What is the role?
The world is cutting the cord and streaming its TV online, a shift that has dramatically changed how advertisers target, reach and measure their preferred audiences in ways that broadcast TV and cable never could. In this new world, Roku has re-written the rules of modern advertising, and we are looking for great Account Executives who can partner with agencies and brands to show them how to best leverage Connected TV to drive business results. This position is on the front lines. You will be responsible for growing video and sponsorship revenue on the Roku platform supporting the Enterprise Agency Sales team. You are driven to work independently and resourcefully manage many duties, including relationship building, media planning, developing sales proposals, presentations, and marketing materials. You love to invent custom solutions and find ways to bring them to life with your partners. The ideal candidate will be partnering with clients and agencies to develop meaningful advertising programs that propel businesses forward. A background in video advertising, programmatic and/or sponsorship sales is required. This is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate looking to advance their career with a market leader in an exploding category.
For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $95,000 - $115,000 annually.
Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for incentive compensation/commissions, health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
How will I use AI at Roku?
At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.
We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
- Achieving aggressive advertising revenue goals
- Researching, developing, and pitching media plans to our top advertising partners across Enterprise
- Presenting Roku product suite and selling in strategic opportunities
- Proactively building and maintaining a pipeline of sales targets, contacts, and sales opportunities via Roku's existing connections, leveraging your brand and agency connections
- Providing campaign management, optimization, reporting, recaps, and lead upsell opportunities
- Responding to RFPs, collaborating with editorial on sponsorable custom content solutions, and supporting research in development of winning case studies
- Building reliable and accurate revenue projections/forecasts
- Expertly collaborating with cross-functional internal teams to service clients, build proposals, and partner on strategies
What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?
- 5+ years of experience in owning a book of business as an Account Executive
- A successful track record in closing large, complex, and custom advertising partnerships with Fortune 500 clients and key stakeholders at their agencies - Omnicom or Havas experience preferred
- Understanding of the TV, digital, programmatic and/or ad tech ecosystem
- Bachelor's degree
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