Account Director, Verve
Demand
$175-188k
OTE
Real time omnichannel ad platform
Open for applications
Real time omnichannel ad platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$175-188k
OTE
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower the growth of the open internet by bringing marketers and publishers closer together across the omnichannel customer journey.
Role
Who you are
- 6–8+ years of experience in digital advertising, with a strong background in programmatic demand, DSP relationships, and/or agency account management
- Proven track record of driving retention and revenue growth within key accounts
- Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem including DSPs, data, mobile, in-app, CTV, and measurement partners
- Ability to engage executive-level stakeholders and lead strategic conversations that translate into long-term client value
- Skilled at managing complex client needs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
What the job involves
- As an Account Director – Demand, you will be a senior individual contributor responsible for owning high-value DSP relationships
- You will act as the strategic partner for clients, driving retention, revenue growth, and adoption of Verve’s suite of demand solutions
- Unlike people-management roles, this position emphasizes direct client leadership, strategy, and execution
- You will serve as the senior point of contact, guiding clients’ programmatic strategies, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring clients achieve their business goals through Verve’s platform
- Own senior client relationships across DSPs, serving as the primary strategic contact and trusted advisor
- Drive revenue growth by identifying opportunities for product adoption, cross-sell/upsell, and long-term partnership expansion
- Develop account strategies and quarterly growth plans, ensuring client KPIs and business outcomes are consistently met
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, analytics, and supply teams to deliver seamless execution and maximize client success
- Lead QBRs and strategic business reviews with executive-level stakeholders, turning performance insights into actionable recommendations
- Stay ahead of industry trends, programmatic best practices, and market dynamics, positioning Verve as an innovative partner of choice
- Act as a mentor by influence - sharing best practices and elevating the broader account management team’s knowledge, without direct line management responsibilities
Our take
The Verve Group provides an omnichannel advertising platform that connects advertisers, agencies, brands, and publishers to people in real time. Verve places a significant emphasis on privacy in its offering, in a space that has received media criticism for intrusive practices.
Over the years, the company has expanded its digital financial services platform and steadily ramped up its acquisitions. It bought mobile DSP company Dataset and is a bidding partner for in-app inventory on Google Ad Manager.
The Verve Group have made a significant footprint in the digital ad marketplace, having partnered with thousands of advertisers. The company continues pushing towards new and expanding markets as it builds a larger and stronger global technology stack.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
14% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 wellness/ social responsibility days
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA & Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Work Travel Program
- English/ German Language Classes
Company HQ
Carlsbad, CA
Leadership
Sameer Sondhi
(CEO)CEO at Affle. Previously the Senior Director of Business Development at AdMarvel and xAd. Sameer was also Senior VP at In Mobi.
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