OpenX

SVP, Global Buyer Development

OpenX
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $297,500 - $350,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive experience in programmatic and ad tech sales, with a strong focus on revenue growth, customer relationship management, and team leadership. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance market presence and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Programmatic Sales LeadershipRevenue Growth StrategyExecutive Relationship ManagementTeam Development and CoachingMarket Intelligence and Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead OpenX’s agency- and brand-facing Sales and Account Management teams
  • Drive global buyer strategy, revenue growth, and customer relationships across agency holding companies, independent agencies, and direct brands
  • Serve as a member of the OpenX Leadership Team
  • Build, maintain, and own executive relationships with agencies and brands through virtual and in-person engagements
  • Develop medium- and long-term global buyer development strategy, including go-to-market strategy, regional revenue targets, P&L management, and headcount planning
  • Represent OpenX at industry events, panels, and with key programmatic ecosystem stakeholders
  • Lead, coach, and develop a collaborative, high-performing Sales and Account Management team
  • Drive new business pipeline across agencies and brands, expanding adoption across CTV, web, mobile apps, and other channels
  • Grow existing customer relationships through account planning, retention, upselling, and cross-selling
  • Establish OpenX as a thought leader in curation, audience and identity solutions, media quality, AI, supply path optimization, CTV, and privacy
  • Provide market intelligence to inform product roadmap and go-to-market strategy
  • Implement AI workflows and automation to improve operational efficiency and customer service
  • Partner with Publisher Development, DSP Partnerships, and other commercial teams on strategic SPO engagements and pitches
  • Increase OpenX’s share of buyer investment across upfront commitments, programmatic guaranteed deals, and private marketplaces
  • Report directly to the EVP, Commercial

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in programmatic and ad tech sales, or commercial leadership within the agency and brand ecosystem
  • Minimum of 5 years leading a team
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and leading high performing, scalable Sales and Account Management teams
  • Established senior relationships with agency holding companies, independent agencies, and brands
  • Must be based in NYC or the tri-state area to accommodate in-person engagements as needed
  • Deep knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, agency and brand buying workflows, audience activation, and measurement
  • Strong executive presence with strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with media, panel, and stage experience
  • High energy, initiative, and a startup mindset
  • Preferred: direct experience with CTV sales, agency partnerships, and advertiser investment strategies
  • Preferred: familiarity with identity, audience targeting, and data-driven curation solutions
  • Preferred: experience leading commercial teams across global markets

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Additional benefits described on the OpenX careers page

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Hard Skills
Programmatic Ecosystem KnowledgeP&L ManagementAccount PlanningAudience ActivationMeasurement TechniquesSales Pipeline DevelopmentAI Workflows ImplementationData-Driven Curation SolutionsCTV Sales ExperienceAd Tech Sales
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingDecision-MakingExcellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsHigh Energy
Industry Keywords
Agency PartnershipsBuyer Investment StrategiesSupply Path OptimizationMedia QualityAudience and Identity Solutions