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Hearst

Associate Director, Programmatic Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

$133K - $161K/yr

Join Hearst Magazines as our next Associate Director, Programmatic Sales, and play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our programmatic direct business. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Hearst

Associate Director, Programmatic Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

$133K - $161K/yr

Join Hearst Magazines as our next Associate Director, Programmatic Sales, and play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our programmatic direct business. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

octavegroup

Director, Programmatic Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

TouchTunes is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director, Programmatic Sales to lead and accelerate the growth of our programmatic DOOH business. This role will own revenue strategy and execution ...

Hearst

Associate Director, Programmatic Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

$133K - $161K/yr

Join Hearst Magazines as our next Associate Director, Programmatic Sales, and play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our programmatic direct business. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Main challenge As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and executing ...

TouchTunes

Director, Programmatic Sales

New York, NY · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

TouchTunes is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director, Programmatic Sales to lead and accelerate the growth of our programmatic DOOH business. This role will own revenue strategy and execution ...

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Main challenge As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and executing ...

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

Chicago, IL · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Main challenge As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and executing ...

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

New York, NY · Remote

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON​ Main challenge​ As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and ...

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

Chicago, IL · Remote

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON​ Main challenge​ As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and ...

Hearst

Programmatic Marketing Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

$75K - $84K/yr

Sitting at the intersection of product marketing, sales enablement, and programmatic media, this role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented marketer with 2-3 years of experience in digital media ...

Wunderkind

Programmatic Sales Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

As a Programmatic Sales Manager you will drive demand for Wunderkind display & video ad inventory from agencies & advertisers across east coast accounts, ultimately meeting/exceeding revenue goals.

Wunderkind

Programmatic Sales Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

As a Programmatic Sales Manager you will drive demand for Wunderkind display & video ad inventory from agencies & advertisers across east coast accounts, ultimately meeting/exceeding revenue goals.

Gameloft

Programmatic Sales Executive

Chicago, IL · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Main challenge As a Programmatic Sales Executive, you will drive programmatic revenue by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and executing ...

FloSports

Advertising Sales Contractor, Programmatic

$51.20K - $57.30K/yr

As a Programmatic Sales Contractor, you will introduce agency programmatic buyers to FloSports' premium streaming inventory and develop programmatic advertising deals designed for programmatic ...

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How much do programmatic sales jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic sales in the United States is $62,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Programmatic Sales professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Programmatic Sales professional, you need a strong understanding of digital advertising, data analytics, and sales strategies, often supported by a degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Familiarity with demand-side platforms (DSPs), ad exchanges, and analytics tools like Google Analytics is typically required, along with experience in using programmatic ad tech. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help professionals stand out in securing and managing client accounts. These skills and qualifications are crucial for driving revenue, optimizing campaign performance, and maintaining strong client partnerships in the rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape.

What are some common challenges faced in a Programmatic Sales role and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Programmatic Sales often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly evolving ad technologies, educating clients about the benefits of programmatic solutions, and managing complex data-driven campaigns. Successfully addressing these challenges involves continuous learning, clear communication with clients to build trust, and close collaboration with technical and account management teams. Staying updated on industry trends and leveraging analytics tools can also help maximize campaign effectiveness and client satisfaction.

What is programmatic sales?

Programmatic sales refers to the automated buying and selling of digital advertising space using software and data-driven technology. This process replaces traditional, manual methods of negotiating ad deals by leveraging platforms like demand-side platforms (DSPs) and supply-side platforms (SSPs) to target specific audiences in real time. Programmatic sales can increase efficiency, improve targeting, and maximize return on investment for advertisers. It is widely used in digital advertising across display, video, mobile, and social media channels.

What is the difference between Programmatic Sales vs Digital Advertising Sales?

AspectProgrammatic SalesDigital Advertising Sales
CredentialsExperience in digital media, data analysis, and ad tech platformsExperience in media sales, client management, and advertising strategies
Work EnvironmentTech-driven, data-focused, often collaborative with ad tech teamsClient-facing, relationship management, sales-oriented
Industry UsagePrimarily in digital media, online advertising platformsBroader advertising industry, including digital and traditional media

Programmatic Sales focuses on automated digital ad buying using technology and data, while Digital Advertising Sales involves direct client relationships and traditional sales methods. Both roles require digital media knowledge but differ in approach and daily tasks.

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Programmatic Sales Strategist

iHeartMedia, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

iHeartMedia rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 64 rated media

Job description

iHeartMedia
Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.
The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:
  • More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
  • We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
  • iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
  • We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
  • iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
  • Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
  • We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
We're seeking a skilled Programmatic Sales Strategist who generates sales-related reports; manages effectively cross-platform, national programmatic campaigns; maximizes revenue across a variety of channels; and acts as an extension of the sales team.
What You'll Do:
  • Responsible for helping drive national programmatic revenue growth.
  • Lead and support Programmatic presentations.
  • Provide support for all Programmatic sellers and Leadership on Programmatic strategy and assets.
  • Develop and deploy scalable tools and digital solutions to help maximize Programmatic revenue.
  • Provide feedback to Sellers and Programmatic Sales Leadership on areas of opportunity.
  • Develop effective integrated programs for national clients and agencies.
  • Attend high level sales calls and presentations.
  • Develop and share repeatable success stories and case studies.

What You'll Need:
  • 3+ years of digital media experience.
  • Experience in developing and executing digital strategies.
  • A strong customer focus coupled with a sense of urgency for the business, and a passion for delivering the highest level of client service.
  • Excellent follow-up, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak with confidence.

What You'll Bring:
  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
  • Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
  • Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
  • Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
  • Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
  • Understanding of impact of own decisions

Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.
$72,000 - $90,000
Location:
Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Type:
Salaried
Benefits:
iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid company holidays
  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
  • A 401K plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
  • A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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