Associate Account Executive - SME

Teads•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Account Executive on Teads’ Direct Response team, you will help scale its performance advertising business by acquiring and growing direct advertiser relationships with performance-driven small and medium enterprise (SME) brands. You will drive adoption of the Outbrain Direct Response by Teads platform among performance marketers focused on conversion KPIs such as CPL, CPA, ROAS, and CPI. The role uses AdTech expertise to explain how the platform’s targeting, optimization, and traffic quality capabilities can deliver business results. You will work with product, account management, and technical teams to support clients from prospecting and onboarding through spend growth and ongoing campaign performance. The role calls for a proactive hunter mindset, a strong understanding of performance marketing, and a data-driven approach to advertiser goals.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in AdTech, preferably at a demand platform.
Experience working with performance marketing clients, including SME brands and direct response agencies.
Strong understanding of performance advertiser goals, including CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI, and RPC.
Proven sales track record in digital advertising or programmatic.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
High proficiency in spoken and written English.
Familiarity with campaign optimization.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a pipeline of direct advertisers and performance marketers globally.
Drive new business through outreach, networking, and platform demonstrations.
Understand client KPIs, including CPL, CPA, ROAS, and CPI, and tailor value propositions accordingly.
Collaborate with account management and technical teams to support seamless onboarding and campaign success.
Maintain current knowledge of programmatic trends, competitor offerings, and client needs.
Meet and exceed revenue targets and business development goals.