Account Executive

Position: Account Executive

Company: Nexxen Inc. is the Canadian branch of Nexxen, a global advertising technology company whose parent, Nexxen International Ltd., is listed on the NASDAQ (nexxen.com). Our demand-side platform (DSP), supply-side platform (SSP) and data platform work together to help advertisers, publishers and data partners reach the right audiences and drive better outcomes.

In Canada, Nexxen operates from its Toronto office, serving advertising agencies and brands across the Canadian market. Our Canadian team spans sales, Trading and Account Management, working together to plan, execute and deliver advertising campaigns for Canadian clients. The business continues to operate and grow in Canada, and this role supports that expansion.

Business Address / Location of Work: 33 Bloor Street East, Suite 662, Toronto, ON M4W3H1

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Wage: C$48.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week (guaranteed).

In addition, a performance-based sales commission plan with a target annual commission of $93,600 (on-target earnings C$187,200), payable on achievement of sales targets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic relationships with advertising agencies and brands within the Canadian market. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with advertising agencies, brands, and key decision-makers to identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Achieve established revenue targets and strategic business objectives through effective sales planning, client engagement, and account development.
• Identify client business challenges and recommend appropriate advertising technology solutions to address their marketing objectives.
• Manage sales forecasting, pipeline tracking, and reporting to monitor performance against revenue goals.
• Collaborate with internal Trading, Account Management, Creative Studio, and Engineering teams to coordinate campaign execution, meet client objectives, and ensure successful delivery of advertising solutions.
• Manage complex sales cycles involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level client decision-makers.
• Communicate and negotiate with clients and business partners to develop mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
• Identify emerging market trends, client needs, and opportunities to expand Nexxen's presence within the Canadian advertising technology market.

Job Requirements

Education: No formal education required. A college diploma or university degree preferred.

Experience: 3 years of selling or managing programmatic strategies or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of the AdTech ecosystem, including DSP, SSP, DMP, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, or other online advertising technology.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak with C-level clients.
• Ability to manage strategic and complicated sales cycles involving multiple internal and external teams.
• Ability to manage strategic and complicated sales cycles involving multiple internal and external teams.
• Strong team player and ability to succeed in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining high levels of operational rigor, digital acumen, and business excellence.
• An established network of relationships with decision-makers at brands, independent advertising agencies, and holding company agencies in the local area and the region is an asset.
• A proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations is an asset.

Language of work: English.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. This position may involve occasional travel and evening client events.

Benefits: Sun Life group plan (health, drug, dental, vision, paramedical, travel, disability, life and AD&D), subject to eligibility.

Vacation: 2 weeks (10 days) of paid vacation annually after the completion of a probationary period, with vacation pay calculated at 4% of gross earnings.

How to Apply: Please submit your application by email to ascalici@nexxen.com, attention Annie Scalici, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, or kconstantopoulos@nexxen.com, attention to Katherine Constantopoulos, HR Business Partner.

Nexxen Inc is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals.

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