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StackAdapt is hiring a Chicago-area Account Executive to win new programmatic advertising business while expanding and retaining existing agency and brand accounts. The role combines prospecting, pitching, CRM pipeline management, client relationship development, and collaboration with Account Managers, product teams, and sales leadership. Candidates should bring digital advertising sales experience, quota attainment, persuasive pitch-deck development, and the ability to explain platform capabilities. This is a remote-first but regionally focused sales role, with occasional travel to meet local clients. Compensation includes a disclosed base-salary range, with potential eligibility for commissions, annual bonuses, equity, and benefits.
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I segment target agencies and brands by likely media spend, programmatic maturity, vertical fit, and existing relationships. I then use a consistent outreach cadence, track conversion metrics in the CRM, and prioritize accounts with the strongest business case and stakeholder engagement.
I would begin by understanding the agency's client goals, media mix, measurement needs, and current pain points. I would connect relevant platform capabilities to those goals, use a tailored campaign strategy and proof points, and define clear success metrics for a potential partnership.
I would identify performance results and unmet client objectives through regular account reviews, then introduce a relevant new solution or campaign approach. By aligning the recommendation to measurable business value and coordinating closely with account-management partners, I would work to earn incremental investment.
I avoid jargon and frame technical features in terms of outcomes such as reach, efficiency, measurement, and control. I use concise examples, visuals, and relevant campaign scenarios, then confirm understanding by asking stakeholders how the capability maps to their priorities.
I assess pipeline coverage, stage conversion, activity quality, and deal risk to locate the gap quickly. I then increase focused prospecting, create specific next-step plans for qualified opportunities, seek internal support where useful, and maintain accurate forecasting rather than relying on unsubstantiated optimism.
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
The Account Executive role is a combination of sales activities and customer relationship management. Reporting to the Sales Director, you’ll be responsible for both growing existing business and closing new programmatic advertising revenue from agencies and brands. A successful AE must have a clear understanding of the client’s long-term business objectives and seek partnership opportunities to further grow the client’s business with StackAdapt. You’ll work closely with StackAdapt Account Managers to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients, and building strong relationships.
StackAdapt is a remote-first company, however our Sales teams are regionalized. For this role, we are prioritizing candidates located in the Greater Chicagoland Area.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Identifying, pitching, and closing platform sales deals with local agencies and brands
- Working closely with management/product teams to get products specified and built
- Manage existing client relations and seek account growth opportunities
- Working with your dedicated StackAdapt Account Manager to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new campaign strategies and solutions to clients, and building strong relationships
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- Digital advertising sales experience – programmatic is a plus!
- Utilized various CRM tools to build a robust pipeline and ensured ongoing client satisfaction, renewal and opportunity discovery
- Experience building client pitch decks (and the associated research) to close new business
- Track record of success in a quota carrying environment
- Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts and platform-based knowledge
- Willing to travel occasionally to meet with clients within their region
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
- The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate’s specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
- Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
Base Salary Band
$92,000—$126,500 USD
StackAdapter’s Enjoy:
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday’s off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt.
StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.
About StackAdapt
We’ve been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We’ve been awarded:
G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards
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