At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
The Local Director, Political Demand will work closely with senior sales leadership to develop and manage relationships and development of client revenue and ad quality strategies, and the growth towards Magnite’s political revenue goals. As the first line of communication with prospects and clients, our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the sales process, researching leads, marketplace trends, curating new relationships, upselling current clients, and maintaining a diverse book of business.
In This Role, You Will
Partner with Head of Political Demand to develop new ideas, new products/ features, and new processes to drive superior client service and insight
Provide strategic and tactical consulting services regarding inventory access strategies, marketplace trends, and best practices
Create, implement, and own a sales pipeline
Develop strategies, processes, and new product requirements to drive superior service and insights for political accounts
Create and maintain strong and effective relationships with executive-level decision-makers, influencers, and key members of political ad operations
Develop marketplace insight through communicating with the broader team, cross-functional organizations, and appropriate Magnite leads
Drive in new business pitches, attend industry events, and present at conferences as needed
We’re Looking For Someone With
6+ years of experience in adtech sales
BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience
High level of integrity, excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of programmatic buying and video adtech
Strong connections in the political ad tech space
Strong communication skills, and the ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way
Strategic, analytical thinker who consistently challenges the status quo
Strong presentation skills
Ability to translate strategic goals into plans and actionable objectives
Total Rewards Include
Comprehensive Perks And Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One
Generous Time Off
Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Cell Phone Subsidy
Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
Company Culture
We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week. We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.
Community Service and Volunteer Events
Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
Magnite Invests In You
Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
Culture and Inclusion Programs
Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
About Us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
In New York, the base salary range for this position is: $105,000 - $125,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite’s local communities.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Software Development
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