Programmatic Sales Executive

Gameloft • Chicago, IL

6d • Remote

About The Position

Over the last 7 years, Gameloft for Brands has built one of the most advanced gaming advertising solutions offerings in the world. We work directly with brands and agencies, bringing premium gaming advertising to our clients via Native, Display, Video and custom Playable creatives. Gameloft’s growing COMBO! network is the world’s largest premium mobile games network for advertisers.

As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and executing sales strategies. A key challenge will be to help rebuild and grow our presence in the US market in a competitive environment.

This role involves full sales cycle management, including prospecting, proposal, campaign delivery, and performance analysis. You will promote Gameloft’s programmatic and direct advertising solutions to agencies and brand advertisers, identify and prioritize high-value prospects to expand the advertiser portfolio, and build strong client relationships to maximize ad revenue and repeat business. Collaboration with operations teams to analyze performance data, identify trends, and develop strategic growth plans is also a key aspect of the role. Success will be measured by deal progression, moving opportunities forward, and the number and value of deals closed.

Requirements

• Proven experience across the full sales cycle with agencies and brands, including prospecting, discovery, negotiation, and closing.
• Solid understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including programmatic solutions, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
• Solid understanding of the local market, with the ability to identify high-value prospects and prioritize leads with the greatest growth potential.
• Ability to build long-term trust and sustain professional relationships, even as contacts transition between organizations.
• Comfortable working with performance data and insights, with the ability to translate numbers into trends, actionable recommendations, and strategic growth plans for clients.
• An attentive listener with a clear customer focus, quickly understanding client needs and translating them into solutions aligned with their objectives.
• A skilled relationship builder, establishing trust and maintaining long-term connections across the industry.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to transition into a mentoring role, supporting other sales executives as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full sales cycle of Gameloft’s advertising solutions, from prospecting and proposal to campaign delivery and performance analysis.
• Promote Gameloft’s programmatic and direct advertising solutions among agencies and brand advertisers.
• Identify and prioritize high-value prospects to expand Gameloft’s advertiser portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to maximize ad revenue and repeat business.
• Collaborate with operations teams to analyze performance data, identify trends, and develop strategic growth plans.

Benefits

• Dental, medical, and vision insurance for you and paid 80% by Gameloft with dependent plus coverage.
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 5 paid sick days per year.
• Paid vacation days, starting at 15 days per year.
• Gameloft’s 401(k) plan.
• Quarterly commissions on revenue generated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed