VP, Brands

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve's solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States' top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world's top demand-side platforms. Learn more at

Who You Are

Verve is looking for a VP Brands & Agencies (w/m/d) to lead and develop a data-driven sales team in Germany. If you're an experienced salesperson who is looking to advance your media sales career, we would love to speak with you

What You Will Do

• Build relationships with brands and media agencies of all tiers

• Position Verve as a leader in the German market 

• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect database

• Hire, train, and motivate team members; mentor new hires and junior team members

• Break new business and grow existing partnerships with advertisers to drive revenue growth

• Work closely with the sales development team to engage prospects and generate meetings

• Collaborate with the global media strategy and client service teams on campaign planning and execution

• Contribute to the company's marketing strategies and product development

• Attend and speak at conferences and industry events

What You Will Bring

• You love digital media and advertising technology and you have a strong network of relationships with key brands and agencies across the German market

• You possess a high level of integrity and professionalism

• You love entertaining, talking to, and meeting new people

• You have excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• You're a natural overachiever who likes to set the bar high

• You're a self-starter, passionate about learning, and are a natural problem solver

• You have strong organizational skills and show great attention to detail

• You prioritize well, display a sense of urgency, and have no problem meeting deadlines

• You have a proven track record of strong performance, including breaking new business and exceeding quotas

• You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience and a proven track record in digital media sales in the German market

• In-depth understanding of the German digital advertising ecosystem, including key players, market trends, and regulatory environment

• Passionate about ad tech and eager to play a key role in Verve's global expansion

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve: 

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme 

• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform, with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers

• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution

• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes

• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays

• … and even more reasons to join us

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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