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About The Media Trust (TMT)

The Media Trust is a leading provider of digital trust and safety solutions, dedicated to protecting consumers from malicious digital content and threat actors. TMT works across the digital media landscape, servicing brands, publishers, advertisers and digital media technology companies. With a powerful suite of detection and filtering solutions, we empower organizations to safeguard their digital properties from ad fraud, malware, and privacy risks while securing revenue streams and brand value. As a leader in digital trust, we are looking for a dynamic, results-oriented Digital Media Sales professional to join our team and drive growth for our flagship Digital Trust and Safety solutions.

Position Overview

The Sales & Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating sales and business development revenue for TMT's Digital Trust and Safety solutions, focused on media technology partnerships and publisher relationships across formats. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the digital media landscape, a robust network of ad tech relationships, and a proven track record of selling to both publishers and ad tech companies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the digital advertising industry, while promoting solutions that enhance brand safety and optimize digital ad ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development:
  • Drive new business opportunities by prospecting, qualifying, and closing sales for TMT's Digital Trust and Safety solutions within the digital media and ad tech sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across publishers, ad tech vendors, advertisers, and agencies.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet or exceed revenue targets, contributing to TMT's growth objectives.
  • Conduct high-level sales presentations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders, effectively communicating TMT's value proposition and ROI.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure profitable and mutually beneficial deals.
• Market Expertise & Strategy:
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
  • Represent TMT at industry events and meetings.
  • Provide feedback to TMT's product and marketing teams to improve commercial execution, market alignment and customer requirements.
• Account Management & Customer Success:
  • Support the effective hand-over, deployment and growth of new accounts, while also ensuring efficient billing and contract performance.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction with TMT's solutions and identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell TMT services.
• Reporting & Performance Tracking:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, forecasts, and pipeline in TMT’s CRM system.
  • Report regularly on progress against sales targets and KPIs, identifying any barriers to success and proposing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital media sales or business development, with a strong focus on ad tech solutions.
  • Proven track record of success selling to publishers and ad tech companies in areas such as ad fraud prevention, malware protection, data privacy, or brand safety.
  • Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including knowledge of programmatic advertising, DSPs, SSPs, RTB, and ad exchanges.
• Relationships & Network:
  • Well-established network of relationships within the ad tech industry, including decision-makers at key publishers, ad tech platforms, and agencies.
  • Experience working with brand safety solutions and a deep understanding of their importance in the digital advertising landscape.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to understand client needs and position tailored solutions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple sales opportunities and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven approach to achieving sales goals.
• Education:
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Why Join The Media Trust?

• Innovative Product Portfolio: Work with cutting-edge solutions that are driving brand safety and optimization across the digital ecosystem.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a fast-growing, collaborative team that values innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to support your well-being.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for career advancement as we continue to expand globally.

How to Apply:

If you are a driven, experienced digital media sales professional with a passion for ad tech and brand safety, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.

The Media Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.