Sales Manager, New Zealand

Perion is a global advertising technology company delivering solutions to the biggest brands and publishers around the globe across search, social media and display, video, CTV, and programmatic DOOH.

Home to an award-winning technology solution –– with our unique data-driven AI/ML based technologies, we deliver and optimize hundreds of terabytes of data and billions of events per day. We’re working with dozens of sources to provide a superior experience across screens and platforms, including mobile, video, social and native.

About Perion and Our DOOH Division:

Perion is a global technology company delivering strategic business solutions in digital advertising. Our Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) division connects brands to consumers through innovative and dynamic outdoor digital advertising spaces, using real-time data and advanced programmatic buying solutions

About this role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team in the progressive Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (pDOOH) advertising industry. In this role, you will be at the forefront of the digital transformation in outdoor advertising, managing and nurturing client relationships to drive our innovative pDOOH solutions.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing and executing strategic account plans, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction through excellent service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales or account management, preferably in the digital advertising or related media sectors, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

Your ability to understand and leverage data-driven insights for campaign optimization will be crucial.

We are looking for a proactive, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about the evolving landscape of digital advertising.

Join us to be a part of a team that is shaping the future of outdoor advertising with cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Manage and grow key agency and brand relationships, driving incremental revenue and share of wallet

Identify, qualify, and convert new opportunities through proactive outreach and market development

Partner with the Trading and Product teams to ensure seamless campaign activation and delivery

Become a trusted pDOOH specialist, educating clients on best practices and the value of programmatic capabilities

Develop strategic sales plans, forecasts, and reporting to support regional growth objectives

Collaborate with global teams to represent the NZ market perspective and influence product enhancements

Contribute to client-facing collateral, case studies, and training materials to support ongoing sales enablement

What You’ll Bring

5+ years’ experience in media or digital advertising sales, with a strong preference for DOOH or programmatic experience

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and managing full-cycle sales processes

Established relationships across New Zealand media agencies and advertisers

Strong understanding of RTB, DSPs, SSPs, and the programmatic ecosystem

Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

What We’ll Bring to the Table

An opportunity to grow with a dynamic global company with personal and professional growth

Work with a small collaborative team where you can directly impact both product and culture