FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels.
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We're looking for a driven, strategic, and consultative Independent Agency Sales Director to help launch and lead our Midwest DSP expansion. This is a high-impact opportunity to be a foundational team member as we establish our presence in the Chicago/Midwest market, with significant potential for leadership growth as we build out the region.
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced programmatic platform seller with 5-7 years of sales experience, including at least 3+ years selling DSP/programmatic platforms directly to agencies.
Role Responsibilities
Drive New Business: Prospect and close net-new opportunities with independent agencies and programmatic teams, with a hunter’s mindset and a consultative approach.
Sales Excellence: Maintain a high level of sales activity and consistently exceed revenue targets.
Territory Development: Build and expand market presence in the Chicago/Midwest region, creating your unique playbook for growth.
Strategic Account Growth: Develop and execute account plans that expand platform adoption and deepen client engagement.
Client Consultation: Translate client marketing objectives into actionable programmatic strategies using our DSP and data solutions.
Relationship Building: Cultivate executive-level relationships within independent agencies to become a trusted advisor and long-term partner.
Platform Demonstrations: Deliver compelling, tailored demos that showcase the DSP’s capabilities and value, helping clients visualize how our technology solves their unique challenges.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and account management across Freewheel & Comcast to deliver a seamless client experience.
Platform Evangelism: Represent the voice of the customer internally and externally, helping shape product development and go-to-market strategies.
Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive platforms, and client needs to inform strategy and positioning.
Candidate Qualifications
5-7 years of sales experience with at least 3+ years selling programmatic platforms directly to agencies
Established connections within Midwest independent agency networks
Proven ability to expand territories, influence decision-makers and lead a complex deal lifecycle.
Strong new-business development track record with direct platform sales experience.
Deep understanding of programmatic sales and platform-specific challenges
Exceptional presentation, organization, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills.
Entrepreneurial and goal-oriented, with a passion for digital media and a strong drive to deliver results through collaboration and innovation.
Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management.
BA/BS degree required.
Our Culture
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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