Director, Sales
Position Summary & Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
We’re seeking a high-impact, results-driven Director of Sales to lead an agency sales team in NYC. This is a key leadership role within Viant, where you’ll mentor and empower a high-performing team of sellers to drive new business and deepen client relationships across hold cos and independent agencies in the NY and tri-state markets.
In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll play a vital role in growing our presence and revenue in the region. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on coaching others to succeed, building strategic partnerships, and closing big deals, we want to hear from you.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Lead and inspire a team of sellers to exceed sales goals and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
- Coach and mentor team members, providing ongoing guidance, training, and support to help them grow and succeed.
- Drive new business, supporting the team in prospecting, pitching, and closing opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives across brands and agencies.
- Partner with internal teams (Account Management, Client Services) to ensure seamless onboarding and long-term client success.
- Provide clear revenue forecasting and market insights to inform company strategy.
- Guide discovery sessions and storytelling product demos that highlight Viant’s value proposition.
- Participate in industry events and serve as a brand ambassador for Viant in the market.
- Deliver customer feedback to internal stakeholders to support continuous product improvement.
GREAT TO HAVE:
- 10+ years of experience in digital media or ad tech sales, ideally 4+ years in a leadership or team management role.
- Proven success building and leading high-performing, quota-exceeding sales teams.
- Strong understanding of the programmatic/DSP/data-driven advertising landscape.
- Established network of agency and client-direct relationships across NY and the surrounding tri-state market.
- Skilled communicator with experience leading senior-level client meetings.
- Passionate about mentorship, professional development, and creating a winning team culture.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in CRM tools like Salesforce.
- Confident, driven, a
Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights
Evaluating programmatic advertising expertise, omnichannel execution, and data-driven ad-tech innovation in a privacy-first landscape.
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