Lead Client Partner - Chicago

Life360•Chicago, IL

5d•$125,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Life360 Ads is actively seeking a seasoned Lead Client Partner with substantial digital ad sales experience and established contacts within agencies and directly with clients across the Central region. This senior role requires a proactive and dynamic professional who can start immediately, activating robust sales strategies and setting up meetings with key stakeholders from day one. Applicants without this specific background and regional experience are kindly asked not to apply. As an individual contributor, the Senior Client Partner will be directly responsible for meeting and exceeding sales quotas through strategic efforts across a designated territory, encompassing both direct clients and agencies. The role focuses on evangelizing Nativo's innovative solutions around content and engagement, fostering client relationships, and tailoring native/content marketing strategies to meet client needs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in advertising sales, marketing, media, programmatic, and interactive
Knowledge/Experience of native advertising, content marketing, ad tech platforms, brand storytelling, audience targeting, and optimization strategies, applied across all screens
Expertise and a strong POV on specific advertising verticals
Client direct and agency selling experience with both managed and programmatic programs required
Strong contacts within the industry and in your territory
Strong understanding of the programmatic landscape
Must be highly motivated and a team player
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to manage a large volume of prospecting activity (outbound calls, client meetings, proposals, etc.)
Negotiation and closing skills
Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace & Salesforce

Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities with both media buying agencies and clients directly
Network with potential clients at industry events and conferences
Consult with clients on their marketing needs; creatively design and execute comprehensive content marketing initiatives through the Nativo platform
Demo Nativo’s suite of solutions and product updates
Develop account strategies to drive long-term revenue growth, develop requests for proposal responses and programs, and drive upfront media buying
Generate a high volume of sales-related activity, including calls/meetings, presentations, proposals, and client entertainment
Build strategic-level relationships with clients and agencies and generate high-level campaign ideation to meet client goals and objectives
Travel to various client sites within your territory
Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual quotas

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
401(k) plan with company matching program
Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
Learning & Development programs
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
Free Tile Products