Account Executive, SME (Performance Advertisers)

Teads
New York, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior AdTech professionals with a hunter mindset who thrive in global collaboration and are focused on performance-driven digital advertising goals.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in AdTech, particularly at demand platforms, and a track record in digital advertising sales
    — “3+ years in AdTech, preferably at a demand platform.”
  • Individuals experienced in working with SME brands and performance marketers on conversion KPIs
    — “Experience working with performance marketing clients (small & medium enterprise brands, direct response agencies).”
  • Professionals who can articulate platform value through data-driven solutions and optimization expertise
    — “Leverage your deep AdTech experience to articulate how our platform’s targeting, optimization, and traffic quality capabilities deliver real business results.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a proactive hunter mindset, which may not align with candidates preferring consultative or relationship-based approaches.
    — “This role demands a proactive hunter mindset”
  • Collaboration with multiple internal teams is essential, requiring strong coordination and cross-functional adaptability.
    — “Work closely with internal product, account management, and technical teams”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in driving performance metrics like CPL, CPA, and ROAS in your resume and interviews.
    — “Understand client KPIs (CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI)”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver seamless onboarding and campaign success for new clients.
    — “Collaborate with account management and tech teams to ensure seamless onboarding and campaign success.”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of programmatic trends and competitor offerings in your positioning.
    — “Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programmatic trends, competitor offerings, and client needs.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • new business acquisition
  • sales targets
Typical background
AdTech sales experienceperformance marketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyClient Relationship ManagementConsultative SellingPipeline Management

Preferred

Adtech ExperiencePerformance Marketing

Stack & domain

AdtechPerformance MarketingProgrammatic SpaceCampaign OptimizationCommunicationNegotiationPresentationDigital Advertising

About the role

Original posting from Teads via Greenhouse

About Teads 

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform building the future of digital advertising where quality content, trusted publishers, ambitious brands, and human creativity can thrive. Operating at true scale - processing 18 billion ad opportunities every single day - we connect global brands with a monthly reach of over 2.2 billion unique users.

At Teads, we believe your impact travels further. We are a borderless team of 1,700+ innovators across 30+ countries who favor outcome over tenure, value trusted autonomy, and use predictive AI to amplify human ingenuity rather than replace it. We move at pace, tackle genuinely complex problems, and foster a high-accountability culture that stays genuinely human. If you are looking for room to build and meaningful scope, you belong here. Learn more at www.teads.com.

About the position

As an Account Executive for our Direct Response team, you will play a key role in scaling our performance advertising business. This is a strategic, client-facing position focused on acquiring and growing direct advertiser relationships across performance-driven small & medium enterprise (SME) brands.

Your mission will be to drive adoption of the Outbrain Direct Response by Teads platform among performance marketers who are laser-focused on conversion KPIs such as CPL, CPA, ROAS, and CPI. You’ll leverage your deep AdTech experience to articulate how our platform’s targeting, optimization, and traffic quality capabilities deliver real business results.

You’ll work closely with internal product, account management, and technical teams to ensure a seamless experience for new clients — from prospecting and onboarding to scaling spend and delivering ongoing performance. This role demands a proactive hunter mindset, a strong understanding of performance marketing, and a passion for solving advertisers’ goals through data-driven solutions.

What will you do?

Build and manage a pipeline of direct advertisers and performance marketers globally.

Drive new business through outreach, networking, and platform demos.

Understand client KPIs (CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI) and pitch value propositions accordingly.

Collaborate with account management and tech teams to ensure seamless onboarding and campaign success.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programmatic trends, competitor offerings, and client needs.

Meet and exceed revenue targets and business development goals.

What will you bring to the team?

3+ years in AdTech, preferably at a demand platform.

Experience working with performance marketing clients (small & medium enterprise brands, direct response agencies).

Strong understanding of performance advertiser goals: CPL, CPA, ROAS, CPI, RPC.

Proven sales track record in the digital advertising or programmatic space.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

High proficiency in English (spoken and written) is a must.

Familiarity with campaign optimization.

The pay range for this position is USD $90,000 to $120,000 annually including on target earnings. The actual amount offered may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to salary, you may be eligible for our competitive benefits and perks to support you and your family as part of Teads’ total rewards package.

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Life at Teads

At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs. We blend creativity, technology, and cutting-edge data to shape the future of media. 

As a Teadster, you’ll work alongside smart humans, collaborate with meaningful brands, and leverage advanced AI and automation to redefine how advertising works in a transparent, privacy-first world. 

We are builders, innovators, and future-thinkers. If you are excited by the evolution of technology and ready to embrace the future of AI-driven media, you belong here.

Why Join Us?

A New Era of Media: We’ve merged two open internet category leaders, Outbrain and Teads to create a unified omnichannel platform. Together, we drive results from branding to performance across CTV, mobile, and web.

AI-Powered Innovation: We actively embrace AI and next-gen technology to solve complex industry challenges. We look for curious minds who aren't afraid to experiment, adapt, and lead the charge into the future of digital advertising.

Growth & High Performance: Our culture is dynamic, global, and built on excellence. We are committed to your success, offering the modern tools, mentorship, and development opportunities you need to thrive.

Belonging & Impact: We foster a welcoming, diverse environment where approachable, resourceful, and passionate people excel. Through our employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), you can actively drive change in areas like sustainability, women’s empowerment, charitable initiatives, and DE&I.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teads is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. We celebrate unique perspectives and are dedicated to building a team that reflects the global communities we serve.

Source: Teads careers (Greenhouse)

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