Senior Director, Publisher Sales Job at Verve Group in New York

Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens.

As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand‑side offering, bringing together the largest on‑site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high‑fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory.

We’re looking for an experienced publisher sales professional to develop new strategic partnerships with the biggest and best online publishers. The successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience selling digital advertising to major publishers and a deep understanding of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with premium online publishers
• Prospect, build, pitch, and close new business that drives long‑term value for both partners and Jun Group
• Own the full sales cycle—from sourcing and pitching to negotiating and signing new publisher deals
• Manage the onboarding process and serve as a strategic partner throughout the ongoing partnerships
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to ensure successful integrations and partner success
• Represent Jun Group at industry events, conferences, and meetings with publisher partners
• Monitor the evolving ad‑tech landscape and actively track emerging industry trends to anticipate shifts and spot opportunities early to keep our strategy ahead of the curve
• Collaborate with Product and Marketing to inform go‑to‑market strategy, product development and enhancements

Desired Attributes

• Passionate about digital media
• Knowledge of digital publishing like the back of your hand
• Fearless, restless and curious
• Proven track record of strong performance, including breaking new business and exceeding quotas
• Strong organization skills and great attention to detail
• Prioritizes well, displays a sense of urgency, and has no problem meeting deadlines

Requirements

• 8+ years of online media/publisher partnerships experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary & favorable commission package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources
• 401(k) match and generous PTO
• Hybrid work environment (NYC office)
• Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC
• Opportunities for professional development in a high‑growth ad‑tech company

Salary & Work Model

Salary Range: $130,000 – $140,000, plus commission.

Hybrid work model. This role is based in our NYC office at Madison Square Park, where we welcome our team in‑office three days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome diversity and non‑traditional paths into all of our roles. We believe in hiring the right person as opposed to the right combination of keywords.

As set forth in Verve’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.