About GumGum
Transforming advertising with contextual intelligence
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Santa Monica, California
- Serves clients across US, Canada, UK, EMEA, Japan, and Mexico
- Proprietary contextual advertising engine, Verityβ’
- 250-1,000 employees dedicated to machine learning and AI
GumGum, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a global technology company specializing in contextual intelligence for the advertising industry. With a presence in the US, Canada, UK, EMEA, Japan, and Mexico, GumGum leverages its proprietary machine learning technology through its Verityβ’ pla...
π Benefits
GumGum offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, generous PTO, and a learning budget to support employee development...
π Culture
GumGum fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and collaboration across teams to enh...
Overview
GumGum is seeking an Account Director to drive sales in their contextual advertising platform. You'll develop key relationships with agencies and leverage your digital media experience. This role requires at least 6+ years in the online media landscape.
Job Description
Who you are
You have over 6 years of experience in the digital media landscape, particularly within the advertising community. Your deep knowledge of online media allows you to navigate complex client relationships effectively. You are comfortable working autonomously while also collaborating with a cross-functional pre-sales team to achieve sales goals. You understand the importance of data privacy in digital advertising and are passionate about delivering solutions that prioritize consumer respect and engagement. Your ability to prospect and close sales is complemented by your strong communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with clients and stakeholders alike.
Desirable
Experience in contextual advertising or a similar field would be advantageous. Familiarity with advanced AI technologies in advertising can set you apart as a candidate. You are also encouraged to bring innovative ideas to the table, contributing to the evolution of GumGum's advertising strategies. A background in working with large and mid-size agencies will help you excel in this role, as you will be responsible for developing key relationships that drive business success.
What you'll do
As an Account Director at GumGum, you will be responsible for prospecting and closing sales within our market-leading contextual advertising platform. You will develop and maintain key relationships with large and mid-size agencies, ensuring that our advertising solutions meet their needs. Your role will involve working relatively autonomously, but you will have the support of a cross-functional pre-sales team to help you navigate client calls and presentations. You will utilize existing processes to solve a variety of challenging problems, delivering effective advertising solutions that align with our commitment to data privacy. Your success will be measured by your ability to drive sales and foster long-term partnerships with clients.
What we offer
At GumGum, we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity. We strive to advance representation and continuously improve our practices. You will have the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that prioritizes data privacy in digital advertising. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of advertising. Join us in shaping a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet, where creativity and context drive consumer engagement.
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