Client Partner

Nextdoor•Atlanta, GA

2h•$185,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nextdoor's Client Partner team is a diverse, driven, and strategic group of sales professionals focused on connecting brands with our community of neighbors through our growing portfolio of advertising solutions. The team culture mirrors our broader business, relying on trusted relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering value for both advertisers and neighbors. We're a purpose-driven company looking for curious, customer-focused sales professionals who are passionate about helping businesses grow, solving complex marketing challenges, and building a culture of belonging. At Nextdoor, we operate in an AI-first environment. We value people who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work—not simply to automate tasks, but to improve decision making, deepen customer insights, and enhance execution. We look for candidates who combine AI curiosity with strong human judgment and accountability for the final outcome. We also offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home experience for our valued employees. The hiring team will go over these expectations with you if you are being considered for a role near one of our offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and London.

Requirements

10+ years of experience driving enterprise advertising sales and new business development within digital media, advertising technology, or related industries
Existing relationships with advertisers and agencies across the Southeast, particularly within QSR, Travel & Tourism, Retail, or adjacent enterprise verticals
Proven success building new business and growing revenue within new or underpenetrated markets using an entrepreneurial approach to territory development
Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships and generate new business through an established network of advertisers, agencies, and industry partners
Experience building trusted relationships with senior marketing leaders and navigating complex enterprise buying cycles across multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated success managing a full sales cycle while consistently achieving or exceeding revenue goals
Strong understanding of digital advertising, platform-based media buying, and marketing objectives spanning brand awareness, performance marketing, and full-funnel strategies
Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence executive-level decision makers
Experience developing strategic account plans and identifying whitespace opportunities that drive long-term customer growth
Experience with Salesforce and modern sales prospecting and intelligence tools (e.g. LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Pathmatics, Winmo, or similar platforms)
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage a complex territory and multiple opportunities simultaneously
Experience thriving in high-growth or rapidly evolving environments, with comfort navigating ambiguity, change, and evolving go-to-market strategies
High degree of ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and self-direction, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
A passion for building community, fostering inclusion, and contributing to a culture of belonging
Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a demonstrated willingness to thoughtfully apply AI tools to improve productivity, customer outcomes, and the way work gets done

Responsibilities

Build Nextdoor's presence across the Southeast by developing and executing a territory strategy that drives sustainable revenue growth across key verticals including QSR, Travel & Tourism, Retail, and adjacent enterprise advertisers
Identify whitespace opportunities and shape regional growth strategies through customer insights and market intelligence
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, ownership, and entrepreneurial thinking while establishing a new territory
Prospect, develop, and close net-new business with brands and agencies across your assigned verticals
Build trusted relationships with senior marketing leaders, agency partners, and key decision-makers
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor by deeply understanding advertiser objectives and recommending multi-funnel advertising solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes
Develop compelling proposals, presentations, and business cases that leverage data, storytelling, and industry insights to inspire customer confidence and drive business decisions
Maintain a healthy pipeline through disciplined opportunity management, accurate forecasting, and thoughtful prioritization
Partner closely with Ad Solutions, Marketing, Product, Measurement, and Operations to deliver successful campaigns and exceptional client experiences
Effectively manage advertiser expectations throughout the campaign lifecycle while supporting long-term account growth and retention
Thrive in a fast-moving environment by balancing short- and long-term priorities while adapting quickly to evolving business needs
Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals
Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture