Sales Director

Responsibilities

• Spearhead Teads' commercial growth strategy in South Korea and act as the primary business driver to establish and scale market presence
• Orchestrate strategic alignment with local managing directors, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams to translate global objectives into localized success
• Own the end-to-end sales lifecycle with top-tier brands, major local agencies, and global holding agencies in Seoul
• Lead and mentor a high-performing commercial team while fostering a culture of accountability and customer focus
• Deliver on ambitious quarterly and annual revenue targets and accelerate market share with 30%+ year-over-year growth in programmatic and media sales
• Architect and execute a high-impact commercial roadmap, identifying market trends and competitive gaps to capture new revenue streams
• Spearhead positioning of Teads' premium programmatic ad-tech solutions and drive adoption of AI-driven optimization and cookieless technologies
• Own and optimize the South Korean sales pipeline in Salesforce, negotiating high-value commercial agreements and joint business partnerships
• Oversee campaign delivery metrics and operational performance, ensuring strict SLA compliance and maximized client ROI
• Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers across the South Korean digital media ecosystem
• Partner with regional and global product teams to influence roadmap based on localized market requirements
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to design compelling, data-driven pitches for key clients

Requirements

• 10+ years of high-impact digital advertising, ad-tech, or media sales experience with a solid track record of exceeding revenue targets in a Sales Director or Senior Sales Lead role
• Active, deeply established personal network of C-suite executives and decision-makers across major holding agencies and top brands in Seoul
• Deep functional understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, DSP/SSP mechanics, audience targeting, and online video/display advertising
• Bilingual fluency in written and verbal Korean and professional English
• Right to work in South Korea/Seoul without requiring future visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience navigating massive organizational change, post-merger integration, or scaling a global ad-tech firm within the South Korean market
• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and elevate commercial sales teams in high-growth environments
• Relevant professional certifications in digital marketing, programmatic trading platforms, or advanced data analytics tools

About the Company

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform focused on driving outcomes for brand and performance advertisers across screens. Headquartered in New York with a global team of around 1,700 people in 30+ countries, Teads leverages predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and c