FreeWheel Account Director

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. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

We are looking to hire an Account Director focused on independent agencies across the Southeast. This person will reach out to key agency prospects and consultatively engage with existing customers to drive revenue across the FreeWheel marketplace and other platforms. You will be responsible for targeting independent agencies, engaging with programmatic, activation, CTV, planning and investment teams. You’ll also collaborate closely with FreeWheel’s BuyerCloud team, marketing team, and account management team to maximize revenue opportunities. The ideal candidate will be someone who can take ownership of individual key growth goals and deliver on client revenue expectations.

Core Responsibilities

• Grow revenue with the setup of PMPs/bundle deals and activation of programmatic deals across the FreeWheel exchange and other platforms.
• Generate new leads by researching the market and engaging with key stakeholders at qualified companies.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of sales opportunities across independent agencies in Washington DC.
• Understand FreeWheel’s suite of platform offerings in-depth and develop the ability to present comprehensive FreeWheel end-to-end solution to buyers.
• Be subject matter expert on programmatic buying when it comes to CTV inventory curation and activation.
• Attend industry events and conferences to network and stay current on industry trends.
• Travel required (3-5 days per month min).

Who You Are

• 5-7 years of sales experience in ad-tech, specifically SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges brands and ad agencies.
• Programmatic and CTV experience required.
• Supply-side platform (SSP) or exchange experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and a meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong learning curve, with the ability to understand a customer’s needs on both the business and technical sides.
• A passion for customer success and track record of happy, growing customers.
• Self-motivated with high energy and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong organizational skills, preferably with hands‑on CRM experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to wear many hats and a strong desire to build something great.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $220,000 – $240,000 annually (maximum); final offer may be below target range based on candidate profile. Compensation structure is a 50/50 split between base salary and variable incentive.

Extra Information

• 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.
• 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.