Account Executive, Agency (Chicago)

Who We Are

Yieldmo is an advertising platform that helps brands invent creative experiences through tech and AI, using custom ad formats, proprietary attention signals, predictive format selection, and privacy-safe premium inventory curation. Yieldmo believes all ads should be human-centered, tailored, and provoke users' emotions and actions. Yieldmo helps brands deliver the best ad for every impression opportunity, merging creative and media for proven results.

What We Need

We’re looking for a strong seller who is eager to drive new revenue through their network with agencies, trading desks, and brand directs. The ideal candidate is a hunter and up for closing business using strategic and consultative approaches focused on marketers outcomes, while capturing majority of share of wallet.

What You Can Expect In This Role

• Prospecting and closing business with a targeted list of agency and advertiser accounts
• Working closely with Account Management, Ad Operations, and Sales Planning, to ensure client campaign expectations are communicated internally
• Being the expert on your assigned accounts
• Building and managing a pipeline to achieve new business revenue goals
• Driving product adoption across account assignments
• Provide continual training and product updates to clients as new features are added
• Representing Yieldmo across industry events and conferences
• Being in person to meet with your clients and team members

Requirements

• At least 3+ years experience in programmatic and digital advertising
• At least one year of sales or new business development experience
• BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deep relationships with contacts at top-tier agencies, independent agencies and advertisers
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following Exchange Mechanics via a SSP, Ad servers, and/or DSPs
• Team-oriented, with the ability to build relationships and rapport within and across teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Hiring Process

Select candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We will discuss the Hiring Process details at that time. The hiring process typically includes, but is not limited to:

• A 45 minute video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Candidates will be invited to join a remote on-site interview round, consisting of video interviews with various team members and leadership.
• Successful candidates will subsequently be made an offer.

Our Values

INNOVATION: We encourage curiosity, embrace new ideas, and believe no idea is too bold.

AGILITY: We embrace change, act quickly, and adapt with a focus on getting things done.

INTELLIGENCE: We make decisions guided by data, always aiming to deliver maximum value to our customers.

AUTONOMY: We empower individuals to create their own paths with flexibility and independence.

TOGETHERNESS: We foster an environment where teamwork thrives, support is mutual, and every voice matters.

What We Offer

We believe that diverse people and perspectives lead to breakthrough ideas, therefore we provide comprehensive benefits and an inclusive culture to support our valued team members.

• Remote Work: Our team is fully distributed, though we love an opportunity to get together at our annual offsites, holiday parties, and more.
• 100% Company Paid Health Coverage: Choose the medical, dental, and vision plan that’s best for you and your family – all with options for 100% company paid coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Invest in yourself by participating in our 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Equity: Share in Yieldmo’s success through our employee stock option program.
• Flexible Time Off, Company Slowdowns, and Summer Fridays: Take time off to relax and rejuvenate on your own terms with flexible time off, multiple company slowdowns, and Summer Fridays.
• Home Office Setup and Stipend: Setup your home office for success with our premium technology packages and an additional stipend for any extra needs.
• Professional Development: Grow your hard and soft skills with our annual professional development stipend.

US Jobs: The base salary range for this role is: $100,000-$125,000 per year. The range listed is just one component of Yieldmo's total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience, level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards.