave policy

A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture

Take part in our walk and wander policy and work anywhere in the world

Our social and team events (virtually!)

Full-Time

#LI-ST1 StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know. About StackAdapt We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded: Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024 G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024 Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK 2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work® #1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising #LI-Remote